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A Quiet Life: A Novel (Vmc Ser. #488)
by Beryl BainbridgeSeventeen-year-old Alan can't stand rows. But, though the Second World War has ended, peace hangs by a fine thread at home: his troublesome sister Madge creeps off for night-time liaisons with a German POW; their ineffectual father - broken by the hardships of war and an unhappy marriage - can't put food on the table despite the family's middle-class manners.Meanwhile, his mother pursues her escapist fantasies in romantic novels and love affairs. Obedient, faithful Alan is trapped among them all, the focus of their jibes and resentment, as inexorably the family heads towards disaster. Beryl Bainbridge's classic early novel is a vintage story of English domestic life, laced with sadness, irony and wicked black humour.'One of the best novelists of her generation' - Guardian.
A Quieter Story
by Liza WoodruffA kitten insists that his little-girl owner write an adventure story suitable for a TIGER and learns that you should be careful about what you wish for when the story becomes too scary.When a little girl starts to write a story about her kitten playing with yarn, he doesn't like it one bit. He wants a story for his alter-ego TIGER--one that has pep and pizzazz--so the girl creates an adventure that the kitten jumps into. Darkness surrounds him (No light, no problem! says the kitten), venomous vipers drop from the trees (Snakes? I've got this), hungry hyenas circle the tiger--and suddenly the kitten begins to wonder if there can be such a thing as too much adventure. As the story gets scarier and scarier, he realizes that what one wants and what one needs are sometimes two different things. This time, he needs a quieter story.A colorful and inventive picture book about a creative girl and her kitten.
A Rabbit and Bear Audio Omnibus: Four audiobooks in one! (Rabbit and Bear #999)
by Julian GoughA bumper audio edition including all four Rabbit and Bear books! This brilliantly funny collection brings Rabbit and his friend Bear to audio for the very first time: tales of friendship, gravity, and just a little bit of poo. 'A perfect animal double-act.' The Times, Book of the WeekIn Rabbit's Bad Habits, Bear wakes up early and decides to make a snowman. Rabbit wants to build an even better one. But with an avalanche and a hungry wolf heading his way, Rabbit realises having a friend might not be so bad after all.In The Pest in the Nest, Rabbit decides Something Simply Has To Be Done about Bear's snoring and Woodpecker's BANG!BANG!BANG! noise from up in the tree. But perhaps Bear can show Rabbit how to see the world differently.In Attack of the Snack, a Mysterious Thing lands in Rabbit and Bear's peaceful summer lake. And when Rabbit accidentally turns the Best Day Ever into the Worst Day Ever, only his friend Bear can help him turn the day around.In A Bite in the Night, even Bear is surprised: the trees seem to be flying south for the winter. There's a new creature in Rabbit and Bear's valley, and he's trying to Change Everything ... This audio omnibus is perfect for bedtime, or long journeys! Narrated by actor, writer and director Colleen Prendergast.(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
A Rainha do Desastre: A romance de escritório
by Miriam MezaQuando sua mãe é uma louca obcecada pela sorte e seu pai é o típico hippie, com cabelo comprido e o corpo cheio de tatuagens, é possível que você não seja o que a sociedade tende a qualificar como normal. Mas tudo bem porque, no final das contas, o normal além de fugir totalmente do DNA da minha família é entediante para caramba. Aprendi o significado da palavra desastre muito cedo. Era algo para o que parecia ter um talento especial. Se se tratasse de um concurso, eu seria a rainha. Acredito que minha mãe inclusive tem guardada minha coroa em algum lugar. Sem embargo, e apesar de meus antecedentes, acabei como colunista em uma revista, oferecendo conselhos sobre romance e relacionamentos. Meu trabalho é incrível, se me perguntam. O único problema é a montanha de músculos enfiada em ternos fora de moda com quem divido o cubículo: Samuel Mendoza. * * * Eu não tinha tempo para o romance. Minha vida estava planejada milimetricamente, e as mudanças de última hora não tinham espaço em minha agenda. Tampouco tinha espaço para loiras perigosas com sérias tendências ao desastre. Não, definitivamente não tinha tempo para Melina Gonzáles, por isso recorri a um método de sete passos para mantê-la a uma distância segura. Mas alguns planos estão destinados ao fracasso, alguns muros foram levantados para cair, e alguns segredos não permanecem guardados por muito tempo. Ainda que desejasse que não fosse meu caso, não tinha certeza de poder continuar resistindo à imprevisível loira com quem dividia o cubículo. “Isto tem a palavra desastre escrita por todos os lados. E em maiúsculo.”
A Rancher's Dangerous Affair (Vengeance in Texas #2)
by Jennifer Morey"You still push every one of my buttons."Not long after Eliza Harvey-Reed got married, her husband David's infidelity proved she married the wrong brother. But was Brandon Reed, her old high-school flame, the right one? Now Eliza's back in their hometown of Vengeance, Texas. And when she first lays eyes on Brandon, it's obvious the heat between them is as all-consuming as ever.Brandon Reed's still furious that Eliza married his brother. Even more frustrating is that he can't help being drawn to her like a moth to a flame. But when David is murdered, Eliza tops the suspect list. Now Brandon must help clear her name before the real killer destroys his second chance at true love....
A Rancher's Guide to Life: A Cowboy's Guide To Life
by Texas Bix BenderWorking the land gives you wisdom in spades, just ask the author of the Don’t Squat with Your Spurs On series.Quips and life advice from a prolific writer of western humor, Texas Bix Bender. Layers of meaning make this ranchman’s humor relative, from the stockyard to the stock market, from the bunkhouse to the watering hole. Gems include:“For every mile of bad road you travel, there’s two miles of ditch you’re staying out of.”“If you look a gift horse in the mouth, you could lose a nose.”“Bulls seldom make passes at heifers with gases.”“Never play leapfrog with a bull.”“Life is like a cow pasture. It’s very hard to get through it without stepping in some unpleasant things.”
A Random History of Football
by Colin Murray'A real knock-out' DAILY TELEGRAPHRandom occurences that shaped the history of football - an alternative history of the game from loveable broadcaster Colin Murray.Nowadays a top Premiership football club can spend £50 million on a Portuguese pin-up or a legendary Italian goalkeeper, but you cannot take into account the effects of a dodgy takeaway meal, a dropped bottle of aftershave on a goalkeeper's toe, or the fact that your most creative player has to leave town because of a chance drunken encounter with another player's wife. It is these random moments that have shaped football as much as the headline-grabbing Cantona kung fu kick and that Russian linesman in 1966. In this witty alternative history of football you will learn:* Different sizes of football were used in each half of the inaugural World Cup Final of 1930.* Sheffield United almost signed Diego Maradona.* Saddam Hussein changed the result of an Iraq versus Chelsea match.* Bury FC's Robbie the Bobby tops the league of worst-behaved mascots.From the height of international football to the scandal of the Conference league Christmas party that cost far more than a bar-bill, Colin Murray tries his best to make you believe, once more, in football's unpredictability.
A Real Angel (Avenging Angels #6)
by Cassie MilesShe was his once-in-a-lifetime.Rafe Santini had a job to do-to stop an outbreak of a deadly virus. His duties didn't include making love to his earthly assistant, Jenna Denardo. In all his years as an Avenging Angel, Rafe had never once been tempted by sins of the flesh. Why now, when thousands of lives were at stake?Would he be her lover?For all her skill as an animal trainer, Jenna knew nothing about taming the heart of an angel. But if she was ever going to solve her friend's murder, she was going to have to tame Rafe. The sexy stranger seemed to know all the right moves to capture a killer.... Unfortunately, he'd also captured her heart.AVENGING ANGELSThe sexiest angels this side of heaven!
A Reason for Being: A Second Chance Romance
by Penny JordanRead this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, now available for the first time in e-book!Return of the runawayTen years ago teenage Maggie fled her home, driven away by her step-cousin Marcus Landersby’s cruel rejection after her foolish advances backfired.Now Maggie returns, reluctantly drawn back by an urgent letter from Marcus’s half-sisters who desperately need her help. She’s unsure proud tycoon Marcus will tolerate her presence. But even if he does, can Maggie live side by side with a man who inspires such an inconvenient longing?Originally published in 1989
A Rebel in Texas: A Rebel In Texas (Home on the Ranch)
by Patricia Thayer Linda WarrenTexas redemptionTexas Rebels: Jude by Linda WarrenThe day his son was born, Jude Rebel knew he was meant to be a father. That was why he had to stop the adoption. How could he give away his own flesh and blood? For twelve years, Jude has kept his secret. Until Paige Wheeler comes home to Horseshoe, regretting the decision that changed both their lives. But is it too late for forgiveness?Brady: The Rebel Rancher by Patricia ThayerBrady Randell has always been a rebel. Injured out of the air force, he’s a dark presence on the family ranch. Then Lindsey Stafford’s arrival changes all that. Somehow Lindsay can smooth Brady’s rough edges. But she has secrets that could destroy the Randell family. Now Brady must fight once more—not for his country, but for the woman who’s found a place in his heart.
A Rebel in Time
by Harry HarrisonColonel McCulloch was up to no good. That was becoming very clear indeed. He had stashed away a quarter of a million dollars in gold, and was a prime suspect in a couple of murder cases.But secret agent Troy Harman can find no trace of his whereabouts. McCulloch has vanished into thin air.When Harman visits the research station where McCulloch worked as security chief, he realises the awful truth.To follow McCulloch, to try to put an end to his insane mission - Troy Harman has to embark on a strictly one-way trip . . .
A Recipe for Family
by Tori HaschkaPerfect for fans of Meg Mason and Sally Hepworth; a powerful and heart-rending story about how food connects us and assumptions divide us – and how true family can come from where you least expect it.Things are getting slippery for Stella. With her husband away she&’s juggling a full-time job, a tricky stepdaughter and a relentless four-year-old – all while trying to find her footing in her spouse&’s shiny world. Joining the throng of local mothers, she reluctantly hires an au pair in the hope that it will lighten the load.Stella&’s mother-in-law, Elise, thinks this is a rotten idea. An industrial chemist and staunch feminist, she finds the ethical murkiness surrounding the au pair solution difficult to swallow. But she&’s promised her son not to meddle, has her own career battles to slay and ghosts from her past to contend with.For Ava, life in Sydney as an au pair could help fill the void left by the loss of her mother. With her family recipes in her hand and hope in her heart, she sets off to reinvent herself in a place far away.Three women, drawn together by impossible circumstances, will discover that the greatest comfort can often be found in the mess.Praise for A Recipe for Family&‘A powerful and hilarious take on the many hurdles women face and how we can overcome them together. Brimming with heart and deliciously wise, A Recipe for Family made me want to go back for seconds.&’Sally Hepworth, author of The Younger Wife &‘An elegant depiction of three generations of female overwhelm. A Recipe For Family is powerful, slyly funny, and studded with sharp observations about the impossible expectations of contemporary motherhood. The kind of storytelling that elicits affirming nods, snort-laughs, and the occasional tear.&’Holly Wainwright, author of I Give My Marriage a Year&‘Tori Haschka&’s A Recipe for Family is an antidote to the rigours of 2020s parenting, filled with solidarity, laugh-out-loud moments, and delectable page-turning tension.&’Victoria Brookman, author of Burnt Out
A Reckless Affair
by Alexandra ScottA forbidden love?Ginny has come to Manhattan expecting to find the father she never knew. Instead she finds Jake Vanbrugh-his son! Jake is the most arresting man, and when Ginny discovers the instant attraction is mutual, she knows she's in deep trouble.Somehow she has to keep her true identity a secret until Jake leads her to the man she's come to see. But will Ginny be able to control her forbidden feelings for Jake-and keep his avid attentions at bay? It seems impossible and also imperative-but then, Ginny doesn't know the whole truth about Jake....
A Reckless Promise (The Little Season #3)
by Kasey MichaelsA nobleman takes in a ward and her beautiful chaperone whom he must keep from falling for in in this Regency romance from a New York Times–bestselling author.It’s the kind of vow often made on the battlefield. Darby Travers, Viscount Nailbourne, never imagines he’ll have to honor it. Yet here she is on his doorstep—his late comrade’s young daughter, and Darby’s new ward. Worse, she comes with the most overprotective, mistrustful, bothersome chaperone—the child’s aunt, Sadie Grace Boxer. Darby is quite sure that behind her lovely facade, the woman is guarding a secret.Sadie Grace faced many trials working in her brother’s surgery, but none prepared her for the world she’s thrust into with his passing. Navigating the ton, with its endless ball gowns and parade of parties, is difficult enough, but hiding the truth about her niece while the sophisticated viscount watches her every move proves nearly impossible—particularly when his searing gaze tempts her to bare all. But when her family’s past catches up with her, she’ll have to trust in Darby—no matter the cost to her heart.“Kasey Michaels aims for the heart and never misses.” —New York Times–bestselling author Nora Roberts
A Redbird Christmas: A Novel
by Fannie FlaggWith the same incomparable style and warm, inviting voice that have made her beloved by millions of readers far and wide, New York Times bestselling author Fannie Flagg has written an enchanting Christmas story of faith and hope for all ages that is sure to become a classic. Deep in the southernmost part of Alabama, along the banks of a lazy winding river, lies the sleepy little community known as Lost River, a place that time itself seems to have forgotten. After a startling diagnosis from his doctor, Oswald T. Campbell leaves behind the cold and damp of the oncoming Chicago winter to spend what he believes will be his last Christmas in the warm and welcoming town of Lost River. There he meets the postman who delivers mail by boat, the store owner who nurses a broken heart, the ladies of the Mystic Order of the Royal Polka Dots Secret Society, who do clandestine good works. And he meets a little redbird named Jack, who is at the center of this tale of a magical Christmas when something so amazing happened that those who witnessed it have never forgotten it. Once you experience the wonder, you too will never forget A Redbird Christmas.From the Hardcover edition.
A Regency Guide to Modern Life: 1800s Advice on 21st Century Love, Friends, Fun and More
by Carly LaneNavigate the struggles of modern life—from relationships to petty office rivalries—with amusing, Austen- and Bridgerton-inspired lessons from the regency era. What would Darcy do? How can you be more Bridgerton? Take the Regency approach and be prepared for anything life throws at you—from dates to duels, from manners to matters of the heart. You&’ll soon find yourself the catch of the season. Sick of indecent proposals from untrustworthy rakes? Be more discerning with your dance card and swipe right on only the most eligible and dashing suitors. Does a rival at work keep trying to metaphorically (or literally) trip you up in front of the boss? Learn to sidestep petty rivalries using the rules of the Regency ballroom. Whether you want to avoid scandal, or embrace it, keep your name out of the gossip columns and group chats with this modern take on the rules of polite society. Putting a fresh spin on real Regency etiquette advice, A Regency Guide to Modern Life is a tongue-in-cheek handbook to navigating friendship, dating, work, summer holidays, social events, self-confidence and more—the perfect gift for fans of period dramas and Jane Austen.
A Rekindled Passion: A Secret Child Romance
by Penny JordanRead this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, now available for the first time in e-book!Return of the runawayTen years ago teenage Maggie fled her home, driven away by her step-cousin Marcus Landersby’s cruel rejection after her foolish advances backfired.Now Maggie returns, reluctantly drawn back by an urgent letter from Marcus’s half-sisters who desperately need her help. She’s unsure proud tycoon Marcus will tolerate her presence. But even if he does, can Maggie live side by side with a man who inspires such an inconvenient longing?Originally published in 1989
A Rendezvous to Remember (Everlasting Love)
by Geri Krotow"My dear Melinda, I hate to see you throw away what may be the love of your life.…" Melinda Thompson knew that her grandmother had always adored Nick. But Grammy's gone now and Melinda's on the verge of divorce.…When she comes home to her widowed grandfather, Grandpa Jack hands her a leather-bound journal—and invites her to look into some family secrets. Grammy's voice rings out from the journal, begun when she was in her twenties and living in Nazi-occupied Belgium. Breathlessly, Melinda reads the story of a young woman involved in the Resistance and the British airman whose life she saved. The story of passionate love and a wartime promise. One that saw her grandparents, Esmée and Jack, through World War II. And a marriage of more than sixty years. With the example of her grandparents' lives, Melinda looks for the courage to believe again. In the love of her life.
A Reputation to Uphold: A Whisper Of Disgrace Never Say No To A Caffarelli Captivated By Her Innocence A Reputation To Uphold
by Victoria ParkerOut of the frying pan and into the fire... When designer Eva St. George, branded wild and shameless by the media, is caught with tycoon Dante Vitale, it's guaranteed to make the headlines. With a fledgling reputation to salvage, how can Eva refuse Dante's exit strategy? Only, his solution is not to leave but to stay-together! This ruthless Italian's sole focus is business, and if they can convince the world they're truly in love, they both just might get what they want. With enough heat between them to rival the Sahara, the fine line between business and pleasure is going up in flames.
A Reversible Santa Claus
by Meredith NicholsonA humorous and exciting story of a burglar who reformed on Christmas Eve and returned the things he had stolen, told in Mr. Nicholson's best vein.
A Rich Man's Touch
by Anne MatherA wealth of passion...The arrival of wealthy businessman Gabriel Webb in Rachel's life is about to change everything....Gabriel seems sincere in wanting to help single mom Rachel and her young daughter. But she isn't prepared when he touches emotions in her that she had carefully hidden away. Can she allow herself to open up her heart-and her bed-to him? Or is Gabriel interested in only a fleeting affair?
A Ring and a Rainbow
by Deanna TalcottFIRST COMES LOVE...He'd been the love of Claire Dent's life. But when her childhood sweetheart left for the big city, her dreams of happily ever after vanished like a rainbow after a storm. She'd built a good life in her hometown and she refused to be affected by the return of a now rich and powerful Hunter Starnes-no matter how heartbreakingly gorgeous he was.THEN COMES MARRIAGE?Twelve years had changed Hunter. He'd once run from his small-town roots and his love for Claire. But he was no longer the kind of man Wo ran from what he wanted. And Claire was no longer a young girl who believed in the magic of rainbows. She was an alluring woman who deserved the real deal-a ring and a promise and a family. But could the man who had stolen her dreams be the one to offer her everything?
A Ring for Rosie (Play Dates #3)
by Maggie WellsOnce burned, this father of twins is twice shy until he realizes the right woman is the charm . . . James Harper is a great dad, but a lousy judge of women—as evidenced by his twin boys’ flighty mother, who walked out when the babies were just six weeks old. He’s got fatherhood down, but dating is another story—especially when the twins’ mom shows up any time she needs something. His office manager, Rosie Herrera, is the one woman he can count on, actually talk to, flirt with, and . . . come to think of it, has he been overlooking the perfect woman all this time? Rosie’s been in love with James since her first day on the job, but she’s certain he only sees her as a reliable employee—until one heated kiss changes everything. And then James’s ex shows up, and walks right into his life again. Determined to move on, Rosie tries to forget everything she feels about James—by doing her best to fall for someone else. But James isn’t about to make the same mistake twice. To woo Rosie this time, he needs to prove they’re made for each other . . . forever.
A Ring for the Greek's Baby: An Heir Made In The Marriage Bed Protecting His Defiant Innocent The Secret He Must Claim A Ring For The Greek's Baby (One Night With Consequences #32)
by Melanie MilburneFrom no strings…Notorious playboy Loukas Kyprianos cannot forget his wild night with sweet, innocent Emily Seymour. But when he arrives in London to offer a no-strings arrangement, Loukas uncovers a surprise consequence of their passion—Emily is expecting!To wearing his ring!Despite their exquisite encounter, Emily knows Loukas can’t give her the fairy tale she dreams of—so when he insists they wed, she agrees for their child’s sake alone. But their engagement fuels their hunger, and when the irresistible Greek’s protection turns to seduction it’s only a matter of time before Emily succumbs to his touch!
A Ring to Secure His Heir: A Ring To Secure His Heir Midnight Special All Or Nothing
by Lynne GrahamAn unorthodox favor leads a Greek tycoon to a woman he can’t resist—and a child he won’t deny!—in USA Today–bestselling author’s international romance.Working late is nothing new for Alex Stavroulakis—and it’s the perfect excuse to engineer a meeting with office-cleaner Rosie Gray. He promised his ailing godfather he’d discover if his long-lost granddaughter is a worthy heir. But the sizzling chemistry that ignites between them takes cynical Alex by surprise!Intoxicated by the after-hours attention of this mysterious, suave businessman, Rosie can’t resist exploring their unstoppable passion—a passion that leaves her carrying his child! But when Rosie goes to work to tell him about the pregnancy, she discovers that her mysterious seducer is also the CEO. And he has a glittering proposal for her.