![]() ![]() ![]() The Awkward Truth takes place during the last half of Lee Winter’s The Brutal Truth but can easily be read as a standalone story. Even if a distraction might be exactly what she needs. She has a minor mystery to solve, a mentor to impress, and her life’s dream to fulfil. Has the charity made off with her boss’s generous donation? And who on earth is that gorgeous soft-butch veterinarian who looks as if she could toss a Shetland pony over one shoulder? Not that Felicity has any interest in some opinionated Amazon or her adorable fleabag of a dog.įelicity is quite sure she will not be distracted, thank you very much. She’s achingly close to taking charge of a media empire for her boss when she’s sent to investigate a South Bronx charity that helps homeless people’s pets. ![]() This funny opposites-attract lesbian romance digs up the awkward truth about what really matters in life.Īmbitious ice queen and corporate lawyer Felicity Simmons has spent her life focused on one thing: scuttling up the career ladder. ![]()
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![]() ![]() One sister finds herself called to fight back, one falls into the comfort of an old relationship, another yearns to make her own voice heard. The neighborhood is changing, too: all around the Fillmore, white men in suits are approaching Black property owners with offers. But sometime between the hours of rehearsal on their rooftop and the weekly gigs at the Champagne Supper Club, the girls have become women, women with dreams that their mother cannot imagine. Vivian knows this is the big break she’s been praying for. Now Vivian has scored a once-in-a-lifetime offer from a talent manager, who promises to catapult The Salvations into the national spotlight. Thanks to the rigorous direction of their mother, Vivian, they’ve become a bona fide girl group whose shows are the talk of the Jazz-era Fillmore. Ruth, Esther, and Chloe have been singing and dancing in harmony since they could speak. “An utterly original and brilliant story.” –Reese WitherspoonĪ stunning novel about a mother whose dream of musical stardom for her three daughters collides with the daughters’ ambitions for their own lives-set against the backdrop of gentrifying 1950s San FranciscoĪt home they are just sisters, but on stage, they are The Salvations. ![]() ![]() ![]() Acclaimed author Sam Sykes returns with a brilliant new epic fantasy that introduces an unforgettable outcast mage caught between two warring empires. By the end of the second, you'll know you are too. Reviews aren't verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when it's identified. "By the end of the first page, you'll know Sam is in love with his characters. Set in the Scar, where the magical, decadent Imperium battles the upstart, technologically. ![]() ![]() The tale of Sal the Cacophony is delightfully sarcastic and deeply sorrowful."― Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld Acclaimed author Sam Sykes returns with a brilliant new epic fantasy that introduces to an unforgettable outcast magician caught between two warring empires. It's an immersive read in a well realized world."― Robin Hobb, New York Times bestselling author of Fool's Assassin ![]() Action, magic, romance and humor mingle well in this mammoth tale. " Seven Blades in Black offers villains that are as memorable and unique as the heroes. The Scar, a land torn between powerful empires, where rogue mages go to disappear, disgraced soldiers go to die and Sal went with a blade, a gun, and a list of seven names. But she has a will stronger than magic, and knows exactly where to go. She was left for dead.īetrayed by those she trusts most and her magic ripped from her, all Sal the Cacophony has left is her name, her story, and the weapon she used to carve both. Acclaimed author Sam Sykes returns with a brilliant new epic fantasy that introduces an unforgettable outcast magician caught between two warring empires. Acclaimed author Sam Sykes returns with a brilliant new epic fantasy that introduces to an unforgettable outcast magician caught between two warring empires. ![]() ![]() “It started to come together last year during pre-production. And despite the delay, in late 2014 it seemed like Kaul had made a breakthrough.įinally, the film has taken the first crucial step forward towards completion - it has been shortlisted by National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) for their co-production market, Film Bazaar, to be held in Goa this November. Director Amitav Kaul had made Interpreter of Maladies his passion project since 2003 when he announced his intention to film the book. And in India, Interpreter Of Maladies seemed destined for similar adaptation. Her debut novel The Namesake was adapted in the US for the big screen in 2006, and released to positive reviews and a modestly good boxoffice take. ![]() With her subsequent books, Lahiri has continued to bolster her reputation as a novelist and short story writer of the highest order. A collection of short stories that often focused on the tension between Indian and American culture, it won both the Pulitzer and the PEN Award and sold millions of copies. ![]() Coming soon to a shell corporation near you.Īcclaimed author Jhumpa Lahiri’s debut book, Interpreter Of Maladies, was an absolute barnstormer. ![]() ![]() From start to finish it’s an incredible read! But the series is one continuous story – with the Calloway Sisters books providing a shift of protagonist – so we want to reinforce that you MUST read these books in the following order to experience this series as it was intended. ![]() ![]() Some of these books are officially called ‘companion novels’ (though we think they are definitely a must-read) and with the addition of the Calloway Sisters books intermingled into The Addicted books, the reading order isn’t always clear. With ‘companion’ novels and more than one spin-off series, it can be tricky to figure out the best reading order, so we’ve put it all together for you below.Īlso check out the full family tree on Krista & Becca Ritchie’s website. ![]() This is one of our favorite story worlds! The story of the Lo, Lily, Connor, Rose, Ryke and Daisy is a contemporary romance classic with incredible character dynamics and love stories that will completely consume you. ![]() ![]() A man she never would have chosen for herself. His agreement includes one tiny, troublesome detail Maggie must marry a man she s never met. To give her that chance and to save Linden Downs from being sold to the highest bidder Maggie s father, aging, yet wily as ever, makes a barter. Maggie only needs the chance to prove it. Maggie is certain that her mare, Bourbon Belle, can take the top purse in the inaugural Peyton Stakes, the richest race ever run in America. A gifted rider in a world where ladies never race, Maggie Linden is determined that her horse will. But starting over proves harder than he d wagered, especially when Maggie Linden s father makes him an offer he shouldn t accept yet cannot possibly refuse. To Win Her Favor by Tamera Alexander available in Trade Paperback on, also read synopsis and reviews. ![]() He s come to Nashville for a fresh start, hoping to buy land and begin farming, all while determined to stay as far away from thoroughbred racing as possible. Tamera Alexander To Win Her Favor (A Belle Meade Plantation Novel) Paperback by Tamera Alexander (Author) 670 ratings Book 2 of 3: The Belle Meade Plantation novels See all formats and editions Kindle 0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 3 million more titles 10. But the one man who could help her has vowed to stay away from thoroughbred racing forever.Īn Irishman far from home, Cullen McGrath left a once prosperous life in England because of a horse racing scandal that nearly ruined him. To Win Her Favor 2 By: Tamera Alexander More in Belle Meade Plantation Series Zondervan / 2015 / Paperback 4. ![]() ![]() A gifted rider in a world where ladies never race, Maggie Linden is determined that her horse will become a champion. ![]() ![]() Then he has to go before a judge and jury and prove his innocence. Now, with the help of his trusted team, he has to figure out who has plotted to destroy his life and why. ![]() ![]() Mickey elects to defend himself and must strategize and build his defense from his jail cell in the Twin Towers Correctional Center in downtown Los Angeles, all the while looking over his shoulder-as an officer of the court he is an instant target. ![]() Haller is charged with murder and can't make the exorbitant $5 million bail slapped on him by a vindictive judge. Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller is back in the heartstopping new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly.ĭefense attorney Mickey Haller is pulled over by police, who find the body of a client in the trunk of his Lincoln. ![]() ![]() ![]() The daring originality of Girls of Riyadh continues to create a firestorm all over the Arab world, and the excitement has spread far beyond the Middle East-to date, rights to this novel have already been sold in eleven countries.The novel unfolds as every week after Friday prayers, the anonymous narrator sends an e-mail to the female subscribers of her online chat group. Originally released in Arabic in 2005, it was immediately banned in Saudi Arabia because of the controversial and inflammatory content, while black-market copies of the novel were widely circulated. ![]() A bold new voice from Saudi Arabia spins a fascinating tale of four young women attempting to navigate the narrow straits between love, desire, fulfillment, and Islamic traditionIn her debut novel Rajaa Alsanea reveals the social, romantic, and sexual tribulations of four young women from the elite classes of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ![]() ![]() ![]() They address Tobias’s backstory and some of the mysterious things going on in the world before Tris chose Dauntless. This book collects the fort short stories: The Transfer, The Initiate, The Son and The Traitor. Four: A Divergent Collection – a prequel to the Divergent trilogy.If you only want the core story of the Divergent novels, read Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant, but here are the full series order. The Divergent series was adapted into a movie with Shailene Woodley starring as Beatrice “Tris” Prior and Theo James as Tobias “Four” Eaton. She’s an Abnegation-born and Dauntless transfer and must figure out her life as a Divergent, while concealing her true nature, and living with the danger of being killed if it is discovered. We follow Beatrice Prior (who changes her name to Tris). The citizens are defined by their social and personality-related affiliation in order to remove the threat of anyone exercising independent will. The story takes place in a dystopian society divided into five factions – Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). ![]() The Divergent series is a Young Adult science fiction series written by Veronica Roth. Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon. ![]() ![]() ![]() For example, in the uppercase A – there are two leaning lines and a sleeping line. There are three basic straight lines used: a sleeping line (horizonal), a standing line (vertical) and a leaning line (diagonal). Next, we become “Letter Detectives.” We determine what kinds of lines are in the uppercase letters and the lowercase letters. ![]() We count how many uppercase A's do we have? How many lowercase a's do we have? I use a large tag board to write this down – writing the featured letter in red and the other letters in black. I asked each child, “Do you have any a's in your name?” If the answer was yes, I asked, “Uppercase or lowercase?” This really helps the children distinguish between uppercase and lowercase. In my school, the kindergarten reviews the alphabet one letter a day (we started reviewing today). I am posting some of my first alphabet activities of the school year. ![]() |