Download or read book My Voice Betrays Me written by Vanda Juknaitė and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this memoir, the famous Lithuanian writer Vanda Juknaite describes her life during the reemergence of an independent, democratic Lithuanian state in the early 1990s. Masterfully translated by Laima Sruoginis, Sruoginis's remarkable experiences recall the transition from communism to democracy with all its joys and difficulties.

Download or read book My Voice Betrays Me written by Vanda Juknaitė and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this memoir, the famous Lithuanian writer Vanda Juknaite describes her life during the reemergence of an independent, democratic Lithuanian state in the early 1990s. Masterfully translated by Laima Sruoginis, Sruoginis's remarkable experiences recall the transition from communism to democracy with all its joys and difficulties.

Download or read book Eyeful written by C.R. Grissom and published by Tule Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College life should come with a content warning. All Phoebe Sharpe wanted was to start over at a new college to escape the drama and humiliation of her mom’s sordid past. But her present is hardly less complicated. To avoid sleeping on the streets, Phoebe seeks sanctuary at a 24-hour gym. When she meets the smoking hot Tiago, her desire to remain anonymous disappears. Fortis University kicker Tiago Trindade has more on his plate than the average college sophomore. He’s trying to keep his GPA high enough to maintain his football scholarship while balancing practice and a job at the local gym to help support his family. When he learns his grandmother's been swindled out of the title on her house—which would leave them homeless—he’s determined to save them. And then he meets the girl of his dreams...who just might be involved in her mom’s con. When Phoebe learns the truth about her mother’s role in scamming Tiago’s family, she’s torn. Should she protect her own family or save Tiago’s?

Download or read book The Truth About Jack written by Jody Gehrman and published by Entangled: Crush. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Truth About Jack certainly ticked all the boxes for me. It was funny and sweet and romantic and left me with the warm glowies after I’d finished it." -Claire, Book Blog Bird Dakota McCloud has just been accepted into a prestigious art school. Soon she’ll leave behind the artists’ colony where she grew up—hippie dad, tofu since birth, yurt—and join her boyfriend and best friend on the East Coast. It was the plan...until Dakota finds out her boyfriend and best friend hooked up behind her back. Hurt and viciously betrayed, Dakota pours out her heart on a piece of paper, places it in a bottle, and hurls it into the ocean. But it doesn’t quite go where she expects... Jack Sauvage finds the bottle washed up on the shore and responds to Dakota’s letter. Except what if his straight-laced life doesn’t jive with the free-spirited girl he’s only seen from afar? As Jack creates a persona he believes she’ll love, they slowly fall for each other with each new letter. Now Jack is trying to find a way to make this delicate, on-paper romance happen in real life...without revealing his deception. Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains references to missed connections, mistaken identities, and lots of misbehavior. It may give you all the swoony feels.

Download or read book The Spare Room written by Andrea Bartz and published by Random House. This book was released on 2024-07-09 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Staying with a friend and her husband is sexier—and deadlier—than anyone could have imagined, in this “delightfully salacious” (Shondaland) domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club pick We Were Never Here. “A fresh and sexy ride, perfect for reading poolside.”—People (Best New Book) “Sexy, atmospheric, deliciously creepy, and ingeniously plotted: the best kind of up-all-night page-turner.”—Lucy Foley, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Apartment and The Guest List A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Elle, PopSugar, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, CrimeReads Kelly’s new life in Philadelphia has turned into a nightmare: She’s friendless and jobless, and the lockdown has her trapped in a tiny apartment with the man she gave up everything for, who’s just called off their wedding. The only bright spot is her newly rekindled friendship with her childhood friend Sabrina—now a glamorous bestselling author with a handsome, high-powered husband. When Sabrina and Nathan offer Kelly an escape hatch, volunteering the spare room of their remote Virginia mansion, she jumps at the chance to run away from her old life. There, Kelly secretly finds herself falling for both her enchanting hosts—until one night, a wild and unexpected threesome leads the couple to open their marriage for her. At first, Kelly loves being part of this risqué new world. But when she discovers that the last woman they invited into their marriage is missing, she starts to wonder if they could be dangerous . . . and if she might be next. Packed with Andrea Bartz’s signature tension, twists, and toxic relationships, The Spare Room marks an edgy, boundary-pushing new direction from the “master of the ‘feminist thriller’” (Los Angeles Times).

Download or read book After written by Anna Todd and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience Anna Todd’s million-copy-selling story that started it all, now with exclusive new material and a stunning new cover. Gorgeous sprayed edges complement the cover’s stunning cloud design—this LIMITED edition is available while supplies last! Tessa goes off to college with a dependable boyfriend waiting at home and her life and career neatly planned out. On her first day on campus, everything shifts when she encounters Hardin. With his disheveled brown locks, cocky British charm, and a canvas of tattoos, he’s a stark departure from her familiar world. But Hardin’s rudeness borders on cruelty, and Tessa resolves to hate him. At least until they share a charged moment alone—and suddenly, Tessa is questioning everything she’s ever known about herself. Despite his hot-and-cold attitude, Tessa is drawn to uncover the hidden layers within Hardin. In the midst of her newfound independence and electrifying uncertainty, Tessa’s connection with Hardin feels like the passionate love she’s been looking for. With her carefully laid plans forever disrupted, what comes after?

Download or read book Thou Shalt Not Road Trip written by Antony John and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-04-12 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning author of Five Flavors of Dumb comes a novel featuring one crazy road trip full of rejection, redemption, and romance. Perfect for fans of John Green’s An Abundance of Katherines, or Sara Zarr’s Once Was Lost. Sixteen-year-old Luke’s self-help book Hallelujah has become a national bestseller and his publisher is sending him on a cross-country book tour along the historic Route 66. Unfortunately for Luke, his irresponsible older brother Matt is coming along as chauffeur. When Matt offers to drive Luke’s ex-crush, Fran, across the country too, things really get crazy. In this journey of self-discovery, Luke has to loosen up and discover what it truly means to have faith to win the girl he loves. "A highly readable balance of humor, heart, self-discovery, and shenanigans."—BCCB "Christian values are conveyed with humor, devoid of potentially preachy pitfalls."—School Library Journal "Features multifaceted teens whose faith is integrated with their thinking but doesn't define them completely . . . [A]n upbeat read with a unique premise, great settings, and just a little more."—Booklist

Download or read book Blue Beaver written by JB Heller and published by JB Heller. This book was released on with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know flannel can be deceivingly sexy? I'm Charlotte, a fashion blogging, endo warrior (if you know, you know. If you don't, buckle up). If devoting my life to fashion has taught me anything, it's that flannel was never a good choice. But it turns out, I was wrong. Very wrong. The first time I met Elijah he told me I was insane and I called him a lunatic. Then he came to my rescue, like a knight dressed in flannel, and I had to eat my words. Apparently, not all country folk are serial killers intent on feeding you to their pigs. Who knew? Never in a million years did I imagine myself lusting after a dead sexy, flannel-clad, llama farmer. There's no way it would ever happen. Me, flannel, and llamas, do not mesh. But the guy is basically perfect. He’s tall, built like a greek god, and kisses me like he was born to do it. Too bad he’s currently sharing his bed with Satan’s Mistress—I mean—Delilah, his baby rescue llama. And she hates my guts.

Download or read book The Red Queen written by Philippa Gregory and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her second book of the Cousins' War series, #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Gregory moves to the Lancaster side, and tells the story of a determined woman who believes she is destined to shape the course of history.

Download or read book Matchmaking a Single Dad written by Angela Denise and published by Laughing Heart Press. This book was released on 2022-08-08 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They’re all wrong for each other…but sometimes two wrongs do make a right. Cole The only woman I need in my life is my eight-year-old daughter, Jane. As a widowed brewery owner, I don’t have the time or inclination for anything more serious than a one night stand. Running the brewery is a big job, and being a parent is a bigger one, especially since my in-laws keep trying to prove I’m an unfit guardian. But there’s no denying Holly Mayberry drives me crazy with her sassy mouth and attitude. I’ve known her most of my life, but I’ve always done a good job of evading her. Until now. She’s teaching Jane’s after-school computer program, and fate keeps throwing us together. Holly and I are like oil and water, no good for each other. I need to stop thinking about her, so I agree to beta test a new dating app—one that Holly designed, although she’s the last person I’d tell. My match and I can only DM each other for thirty days. No photos. No real names. No personal information until the end. If I wanted more with a woman, Cherry Bomb checks all the boxes…so why can’t I stop thinking about Holly? * * * Holly Cole Garrison is a jerk. Or so I’ve told myself for years. The truth is, he’s a DILF and a half, and bickering with him is better than kissing someone else. Hopefully, the guy I’m chatting up on my dating app will help me forget him…and take his place in my dirty daydreams.

Download or read book Mountain of Full Moons written by Irene Kessler and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen-year-old Elisha lives in a village near Shechem in the Land of Canaan in ancient Palestine. She wants to be like other girls but is unmarried, speaks to an angel, and composes and sings her own songs—a pursuit her parents disapprove of. When she tells the village women to stand up for themselves, the men are outraged he tribe banishes her. After journeying alone through the desert, escaping bandits, wild animals, and men who would sell her as a servant, Elisha makes it to Jerusalem, where the angel guides her to study with Abraham and Sarah. She learns much including reading and writing, and Abraham even gives her Doron, his servant, to accompany her as she sings her songs throughout the country. Doron becomes her lover and her songs are well accepted—until she sings one about equality for women. Mountain of Full Moons explores how we overcome our fears, go out into the world, and gain the courage to speak up and be whom we choose to be.

Download or read book Goth Girl Queen of the Universe written by Lindsay S. Zrull and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-07-19 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gothic fashionista Jess is on a mission to reunite with her estranged biological mother—but is she willing to risk her new friends, cosplay championship, and even her future to do so?

Download or read book Amante written by Evelyn Montgomery and published by Evelyn Montgomery . This book was released on 2022-04-03 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I didn't think it was possible to love a book more than book 1, & then book 2 stepped up & said, 'hold my beer!'" "I truly didn't think anything could top book 1, and I was WRONG! Leo and Maria's story continues in this book & oh what an epic take it is! This second book was PERFECT from beginning to end!" I’ve built my life on fucking secrets. One after the other. They’ve been my foundation and my fortress for as long as I can remember. They keep me safe. Secure in the knowledge that only I truly know what is going on. It’s my protection. Her protection. What she doesn’t know saves her from what I dread most. Her death. It’s what fueled me as a child and what I drowned in as I grew up. I was raised in hell, brought up in darkness. I’ve always ruled my own life. Always held control. Dominance. But when I come home & find her sitting in my chair, ruling over my kingdom, I’ll be damned if I speak first. What’s more, she’s doing it with a fire in her eyes that deserves to be beaten out of her as I take her across my knee and remind her who is really in control. Not just in this life, but over her body. Her mind. Her pleasure, and her pain. All she has to do is keep fucking tempting me. Keep looking at me as if I’m the devil, and I’ll find great pleasure in watching as she experiences a whole new level of hell. Praise: "Wow! I didn't think it could get any better! Holy smokes book two came out of left Field and it was so damn good! Wow another 5 starrer! So many more twists and turns that you get whip lash, but in a good way. Definitely recommend!! You will get sucked in and spit back out!" "Montgomery delivers in her twists of all twists in this book!! Leo is seriously a badass! Last book you thought you had him all figured out. NO ma'am! He comes in with a shocker on this one!! I love Maria, I feel like she found her voice and who she is in this book. The love story is made for the ages. Seriously so glad I read this book!" "Evelyn serves up so many plot twists you have to keep your head on swivel I found myself saying “wait! What?!” A lot. I love the couple in this duology Leo and Maria are amazing. Where in the first book you see Leo’s character transform more. This book you get to see Maria’s character grow exponentially." "I have officially crowned Evelyn Montgomery the QUEEN of unexpected twists. Evelyn Montgomery delivered a wild, action packed, emotion filled, hot as Hades, rollercoaster ride of a story that will keep you guessing, keep you on the edge of your seat, and keep you obsessively reading until the last word!"

Download or read book Forbidden Echoes of Desire written by Katheryn Kaufmann and published by Katheryn Kaufmann. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a captivating journey through the pages of "Forbidden Echoes of Desire," a spellbinding tale that weaves love, loss, and the magnetic pull of forbidden attraction. Meet Thomas Anderson, who, after life's cruel twists, returns to his homeland seeking solace. Little does he know, fate has a different plan. When Isabella Kowalski, a vibrant graduate with dreams as colorful as her personality, enters his life, the sparks fly, and the forbidden becomes irresistible. In a dance of opposites, Thomas and Isabella find themselves at the crossroads of morality and desire. Will they succumb to the ageless allure pulling them together, or will societal norms keep them apart? With every page, "Forbidden Echoes of Desire" unveils a story that transcends time, navigating the complexities of love, passion, and the exhilarating freedom found in embracing the forbidden. Lose yourself in a narrative that challenges conventions, leaving you yearning for more. Indulge in this magnetic romance that whispers secrets of the heart, and discover whether love can truly defy the boundaries of time and expectation. Don't just read a book; immerse yourself in an experience that will linger in your thoughts long after the final chapter. Are you ready to surrender to the echoes?

Download or read book Line Change written by Heidi McLaughlin and published by Heidi McLaughlin. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thea Jenson has her future meticulously planned out. Graduate from college. Get a job. Marry her high school sweetheart and have two beautiful children. When she decides to transfer schools, her brother suggests she move in with him and his unruly hockey roommates. Everything in her life is going according to her plan . . . . . . until she bumps into Kyler in their kitchen and sparks fly. Kyler Rose, the starting center for the Northport University hockey team, is done for the moment he lays his eyes on Thea. But he can't allow her to become a distraction. He's determined to make it to the NHL. That's if he doesn't get booted for failing grades first. And even though he's on scholarship, it doesn't pay his bills or provide for his family. Neither do the tips he earns from his bartending gig. When an offer to make some fast cash falls in his lap, he takes it, thinking no one will care if he gets hurt . . . . . . except Thea does care. But just as Kyler finds a way to navigate his feelings for Thea, an unexpected link to his family comes to light and he finds himself in the fight of his life to protect those he loves the most - his family.

Download or read book The Architect written by Jillian Watkinson and published by Univ. of Queensland Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jules Van Erp has presence. After a devastating road accident, he can still effortlessly create such architectural masterpieces as the Pavilion of Flight, but he cannot face the emotional legacy of his own history. In an effort to understand his fears and limitations, he returns to the dangerous and exotic world of his past. Only when Jules concedes the possibility of love and imperfection is he able to begin rebuilding his extraordinary life.

Download or read book Lake Redstone written by J.D. Hollyfield and published by J.D. Hollyfield. This book was released on 2019-07-20 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casey doesn’t have much luck in the dating department, so when her girlfriends ditch their girls only weekend for a couple’s retreat, she's forced to take desperate measures. Refusing to be the only single one, she does what any quick-thinking girl would do: She lies. It was almost too easy hiring a stranger to pretend to be her hot, rich, successful boyfriend. What she didn’t plan on was him being hot, successful, and way too much trouble for her liking. Jim was in a slump in his everyday life. He was bored and needed something to spice up his life. Accepting a gig to play the perfect boy toy was not what he had in mind, but it was too good to turn down. What he didn't plan for was the smokin’ little spitfire who hired him. It’s a con, a job, a fraud. But the more she's in his presence, the more he realizes she may be more than just a ruse. Three days at a lake house. Two strangers who cause a lot of mayhem. One little lie.