Alex and Azalea

Alex and Azalea
Author: Melody Robinette
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2016-12-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781539573531

Before the Oaken twins, there was Alex and Azalea. Alexander Oaken is a terrible royal elf. He stumbles over his speeches, breaks the nice china, and is late to every meeting. Deep down, he knows this is because he doesn't actually want to be king. When he takes the chance to leave the Underground in search of an Outsider adventure, he gets more than he could have ever planned for. Azalea, an American student studying abroad in Ireland for the summer, crashes into him like a storm. The best kind of storm. While Alex's feelings for Azalea grow in the Outside, trouble brews in the Underground. Young elves' bodies are found with increasing frequency as the battle between the elves and Atrums grows more violent. They need a strong leader to save them from the building darkness threatening to engulf their kingdom. Now Alex has to choose. Does he honor the wishes of his father and take the throne as the next elf ruler...or does he follow his heart all the way back to the Outside?

Six Cats a Slayin'

Six Cats a Slayin'
Author: Miranda James
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2019-11-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0451491114

Charlie Harris and his Maine Coon cat, Diesel, are busy decking the halls for the holidays when an unexpected delivery and a shocking murder conspire to shake up the season in this latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series. December twenty-fifth is right around the corner, and Charlie is making his list and checking it twice. He is doing his best to show some peace and goodwill toward his nosy neighbor Gerry Arbitron, a real estate agent who seems to have designs on his house (and maybe on him, as well), while preparing for a very important role, indeed--his first Christmas as a grandfather. The last thing Charlie expects is to gain several new additions to his family. Charlie finds a box on his doorstep with five kittens inside and a note begging him to keep them safe. With Diesel's help, Charlie welcomes the tiny felines into the Harris household just as Gerry decides it is time to throw a lavish holiday party. Determined to make her mark on Athena, Gerry instead winds up dead at her very own party. Though attempts to dig into her past come up empty, Charlie and his girlfriend, Helen Louise, witness two heated exchanges involving Gerry before her death: one with a leading citizen and another with the wife of a good friend. Will one of these ladies wind up on the sheriff's naughty list? Charlie and Diesel have to wrap up the case before the special season is ruined by a sinister scrooge.

The Pawful Truth

The Pawful Truth
Author: Miranda James
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2020-05-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0451491149

When Charlie Harris decides to go back to school, he and his Maine Coon cat, Diesel, find themselves entangled in a deadly lovers quarrel on campus in the latest installment of the New York Times bestselling series. In addition to his library duties and his role as doting grandad, Charlie has enrolled in an early medieval history course offered by young, charismatic professor Carey Warriner. Charlie feels a bit out of place- his fellow classmates are half his age- except for Dixie Bell Compton, another ‘mature’ student. When Charlie hears an angry exchange between her and their professor, his interest in piqued. He’s even more intrigued when she shows up at his office asking for a study partner. Charlie turns her down and is saddened to learn just a few days later that Dixie has been killed. Charlie wonders if Professor Warriner had anything to do with Dixie’s death. Warriner is married to a fellow professor who happens to be a successful author. There are rumors on campus that their marriage was on the rocks. Was Dixie's death the result of a lovers’ triangle gone bad? Charlie soon discovers that the professor’s wife may have some secrets of her own and his suspect list is only getting longer. As he and Diesel step further into the tangled web of relationships, someone else is viciously killed. Whose jealousy finally erupted into murderous rage? Was it a crime of passion or is there another more sinister motive? Charlie races to unravel this mystery: and to draw out the culprit, he may just have to put his own life on the line…

After Whistler

After Whistler
Author: Linda Merrill
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0300101252

This illustrated book - published to commemorate the centenary of the artist's death - addresses Whistler's extraordinary legacy and establishes his pivotal place in the history of American art.

The Forbiddance Love

The Forbiddance Love
Author: Tabitha A. Stone
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 90
Release: 2009-09-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1441567550

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Dyed and Gone

Dyed and Gone
Author: Beth Yarnall
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2014-03-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1622661249

Hairstylist Azalea March is looking forward to a wild weekend in Las Vegas with her friends. Oh, sure, they're supposed to be there on business, attending the biggest hair show on the west coast, but that doesn't mean they can't have a little fun. But fun quickly turns to drama. On the first morning of the show, Dhane, the biggest celeb of the hair-styling world, is found dead. As it turns out Azalea's friend Vivian not only knew Dhane, but the tale she weaves of how they met is faker than a showgirl's uh...assets. When Vivian confesses to the murder and is arrested, Azalea knows there's no way she could have done it and suspects Vivian may be trying to protect someone. But who? Azalea now has to convince Alex, the sexy detective from her past, to help her prove Vivian's innocence and comb through clues more twisted than a spiral perm. But the truth is stranger than anything found on the Las Vegas Strip, and proving Vivian's innocence turns out to be more difficult than transforming a brunette into a blonde.

John Derian Picture Book

John Derian Picture Book
Author: John Derian
Publisher: Artisan Books
Total Pages: 369
Release: 2016-10-04
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1579656471

New York Times Bestseller Named one of the Best Gift Books of the Year by Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, House Beautiful, T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Luxe Interiors + Design, People StyleWatch, Garden & Gun, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, New York Magazine, and more John Derian’s home goods empire reaches far and wide—in addition to the four John Derian stores he owns in New York and Massachussetts, his products are sold by more than 600 retailers worldwide, including Neiman Marcus, ABC, and Gump’s in the United States; Conran and Liberty in the UK; and Astier de Villatte in Paris. It all started with his now-iconic collectible plates decoupaged with 19th-century artwork sourced from old and rare books, a process that credited him with elevating the decoupage technique into fine art. Over the past 25 years, the brand has expanded greatly to include home and general design gifts and products. Now, for the first time ever, comes the book John Derian fans have been waiting for. Culled from the thousands of images that have appeared in his biannual collections, here is an astoundingly beautiful assortment of nearly 300 full-bleed images in their original form. From intensely colored flowers and birds to curious portraits, hand-drawn letters, and breathtaking landscapes, the best of John Derian is here. The result is an oversized object of desire, a work of art in and of itself, that brilliantly walks the line between commerce and art, and that is destined to become the gift book of the season.

Killing It In Vegas

Killing It In Vegas
Author: Beth Yarnall
Publisher: Story Siren Publishing
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2016-04-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1940811805

"I loved this book. Funny, fast read. Great characters. Recommended!" ~ Daisy, Kindle reader Hairstylist Azalea March is looking forward to a wild weekend with her friends at a Las Vegas hair show. On the first morning of the show Dhane, a dynamic celebrity of the hair styling world, is found dead. Turns out Azalea’s friend, Vivian, not only knew Dhane but the tale she weaves of how they met is faker than a showgirl’s ah… assets. When Vivian confesses to the murder and is arrested, Azalea knows there’s no way she could have done it and suspects Vivian may be trying to protect someone. But who? Azalea has to convince Alex, the sexy detective from her past, to help her prove Vivian’s innocence and comb through clues more twisted than a spiral perm. But the truth is stranger than anything found on the Las Vegas Strip and proving Vivian’s innocence turns out to be more difficult than transforming a brunette into a blond. "I'm a huge Beth Yarnall fan. Her books are consistently good, witty, and the absurdity is downright hysterical." ~ Tara, Goodreads reader "I loved this book! Any book that makes me laugh out loud with a fun ensemble of characters is a keeper on my shelf. A great mystery, hilarious characters and Alex the cop...yum! Can't wait to read more of zany Azalea's and Juan Carlos' hijinks and mysteries...and yeah, more taking it to the next level with Alex!" ~ Erin, Kindle reader "Beth Yarnall has styled a very funny cozy mystery." ~ Dollycas, Goodreads reader Author's Note: This book was previously published under the title DYED AND GONE. It’s been revised and republished as KILLING IT IN VEGAS for new readers. keywords: cozy mystery, amateur sleuth, female sleuth, mystery, hairstylist, vegas, action adventure, espionage, thriller, series, first in series, police, private detective, hairdresser, humorous, funny, romantic comedy, workplace romance, enemies to lovers, police detective