Glory

Glory
Author: Vladimir Nabokov
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0718192850

'In general Glory is my happiest thing.' 'The fun of Glory is . . . to be sought in the echoing and linking of minor events, in back-and-forth switches, which produce an illusion of impetus; in an old daydream directly becoming the blessing of the ball hugged to one's chest, or in the casual vision of Martin's mother grieving beyond the time-frame of the novel in an abstraction of the future that the reader can only guess at, even after he has raced through the last seven chapters where a regular madness of structural twists and a masquerade of all characters culminate in a furious finale, although nothing much happens at the very end - just a bird perching on a wicket in the greyness of a wet day' - Vladimir Nabokov

The Velvet Promise

The Velvet Promise
Author: Jude Deveraux
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 346
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 074345927X

One of Forbes’s 30 Best Romance Novels of All Time! All of England rejoiced on her wedding day. But Judith vowed that her husband would get only what he took from her... At the flower-bedecked altar, the first touch of their hands ignited an all-consuming passion. Gavin Montgomery looked deep into her golden eyes and burned with desire for her...but his heart had been pledged to another. Humiliated and alone in a strange castle, Judith resolved to hate this husband who took her body, but rejected her love...never admitting her fear of losing him. But destiny held another fate for Judith...a fate that would keep at last...The Velvet Promise.

These Nameless Things

These Nameless Things
Author: Shawn Smucker
Publisher: Revell
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2020-06-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1493423134

Before Dan opened his door to find a wounded woman who had escaped from the tormentors in the mountain, his life had become rather quiet. He and the eight other people in the mostly abandoned town had become friends. They spent peaceful evenings around the campfire and even made vague plans to journey east one day and leave the ominous mountain behind. But the woman's arrival changes everything. Who is she? How does she know so much about Dan's brother, who is still held captive in the mountain? Why are long-forgotten memories rising to the surface? And why does Dan feel so compelled to keep her presence in his house a secret? Visionary writer Shawn Smucker is back with an unsettling story that invites us to consider two challenging questions: To what lengths will we go to assuage our own guilt? and Is there a limit to the things we will do for the people we love?

Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels Complete Series Box Set (Books 1 - 5 + Bonus Novella)

Lady Charlotte's Society of Angels Complete Series Box Set (Books 1 - 5 + Bonus Novella)
Author: Grace Callaway
Publisher: Grace Callaway
Total Pages: 2072
Release: 2024-10-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 196095637X

For the first time, all five books in USA Today Bestseller Grace Callaway's multi award-winning steamy historical romance series are available in one box set...with a bonus holiday novella! Join Lady Charlie's "Angels" as these lady detectives solve mysteries, have fun adventures, and find their passionate soul mates... "The Queen of Steam in Historical Romance." -Romance Library “A very hot and perfectly paced page turner." -NPR "A beautiful storyline, intense passion, and unforgettable characters." -Reading Rebel Reviews Olivia and the Masked Duke Spirited debutante Lady Olivia McLeod has two interests: solving mysteries and winning the love of her rescuer and older secret crush, Ben Wodehouse, the infamous Duke of Hadleigh. Livy is thrilled to join Lady Charlotte Fayne’s covert investigative agency and dedicates herself to solving a deadly case; little does she realize that the path to danger will also lead to her heart’s deepest desire. Pippa and the Prince of Secrets Beautiful widow Pippa, the Countess of Longmere, has sworn off love, but everything changes when her work as a lady detective leads her to a man from her past: scarred Timothy Cullen, now a powerful leader of the London underworld. A steamy Beauty and the Beast romance! Fiona and the Enigmatic Earl When her family forbids her from being a lady investigator, spirited Fiona Garrity decides that marrying Thomas Morgan, the widowed and enigmatic Earl of Hawksmoor, may be her only ticket to freedom. Fiery passion and unexpected love threatens the negotiated rules of Fiona and Hawk’s marriage. Will their marriage of convenience survive when their secret lives collide? Glory and the Master of Shadows Lady Glory Cavendish wants stoic master fighter Wei Chen to take her on as a pupil, but their training ignites a sizzling forbidden attraction. As they embark on a case that unravels the secrets of Wei's past, the pair must fight the shadows together for their chance at happily ever after. Charlotte and the Seductive Spymaster Widow Lady Charlotte Fayne, the founder of a society of lady detectives, has dedicated herself to helping women in need. Her latest case resurrects secrets from her own past, and now she must choose between a dashing new suitor and a seductive second chance romance. Choosing who to trust and who to love will prove to be Charlie’s most perilous mission yet. ...plus Bonus Holiday Novella, Mrs. Peabody and the Unexpected Duke! *** Other Box Sets by Grace Callaway Mayhem in Mayfair Quartet: The Complete Series Heart of Enquiry (Kents) Complete Series: Books 1-6 + Bonus Novella Game of Dukes Complete Series Box Set: Books 1-5 + Bonus Holiday Story

To the One I Love the Best

To the One I Love the Best
Author: Ludwig Bemelmans
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2023-03-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1782277935

A witty and charming account of the wildly entertaining Elsie de Wolfe in 1950s Hollywood, recounted by her dear friend, the beloved creator of Madeline Ludwig Bemelmans’ charming intergenerational friendship with the late-in-life “First Lady of Interior Decoration” provides an enormously enjoyable nostalgia trip to the sun-soaked glamour of Los Angeles, where de Wolfe surrounded herself with classic movie stars and a luminous parade of life's oddities. With hilarity and mischief that de Wolfe would no doubt approve, To the One I Love the Best lifts the curtain on 1950s Hollywood--a bygone world of extravagance and eccentricity, where the parties are held in circus tents and populated by ravishing movie stars. Bemelmans, who was working at MGM, had originally come to the California home of de Wolfe just for cocktails but by the end of the night, he was firmly established as a member of the family: given a bedroom in their sumptuous house, invitations to the most outrageous parties in Hollywood, and the friendship of the larger-than-life woman known to her closest friends simply as 'Mother'. To the One I Love the Best (which refers to de Wolfe’s dog) is a touching tribute to a fabulously funny woman and an American icon. Be pretty if you can, be witty if you must, but be gracious if it kills you. - Elsie de Wolfe

The Unfeathered Bird

The Unfeathered Bird
Author: Katrina van Grouw
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2013
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0691151342

There is more to a bird than simply feathers. And just because birds evolved from a single flying ancestor doesn't mean they are structurally the same. With 385 stunning drawings depicting 200 species, The Unfeathered bird is a richly illustrated book on bird anatomy that offers refreshingly original insights into what goes on beneath the feathered surface.

The Wedding Series: The Complete Collection (Books 1-9 and Bonus Story)

The Wedding Series: The Complete Collection (Books 1-9 and Bonus Story)
Author: Patricia McLinn
Publisher: Craig Place Books
Total Pages: 3308
Release: 2019-08-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1944126171

“Love this series ... so many twists and turns that take you all over the world!” – 5-star review The Wedding Series starts with the stories of three college friends in suburban Chicago embarking on the greatest education of all — falling in love, finding the perfect bride and becoming the happiest grooms around. Book 1: Paul Monroe, the free spirit Book 2: Michael Dickinson, the best man Book 3: Grady Roberts, the last bachelor In Book 4, The Wedding Series shifts as Paul’s little sister, Judi, leaves her groom at the altar in and runs off to Wyoming. The series takes another turn in Book 5 as April leaves Illinois, the Roberts family and their circle of friends to strike out on her own in Washington, D.C. She winds up alone for the holidays – and wrapped up in royal intrigue. In the final two books of The Wedding Series, King Jozef of Bariavak continues his search for his long-missing granddaughter, while also facing threats to his country. His royal matchmaking roils a college basketball community in small-town Wisconsin and upends a Wyoming rancher who finds out he may be destined for a crown instead of cowboy hat. The Wedding Series Prelude to a Wedding Wedding Party Grady’s Wedding The Runaway Bride The Christmas Princess -Hoops The Surprise Princess Not a Family Man The Forgotten Prince Bonus short story: The Soldier’s Kiss (a romantic comedy prequel to The Forgotten Prince) The Wedding Series: The Complete Collection is a nine-book series, with a bonus short story, containing passionate, heart-warming contemporary romances that will captivate you. Praise for The Wedding Series “The Christmas Princess holds all the coziness of the holiday spirit. … McLinn is an expert at revealing the layers enveloping her characters. With each reveal, sometimes exquisitely subtle, we are pulled in deeper to be active participants in the emotionally charged, yet heart-melting romance.” — USA Today “Full of warmth, understanding of human nature, and great characters.” — 5-star review “Loyal readers know what to expect from a Patricia McLinn book — a strong, emotional story, a solid plot, and characters so real you miss them when the story ends. ‘The Runaway Bride’ is no exception.” — 5-star review “A fun quick read that's filled with tenderness and passion. … Thomas Vance is sexy and heroic and Judi is lovely.” — Goodreads “While the story of King Jozef's search for a willing heir will keep readers engaged, the real beauty in [The Forgotten Prince] is found in the many and varied relationships of the characters. Their hopes, their fears, their sacrifices, their loves, will so draw one into the story that when it is done you can't help but feel you really know these people.” — 5-star review Clear your calendar to start binge-reading USA Today bestselling author Patricia McLinn's Wyoming Wildflowers: The Complete Collection today! More romance from Patricia McLinn Marry Me series Wedding of the Century The Unexpected Wedding Guest A Most Unlikely Wedding Baby Blues and Wedding Bells Seasons in a Small Town What Are Friends For? (Spring) The Right Brother (Summer) Falling for Her (Autumn) Warm Front (Winter) Wyoming Wildflowers Wyoming Wildflowers: The Beginning Almost a Bride Match Made in Wyoming My Heart Remembers A New World Jack’s Heart Rodeo Nights Where Love Lives A Cowboy Wedding Making Christmas A Place Called Home Lost and Found Groom At the Heart’s Command Hidden in a Heartbeat

Shadowbahn

Shadowbahn
Author: Steve Erickson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2018-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0735212023

"When the Twin Towers suddenly reappear in the Badlands of South Dakota, twenty years after their fall, nobody can explain their return. To the tens of thousands drawn to the 'American Stonehenge' - including Parker and Zema, siblings driving from LA to Michigan - the towers seem to sing, even though everybody hears a different song. And on the ninety-third floor of the South Tower, Jesse Presley, the stillborn twin of the most famous singer who ever lived, suddenly awakens. Over the days and months and years to come, he's driven mad by a voice in his head that sounds like his but isn't, and by the memory of a country where he survived in his brother's place." -- Back cover.