Download or read book Don t Date Rosa Santos written by Nina Moreno and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-05-04 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Gilmore Girls and To All the Boys I've Loved Before, this effervescent love story from debut author Nina Moreno will sweep you away. Rosa Santos is cursed by the sea—at least, that's what they say. Dating her is bad news, especially if you're a boy with a boat. But Rosa feels more caught than cursed. Caught between cultures and choices. Between her abuela, a beloved healer and pillar of their community, and her mother, an artist who crashes in and out of her life like a hurricane. Between Port Coral, the quirky South Florida town they call home, and Cuba, the island her abuela refuses to talk about. As her college decision looms, Rosa collides—literally—with Alex Aquino, the mysterious boy with tattoos of the ocean whose family owns the marina. With her heart, family, and future on the line, can Rosa break a curse and find her place beyond the horizon?

Download or read book A Secret of the Heart Amish Secrets 3 written by Jennifer Spredemann and published by Blessed Publishing . This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amish fiction fans won't be able to put down - or forget - this tragic love story full of twists and turns from USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Spredemann! Can these childhood friends finally find a happy ending? Lillianna Zook has never found anyone that makes her feel the way she does about Tommy. But when her family moves from their Pennsylvania Amish district, she fears their friendship has been lost forever. Lillianna is determined to find Tommy, though, and see if the sparks are still there. Thomas Girod is overjoyed to see his first love again. But he’s no longer Amish, and worse? He’s fighting his own battles and must conquer them if he has any chance at a forever with sweet Lil. Lillianna is willing to do anything she can to help Thomas. A new job opportunity seems like the perfect solution for both of them. But she never expects the trials that accompany her new position, including ones that could end up tearing her and Thomas apart—again. A Secret of the Heart is an inspiring story of love conquering against all odds, with threads of forgiveness, sacrifice. community, and healing woven throughout. Books in this series: An Unforgivable Secret A Secret Encounter A Secret of the Heart An Undeniable Secret A Secret Sacrifice A Secret of the Soul A Secret Christmas Publisher's Note: Each story is between 200-300 pages and can stand alone Reader Discussion Guides are available upon request through the author's website

Download or read book The Upcoming Donna Liliana written by Kelly Brackett and published by Kelly Brackett Author. This book was released on 2023-10-20 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italy, 2020. Liliana Accardi, an Heiress to the Accardi Family Mafia, is sent by her grandfather to investigate the Romano Family. She is dangerous, strong, and intelligent, covered in tattoos, and ready to lead her family to a better, brighter future when she takes over after her grandfather passes. Then she meets him. The Boss of the Romano family, Nicolo Romano. And he surpasses her expectations while being everything she looks for in a man. Can she find love and passion in his arms? Or will she turn him away when her mission is complete? Nicolo Romano isn't known for kindness, yet he seems to favor Lili Orlando, the maid from the Accardi family. Her seriousness, cool rejection of him, and unflinching gaze have him begging for more. Yet he is suspicious of the reason she is here. The Accardi family is not well known by other Mafia, but the elders of his family recommend caution around her. Will he find out the reason she is there before anything bad happens? And can he seduce her before she disappears?

Download or read book The Best Plays of 2014 written by Lawrence Harbison and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comical, offbeat, poignant, and fresh, The Best Plays of 2014 presents six of the most original plays of the year in a single volume – selected by renowned editor Lawrence Harbison. • The Country House, a comedy about a deeply dramatic family, by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies. • Dinner with the Boys, an offbeat, dark comedy by Dan Lauria about some old-time wise guys who want to have a good Italian meal and a few laughs – and tie up some loose ends before dessert. • Mala Hierba by Tanya Saracho, inspired by Latin American culture, which pits human yearnings against the power of culturally predetermined obligations. • Based on real events, Our Lady of Kibeho by Katori Hall was hailed as the “most important new play of the year!” by Terry Teachout of The Wall Street Journal. • When January Feels Like Summer by Cori Thomas presents five lives colliding as a feeling of change hums in the air during one strangely warm winter in Central Harlem. • Year of the Rooster (New York Times Critics' Pick) by Eric Dufault a fiercely comic play about cockfighting, connections, and clawing your way to the top.

Download or read book Liliana s Fan written by Adam Altman and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-01-16 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Liliana had always been interested in exploring the forest near her home, but her parents had said that she was too young to venture there. Now, at twelve years of age, she believes that she is old enough to explore the mysteries of the forest. She feels confident that even if she goes alone, her bamboo fan that her mother gave her would help guide her. Then, she finds out that her mother is ill and has gone away to be treated. What has made her mother ill? Where is she currently being treated? What mysteries lie in the forest? Slowly, Liliana begins to uncover information, partly by discovering a magnificent and magical tree in the forest that she knows is the center of the mysteries. She also realizes that her fan plays an important role, but she is still unsure how. As her mother becomes more and more ill, Liliana must find out what ails her mother and possibly help heal her. She also wants to discover the mystery of her heritage, which is mixed into everything that is happening… But time is running short. Will Liliana solve the mysteries and act upon these discoveries before it's too late?

Download or read book Liliana s Invincible Summer Pulitzer Prize winner written by Cristina Rivera Garza and published by Hogarth. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • “A searing account of grief and the quest to bring her sister’s murderer to justice years after the fact” (The Boston Globe), from “one of Mexico’s greatest living writers” (Jonathan Lethem). “Part memoir, part true-crime story, Garza’s chronicle is both personal and political.”—The Washington Post A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, NPR, The Washington Post, Time, Chicago Public Library, She Reads, Electric Lit October 18, 2019. Cristina Rivera Garza travels from her home in Texas to Mexico City, in search of an old, unresolved criminal file. “My name is Cristina Rivera Garza,” she writes in her request to the attorney general, “and I am writing to you as a relative of Liliana Rivera Garza, who was murdered on July 16, 1990.” It’s been twenty-nine years. Twenty-nine years, three months, and two days since Liliana was murdered by an abusive ex-boyfriend. Inspired by feminist movements across the world and enraged by the global epidemic of femicide and intimate partner violence, Cristina embarks on a path toward justice. Liliana’s Invincible Summer is the account—and the outcome—of that quest . In luminous, poetic prose, Rivera Garza tells a singular yet universally resonant story: Liliana is a spirited, wondrously hopeful young woman who tried to survive in a world of increasingly normalized gendered violence. Rivera Garza traces her sister’s history, depicting everything from Liliana’s early romance with a handsome but possessive and short-tempered man to that exhilarating final summer of 1990 when she loved, thought, and traveled more widely and freely than she ever had before. Using her skills as an acclaimed scholar, novelist, and poet, Rivera Garza collected and curated evidence—handwritten letters, police reports, school notebooks, interviews with Liliana’s loved ones—to document her sister’s life. Through this remarkable and genre-defying memoir, she confronts the trauma of losing her sister and examines how this tragedy continues to shape who she is—and what she fights for—today.

Download or read book MacKenzie Family Bundle 3 Stories by Liliana Hart written by Liliana Hart and published by Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captured in Surrender Bounty Hunter Naya Blade never thought she'd step foot in Surrender, Montana again. Especially since there was a warrant out for her arrest. But when her skip ends up in the normally peaceful town, she has no choice but to go after him to claim her reward. Even at the cost of running into the cop that makes her blood run hot and her sense of self-preservation run cold. Deputy Lane Greyson wants to see Naya in handcuffs, but he'd much prefer them attached to his bed instead of in a cold jail cell. She drove him crazy once before and then drove right out of town, leaving havoc in her wake. He's determined to help her hunt down the bad guy so he can claim his own bounty—her. The Promise of Surrender Mia Russo spent ten years working undercover, entrenched in the dregs of society before handing in her shield. Opening her own pawn shop is a piece of cake in comparison. All she needs is the bad attitude she developed on the streets and the shotgun under her counter to keep law and order. Until the day Zeke McBride walks into her shop. Zeke knows Mia has every right not to trust him. He was the one who chose the next op instead of her. And all he can hope is that somewhere under the snarl and cynicism is a woman who can forgive. Because whether she trusts him or not, they're going to have to work together to bring down the gang that's decided Mia is their next target. Sweet Surrender It’s been twelve years since Liza Carmichael stepped foot in Surrender, but after her great aunt’s death she has no choice but to return and settle her estate. Which includes the corner bakery that’s been a staple in Surrender for more than fifty years. After twenty-five years on the job, Lieutenant Grant Boone finds himself at loose ends now that he’s retired. He’s gotten a number of job offers—one from MacKenzie Security—but he's burned out and jaded, and the last thing he wants to do is carry the burden of another badge and weapon. He almost turns down the invitation from his good friend Cooper MacKenzie to stay as their guest for a few weeks while he’s deciding what to do with the rest of his life. But he packs his bag and heads to Surrender anyway. The only thing Boone knows is that his future plans don’t include Liza Carmichael. She’s bossy, temperamental, and the confections she bakes are sweet enough to tempt a saint. Thank God he’s never pretended to be one. But after he gets one taste of Liza and things start heating up in the kitchen, he realizes how delicious new beginnings can be.

Download or read book Love Island New Adult Journey Romance Game of Hearts Book 1 written by Sophie Bell and published by Sophie Bell. This book was released on 2023-06-18 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy a suave romance about love games! Lillianna embarks on a journey to Thailand with her friends, seeking a refreshing escape from the chaotic city life and a chance at a fleeting and uncomplicated romance, aiming to leave her ex-boyfriend behind in the past. However, right from the beginning, her well-intentioned plans take an unforeseen twist as embarrassing misadventures unfold during their flight. Meanwhile, Theo has his motives for the trip: to unwind, find solace, and enjoy a carefree twelve-day vacation at a sunny resort, perhaps even meeting someone special along the way. Unfortunately, his hopes are shattered when a tipsy blonde woman enters the plane, instantly sparking a deep irritation within him. This uncomfortable encounter hints at the unfavorable events in the following weeks. Both Lillianna and Theo expect a typical resort experience and hope never to cross paths again. Little do they realize that their destinies are about to intertwine further as they share the same accommodation. They unwittingly become participants in an unexpected twist of fate—an adult camp—where they must compete for dominance and supremacy.

Download or read book Amish Secrets Series 7 book Omnibus written by Jennifer Spredemann and published by Blessed Publishing . This book was released on 2023-06-07 with total page 1237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever kept a secret that NO one could know? In the Amish Secrets series, you'll meet Hannah, Joseph, Lillianna, Salome, Rosanna, Elam and Candace. Each of these characters carry a secret so dear that if it were disclosed to those around them, it could spell the end of life as they know it...but God... Includes An Unforgivable Secret, A Secret Encounter, A Secret of the Heart, An Undeniable Secret, A Secret Sacrifice, A Secret of the Soul, and A Secret Christmas What readers have said about the books: IF I COULD GIVE THIS BOOK 100 STARS I WOULD!!! WOW!!!!! – Kobo review of An Unforgivable Secret I can't say enough good about this book. I started it and finished it in one day, I just could not put it down. As with all Jennifer Spredemann books you are quickly pulled into a wonderful story with characters that feel like close friends… – Goodreads review of A Secret Encounter My soul has been blessed, and my intentions are to read all the books I can find written by…Spredemann. – Goodreads review of A Secret Encounter I absolutely loved this book because this story is so filled with compassion, love. and faith. The storyline is simply amazing. – Goodreads review of A Secret Encounter Heartfelt. This story showed me that God loves me. I had this happen to me. – B&N review of A Secret of the Heart I have become quite a fan of this author and the way she describes and draws you into the Amish way of life. – Goodreads review of A Secret of the Heart An exceptional read! There are so many twists, turns and surprises in this fast-paced book, that you will definitely not want to put it down once you start reading it! – B&N review of An Undeniable Secret Haunting. Romantic. Tragic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Wonderful characters. – Smashwords review of A Secret Sacrifice Just when I thought I knew the direction the story was going it would go in a different direction. –Amazon review of A Secret Sacrifice Yes, it was almost impossible to lay either of this writer's stories aside. I would highly recommend these books to all. – Amazon review of A Secret Sacrifice This fast-paced book will have you on the edge of your seat! There are surprises around every corner! – B&N review of A Secret of the Soul Wow!!! What a great story...This author has become one of my favorites to read, never disappointed in her books. – Amazon review of A Secret of the Soul This was a wonderful book! It reminded me of how special God's love for us is. It helped renew my faith. – Apple review of A Secret Christmas This book is full of faith and second chances. For those of us who love good clean inspiration stories, it is as perfect as it can get. – Amazon review of A Secret Christmas Are YOU ready to read it?

Download or read book Saving Liliana written by Elle James and published by Twisted Page Inc. This book was released on 2022-11-29 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abandoned by his mother, raised by a taciturn Marine, Dax joined the Navy to become a SEAL. Fast-forward twelve years later, he’s out of the navy, done time as a mercenary and now works for Brotherhood Protectors. Never trusted women. Never married. Never wanted to. Lawyer and motivational speaker, Liliana Lightfeather is running for the US house of representatives for the state of Wyoming. From the Wind River Reservation, she clawed her way out of poverty to become a lawyer representing her people and the rest of Wyoming. After attempts on her life, she turns to the Brotherhood Protectors Yellowstone to see her through her campaign. Expecting an older woman as his assignment, Dax is disturbed to find she’s not old and very pretty. Thankfully, he’s immune to love…until he gets a taste of the woman’s passion. Dax fights unknown threats to keep her alive and in the process falls victim to the curse of love.

Download or read book Cinema and Its Discontents written by Zachariah Rush and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-05-26 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate aim of drama is to expose the soul of Character. Dramatists achieve this objective by employing a specific type of conflict known as dialectic, a concept woven throughout Western thinking and--from Homer to 21st century cinema--the basis of all dramatic characters. This study details the history of dialectical thought from Plato to Jung before turning its focus to the development of character in a century of filmmaking. From Chaplin's Tramp to Taxi Driver's Travis Bickle, it examines more than two dozen cinematic characters governed by dialectic--torn between life and death, opposing desires, moralities and wills, their sense of self threatened by others.

Download or read book SWORDMASTERS written by Aaron Torrence and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2024-09-11 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world where six nations are constantly at war with each other, the Isle of Nations is a safe haven where members of all nations can live peacefully. Located on the Isle of Nations is the Swordmaster's Academy, where students from all over the world train in hopes of becoming the best swordfighters possible and gaining the honorable title of Swordmaster. So when Lynnex, an ambitious young man from Light Country, gets a chance to join the academy and pursue his dreams, he takes it. But becoming a Swordmaster will not be easy. He will have to fight against rivals, learn the ancient code of swordfighting, and figure out how to work as part of a team. Will Lynnex be able to overcome the various challenges facing him? And what will he think when some of his teammates start talking about a God who offers love to all nations?

Download or read book The Woman She was written by Rosa Jordan and published by Brindle and Glass. This book was released on 2012 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celia Cantú, a pediatrician in Havana, is trying to live a regular life in today's Cuba. She is engaged to her childhood friend Luis and lives with her 16-year-old niece, Liliana. Celia's life is disrupted when Luis's brother, Joe, returns from Miami flaunting his American ways. Joe's arrival and Liliana's adolescent restlessness force Celia to examine the discrepancy between her country's revolutionary ideals and its reality. As this family drama unfolds, Celia is unnerved by moments when her mind and body seem to be taken over by Celia Sánchez, a heroine of the Revolution and long-time intimate of Fidel Castro. The turbulent past and an undefined future collide when Liliana disappears and Celia sets out into the Cuban countryside in search of her. The Woman She Was is a deeply moving novel that explores the aspirations, hopes, and fears of contemporary Cubans, as well as the challenges they still face.

Download or read book Bequeathed written by ShaynaJay and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2022-07-14 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every family passes something on. What did you inherit? After a series of unfortunate family tragedies, three young siblings find themselves in a new home, being raised by their wealthy maternal grandparents. All three have different experiences growing up in the household that eventually shapes the way they live their lives as adults. When their grandparents die, the estranged trio is forced to come together for the transition of the estate. The revelation of their family’s history, explanation of misfortune, and discovery about the true nature of their inheritance send the three on a jarring trip to hell and back. Most of the secrets, lies, and sinister acts within a family stay hidden and locked away, but the consequences and repercussions of this family’s sordid past is unleashed onto Timothy, Kimberly, and Anthony. This is their family’s tale of eerie parallels, with a sprinkle of America’s cruel racial history and a supernatural entity, desperate to capitalize on it all.

Download or read book The Warlock s Bride written by R. L. Medina and published by Moon Dragon Books. This book was released on 2023-09-12 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Out of the Dying Pan written by Linda Reilly and published by Berkley. This book was released on 2016-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Includes delicious recipes!"--Page 4 of cover.

Download or read book When a Child Is Born written by Virginia Brown and published by ImaJinn Books. This book was released on 2015-11-13 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A baby changes everything...especially at Christmas! War-weary Baron Paxton is on his way home to celebrate a peaceful holiday with his family. But when he finds an abandoned baby in his carriage--with a note telling him the child is his--there's no peace to be had in Child of Mine? by Virginia Brown Ladies' maid Adelaide Rowland finds herself on a Yuletide adventure, fleeing her home with her mistress's child, in What Child Is This by Jo Ann Ferguson. But what happens when her mistress doesn't meet her, as arranged? And a very curious--and handsome--gentleman takes a personal interest in her and the little girl? In Through the Eyes of a Child by Karen Frisch, Annabelle Sedgewick's hope of having a family of her own disappeared when her husband was killed in battle. But while en route to her cousin's home for Christmas, she gets a Christmas proposal--from her battle-scarred first love...and the baby boy he's just inherited! In Baby's First Christmas, by Sharon Sobel, newly widowed Marianne Westlyme expects her young son's first Christmas to be a somber affair...until her best friend arrives to brighten things up--her bookish, but irresistible, brother in tow. Little does Marianne guess she'll want to give her son a new father for Christmas!