"Her writing sparkles."- LISA KLEYPAS, New York Times bestselling author And the attraction that burns between them makes Ravenna and Courtland wonder if it'll truly only be a marriage of convenience after all. But when a twist of bad luck throws a rebellious heiress into his arms, at the very moment he finds out he's the new Duke, marriage is the only alternative to massive scandal.īoth are quick to deny it, but a wedding might be the only way out for both of them. Scorned and shunned, he swore never to return to the land of his birth. Lord Courtland Chase, grandson of the Duke of Ashvale, was driven from England at the behest of his cruel stepmother. She's refused dozens of suitors and cried off multiple betrothals, but running away-even if brash and foolhardy-is the only option left to secure her independence. Sometimes, finding love means flouting the rules.īorn to a life of privilege, Lady Ravenna Huntley rues the day that she must marry. And a scandal between them that will have the whole town aflutter.A shunned duke forced to return to his family estate.A rebellious heiress determined to be independent.USA Today bestselling author Amalie Howard whisks you away with a historical romance full of drama, true love, and the perfect happily ever after.
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This was a wonderful book as seen through the eyes of the from the eyes of the formerly known Olive Thomas of the Silent Film Industry and silent films such as ‘The Flapper’. Wonderful Look At Olive Thomas & Her Life Ollie's mysterious death in Paris’ Ritz Hotel in 1920 was one of Hollywood’s first scandals, ensuring that her legend lived on. Together they developed a reputation for drinking, club-going, wrecking cars, and fighting, along with giving each other expensive make-up gifts. When Hollywood beckoned, Ollie signed first with Triangle Pictures, and then with Myron Selznick’s new production company, becoming most well known for her work as a “baby vamp”, the precursor to the flappers of the 1920s.Īfter a stormy courtship, she married playboy Jack Pickford, Mary Pickford’s wastrel brother. From her longtime home at the theater, Ollie’s ghost tells her story from her early life in Pittsburgh to her tragic death at 25.Īfter winning a contest for “The Most Beautiful Girl in New York”, shopgirl Ollie modeled for the most famous artists in New York, and then went on to become the toast of Broadway. They say she’s the ghost of Olive Thomas, one of the loveliest girls who ever lit up the Ziegfeld Follies and the silent screen. A presence lurks in New York City’s New Amsterdam Theatre when the lights go down and the audience goes home. With Callie in the hands of a fierce warrior and Montana trapped in a terrifying ritual run by the royal vampires, can they find their way back to each other before it’s too late? Or will their fates be decided by the deadly men who shadow them. But the vampires have eyes everywhere and the girls are soon torn apart, sending them spiraling down two dangerous paths. When sisters Callie and Montana pass the test, they rebel against their fate and plan to do what no human has ever done – Escape their Realm. A Game of Malice and Greed By: Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti Narrated by: Bridget Bordeaux, Jake Bordeaux Series: Game of Malice and Greed, Book 1 Length: 25 hrs and 50 mins Release date: 03-03-23 Language: English 65 ratings Regular price: 29. But rumours of the powerful vampire family who want them spark fear in the chosen few. No one knows what happens to those who pass. Within the Realms, human life is defined by blood. /rebates/2fA-Game-of-Malice-and-Greed-Caroline-Peckham2fbook2f52763753&. If You Like Caroline Peckham Books, You’ll Love…Ĭaroline Peckham Synopsis: Eternal Reign is the first Age of Vampires novel by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. This is deeply sensual, and the story packs an emotional punch that I really hadn't expected. Publisher: Headline Publishing Group ISBN: 9781472206091 Number of pages: 320 Weight: 255 g Dimensions: 197 x 166 x 22 mm MEDIA REVIEWS Kenner's hot and addictive bestselling Stark series: Release Me, Claim Me, Complete Me, Take Me, Have Me, Play My Game, Seduce Me, Unwrap Me, Deepest Kiss, Entice Me and Anchor Me. Kenner.ĭiscover the whole story of Damien and Nikki's epic romance in J. Yet not even Damien can run from his ghosts, or shield us from the dangers yet to come. Our attraction is undeniable, our obsession inevitable. Haunted by a legacy of dark secrets and broken trust, he seeks release in our shared ecstasy, the heat between us burning stronger each day. Yet beneath his need for dominance, he carries the wounds of a painful past. His fierce cravings push me beyond the brink of bliss - and unleash a wild passion that utterly consumes us both. But our secrets cut close.īeautiful, strong, and commanding, Damien Stark fills a void in me that no other man can touch. In Release Me, multimillionaire Damien Stark made Nikki Fairchild an unforgettable but irresistible indecent proposal in Claim Me their passion burned ever more fierce now, can their love survive the secrets of their pasts? Kenner's sensual, erotic, powerfully emotional and internationally bestselling romance series. For fans of Fifty Shades of Grey and the Crossfire series comes Complete Me, the third in J. Some of you may find it interesting to read this ahead of time I put it in the annotation, however, as I know others would rather enjoy the story without bias beforehand, then read my thoughts afterward.Įither way, if you haven't read the novel Elantris, this contains major spoilers. In the annotation, I've written a further explanation of why I wrote this piece. This story talks about one of those holes it is meant to be read after you've finished the novel and takes place during the events of the climax. In the back of my mind, I knew what happened. There were always a few holes in the manuscript where I decided not to include viewpoints or sections of explanation in the name of streamlining, particularly at the end. This story was originally posted for sale on once the contract with them ran out, I posted it on my website. At that point, Elantris had only been out in stores for about seven or eight months, but I actually hadn't written anything new on the story or world since 2000, when I'd finished the first draft of the original book. The following is a short story I wrote in the Elantris world back in January of 2006. Sebby, Mira’s gay best friend, is a boy who seems to carry sunlight around with him. When he sees Sebby for the first time across the school lawn, it’s as if he’s been expecting this blond, lanky boy with mischief glinting in his eye. Jeremy is the painfully shy art nerd at Saint Francis who’s been in self-imposed isolation after an incident that ruined his last year of school. She promised her parents she would at least try to pretend that she could act like a functioning human this time, not a girl who can’t get out of bed for days on end, who only feels awake when she’s with Sebby. Mira is starting over at Saint Francis Prep. A captivating and profound debut novel about complicated love and the friendships that have the power to transform you forever, perfect for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. By the end of the following week, the movement had been crushed by forces of Major General Suharto, who was charged with the sole responsibility of restoring order. On the basis of the material available, they proposed that the coup was indeed an "internal army affair" as was claimed by the September 30 Movement to remove members of the Indonesian Army General Staff who allegedly worked with the U.S. In their work, Anderson and McVey theorized that neither the Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI) nor President Sukarno took part in organizing the operation instead, they became the victims. At the time of writing, the three were members of Cornell University's network of graduate students and scholars on Southeast Asia. The study was written by Benedict Anderson and Ruth McVey, with the help of Frederick Bunnell, using information from various Indonesian news sources. A Preliminary Analysis of the October 1, 1965, Coup in Indonesia, more commonly known as the " Cornell Paper", is an academic publication detailing the events of an abortive coup d'état attempt by the self-proclaimed September 30 Movement, produced on January 10, 1966. The Night Circus is one of these rarities - engrossing, beautifully written and utterly enchanting. You will not want to leave it.â - T a Obreht, author of The Tigerâs Wife "Every once in awhile you find a novel so magical that there is no escaping its spell. The Night Circus pulls you into a world as dark as it is dazzling, fully-realized but still something out of a dream. This is one of the best books I have ever read.â - Brunonia Barry, author of The Lace Reader âA riveting debut. This is a love story on a grand scale: it creates, it destroys, it ultimately transcends. Likely to be a big book-and, soon, a big movie, with all the franchise trimmings." - Kirkus Reviews (in a starred review) ââDark as soot and bright as sparks,â The Night Circus still holds me willingly captive in a world of almost unbearable beauty. Praise for THE NIGHT CIRCUS: "Self-assured, entertaining debut that blends genres and crosses continents in quest of magic& Generous in its vision and fun to read. When I was a little girl in pigtails and Coke-bottle glasses, listening to Dolly Parton cassette tapes and watching 90210 and Designing Women, I imagined that when I one day left the South, I would see the world and do important things. 15 books for the movie & TV superfan in your life. Reese loves sharing Dorothea's most delicious recipes as well as her favourite southern traditions, from midnight barn parties to backyard bridal showers, magical Christmas mornings to rollicking honky-tonks. It's reflected in how she entertains, decorates her home and makes holidays special for her kids - not to mention how she talks, dances and does her hair (in these pages, you will learn Reese's fail-proof, only slightly insane hot-roller technique). She takes the South wherever she goes with bluegrass, big holiday parties and plenty of Dorothea's fried chicken. Reese's southern heritage informs her whole life, and she loves sharing the joys of southern living with practically everyone she meets. Reese Witherspoon's grandmother Dorothea always said that a combination of beauty and strength made southern women "whiskey in a teacup." We may be delicate and ornamental on the outside, she said, but inside we're strong and fiery. Italian Science Fiction The Other in Literature and Film Simone Brioni This book reveals that though it is arguably a minor genre in Italy, science fiction offers an innovative interpretive angle for rethinking Italian history and imagining future change in Italian society. Topics include the role of science fiction in constructing a national identity the representation and self-representation of “alien” immigrants in Italy the creation of internal “Others,” such as southerners and Roma the intersections of gender and race discrimination and Italian science fiction’s transnational dialogue with foreign science fiction. In particular, Italian Science Fiction draws upon critical race studies, postcolonial theory, and feminist studies to explore how migration, colonialism, multiculturalism, and racism have been represented in genre film and literature. This book explores Italian science fiction from 1861, the year of Italy’s unification, to the present day, focusing on how this genre helped shape notions of Otherness and Normalness. |
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