![]() įind out why readers LOVE Christina Lauren. Alone under the stars in the isolated and dangerous mazes of the Canyonlands, Leo and Lily must decide whether they'll risk their lives, and their hearts, on the adventure of a lifetime. But when the trip goes horribly and hilariously wrong, the group wonders if maybe the legend of the hidden treasure wasn't a gimmick after all. Unfortunately, Lily is all business: it's never going to happen. ![]() Leo wants nothing more than to reconnect with his first and only love. Something Wilder Paperback by Christina Lauren Write a review 2.50 Was 3.00 RRP 8.99 Save 6. Frankly, she'd like to take him out into the wilderness - and leave him there. Author: Christina Lauren Binding: Paperback The New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners present a charming, laugh-out-loud novel filled. ![]() When the man she once loved walks back into her life with a motley crew of friends, ready to hit the trails, Lily can't believe her eyes. but she certainly hasn't forgiven him either!Īs the daughter of a notorious treasure hunter, Lily makes ends meet using her father's coveted hand-drawn maps, guiding tourists on fake treasure hunts through the canyons of Utah. ![]() ![]() Lily has never forgotten the man that got away. The New York Times bestselling authors of The Unhoneymooners present a charming, laugh-out-loud novel filled with adventure, treasure, and, of course, love. ![]()
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When a vulnerable woman is drawn into the lives of an enigmatic couple, she finds it hard to differentiate between reality and what truly lies beneath a seemingly perfect exterior.Īnd whatever you do, don't give away that ending. ![]() Exploring the dichotomy between one's inner and outer self is central to Behind Her Eyes. ![]() ![]() ![]() His 2010 book White Crow was shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Blood Red, Snow White (2007), was shortlisted for the 2007 Costa Children's Book Award. My Swordhand is Singing (2006), was shortlisted for several book awards and was winner of the 2007 Booktrust Teenage Prize. The Book of Dead Days (2003) and its sequel, Dark Flight Down (2004), tell of the search of Boy, Willow and Valerian, and their capture by Emperor Frederick. ![]() The Dark Horse (2002), borrows its tone from Norse myth, and Cowards (2003) is about two men who refuse to fight in the first World War. His first novel, Floodland (2000), winner of the 2000 Branford Boase Book Award, tells the tale of Zoe, who lives on her own on an island once part of England, and his second book, Witch Hill (2001), is about Jamie, a boy whose house is destroyed by fire. ![]() He has illustrated some of his own books, and also produces woodcuts and stone carvings. Marcus Sedgwick was born in 1968 in Kent, and has worked as a bookseller and inside children's publishing, becoming a writer for children in 1994, and well-known for the dark themes in his young adult fantasy books. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The guy who has a proposition she should definitely refuse. The guy who is drunk and needs a ride home. except that one guy she's loved since preschool. ![]() Privy to all the sad stories of her customers, 'contentment over commitment' is her motto, and Abby is convinced no one on earth could ever entice her into a romantic relationship. I started out in the Knitting in the City series, and have read everything I could get my hands on since. Rex is sick of being the guy before the husband, and he's most definitely sick of being the best man at all their weddings.īartender Abigail McNerny is the gal-pal, the wing-woman, the she-BFF. Homecoming King by Penny Reid Drama King by Penny Reid Decemby thegirlwhogotoverit Leave a Comment I’m just going to admit up front that I find Penny Reid’s books totally delightful. He may be a pro-football defensive end for the Chicago Squalls, but the press only wants to talk about how he's always a groomsman and never a groom. Rex "TW" McMurtry's perpetual single-hood wouldn't bother him so much if all his ex-girlfriends didn't keep marrying the very next person they dated, especially when so many of those grooms are his closest friends. ![]() ![]() ![]() (from The Familiars by Stacey Halls, page 192) ‘Of course I am,’ she said, and she pulled at a loose thread in her apron. ‘I bet you are not afraid of anything,’ I said. ![]() King James I was obsessed with asserting power over the lawless countryside (even woodland creatures, or “familiars,” were suspected of dark magic) by capturing “witches”-in reality mostly poor and illiterate women. Rich and compelling, set against the frenzy of the real Pendle Hill Witch Trials, this novel explores the rights of 17th-century women and raises the question: Was witch-hunting really women-hunting? Fleetwood Shuttleworth, Alice Grey and the other characters are actual historical figures. Time is running out both their lives are at stake. As the two women’s lives become intertwined, the Witch Trials of 1612 loom. Is there more to Alice than meets the eye? Fleetwood must risk everything to prove her innocence. But Alice soon stands accused of witchcraft. By chance she meets a midwife named Alice Grey, who promises to help her deliver a healthy baby. Then Fleetwood discovers a hidden doctor’s letter that carries a dire prediction: she will not survive another birth. None of her previous pregnancies have borne fruit, and her husband, Richard, is anxious for an heir. Young Fleetwood Shuttleworth, a noblewoman, is with child again. Atmospheric, enchanting and haunting, it’s unputdownable! 5 / 5 I loved this book! A captivating, emotional read from start to finish, The Familiars is a gripping tale, masterfully written. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() These are the best (for me) paragraphs in the book: While I was reading it the 3rd time on a short holiday in Nha Trang Who knows Richard Branson and his Virgin Group? This article is not about book invention but about a book that I recently have read (I read a few times, again and again at different places on traveling) and I feel very grateful of great leaders in the world who put their heart, passion and life stories in pieces-of-papers so that we all get benefits from it, almost for free. Jikji is abbreviated title of a Korean Buddhist document, Selected Teachings of Buddhist Sages and Seon Masters. 1377: Jikji is known to be the first printed book using movable metal print technology by Koryo (Korea).1400 - February 3, 1468) was a Germanblacksmith, goldsmith, printer, and publisher who introduced printing to Europe with the printing press. Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg (/ˈɡuːtənbɜːrɡ/ c.Who was the inventor and which book was the first published? It is about the invention of Book Documentation. What is the invention that you are grateful of the most?įor me, it is not about high-tech even I am contributing a bit in making our world, a better place with high-tech. ![]() ![]() Their job is physically and mentally demanding: They dive into often-icy waters clad only in thin cotton bathing costumes, armed with knives and nets, without any kind of breathing apparatus. The most intriguing parts of the book are those that describe the lives of the haenyeo. Sun-sil sees enough potential in Mi-ja to treat her like another daughter, training both girls to step into the role of “baby-divers” as part of the collective. They treat Mi-ja so badly that, when Young-sook and her mother meet her, the half-starved girl is stealing food from their fields. She’s sent to live with an aunt and uncle in Young-sook’s village of Hado. Mi-ja’s mother died giving birth to her her father dies when she’s 7 years old. ![]() ![]() ![]() Once I post off your order, I have no control over how long it takes to arrive to you. Please note that order processing times and shipping times are two separate things. They fascinate, intrigue and attract me, but is it their abilities, their own secrets or something more that I can't seem to stay away from? The secrets they keep could drag me deep into their dangerous and exciting world - a place I'm not sure I want to be.Īnd the answers I find could get us all killed. I am so done with fake identities, running and lying but once again I find myself surrounded by secrets.Įthan, Josh, Tyler and Alec have some of the rarest Variant abilities I've ever seen. The exclusive school is world-renowned for educating and training Variants - the 18% of the population fortunate enough to have superhuman abilities. When I receive a scholarship to Bradford Hills Institute, I'm determined to make a fresh start. ![]() Too bad I also belong with the one man who kept us apart. Genre: Reverse Harem - Paranoraml Romance. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And Tesla's approach of continually focusing on the future, even as commitments and deadlines are repeatedly missed, may ultimately test the patience of all but its most devoted fans. While most car manufacturers struggle with the razor-thin margins of mid-priced sedans, Tesla's strategy requires that the Model 3 finally bring it to profitability, even as the high-priced Roadster and Model S both lost money. Tesla's commitment to innovation has led it to reject the careful, zero-defects approach of other car manufacturers, even as it struggles to mass-produce cars reliably, and with minimal defects. The company's market valuation now rivals that of long-established automakers, and, to many industry observers, Tesla is defining the future of the industry.īut behind the hype, Tesla has some serious deficiencies that raise questions about its sky-high valuation, and even its ultimate survival. Tesla Motors and CEO Elon Musk have become household names, shaking up the staid auto industry by creating a set of innovative electric vehicles that have wowed the marketplace and defied conventional wisdom. Tesla is the most exciting car company in a generation. ![]() ![]() But as the truth of his origin emerges at last, it will take a fierce, wild love to overcome their pasts. Althea is out of place amongst vice and sin, even if she offers a wicked temptation he can't resist. Yet no woman has ever made such an outrageous request as this mysterious beauty. ![]() She even has the perfect teacher in mind, a man whose sense of honor and dark good looks belie his nickname: Beast.īenedict Trewlove may not know his parentage but he knows where he belongs-on the dark side of London, offering protection wherever it's needed. If she can learn to seduce, she can obtain power over men and return to Society on her terms. Though she's lost friends, fortune, and respectability, Althea has gained a scandalous plan. Though shes lost friends, fortune, and respectability, Althea has gained a scandalous plan. The daughter of a British beauty and a Texan stationed at RAF Bovingdon, Lorraine was born in England but soon after moved to Texas. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. ![]() ![]() Lorraine Heath ends her bestselling Sins for All Seasons series with the hero readers have been waiting for!Īlthea Stanwick was a perfect lady destined to marry a wealthy lord, until betrayal left her family penniless. Lorraine Heath ends her bestselling Sins for All Seasons series with the hero readers have been waiting for She wants lessons in seduction Althea Stanwick was a perfect lady destined to marry a wealthy lord, until betrayal left her family penniless. Beauty Tempts the Beast by Lorraine Heath, 9780062951922, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. ![]() |