Download or read book The Half Brother written by Lars Saabye Christensen and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2012-01-23 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the end of World War II, twenty-year-old Vera is brutally raped by an unknown assailant. From that rape is born a boy named Fred, a misfit who later becomes a talented boxer. Vera’s young son, Barnum, forms a special but bizarre relationship with his half brother, fraught with rivalry and dependence as well as love. “I should have been your father,” Fred tells Barnum, “instead of the fool who says he is.” It is Barnum, who is now a screenwriter with a fondness for lies and alcohol, who narrates his family’s saga. As he shares his family’s history, he chronicles generations of independent women and absent and flawed men whom he calls the Night Men. Among them is his father, Arnold, who bequeaths to Barnum his circus name, his excessively small stature, and a con man’s belief in the power of illusion. Filled with a galaxy of finely etched characters, this prize-winning novel is a tour de force and a literary masterpiece richly deserving of the accolades it has received.
Download or read book Stronger Than You Thought written by Dr. Tryphena Ruth Banks and published by Dr. Tryphena Ruth Banks. This book was released on 2024-05-03 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore a powerful story in "Stronger Than You Thought!" as the author courageously reveals the secrets of her childhood. In this heartfelt story, she sheds light on the pervasive issue of abuse, especially among African cultures, where silence often masks the pain endured by young souls. Through her journey from motherhood to grandmotherhood, she shares the buried whispers of her past, inviting readers to break the cycle of suffering. With empathy and resilience, the author extends a hand to those carrying the weight of unspoken sorrows, reassuring them that the blame lies not with the innocent. This book is a source of hope, urging survivors to reclaim their voices and confront the darkness of abuse with the light of truth. Join her on a transformative journey of healing and empowerment, where the power of storytelling exceeds the chains of silence.
Download or read book Stronger Than You Think written by Kim Gaines Eckert and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2007-01-19 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kim Gaines Eckert has spent years helping women tackle the issues life throws their way. At the heart of their struggle, she believes, is not the desire to be perfect, but the desire to be whole. As Kim invites you into her conversations with women, you'll discover you are not alone in your struggles, and you'll find help to become the whole, healthy woman he created you to be.
Download or read book Half Brother written by Kenneth Oppel and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Printz-Honor-winning author of Airborn comes an absorbing YA novel about a teen boy whose scientist parents take in a chimpanzee to be part of the family.For thirteen years, Ben Tomlin was an only child. But all that changes when his mother brings home Zan -- an eight-day-old chimpanzee. Ben's father, a renowned behavioral scientist, has uprooted the family to pursue his latest research project: a high-profile experiment to determine whether chimpanzees can acquire advanced language skills. Ben's parents tell him to treat Zan like a little brother. Ben reluctantly agrees. At least now he's not the only one his father's going to scrutinize.It isn't long before Ben is Zan's favorite, and Ben starts to see Zan as more
Download or read book Stronger Than You Know written by Lori Foster and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Their secrets run deep, but desire runs deeper… Kennedy Brooks has spent years learning how to protect herself, and empowering other women to do the same. Still, there are some hazards that can’t be predicted. That includes Reyes McKenzie, who owns her local gym. Strong, capable, and watchful, he seems like the one man who might understand her past. For once, Kennedy is tempted to let her guard down—something she’s vowed never to do. The moment petite, fiercely determined Kennedy walked into his gym, Reyes knew that she carried secrets. What he didn’t expect was that she could tell the same about him. When trouble tracks her down, she turns to Reyes, unleashing a maelstrom of protective instinct and mutual desire. But will her need for him end when the danger does, or will they take the ultimate risk—on each other? “Emotionally spellbinding and wicked hot.”—Lora Leigh, New York Times bestselling author, on No Limits The McKenzies of Ridge Trail Book 1: No Holding Back Book 2: Stronger Than You Know Book 3: Watching Over You Don't miss The Honeymoon Cottage, an all-new romantic family saga by Lori Foster where locals of a quirky small town help an on-the-shelf wedding planner find her own happily-ever-after.
Download or read book The Masqueraders Series written by Laura Parker and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2014-12-14 with total page 1820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five scorching-hot, suspense-filled, historical romances from “a most inventive storyteller” where deceit hides forbidden love—until the disguises come off (RT Book Reviews). In Caprice, a young widow decides on a lark to disguise herself as the mysterious Princess Soltana El Djemal—only to catch the heart of a dashing Lord who vows to discover her true identity. In Mischief, a bold young woman falls for an infamous spy while escaping Persia in 1808, but it’s when she sees him again in England that the real adventure begins. In Beguiled, a mysterious man and a desperate heiress set out to con the upper crust of nineteenth century New York—but the games they’re playing against each other are far more dangerous. In Emerald and Sapphire, a French nobleman’s secret double life as a thief is revealed—by the only woman capable of stealing his heart. And in The Gamble, a viscount masquerades as a notorious highwayman, only to discover that a woman’s heart is the hardest jewel to steal. “Laura Parker’s innovativeness and beautiful style of writing keep her a head above the rest.” —Affaire de Coeur
Download or read book The Sense of an Ending written by Julian Barnes and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2011-10-05 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BOOKER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A novel that follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he never much thought about—until his closest childhood friends return with a vengeance: one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present. A novel so compelling that it begs to be read in a single setting, The Sense of an Ending has the psychological and emotional depth and sophistication of Henry James at his best, and is a stunning achievement in Julian Barnes's oeuvre. Tony Webster thought he left his past behind as he built a life for himself, and his career has provided him with a secure retirement and an amicable relationship with his ex-wife and daughter, who now has a family of her own. But when he is presented with a mysterious legacy, he is forced to revise his estimation of his own nature and place in the world.
Download or read book Caprice written by Laura Parker and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2013-11-26 with total page 461 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In both love and war, engaging the enemy is a dangerous game. "Laura Parker's innovativeness and beautiful style of writing keep her a head above the rest." — Affaire de Coeur Hadrian Blackburne returns to London from the war. Thought to have been killed at Waterloo, he soon wishes he were, instead bored to tears by his unruly family and his role as Lord. He misses the spy games of Persia, where he was a master of intrigue. His attention is snared by a ravishing, veiled beauty who has swept into London’s Regency society on a cloud of exotic mystery. Who is this Princess Sultana el Djemal? Hadrian must know, even if playing the game of love could cost him body and soul. Clarissa Willoughby’s harmless deception was designed to open doors for a widow ready to shed her weeds. Once Hadrian begins his pursuit of “Sultana,” his passionate seduction makes Clarissa jealous of the exotic temptress she herself created. The game of love becomes more perilous than way when Clarissa sets out to win Hadrian’s heart, battling again his suspicions and her alter ego. "A most inventive storyteller." — RT Book Reviews
Download or read book The Firefighter s Family Secret written by Shirley Jump and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times–Bestselling Author: All it takes is one spark . . . A month ago, Colton Barlow was a decorated Atlanta firefighter haunted by a tragic accident on the job. Now he’s taking a grand tour of a North Carolina town he’s never heard of—and being welcomed into a family he didn’t know existed! His newly discovered half brothers aren’t the only ones making Colton feel right at home. If he isn’t careful, Stone Gap—and one winsome wedding planner—could steal his heart. Rachel Morris doesn’t see many sexy strangers passing through her tiny Southern town. And falling for the hunky firefighter sure wasn’t part of her life-on-hold plan. But is Colton here to stay? Are they both ready to say “I will” to a future together?
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Download or read book Retribution written by Wendy Million and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kimi Henhawk's newest assignment is a killer. As an undercover FBI agent, Kimi is no stranger to life-threatening situations. When her newest assignment leads to the Donaghey brothers, one of Boston's biggest crime families, Kimi is confident she can handle the pressure. But as she becomes embroiled in the lives of Finn and Lorcan, she realizes she might not be able to separate her job as Kim from the heart of Kimi quite so easily this time. With the brothers on the cusp of a mob war, Kimi must decide who to believe and who to save. Sometimes doing the right thing means doing something very wrong.
Download or read book Pattern of Violence written by C. Hyytinen and published by Camille Hyytinen. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Top-notch homicide detective and single mom, Maria Sanchez, is about to face her most formidable foe. A serial killer is wreaking havoc in the streets of Minneapolis, abducting, torturing, and killing his victims, children of the community. Can she find the killer before the unthinkable happens? Dubbed the "River Rat" by the media because his victims are always found floating in the Mississippi River, this maniac is on a mission. Maria and her partner Joe have a deadline to meet and need to do it before he strikes again. Then Theresa doesn't come home from school one day... Detective Sanchez is in for the fight for her life and that of her only child when she accidentally encounters the killer's lair where her daughter is being held. Everything comes crashing down around her as her own fate, and that of her only child, is ultimately determined by the dead bodies surrounding her...and the gun pointed at her chest.
Download or read book The Amateur Gentleman written by Jeffery Farnol and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 1913 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Casting Lacey written by Elle Spencer and published by Bold Strokes Books Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coming out is easier when you’ve got someone by your side. At least that’s how the hyper-private Quinn Kincaid sees it. When her publicist suggests a good old-fashioned sham of a Hollywood relationship, Quinn reluctantly agrees. And that’s how the star of Jordan’s Appeal, TV’s highest rated legal drama, ends up with a fake girlfriend—the very real, very sexy, and very gay soap star, Lacey Matthews. The two clash immediately, and often hilariously, as they figure out how to fake a budding romance. And of course, things are never as simple as they seem. A freak accident, some reluctant caregiving, and a chance to work together on Jordan’s Appeal force Quinn and Lacey closer together—for better or worse. In Casting Lacey, Elle Spencer gives us a funny new take on a classic storyline, complete with nosy mothers, fawning assistants, and two beautiful actresses who might learn about true love. If they don’t kill each other first.
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