Download or read book Prettier if She Smiled More written by Toni Jordan and published by Hachette Australia. This book was released on 2023-03-29 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Jordan is a kind of Australian Marian Keyes, combining overdrive pace and throwaway humour with a razor intelligence and a deft, illuminating touch on darker subjects and themes . . . A sharp-eyed, engaging, endearing and ultimately optimistic story' Sydney Morning Herald 'Taps into the humour and pathos of ordinary life in a way that has you nodding with recognition . . . while at the same time laughing out loud' PIP WILLIAMS 'I just loved this very smart, very funny and at times moving novel' SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM One perfect life. One disastrous week. The brand-new novel from bestselling, acclaimed and beloved author Toni Jordan As the eldest child in a single-parent family, Kylie's always had more important things on her mind than smiling for random strangers. Controlling her job, her home, her romantic life and - most importantly - her family takes all her concentration. She's always succeeded, though, because that's just who Kylie is. When her fiercely independent mother breaks an ankle and needs help, it's up to Kylie, as usual, to fix things. She reluctantly packs her bags and moves in, but back in her childhood home, things start to unravel. Could it be that Kylie's carefully curated life is not so perfect after all? Prettier if She Smiled More will make you laugh and make you cry. Is it ever too late to start over? 'Hilarious . . . A funny take on menopause, caring for an ageing parent, perfectionism and midlife crises told with Toni's signature observational humour and wit on ordinary life' Woman's Day 'A magic mix of domestic drama, self-doubt, self-discovery and learning to laugh in the face of mayhem . . . A sensitive, amusing read' Adelaide Advertiser 'A funny and smart family drama' Weekend Australian 'Fabulous' Who Weekly 'Such a clever book . . . The author has used both quiet wry humour and laugh aloud moments to speak about the nature of family and of love . . . Prettier if She Smiled More is a life manual for us all' Living Arts Canberra 'Pitch perfect with just the right amount of humour . . . Jordan brings all her well-honed creative skills to the fore with this delightful tale' Good Reading Praise for Dinner with the Schnabels: 'I loved every page of this funny, warm, delightful novel!' LIANE MORIARTY 'Told with great humour and pathos. It is a tonic and a delight' PIP WILLIAMS 'A smart, funny novel about love, marriage and family' Weekend Australian 'A contemporary comic masterpiece. Practically every page boasts lines redolent of humour, wit and sarcasm that will make you snigger if not laugh out loud' ArtsHub
Download or read book Torn Hart written by Whitley Cox and published by Whitley Cox. This book was released on 2023 with total page 655 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A torn Hart can only be mended by the right woman. A romantic suspense, thriller with lots of steamy bits and a few laugh out loud moments. Fired from her dream job, Lydia Sullivan loses hope. How else do you drown your sorrows than in a cheap bottle of rum? Seems like a good plan until she runs smack into the hard chest of her dreamy neighbor Rex. Despite her not-so-adorable drunkenness, they strike up a friendship that quickly turns into more. But just when Lydia’s life is starting to look up—she’s got the job, the great guy with deep dimples, and the sun is shining—weird things begin to happen that make her question whether she’s losing her mind ... or someone is out to get her. Retired special operative and now security specialist Rex Hart normally falls in love with a new woman every night, but not this time. His neighbor with the hazel eyes and thin filter has him under her spell. He’d like to think she’s the one, but the way she’s acting has him torn between his heart and his head. He wants to believe she’s innocent, but instinct has him questioning everything—including his feelings. Is Lydia who she claims to be? Is she the one … or the one he needs to turn loose? keyword: neighbors to lovers, gaslighting, thriller, mystery, suspense, dog dad, cat mom, fired heroine, military, SEAL, Joint Task Force 2.
Download or read book The last exodus written by Kishni K Pandita and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2018-08-27 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of short stories is about the traumatic and heart wrenching experiences of a community that was hounded out of their motherland of nearly five thousand years. The only apparent reason was, that they belonged to a different faith and refused to convert. Many of them had nowhere to go, and were forced to live in refugee camps. The unhygienic conditions in the camps, the hostile weather, the unsympathetic and callous attitudes of the state machinery and the public at large, added to their woes. It was the holocaust of a different type. Although there were neither concentration camps, nor gas chambers, but living in those tents when the temperature would go up to fifty degree Celsius, was no less traumatic and tortuous. There are no appropriate words to describe the hardships that this self-respecting community had to face. Their disillusionment and deprivation; pain and agony, helplessness and frustration, torture and torment; their unceremonious exit from their homeland; the severing of their roots, and the loss of their beliefs and faith threw them into a stupor. This collection of short stories raises these questions in their poignancy.
Download or read book The Mercy Series 3 Book Bundle written by Mariah Stewart and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2013-03-04 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart writes compelling stories of romantic suspense—perfect for fans of Nora Roberts, Catherine Coulter, and Karen Robards. Now, here are the three novels in Stewart’s pulse-stopping series about the Mercy Street Foundation, an elite missing-persons unit able to go where the federal and local law enforcement cannot. This eBook bundle includes: MERCY STREET After two high school seniors are shot dead in a park in Conroy, Pennsylvania, the authorities conclude that one of the other two kids in the park that night—a boy and a girl, both now missing—was the killer. Private investigator Mallory Russo is hired by reclusive billionaire Robert Magellan to figure out what happened. Mallory teams up with police detective Charlie Wanamaker to uncover the truth and find the missing kids, dead or alive. What they discover will take them down a twisted path that leads to an old unsolved murder—and justice for a killer with a heart of stone. The resolution leads Magellan to fund the Mercy Street Foundation, a private organization whose focus is on finding missing persons whose cases have gone cold. CRY MERCY After Ann Nolan, a California beat cop, adopts the daughter of a notorious drug dealer, the ruthless father vows to take back his only child. In response, Ann flees across the country, changes her name, and starts a new life as an investigator for the Mercy Street Foundation, the billionaire-endowed organization dedicated to finding missing persons. As Emme Caldwell, she takes the lead on the Foundation’s first case: Nineteen-year-old Belinda Hudson disappeared from her sorority house leaving behind only one cryptic clue. But the closer Emme gets to the chilling truth, the more apparent it becomes that she’s escaped one dangerous man only to run head-on into another—one who’s far more determined and every bit as deadly. ACTS OF MERCY Former FBI agent Sam Delvecchio brings the keen skills of a profiler to his new position as a Mercy Street Foundation agent—and not a moment too soon. His first assignment, the cold-case murder of a local soup kitchen volunteer, has all the telltale signs of a serial killer’s work. That grim suspicion is confirmed when FBI agent Fiona Summers shares the details of two other killings with eerie similarities to Sam’s case: The bodies in all three cases have been carefully posed. But as Sam and Fiona race to prevent more killing, messages from their target lead to the most chilling realization of all. Praise for Mariah Stewart’s Mercy series “Fantastic . . . The author’s finely drawn characters, and her rapid-pace, intelligent stories, keep the suspense flowing and the pages turning.”—Fresh Fiction “Superb, well-developed characters; wonderful pacing; just the right amount of romance; and enough twists and turns for a mild whiplash.”—Reader to Reader
Download or read book Colorado Fireman written by C.C. Coburn and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-03-06 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Colorado firefighter Adam O'Malley risks his own life to rescue Carly Spencer's young son and a dog named Molly from a burning building... and assumes that's the last he'll see of them. But Spruce Lake is a small place, and Carly and her four children are new to town. Before he knows it, Adam's mother has invited Carly, her children and the dog to stay at the O'Malley ranch! As the widow of a firefighter, making a good life for her kids is Carly's number one priority. Meeting-- and falling for-- another firefighter is not. Adam, meanwhile, has been avoiding relationships because of a painful secret he's kept from everyone, including his brothers. But the more time he spends with Carly, the more he wants to move past it."--P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book No Ordinary Family written by C.C. Coburn and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new kind of family Colorado Fireman When firefighter Adam O’Malley risks his life to rescue Carly Spencer’s young son, he assumes that’s the last he’ll see of them. But then Adam’s mother invites Carly, her children and Molly the dog to stay at the O’Malley ranch! Adam has been avoiding relationships, but the more time he spends with Carly, the more he begins to imagine a different future…one that includes a family. Stand-In Mom After a night of passion, Scott Matthews hoped he’d see Ginger Winchester again—just not as his daughter’s new teacher! Ginger’s happy to offer Scott tips on handling rambunctious kids. She’s even willing to help the Matthews family adopt a big, lovable puppy. But when it comes to handing over her heart, Scott must first prove to her that she’s the only one for him.
Download or read book Mercy Street written by Mariah Stewart and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2008-05-13 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart comes a novel of sexy romantic suspense for fans of Nora Roberts, Catherine Coulter, and Karen Robards. Mariah Stewart crafts compelling stories of romantic suspense, full of richly imagined characters, dazzling plot twists, and breathless action that keeps the pages turning. Now Stewart begins a thrilling new series–with a novel that proves to be her biggest and boldest yet. On a balmy spring evening, four high school seniors–three boys and a girl–enter a park in the small Pennsylvania city of Conroy. The next morning, two of the boys are found shot to death, and the girl and the third boy are gone. After three weeks with no leads and no sign of either of the two missing teenagers, the chief of police begins to wonder if they too were victims. But with no other suspects, the authorities conclude that one of these kids was the shooter. The missing boy’s grandmother, a secretary at the local parish church, maintains his innocence. On her behalf, the parish priest, Father Kevin Burch, hires former detective Mallory Russo as a private investigator to figure out what happened in the park that night. Mallory had ended her nine-year stint with the Conroy police force some time ago after becoming a target of a smear campaign. Now a true-crime author, Mallory is surprised to receive the priest’s offer–and highly intrigued by the case. She can’t help but accept the challenge–especially when she learns that her investigation will be financed by Father Burch’s cousin the reclusive billionaire Robert Magellan, a man whose own wife and infant son disappeared without a trace a year ago, a man who understands the heartache of not knowing what happened to a loved one. Detective Charlie Wanamaker is facing another sort of tragedy. He fled Conroy years ago with no plans to return to what he considered a dying factory town–until a family emergency brought him back. Finding the situation much worse than he’d thought, he trades his job as a big-city detective for one with the Conroy police department. Assigned to the park shooting case, Charlie quickly realizes that the initial investigation left a lot of questions unanswered. Unofficially, he teams up with Mallory to uncover the truth and find the two kids, dead or alive. What Charlie and Mallory discover will take them down a twisted path that leads to an old unsolved murder–and justice for a killer with a heart of stone. Mercy Street is tautly paced, resonant with emotion, and relentlessly gripping. It showcases Mariah Stewart at her most brilliant, as she ratchets up the suspense to new levels of excitement. BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Mariah Stewart's Cry Mercy. Praise for Mariah Stewart “Mariah Stewart is one to watch and savor for a long time.”–The Philadelphia Inquirer “Stewart can always be counted on to write an exciting romantic suspense thriller.”–TheBestReviews.com
Download or read book Invisible Triggers written by C.K. L'Egrem and published by C.K. L'Egrem. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to a nightmare to remember. When a disguised shooter crashes a high school prom in the quiet suburban town of Downers Grove, Illinois, Charlotte Taylor doesn’t know if she’ll make it out alive. In order to survive the night with her date and long-time friend, she is forced to face her misconceptions regarding the identity of the gunman and the meaning behind the night’s horrific, bone-chilling circumstances. Throughout the startlingly short yet drawn-out evening, a harrowing series of events triggers pivotal flashbacks, jumping back and forth through time as seemingly trivial memories reveal incremental details—details that could be the difference between life and death. But precious time is passing. Lives are lost. And nothing is adding up in Charlotte’s panicked attempt to piece together this senseless nightmare of a puzzle. In the end, not everything is what it seems as hidden forces are at play…and those who once thought they were invisible now make themselves seen.
Download or read book Bayou Dreaming written by Lexi Blake and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake’s heartfelt contemporary romance set in Louisiana's Butterfly Bayou Roxanne King left the big city looking for a simpler life, but after years of proving herself on a SWAT team in New York City, being deputy in a sleepy Louisiana parish is something of an adjustment. She's settling in, but she knows she made some mistakes in the beginning--Zep Guidry being the worst of them. Zep drifts through life on his looks and Cajun charm. Roxie learned the hard way he's not for her. Zep is a man who knows what he wants, and what he wants is Roxie. He's just not sure how to get her. They spent one hot night together a year before and now all the lovely deputy seems interested in doing to him is arresting him. He's not used to a woman he can't charm, but Roxie seems immune. He's determined to win her back by any means necessary. Including becoming the kind of man she desires. And when Roxie's past comes calling, it might be the opportunity Zep needs to show Roxie that the town bad boy might just be the man of her dreams.
Download or read book Addition written by Toni Jordan and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-05-11 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grace Lisa Vandenburg, the narrator of this pleasant neurotic-girl-meets-boy debut, is 35 years old and has been addicted to counting since she was eight. She lives alone in Melbourne, Australia, and is on sick leave from her teaching job, filling her weeks with counting-'steps and syllables and bites and things'-and sticking to her rigid routines, which include trips to the cafe and phone calls from her mother and self-absorbed younger sister. The only person in her life Grace relates to is her 10-year-old niece, Hilary, who is as quirky and charming as Grace is. Things are fine until Grace meets Seamus Joseph O'reilly, an Irish transplant who works at the local movie theater. Grace has not been on a date in two years and six months and hasn't been in love in forever, but as things progress with Seamus, she realizes what she has been missing. With some gentle encouragement, Grace agrees to test her boundaries and tries to find a happy medium between her obsession and living a full life. The novel does everything a sweet, agreeable romantic comedy should. (Feb.)
Download or read book Small Screen Big Feels written by Melissa Ames and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2020-12-02 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While television has always played a role in recording and curating history, shaping cultural memory, and influencing public sentiment, the changing nature of the medium in the post-network era finds viewers experiencing and participating in this process in new ways. They skim through commercials, live tweet press conferences and award shows, and tune into reality shows to escape reality. This new era, defined by the heightened anxiety and fear ushered in by 9/11, has been documented by our media consumption, production, and reaction. In Small Screen, Big Feels, Melissa Ames asserts that TV has been instrumental in cultivating a shared memory of emotionally charged events unfolding in the United States since September 11, 2001. She analyzes specific shows and genres to illustrate the ways in which cultural fears are embedded into our entertainment in series such as The Walking Dead and Lost or critiqued through programs like The Daily Show. In the final section of the book, Ames provides three audience studies that showcase how viewers consume and circulate emotions in the post-network era: analyses of live tweets from Shonda Rhimes's drama, How to Get Away with Murder (2010–2020), ABC's reality franchises, The Bachelor (2002–present) and The Bachelorette (2003–present), and political coverage of the 2016 Presidential Debates. Though film has been closely studied through the lens of affect theory, little research has been done to apply the same methods to television. Engaging an impressively wide range of texts, genres, media, and formats, Ames offers a trenchant analysis of how televisual programming in the United States responded to and reinforced a cultural climate grounded in fear and anxiety.
Download or read book The Girl With Nine Lives written by E. Earle and published by Elizabeth Earle. This book was released on 2013-06-09 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fondness of rum? Check. Job heading nowhere? Check. Mastermind criminal boss discovering you have unravelled their plot? Check. Talking cat with an addiction to catnip deciding to take control of the situation? Check. Welcome to the lives and adventures of the ginger moggy Ben and his human, Ellie. Ellena Blackwell is your average woman- desperate to make the best of her Degree and failing miserably. Falling into such a hole of self-pity, even her cat, Ben, is sick of her and tells her to snap out of it. And that's when Ellena realises she has a talking cat, and he's not going to go away anytime soon. Having a devious crime boss as Principal to the college she works at, Ellena discovers a dangerous secret that the Head Office would very much rather that she didn't know. Deciding to take control of her life, Ellena enlists the help of Ben to investigate as soon as her friend goes missing. But Detective Calloway is determined to get involved, and Ellena soon learns that Ben isn't the only one who thinks he has nine lives.
Download or read book Rachael s Decision written by Molly Jebber and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2023-01-24 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in a close-knit Amish community in 1900s Ohio, award-winning author Molly Jebber’s historical romance brims with authentic detail and an emotionally complex storyline—a treat both for historical fans and those who enjoy wholesome romance by writers like Charlotte Hubbard, Rachel J. Good, Amy Lillard, and Jennifer Beckstrand. In 1915 Ohio, anyone entering the Amish Charm Bakery is greeted by the sweet warmth and delicious fragrance of cinnamon and vanilla wafting from freshly baked cookies and pies. And newcomers to this Amish community will find friendship on the menu, too—and perhaps for a lucky few, even lasting love . . . Rachael Schlabach’s first chance for a husband ended in a tragic accident that left her with a limp. Though happy to work in the beloved Amish Charm Bakery, she hasn’t abandoned her romantic dreams, but she has focused on a widower with two adorable kinner she would love to raise as her own. Then handsome, single Caleb Yutzy arrives on the scene . . . Caleb is eager to court pretty, warm-hearted Rachael, and tells her so. But their frank conversations reveal a truth that dashes her hopes—Caleb very much wants kinner, the one thing Rachael can’t give him. Even when Caleb assures her it’s no matter, she can’t bring herself to be so selfish. Yet love is beyond all planning, and with faith Rachael and Caleb may discover the lifetime of love they were meant to share . . .
Download or read book Alliances written by S. Usher Evans and published by Sun's Golden Ray Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lyssa Peate has found a tenuous balance between her double lives - the planet-discovering scientist and space pirate bounty hunter named Razia. No longer on probation, Razia still struggles to be thought of as more than a chocolate-fetching joke, and Lyssa can’t be truthful to those closest to her. But both lives are turned upside-down when feisty government investigator Lizbeth Carter shows up to capture the same pirate Razia is after. Lizbeth’s not interested in taking Razia’s thunder; rather, she convinces the caustic bounty hunter to help solve a mystery. Somebody’s hiring pirates to target government ships, and there’s a money trail that doesn’t make any sense. From the desert planet of D-882 to the capital city on S-864, the investigation leads them deeper and deeper into a conspiracy that reaches to the highest levels of the Universal Government - and to one of the most painful chapters in Lyssa’s past. Alliances is the highly anticipated sequel to Double Life, Book 1 in the Razia Series. Double Life is the first in a four-book, new adult space opera series that readers call "well-written, entertaining, and engaging" with "a healthy dose of snark." Those that love The Razia Series also love: Space Pirates, Bounty Hunters, Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, Space Westerns, Strong Female Characters, Female Friendships Additional Keywords: Colonization, Exploration, Science Fiction Series, Tales, Novel, Family Siblings, New Adult
Download or read book The Complete Razia Series written by S. Usher Evans and published by Sun's Golden Ray Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-12 with total page 1326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lyssa Peate is living a double life as a planet discovering scientist and a space pirate bounty hunter. Unfortunately, neither life is going so hot... This omnibus edition of The Razia Series features all four full-length novels of the Razia Series, plus the prequel novella Beginnings and the seven Razia short stories. Double Life, Book 1 in the Razia Series - Dr. Lyssa Peate is living a double life as a space pirate bounty hunter and planet-discovering scientist. Unfortunately neither life is going so hot. She's the least wanted pirate in the universe, and her new scientist intern is definitely spying on her. And just when things couldn't get worse--that intern is mistaken for her hostage by the Universal Police. Alliances, Book 2 in the Razia Series - Lyssa Peate has a tenuous balance on her double lives--until fireball government investigator Lizbeth Carter comes barreling into them. Lizbeth blackmails Lyssa into helping investigate a strange string of activity, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the Universal Government. Conviction, Book 3 in the Razia Series - Clink, Razia's in trouble. Captured by a fellow pirate, she finds herself back to square one and begins to question whether the path she's chosen is the correct one. Fusion, Book 4 in the Razia Series - Just when things had evened out for Lyssa Peate, the Great Creator drops a big surprise in her lap. Now she's facing the biggest decision of her life and wonders if she truly isn't worthy of the life she's always wanted. Beginnings, a Razia novella prequel - Journey back to before Double Life and see how a spunky eleven-year-old student convinced an infamous pirate to let her join his crew. Sage Teon and the Fake Diamond Heist, a Razia short story - Sage has a problem. He's got to break through an impenetrable security system to retrieve some fake diamonds, while at the same time keeping his crew from tearing each other apart. Sage Teon and the "L" word, a Razia short story - See the events from Double Life from Sage's perspective. Lizbeth Carter has a Hunch, a Razia short story - Lizbeth Carter is suffocating under the pressures of her boring government job. But when her gut tells her to look into a string of mysterious acts, she finds herself face to face with a bounty hunter. A Day in the Life of John Harms, a Razia short story - Join John Harms, pirate informant, on a regular day buying and selling information about piracy's most wanted. Vel Peate and the Planetary Survival Course, a Razia short story - Vel's preparing for three months alone on a planet. Good thing he's got a lot of older siblings to learn from. Lyssa and Sage and the First Few Weeks, a Razia short story - Life's hard with a newborn, and even harder when there's unresolved relationship issues. Lyssa and Sage and the Curious Question, a Razia short story - Set four years after the end of Fusion, Lyssa's fielding uncomfortable questions from her daughter about her and Sage's relationship. Those that love The Razia Series also love: Space Pirates, Bounty Hunters, Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, Space Westerns, Strong Female Characters, Additional Keywords: Colonization, Exploration, Science Fiction Series, Tales, Novel, Family Siblings, New Adult
Download or read book WHAT I M LOOKING FOR written by Karen Grey and published by HOME COOKED BOOKS. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The course of true love never did run smooth. Like, for real, dude. When a socially awkward finance-hotshot—aka me—grudgingly walks into Boston's famous Cheers bar to do happy hour with the insufferably misogynistic guys from work, I don't expect the cute bartender to salvage the rest of my never-ending workday with a cleverly disguised mocktail. I especially don't expect him to talk Shakespeare to me. Fate keeps bringing us together, just like the star-crossed couples in the plays Will loves to quote. But while the chemistry between us may be stronger than a stiff Cape Codder, it's clear that on paper, the math doesn't add up. I can't help wondering if we're capable of an ending happier than Romeo and Juliet's. He's living in a dream world while my feet are planted firmly on the ground, and I can't risk my heart again on a guy who'll bail when the going gets rough. Even if he does rescue me from a murderous juggling clown. Fans of Lucy Score and Meghan Quinn will love this smart, feel-good, sweet-and-sexy romcom set in the late 1980’s—an era of big hair and bigger egos. ★★★★★ “This is a fabulous read that’ll take you back in time, make you swoon, and serve you with a heavy dose of nostalgia.” —The Rogue Reviews ★★★★★ “Such a lovely debut from one of my favorite audiobook narrators! I loved the 80s nostalgia, the answering machine message lead-ins to each chapter, and be still my Shakespeare loving heart--a theatre actor hero (named Will) who quotes from the bard!” USA Today best-selling author A.J. Pine ★★★★★ “Opposites attract! 80s music! Boston! Shakespeare! So many good things in one book!” Julia Whelan, author of My Oxford Year ★★★★★ “Shakespearean actor Will and financial analyst Kate aren’t exactly star-crossed lovers, but, despite intense attraction, they can’t ever seem to stay together very long. Set within the Boston theater community and the (equally dramatic) world of high-stakes consulting, Grey’s wry, charming, and compulsively readable first novel demonstrates that, when it comes to romance, falling in love is only the beginning.” Dana Sachs, author of The Secret of the Nightingale Palace ★★★★★ "This is my first book by Karen Grey and I’m hooked." Rellim Reads ★★★★★ “This is a fabulous read that’ll take you back in time, make you swoon, and serve you with a heavy dose of nostalgia. Smart escapism at its finest! Five bitchin' stars for What I’m Looking For!” The Rogue Reviews ★★★★★ “An excellent read that gave me all the feels and put a smile on my face at the end. I highly recommend it for all fans of contemporary(-ish) romance and romantic comedy.” Laurie Reads Romance ★★★★★ "Kate and Will share a sizzling attraction and complex connection, giving me all the feels in this timeless romance." That's What I'm Talking About ★★★★★ "Set in the 1980s, this funny yet warmhearted character-driven tale checks all the boxes for classy contemporary romance while providing the longed-for “something different” readers seek out. It’s smart. It’s sexy. It’s sophisticated romance at its best." —Lea Hensley, Audiogals ★★★★★ “I grew up in the 80’s and so I am glad that Karen Grey decided to make a romance series based in the 80’s as it was rather nostalgic. Just look at that cover, phones with cords!! 😉” Books, Movies, Reviews, Oh My ★★★★★ “A very character-driven book that took me back to when I was just starting out in the workforce in the mid 1980’s (one of the best decades!). Take a trip back in time when people actually left messages on answering machines (before texting was a thing) and enjoy!” Comfy Chair Books ★★★★★ “I would recommend this book to fans of romance. I thought that Will and Kate were both fantastic characters and I had a great time with their story. I wouldn't hesitate to read more of Karen Grey's work in the future.” Carol’s Random Life in Books ★★★★★ “A well crafted romance set in the 1980s between two characters who seem to exist in separate worlds yet can't deny their attraction to each other.” Christie, Bookbub ★★★★★ “When a Shakespeare actor meets a financial analyst in the eighties and answering machine messages caption chapters, it’s a recipe for romcom genius! What I’m Looking For is a unique, witty, nostalgia-filled romcom that made me laugh all day!” Liz, Bookbub ★★★★★ “A must-read, fascinating Rom-Com with a wonderful storyline.” Goodreads review ★★★★★ “Eighties nostalgic romantic comedy and answerphone messages that open every chapter...what's not to love about this book!” Goodreads review ★★★★★ “A unique, witty, nostalgia-filled romcom that made me laugh all day!” Goodreads review ★★★★★ “This was a really cute blast from the past. I loved to read a book placed in a world where there were no cell phones available, people used pagers, and answering machines were a regular thing.” Alex, Goodreads
Download or read book The Fragments written by Toni Jordan and published by Text Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-29 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning, bestselling author of Addition and Nine Days, a superbly crafted and captivating literary mystery about a lost book and a secret love.