Download or read book Kidnapped and Compromised written by Demi Monde and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-12-19 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abducted and facing ruin, can Elizabeth's wits save her from a dastardly plot? And will Mr. Darcy find her in time? When a false friend tricks Elizabeth, she is abducted by carriage from Meryton and carried hours away to a bawdy house. If Mr. Darcy does not rescue and pay her ransom, she will be sold to the highest bidder. Elizabeth must depend on her wits to survive. But the clock is ticking. Will Mr. Darcy choose to risk his life for the woman he secretly loves but who despises him? And if so, can he rescue her before it's too late? This 40,000 word steamy Pride and Prejudice variation features kidnapping, compromise, forced marriage, rescue by Mr. Darcy, double wedding, Christmas holiday ball and a happily ever after.
Download or read book Long Island Compromise written by Taffy Brodesser-Akner and published by Random House Large Print. This book was released on 2024-07-09 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • An exhilarating novel about one American family, the dark moment that shatters their suburban paradise, and the wild legacy of trauma and inheritance, from the New York Times bestselling author of Fleishman Is in Trouble New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice • New York Magazine’s Beach Read Book Club Pick • Belletrist Book Club Pick “A big, juicy, wickedly funny social satire . . . probably the funniest book ever about generational family trauma.”—Oprah Daily “Were we gangsters? No. But did we know how to start a fire?” In 1980, a wealthy businessman named Carl Fletcher is kidnapped from his driveway, brutalized, and held for ransom. He is returned to his wife and kids less than a week later, only slightly the worse, and the family moves on with their lives, resuming their prized places in the saga of the American dream, comforted in the realization that though their money may have been what endangered them, it is also what assured them their safety. But now, nearly forty years later, it’s clear that perhaps nobody ever got over anything, after all. Carl has spent the ensuing years secretly seeking closure to the matter of his kidnapping, while his wife, Ruth, has spent her potential protecting her husband’s emotional health. Their three grown children aren’t doing much better: Nathan’s chronic fear won’t allow him to advance at his law firm; Beamer, a Hollywood screenwriter, will consume anything—substance, foodstuff, women—in order to numb his own perpetual terror; and Jenny has spent her life so bent on proving that she’s not a product of her family’s pathology that she has come to define it. As they hover at the delicate precipice of a different kind of survival, they learn that the family fortune has dwindled to just about nothing, and they must face desperate questions about how much their wealth has played a part in both their lives’ successes and failures. Long Island Compromise spans the entirety of one family’s history, winding through decades and generations, all the way to the outrageous present, and confronting the mainstays of American Jewish life: tradition, the pursuit of success, the terror of history, fear of the future, old wives’ tales, evil eyes, ambition, achievement, boredom, dybbuks, inheritance, pyramid schemes, right-wing capitalists, beta-blockers, psychics, and the mostly unspoken love and shared experience that unite a family forever.
Download or read book Who Kidnapped Excellence written by Harry Paul and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2014-01-06 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who Kidnapped Excellence? Most companies talk about excellence, but what does excellence really mean? What specific attitudes and practices lead to excellence? Drawing on years of study and decades of experience, authors Harry Paul, John Britt, and Ed Jent have zeroed in on five core qualities of excellence. In this entertaining and enlightening book, they tell how to give and be your best in each of these five critical dimensions and foster excellence in your organization and in your life. The book begins with a crime being committed: Excellence (personified) has been kidnapped, and Leadership assembles Excellence's team (Passion, Flexibility, Communication, Competency, and Ownership) and challenges them to work together to get their Excellence back. And who is the culprit? Has Average kidnapped Excellence and replaced Excellence's team with his own: N. Different, N. Ept, N. Flexible, Miss Communication, and Poser? A mysterious ransom note sparks the struggle between Average and Excellence. Integrated into this tale of organizational excellence is the story of Dave, a delivery man. The kidnapping causes Dave to contemplate his own life and relationships in a way that makes the paths of personal and organizational excellence cross and intertwine. Who Kidnapped Excellence? is a parable that helps organizations and individuals achieve their best in every aspect of their lives.
Download or read book Compromised written by Terry Reed and published by SP Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story of Bill Clinton's political sell-out to the CIA.
Download or read book Kidnapped by 2 Men Short Story Version written by Summer Cooper and published by Hot Summer and Sexy Romance. This book was released on with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indulge in this steamy menage romance by USA Today Bestselling contemporary romance author, Summer Cooper. When the kidnappers came for Mr. Dominick, he fled, leaving behind the only person in the room: his secretary. But she's just an employee, nothing more! How did a meticulously planned kidnapping operation go so wrong? As they hold Lily hostage in a secluded location, the lines between captor and captive blur. Unlikely connections and simmering attraction lead to sparks that defy reason. This captivating MFM menage romance is a condensed version of Summer Cooper's best-selling book, "Kidnapped by Two Men." Download this book for a quick, enjoyable read and delve into the complexities of relationships, loyalty, and redemption as the trio embarks on a passionate journey that challenges their preconceptions about love.
Download or read book Stolen written by Allison Brennan and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestseller Allison Brennan's next Lucy Kincaid thriller, Stolen! Nothing is more important to private investigator Sean Rogan than his relationship with FBI trainee Lucy Kincaid. But when his past catches up with him, Sean faces an ultimatum: clear his name and help the FBI take down a rogue agent, or go to prison and lose everything he holds dear. With only Agent Noah Armstrong as his back-up and forced to keep Lucy in the dark, Sean steps back into his old world. But the longer he's undercover, the more dangerous the game becomes. More than Sean's future with Lucy is at stake—so is his life. Lucy can't imagine Sean would keep secrets from her—until an FBI agent casts doubt about who he really is...and who he used to be. Why did Sean quit his job with his brother and move to New York? Why hasn't he told her anything about his new job? With more questions than answers, Lucy doesn't know who to believe or who she can trust. All she knows is that Sean is in grave danger, and this time, it's personal.
Download or read book The Lawman s Redemption written by Danica Favorite and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lawman on a Mission Former deputy Will Lawson is fighting to regain his reputation—and Mary Stone is his only lead to the bandit who framed him. Now that he's tracked Mary to Leadville, Colorado, Will needs the proud beauty to reveal her past. Instead, his efforts spark a mighty inconvenient attraction… Mary's only real crime is that she once believed an outlaw's lies. Still, she fears disclosing the truth to Will may land her in jail—and leave her young siblings without protection. Now she must choose between honesty and safeguarding her family. And if Will does clear his own name, can he convince the woman he loves to share it?
Download or read book Wildwood written by Colin Meloy and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-08-30 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of the Chronicles of Narnia comes the first book in the Wildwood Chronicles, the New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure series by Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, acclaimed illustrator of The Mysterious Benedict Society. Wildwood captivates readers with the wonder and thrill of a secret world within the landscape of a modern city. It feels at once firmly steeped in the classics of children's literature and completely fresh. The story is told from multiple points of view, and the book features more than eighty illustrations, including six full-color plates, making this an absolutely gorgeous object. In Wildwood, Prue and her friend Curtis uncover a secret world in the midst of violent upheaval—a world full of warring creatures, peaceable mystics, and powerful figures with the darkest intentions. And what begins as a rescue mission becomes something much greater as the two friends find themselves entwined in a struggle for the very freedom of this wilderness. A wilderness the locals call Wildwood. The bestselling trilogy from Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis consists of Wildwood, Under Wildwood, and Wildwood Imperium.
Download or read book Kidnapped written by Paula S. Fass and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the history of child kidnappings and abductions in the United States, the motives of the perpetrators, the activities of the media, and the results in the law and in public opinions.
Download or read book Compromised written by Derek Keyte and published by . This book was released on 2011-10-02 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DEREK KEYTE IS THE ONLY CURRENT BRITISH THRILLER WRITER WHO HAS WORKED AND SERVED WITHIN BOTH THE MILITARY AND CIVILIAN INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITIES: HE IS THE REAL DEAL AND HIS FICTION IS BRUTALLY HONEST, UNIQUE AND CRAFTED AGAINST A BACKDROP OF PURE AUTHENTICITY: HE IS THE ONLY WRITER OF HIS KIND IN THE GENRE... 'Compromised is the story of a British Special Forces soldier kidnapped by the Irish Republican Army...the terrorist who swears to break him...the friend who refuses to abandon him...the establishment who rejects him...' Derek's readers have described his writing as being in the style of Gerald Seymour with a touch of early Tom Clancy thrown in and Compromised has generated a level of praise and interest rarely seen for a debut novelist. This is the story of a British Special Forces soldier kidnapped by the IRA in Belfast during The Irish Troubles in 1989 - the first part of the story is relentless in its pace and covers a time period of less than 12 hours focussing on the kidnapping and interrogation of the soldier. In contrast the second part of the novel covers the years that follow the kidnapping through a series of snapshots of key events affecting the principle characters against the backdrop of The Troubles, interwoven with insights into the activities of British intelligence and security agencies including Security Service, GCHQ and the Secret Intelligence Service. The third and final part of Compromised is set in 1997 where, with the promise of a real prospect for peace looming across the whole of Ireland, there will be a final reckoning... The Author * Derek Keyte worked alongside the military and civilian intelligence community for well over 20 years - his unique and detailed insight into the dark side of the British establishment allows him to weave this context into his stories * This genre is what he knows - he very much is the real deal * Whilst all of Derek's work is fiction and is based on his imagination and open source research, his background allows him to write the genre with a sense of pure authenticity, whilst at the same time ensuring that he meets his obligations under the Official Secrets * Compromised is Derek's debut novel and has been downloaded by over 100,000 readers - visit Derek Keyte's web site for more information
Download or read book Kidnapped written by Elizabeth Carpentiere and published by Saddleback Educational Publ. This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Themes: Hi-Lo, headlines, nonfiction, disasters, world events. Discover the astonishing true stories--that will make readers laugh, cry, and gasp--behind the headlines: Charles Lindbergh Jr., Abducted by Aliens, Students Storm US Embassy, Terry Anderson, Elizabeth Smart, Jaycee Dugard, and more. This series of nonfiction readers will grab a student's interest from the very first page! Designed with struggling readers in mind, these riveting softcover books offer short chapters on high-interest headlines. Each chapter is its own mini-book, which includes a timeline, key terms, and interesting facts. Fascinating black and white photographs keep the pages turning. A bibliography encourages further topical reading.
Download or read book Howells and James written by Henry James and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kidnapped by the Junta written by Julian Manyon and published by Icon Books. This book was released on 2022-03-17 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Heart-thumpingly powerful ... history told from the closest and most frightening quarters.' SINCLAIR MCKAY, author of The Secret Life of Bletchley Park 'Shocking, terrifying and revealing. Ground-breaking history, expertly told - a dramatic new insight into the Falklands conflict.' ROGER BOLTON, BBC journalist and broadcaster Forty years on from the outbreak of the war, acclaimed TV journalist Julian Manyon digs down into Argentina's 'Dirty War' and its effect on the Falklands conflict On May 12th, 1982, after the first bloody exchanges of the Falklands War, journalist Julian Manyon and his TV crew were kidnapped on the streets of Buenos Aires and put through a traumatic mock execution by the secret police. Less than eight hours later they were invited to the Presidential Palace to film a world-exclusive interview with an apologetic President Galtieri, the dictator and head of the Argentine Junta. Spurred on by the recent release of declassified CIA documents about Argentina's 'Dirty War', Manyon discovered that his kidnapper was a key figure in the Junta's bloody struggle against left-wing opposition, with a terrifying record of torture and murder. Also in the secret documents were details of the wider picture - the turmoil inside the Junta as the war with Britain got under way, and how Argentina succeeded in acquiring vital US military equipment which made its war effort possible. Published on the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict, this book is an extraordinary insight into the war behind the war. Manyon provides a harrowing depiction of the campaign of terror that the Junta waged on its own population, and a new perspective on an episode of history more often centred on Mrs Thatcher, the Belgrano and the battle of Goose Green.
Download or read book Coup America written by Glen Roberts and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2001-03-13 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The coup d’etat begins to bubble when a Executive Contingency Plan is leaked that orders officials to “euthanize” prison inmates in the event of a major nuclear, biological, or chemical attack against the US. A Leavenworth convict, former Captain Ben Simon, jailed for illegal and covert intrigues in Nicaragua discovers the contents of the directive. Simon, well trained by the U.S. military in counter-intelligence and propaganda, uses this directive to galvanize the population into a multiple prison breakout followed by inmate staged terrorist attacks. Simon achieves total insurrection when he informs the public the remainder of the Federal “euthanasia” plan. Inmates were not the only intended targets. Mental patients, premature infants and other "undesirables" were also in line for mercy killing. The coup succeeds and John Cotton is called upon to terminate the leader. As Cotton plots his strategy the story spirals in all directions with dealings, double-dealings and Machiavellian plans gone awry. Techno thriller fans won’t be disappointed by the array of artificial intelligence, electronic warfare and other extremely unorthodox military hardware and tactics. If you want to be thrilled by a savage but credible story of a U.S. insurrection in our time you’ve found it with Coup America.
Download or read book The Captain s Kidnapped Beauty written by Mary Nichols and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rescue from an unlikely source! Abducted and taken aboard a merchant ship bound for India, Charlotte Gilpin desperately searches for ways to escape. The heiress certainly doesn't expect rescue from the most unlikely of sources—Captain Alexander Carstairs, a man with whom she has crossed swords in the past. Alex isn't sure what to make of Charlotte's claim to have been kidnapped—he wouldn't put it past this spirited woman to have cooked up the whole thing to avoid her father's matchmaking. But in the confines of the ship this confirmed bachelor unexpectedly finds Charlotte getting under his skin…again!
Download or read book Compromised Hearts written by Hannah Howell and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this dazzling novel from New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell, a beauty without means and a man without scruples strike a scandalous bargain that takes them into the heart of desire. . . No gentleman would guarantee a lady's safety in exchange for her virtue. But that is precisely why Cloud Ryder would never call himself a gentleman. He wants Emily Brockinger the moment he sets eyes on her, and volunteers to guide her and her ward through lawless Colorado territory--if she'll share his bed. Yet to his surprise, the delicate Boston blueblood has a grit and fire that thrill him as no woman ever has. . . Emily has no choice but to accept Cloud's terms, and no way to control her body's response to the virile, part-Cherokee drifter. The trail is strewn with obstacles, and the dangers only increase once they reach their destination. All his life, Cloud has shunned commitment, but now the only way to keep Emily safe is to open his heart--to the one woman with the passion and power to break it. . . "The superbly talented Howell never disappoints." --Romantic Times "The laughter mingles with the tears in any story from the talented pen of Hannah Howell. If you haven't read her before, start now!" --Affair de Coeur
Download or read book Why Have They Taken Our Children written by Jack W. Baugh and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
