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The Apothecary Diaries 02 (The Apothecary Diaries #2)
by Natsu HyuugaAfter breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated period mystery series!Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a "curse" afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and...solving mysteries?!
The Apothecary Diaries 03 (The Apothecary Diaries #3)
by Natsu HyuugaAfter putting on a successful and sensual(?) show of food tasting at the garden banquet, Maomao is the talk of the palace! But she soon discovers that notoriety isn&’t the only thing the party has granted her! Her collection of hairpins from the event brings the young herbalist a brief window of freedom beyond the palace walls, as she returns to the pleasure district for the first time in ten months! But while reunions with her father and her friends await, so too does another mystery…After explaining to Jinshi the circumstances behind the poisoned cup at the garden party, Maomao returns home to the pleasure district for the first time in ten months, thanks to the ornate hairpin she received at the party. But there, she gets swept up in yet another mystery?!
The Apothecary Diaries 04 (The Apothecary Diaries #4)
by Natsu HyuugaAfter breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!Though Maomao has left the palace behind and returned to her home in the pleasure district, it seems the Inner Court can't do without her! Jinshi comes to the erstwhile food taster with a request involving the attempted poisoning of the Virtuous Consort during the garden banquet and the identity of the mastermind behind it!
The Apothecary Diaries 05 (The Apothecary Diaries #5)
by Natsu HyuugaAfter breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!Forced to the leave the Inner Palace, Maomao finds herself in the employ of none other than Jinshi, the seemingly ever-present thorn in her side! Immune to his charms, Maomao sets about learning the ways of life in the Outer Palace, where government officials and military officers go about the daily business of running the country. Far from being fearful of her new surroundings, however, Maomao has her insatiable curiosity piqued by the soldier-occupied eastern wing, where she's been forbidden to go but where it seems further mysteries await...
The Apothecary Diaries 06 (The Apothecary Diaries #6)
by Natsu HyuugaAfter breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated historical mystery series!Maomao has proven her worth to the denizens of the palace time and time again, but she's got her work cut out for her on this occasion! When the ever luminous Jinshi asks for Maomao's help in disguising himself to take care of business outside the palace walls, Maomao must dig deep to mar her employer's heavenly charms! And to make the ploy believable, Maomao herself is roped in to a spot of theater as Jinshi's companion. But Jinshi's "business" takes him right to the gates of the pleasure district! Has all Maomao's hard work been for a mere assignation, or is there another mystery afoot?
Break The Fall: The compulsive sports novel about the power of standing together
by Jennifer IacopelliA fiercely told survivorship novel about one girl's determination to push her body to win gold at the Olympics, and the power of uniting as women to speak out.The only thing seventeen-year-old Audrey Lee dreams about is swinging her way to Olympic glory. Nothing is going to stop her, not even the agony in her back. Every spasm and ache will be worth it once she has that gold medal around her neck.But none of her training prepares her for her coach being led away in handcuffs, accused by a fellow gymnast of the unthinkable. No one knows what, or who to believe and Audrey's teammates go into meltdown. As the Olympic torch closes in, Audrey has no idea who to trust, let alone what life holds after her final dismount. The only thing she can do is hope that in the end, belief in herself and what's left of her team, will be enough for gold.
Break The Fall: The compulsive sports novel about the power of standing together
by Jennifer IacopelliA fiercely told survivorship novel about one girl's determination to push her body to win gold at the Olympics, and the power of uniting as women to speak out. The only thing seventeen-year-old Audrey Lee dreams about is swinging her way to Olympic glory. Nothing is going to stop her, not even the agony in her back. Every spasm and ache will be worth it once she has that gold medal around her neck.But none of her training prepares her for her coach being led away in handcuffs, accused by a fellow gymnast of the unthinkable. No one knows what, or who to believe and Audrey's teammates go into meltdown. As the Olympic torch closes in, Audrey has no idea who to trust, let alone what life holds after her final dismount. The only thing she can do is hope that in the end, belief in herself and what's left of her team, will be enough for gold.
Break the Fall
by Jennifer Iacopelli"This book makes you understand exactly what it is like to compete as a woman at the highest level in sport, and it is exhilarating and satisfying indeed." --Holly Sorensen, Television Creator/Showrunner, Make it or Break It, Step Up: High WaterAudrey Lee is going to the Olympics.A year ago, she could barely do a push up as she recovered from a spine surgery, one that could have paralyzed her. And now? She's made the United States' gymnastics team with her best friend, Emma, just like they both dreamed about since they were kids. She's on top of the world.The pressure for perfection is higher than ever when horrifying news rips the team apart. Audrey is desperate to advocate for her teammate who has been hurt by the one person they trusted most--but not all the gymnasts are as supportive.With the team on the verge of collapse, the one bright spot in training is Leo, her new coach's ridiculously cute son. And while Audrey probably (okay, definitely) shouldn't date him until after the games, would it really be the end of the world?Balancing the tenuous relationship between her teammates with unparalleled expectations, Audrey doesn't need any more distractions. No matter what it takes, she's not going to let anyone bring them down. But with painful revelations, incredible odds, and the very real possibility of falling at every turn, will Audrey's determination be enough?
Finding Her Edge
by Jennifer IacopelliFor fans of Emma Lord and Abbi Glines, Jennifer Iacopelli&’s swoony, romantic new novel follows elite ice dancer Adriana Russo as she finds herself drawn to both her old dance partner and her new one.Adriana Russo is figure skating royalty. With gold-medalist parents, and her older sister headed to the Olympics, all she wants is to live up to the family name and stand atop the ice dance podium at the Junior World Championships. But fame doesn&’t always mean fortune, and their legendary skating rink is struggling under the weight of her dad&’s lavish lifestyle. The only thing keeping it afloat is a deal to host the rest of the Junior Worlds team before they leave for France. That means training on the same ice as her first crush, Freddie, the partner she left when her growth spurt outpaced his. For the past two years, he&’s barely acknowledged her existence, and she can&’t even blame him for it. When the family&’s finances take another unexpected hit, losing the rink seems inevitable until her partner, Brayden, suggests they let the world believe what many have suspected: that their intense chemistry isn&’t contained to the ice. Fans and sponsors alike take the bait, but keeping up the charade is harder than she ever imagined. And training alongside Freddie makes it worse, especially when pretending with Brayden starts to feel very real. As the biggest competition of her life draws closer and her family&’s legacy hangs in the balance, Adriana is caught between her past and present, between the golden future she&’s worked so hard for, and the one she gave up long ago.
Casi todo lo que tienes que saber (Colección #BlackBirds #Volumen)
by Iago de la CampaTras Se me olvidó cómo olvidarte, Iago de la Campa nos trae una nueva joya de la poesía contemporánea. Ilustrado por Hittouch. Casi todas las que escuchamos y suenan a nosotros. Casi todas las que me pongo cuando no estás. Casi todas las que cumplimos solos, casi todas en las que no te quiero dejar de besar. Este es un libro sobre nuestras canciones, las que van de ti y de mí. Iago de la Campa escribe historias igual que compone canciones: con mucho tacto, pero directas al corazón. Con cada palabra que nace de su mente crea nuevos mundos llenos de vida. #BlackBirds un refugio íntimo de papel. Libros irresistibles para leer, guardar y compartir. Es una nueva colección de espíritu indie y juvenil con contenido de no-ficción moderno: poesía, microcuentos, reflexiones, diarios... Su diseño rompedor y la colaboración de conocidos ilustradores, bloggers e instagrammers dan vida a estos libros que son pequeñas obras de arte, caprichos, que todos querremos tener, leer y atesorar.
Se me olvidó cómo olvidarte (Colección #BlackBirds)
by Iago de la CampaUna historia de luces y sombras, de amores perdidos y reencontrados, de lo que significa encontrarse a uno mismo mientras exprimes la vida al máximo. Por Iago de la Campa, autor de Viajes a Kerguelen. #SeMeOlvidó «No se puede dejar atrás a quien no puedes olvidar.» Ha pasado un año desde que empezó un viaje para encontrarse, desde que decidió dejar atrás a sus amigos, a su familia y a Sofía. Sabía que no iba a ser el mismo cuando se fuera, pero era lo que necesitaba en ese momento. Entonces apareció Ana, un flechazo que prometía ser algo más. Pero un incidente provoca que los caminos con Sofía se vuelvan a abrir y vengan de nuevo sentimientos que parecían enterrados... #BlackBirds un refugio íntimo de papel. Libros irresistibles para leer, guardar y compartir. Es una nueva colección de espíritu indie y juvenil con contenido de no-ficción moderno: poesía, microcuentos, reflexiones, diarios... Su diseño rompedor y la colaboración de conocidos ilustradores, bloggers e instagrammers dan vida a estos libros que son pequeñas obras de arte, caprichos, que todos querremos tener, leer y atesorar.
El Amante Perfecto
by Mabel IamYour dreams of sexual pleasure are about to come true. No age, time, place, or body constraints can prevent you from becoming the lover you desire to be. A bestseller around the world, Sex and the Perfect Lover has become the definitive guide to improving your sexual experience. Inside, discover how to: Learn and develop sexual magnetism Become an irresistible, fascinating, unforgettable lover Overcome sexual blocks and inhibitions Achieve multiple orgasms Stimulate a woman's G-spot Practice Kama Sutra techniques with the help of amazing illustrations and personal tips from the author Make your relationship sacred and feel inner divinity while making love Find and attract your soul mate This book will become your eternal companion and trusted adviser -- all of your needs and doubts about eroticism will be eased by Iam's tried-and-true advice. From your first kiss to sexual ecstasy, Mabel Iam guides you along the path to an intense pleasure that only love and sex can bring.
I Love You. Now What?: Falling in Love is a Mystery, Keeping It Isn't (Atria Espanol Ser.)
by Mabel IamOften we enter into a relationship and say, "I love you," but then wonder, "Now what?" Feeling love for someone is not enough to keep the spark alive. Successful relationships must be based upon a solid foundation that's rooted in a continuous exchange of emotions, ideas, wills, beliefs, actions, reactions, vibrations, thoughts and objectives. Often this can be difficult and complicated to achieve, but I Love You. Now What? offers easy-to-follow methods for enjoying the benefits of a lasting relationship. Through exploring why we fall in love, reflecting upon the emotional stages we experience and examining issues that can negatively influence our relationships -- including communication, trust and sex -- Mabel reveals how love can not only survive, but thrive. Mabel's clear and thoughtful advice, her exclusive recipes for great sex and fascinating testimonials from her clients will help readers achieve the ultimate joy in life: long, lasting love.
Sex and the Perfect Lover: Tao, Tantra, and the Kama Sutra
by Mabel IamYour dreams of sexual pleasure are about to come true. No age, time, place, or body constraints can prevent you from becoming the perfect lover you desire to be for the rest of your life. These pages unlock all of the essential elements for attaining this goal. Learn and develop sexual magnetism and secrets that few lovers have ever known. Become an irresistible, fascinating, unforgettable lover. Overcome sexual blocks and inhibitions. Achieve multiple orgasms. Discover how to stimulate a woman¹s G-spot. Practice Kama Sutra techniques with amazing illustrations and personal tips from the author. Make your relationship sacred; feel inner divinity while making love. Find and attract your soul mate. A bestseller around the world, Sex and the Perfect Lover has become the definitive guide to improving your sexual experience. So effectively written by author Mabel Iam, this book will become your eternal companion and advisor; all of your needs and doubts about eroticism will be eased by Iam¹s tried-and-true advice. From your first kiss to sexual ecstasy, Mabel Iam sheds light on your being and guides you along the path to an intense pleasure that only love and sex can bring.
Sex and the Perfect Lover
by Mabel IamYour dreams of sexual pleasure are about to come true. No age, time, place, or body constraints can prevent you from becoming the perfect lover you desire to be for the rest of your life. These pages unlock all of the essential elements for attaining this goal. Learn and develop sexual magnetism and secrets that few lovers have ever known. Become an irresistible, fascinating, unforgettable lover. Overcome sexual blocks and inhibitions. Achieve multiple orgasms. Discover how to stimulate a woman¹s G-spot. Practice Kama Sutra techniques with amazing illustrations and personal tips from the author. Make your relationship sacred; feel inner divinity while making love. Find and attract your soul mate. A bestseller around the world, Sex and the Perfect Lover has become the definitive guide to improving your sexual experience. So effectively written by author Mabel Iam, this book will become your eternal companion and advisor; all of your needs and doubts about eroticism will be eased by Iam¹s tried-and-true advice. From your first kiss to sexual ecstasy, Mabel Iam sheds light on your being and guides you along the path to an intense pleasure that only love and sex can bring.
Te amo... para siempre? (I Love You. Now What?)
by Mabel IamAmar a alguien no es suficiente para mantener una relación excitante y plena. ¿Qué pasa después de decir «Te amo»? Tal vez simplemente nos preguntamos: ¿Para siempre? Una relación exitosa debe estar edificada sobre una base sólida de amor, creatividad y comunicación. En su nuevo libro Te amo...¿para siempre? Mabel Iam nos presenta una guía práctica para lograr la relación de nuestros sueños. Esta obra explora las razones por las cuales nos enamoramos, las etapas emocionales de toda relación y además analiza todos los pormenores que pueden afectarla negativamente. Mabel nos revela secretos efectivos para poder rescatar una relación que creíamos perdida o cultivar una relación que acabamos de empezar. También ha incluido testimonios de cientos de personas que han recibido su ayuda y transformado su relación para siempre.
What the River Knows: the explosive, page-turning historical romantasy (Secrets of the Nile Duology)
by Isabel IbañezThe Mummy meets Death on the Nile in this lush, immersive historical fantasy, filled with adventure, a rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race.A divine exploration. A deadly secret. A desire she can't escape.Bolivian-Argentinian Inez Olivera belongs to the glittering upper society of nineteenth century Buenos Aires, and like the rest of the world, the town is steeped in old world magic that's been largely left behind or forgotten. Inez has everything a girl might want, except for the one thing she yearns for the most: her globetrotting parents - who frequently leave her behind when they venture off on their exploring adventures.When she receives word of their tragic deaths, Inez inherits their massive fortune and a mysterious guardian, an rchaeologist in partnership with his Egyptian brother-in-law. Yearning for answers, Inez sails to Cairo, bringing her sketch pads and an ancient golden ring her father sent to her for safekeeping before he died. But upon her arrival, the old world magic tethered to the ring pulls her down a path where she soon discovers there's more to her parent's disappearance than what her guardian led her to believe.With her guardian's infuriatingly handsome assistant thwarting her at every turn, Inez must rely on ancient magic to uncover the truth about her parent's disappearance-or risk becoming a pawn in a larger game that will kill her.---'Expertly plotted, explosively adventurous, and burning with romance' Stephanie Garber'A delightful read' Jodi Picoult'Phenomenal' Mary E. Pearson'As thrilling as it is insightful' J. Elle'Sweeping' Elizabeth Lim'Swoon-worthy' Rachel Griffin'Luminous' Rebecca Ross(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
What the River Knows (Secrets of the Nile Duology)
by Isabel IbañezA divine exploration. A deadly secret. A desire she can't escape.. <p><p> The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in this lush, immersive historical fantasy set in 19th century Egypt, filled with adventure, laugh-out-loud banter, a slow-burn rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race. <p><p> In the glittering society of nineteenth-century Buenos Aires, Inez Olivera has everything, except the one thing she really wants: her parents, who frequently leave her behind on their globetrotting adventures. <p><p> Then she receives a terrible letter: her parents have passed away in mysterious circumstances. Determined to uncover the truth, she sets sails for their last port-of-call, Cairo, bringing only her sketch pads and an ancient ring that her father sent to her for safekeeping. <p><p> But upon her arrival in Egypt, the ring flares with ancient magic, and Inez is thrust into a treacherous game that could threaten her life - and into the path of her new guardian's infuriatingly handsome assistant, who seems determined to thwart her at every turn… <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
A Company of Swans
by Eva IbbotsonFor 19-year-old Harriet Morton, life in 1912 Cambridge is dull. Her stuffy father and her oppressive aunt Louisa allow her only one outlet: ballet. When a Russian ballet master comes to class searching for dancers to fill the corps of his ballet company before their South American tour, Harriet's world changes.
A Countess Below Stairs
by Eva IbbotsonAfter the Russian Revolution turns her world topsy-turvy, Anna, a young Russian countess, has no choice but to flee to England. Penniless, Anna hides her aristocratic background and takes a job as servant in the household of the esteemed Westerholme family, armed only with an outdated housekeeping manual and sheer determination. Desperate to keep her past a secret, Anna is nearly overwhelmed by her new duties -- not to mention her instant attraction to Rupert, the handsome Earl of Westerholme. To make matters worse, Rupert appears to be falling for her as well. As their attraction grows stronger, Anna finds it more and more difficult to keep her most dearly held secrets from unraveling. And then there's the small matter of Rupert's beautiful and nasty fiancée ...
The Morning Gift
by Eva IbbotsonRuth Berger tries to escape Vienna with her Jewish-Austrian family before the Nazis arrive, but the plan goes wrong. Ruth meets British college professor Quin Sommerville. They agree to a marriage of convenience, to be annulled as soon as they return to safety, but dissolving the marriage proves to be more difficult than either of them thought.
The Reluctant Heiress
by Eva IbbotsonIn 1920s Austria, no one in the Viennese opera company knows that their wardrobe mistress Tessa is really a princess. But when the dashing self-made millionaire Guy Farne arrives at the opera, Tessa realizes that there may be more to life -- and love -- than just music.
A Game of Desire
by Sharon IbbotsonThis Regency is a sure bet. &“A splendid historical romance . . . the story has depth and emotion, on top of being a fun and entertaining read.&” —The Book Review The Queen of Diamonds never loses . . . Felicity Fox is a rarity for a woman living in the early 1800s. Not only does she frequent the &“gambling hells&” where most ladies would not dare to tread, she can also beat any man at his own game. It&’s no wonder she&’s gained notoriety as the &“Queen of Diamonds.&” Edward, Earl of Addington, despises gambling and is not exactly enamored of Felicity Fox either, especially since she one tried to swindle his family. Except now the Earl requires assistance from the Queen of Diamonds—and he has everything to lose. But involving herself with Edward might be the most dangerous game that Felicity has ever played . . . &“Stunning . . . a sexy, exciting and entertaining romance.&” —Chicks, Rogues and Scandals
Hanukkah at the Great Greenwich Ice Creamery
by Sharon Ibbotson&“A divinely enchanting and whimsical holiday treat! . . . simply a delightful story from start to finish&” from the author of A Game of Desire (The Book Review). Hanukkah days, Christmas nights and strawberry ice cream . . . Cohen Ford is a man who could do with a little bit of sweetening up. It&’s no surprise that when he walks into The Great Greenwich Ice Creamery on a typically gloomy London day before Christmas, he insists on a black coffee rather than his childhood favorite—strawberry ice cream. But then he meets River de Luca, the woman behind the flavors. After their first encounter, Cohen begins visiting the ice creamery every Tuesday, gradually learning more about the intriguing River. Could her influence encourage cynical Cohen to become the man who embraces Christmas, Hanukkah and even strawberry ice cream? &“Ideal holiday reading . . . a little gem of a story . . . Warmth and sincerity flavor this festive read.&” —Books, Life and Everything &“A charming seasonal love story . . . The is the perfect seasonal cozy and feel-good story, it&’s beautifully written and full of festive cheer.&” —Chicks, Rogues and Scandals
The Marked Lord
by Sharon IbbotsonA lady spy on the run finds refuge with a reclusive lord in this suspenseful Victorian romance novel. France, 1803. Sophy de Browarec knows a thing or two about survival, and very little about love. An orphaned aristocrat, she married at sixteen only to lose her husband to French revolutionaries shortly after their wedding. Since then, she’s sought justice as a spy for the British. But when her identity is revealed, Sophy flees France and returns to Cornwall, finding refuge with the only living link to her past, Fitzwilliam “Fitz” Ravensbourne. Lord Ravensbourne has suffered his own share of misfortune—and it’s left its mark in more ways than one. Though they grew up together, it’s been many years since Fitz and Sophie have seen each other, and both have changed quite a bit. Fitz, scarred by his past, has become a near recluse, while Sophy is less than forthcoming about her life. As they gradually reconnect, buried secrets come to light—secrets that could bring danger to Ravensbourne and threaten the forbidden love of these two troubled souls.