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The Pot Thief Who Studied D. H. Lawrence: The Pot Thief Who Studied Escoffier, The Pot Thief Who Studied D. H. Lawrence, And The Pot Thief Who Studied Billy The Kid (The Pot Thief Mysteries #5)
by J. Michael OrenduffA pottery mystery that&’s &“perfectly delightful and funny . . . full of engaging characters, fast dialogue, and tasty descriptions of the New Mexico culture&” (Kings River Life Magazine). Eighty years ago, D. H. Lawrence moved to Taos to make a home for himself in the mountains of New Mexico. To welcome the famed writer, his neighbor brought over a stew and left the container as a gift. But this was no Tupperware—it was a handcrafted pot made in the ancient tradition by one of the finest craftswomen of her generation. Decades later, the neighbor&’s great-grandson wants it back, and there is no one in New Mexico better at stealing artifacts than Hubie Schuze. In exchange for three priceless pots, Hubie agrees to search the Lawrence ranch for the long-lost stew vessel. But when a blizzard descends on the estate, trapping Hubie and other guests indoors with a killer, the pot thief finds himself facing a mystery so shocking it would make Lady Chatterley blush.The Pot Thief Who Studied D. H. Lawrence is the 5th book in the Pot Thief Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Pot Thief Who Studied Edward Abbey (The Pot Thief Mysteries #8)
by J. Michael OrenduffThe pot thief is going back to school, but someone on campus is trying for a different kind of degree—murder in the first—in this &“smartly funny series&” (Anne Hillerman). Before making a somewhat notorious name for himself as a salvager of antiquated pottery and other desert artifacts, Hubie Schuze was an eager student at the University of New Mexico—right up until they booted him out. Now, he&’s back at UNM as a pottery teacher. It should be a breeze, but campus life has changed dramatically in the past twenty-five years. From cell phones to trigger warnings to sensitivity workshops, Hubie has to get up to speed fast or risk losing control of his class. But his dismay at the state of modern academia takes a back seat when a young beauty working as a life model is murdered—and Hubie becomes a suspect. Taking the investigation into his own hands, he soon uncovers a wide palette of sketchy suspects that includes both the self-involved student body and the quarrelsome art school faculty. But what he doesn&’t know is that the murderer has a new artistic project in the works: a headstone for the grave of Hubie Schuze . . . The Pot Thief Who Studied Edward Abbey is the 8th book in the Pot Thief Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Pot Thief Who Studied Einstein: The Pot Thief Who Studied Pythagoras, The Pot Thief Who Studied Ptolemy, And The Pot Thief Who Studied Einstein (The Pot Thief Mysteries #3)
by J. Michael OrenduffA shady pottery collector is murdered in sunny New Mexico in this mystery in a &“winning series&” (Susan Wittig Albert). Maybe it was the chance to make an easy $2,500. Or maybe it was the opportunity to examine a treasure trove of Anasazi pots—or maybe it was just a slow day at the antiques shop that convinced Hubie Schuze to agree to a strange proposition. A reclusive collector wants a confidential appraisal, with one catch: Hubie must be blindfolded and driven to an unknown location by a chauffeur. Sure, it&’s an odd setup, but what could possibly go wrong? Hubie&’s nonchalance fades fast when he finds three replicas among the genuine antiquities. Worse, after returning home, he can&’t seem to find the $2,500 cash that the collector gave him. Incensed at the rip-off, Hubie is determined to recoup the money, but Detective Whit Fletcher interrupts his scheme, dragging him instead to the morgue to identify a John Doe. When the sheet is pulled back, Hubie is shocked to see the body of the unknown art collector. Hubie is not a suspect—yet. But the longer he pursues this mystery, the more tangled he will become in the dead man&’s shadowy life. The Pot Thief Who Studied Einstein is the 3th book in the Pot Thief Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Pot Thief Who Studied Escoffier: The Pot Thief Who Studied Escoffier, The Pot Thief Who Studied D. H. Lawrence, And The Pot Thief Who Studied Billy The Kid (The Pot Thief Mysteries #4)
by J. Michael OrenduffThe pot thief discovers that archaeology is not nearly as cutthroat as the restaurant business A treasure hunter, pottery dealer, and occasional manufacturer of imitation American Indian artifacts, Albuquerque&’s Hubie Schuze knows quite a bit about throwing clay. But ancient Native American pottery is not really intended for dining, so he is puzzled when a restaurateur comes to him asking for dinner plates. The job sounds boring, but the fee does not: $25,000 for one hundred plates for a new Austrian restaurant in Santa Fe. The owner insists Hubie relocate to the area for the duration of the job in order to soak in the restaurant atmosphere as he works. Hubie has dealt with his fair share of grave robbers, museum burglars, and cold-blooded killers, but nothing could prepare him for the infighting that goes on behind a kitchen&’s doors. When the cooks start croaking, the pot thief will have to move quickly to collect his fee, save the restaurant, and escape Santa Fe alive.The Pot Thief Who Studied Escoffier is the 4th book in the Pot Thief Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Pot Thief Who Studied Georgia O'Keeffe (The Pot Thief Mysteries #7)
by J. Michael OrenduffThis Southwest-set tale about a hunt for a precious relic offers a &“nice mix of comedy and mystery&” from an award-winning author (Booklist). A dealer in traditional Native American pottery, Hubie Schuze scours New Mexico in search of ancient treasures. The Bureau of Land Management calls him a criminal, but Hubie knows that the real injustice would be to leave the legacies of prehistoric craftspeople buried in the dirt. In all his travels across the state, there is one place that Hubie hasn&’t been able to access: Trinity Site at the White Sands Missile Range, where the first atomic bomb was detonated. Deep within the range are ruins once occupied by the Tompiro people, whose distinctive pottery is incredibly rare and valuable. When an old associate claims to have a buyer interested in spending big money on a Tompiro pot, Hubie resolves to finally find a way into the heavily guarded military installation. But Hubie has more on his mind than just outwitting the army&’s most sophisticated security measures. He&’s in love with a beautiful woman who has a few secrets of her own—and his best friend, Susannah, may have just unearthed a lost Georgia O&’Keeffe painting. It&’s a lot for a mild-mannered pot thief to handle, and when his associate is murdered and Tompiro pots start replicating like Russian nesting dolls, Hubie suddenly realizes he&’s caught up in the most complex and dangerous mystery he&’s ever faced. The Pot Thief Who Studied Georgia O&’Keeffe is the 7th book in the Pot Thief Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Pot Thief Who Studied Ptolemy: The Pot Thief Who Studied Pythagoras, The Pot Thief Who Studied Ptolemy, And The Pot Thief Who Studied Einstein (The Pot Thief Mysteries #2)
by J. Michael OrenduffA Southwestern sleuth tries to retrieve some relics—and solve a murder—in a novel by an author who &“knows how to hook the reader from the get-go&” (Albuquerque Journal). Pot thief Hubie Schuze is back, and this time his larceny is for a good cause. He wants to recover sacred relics lifted from San Roque, a mysterious pueblo that is closed to outsiders. Usually Hubie finds his pottery a few feet underground—but these artifacts are one hundred fifty feet above the New Mexico soil, on the top floor of the Rio Grande Lofts. Hubie will need all his deductive skills to craft the perfect plan—which is thwarted when he encounters the beautiful Stella. And then he is arrested for murder. That tends to happen when you are in the room with the body, with blood on your hands. Follow Hubie as he stays one step ahead of security toughs, one step behind Stella, and never too far from a long fall.The Pot Thief Who Studied Ptolemy is the 2nd book in the Pot Thief Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Pot Thief Who Studied Pythagoras: The Pot Thief Who Studied Pythagoras, The Pot Thief Who Studied Ptolemy, And The Pot Thief Who Studied Einstein (The Pot Thief Mysteries #1)
by J. Michael OrenduffHubie Schuze must solve the case of a $25,000 pot theft--or he could be in deep troubleA dealer of ancient Native American pottery, Hubert Schuze has spent years combing the public lands of New Mexico, digging for artwork that would otherwise remain buried. According to the US government, Hubie is a thief--but no act of Congress could stop him from doing what he loves. For decades, Hubie has worn the title of pot thief proudly. Outright burglary, though, is another story.But an offer of $25,000 to lift a rare pot from a local museum proves too tempting for Hubie to refuse. When he sees how tightly the relic is guarded, he changes his mind, but the pot goes missing anyway. Soon a federal agent suspects that Hubie is the culprit. After things take a turn for the serious, Hubie knows he must find the real thief quickly, or risk cracking something more fragile than any pot--his skull.
The Pot Thief Who Studied the Woman at Otowi Crossing (The Pot Thief Mysteries #9)
by J. Michael OrenduffA New Mexico pottery dealer cracks a perplexing mystery in this &“winning blend of humor and character development&” (Publishers Weekly). Hubert Schuze is an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, and he has a fairly lucrative side gig digging up ancient relics and selling them. He also seems to have a talent for finding killers. When Hubie discovers a body outside his pottery shop, it appears the victim was stabbed in the back with something resembling a screwdriver. But the story gets a lot more mysterious when a video turns up showing the man collapsing with no one else nearby. Furthermore, a slip of paper is found in his pocket, with Hubie&’s name and address on it, suggesting there may be a connection between the two men—though Hubie has no idea what it could be. Now, the professor and pottery expert must put his sleuthing skills to work—while simultaneously managing his new role running the university&’s art department—to piece together the shards of a baffling crime in this &“breezy&” novel from a winner of the Left Award for Best Humorous Mystery starring a &“witty&” amateur detective (Albuquerque Journal). &“[A] winning series.&” —Susan Wittig Albert, New York Times–bestselling author of the China Bayles Herbal Mysteries
The Pothunters
by P. G. WodehouseSet at a boarding school, The Pothunters is Wodehouses's first novel. The boys of the school are happy to study and take part in their school's boxing and running teams, but when a clan of burglaring ne'er- do-wells steals the school's sports trophies-- "pots"-- the students join in the hunt for the thieves. Sparkling and witty, The Pothunters is a treat for any Wodehouse fan and offers an unique glimpse into the mind of the writer.
The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour
by Dawn DumontThe hilarious story of an unlikely group of Indigenous dancers who find themselves thrown together on a performance tour of Europe The Tour is all prepared. The Prairie Chicken dance troupe is all set for a fifteen-day trek through Europe, performing at festivals and cultural events. But then the performers all come down with the flu. And John Greyeyes, a retired cowboy who hasn't danced in fifteen years, finds himself abruptly thrust into the position of leading a hastily-assembled group of replacement dancers. A group of expert dancers they are not. There's a middle-aged woman with advanced arthritis, her nineteen-year-old niece who is far more interested in flirtations than pow-wow, and an enigmatic man from the U.S. -- all being chased by Nadine, the organizer of the original tour who is determined to be a part of the action, and the handsome man she picked up in a gas-station bathroom. They're all looking to John, who has never left the continent, to guide them through a world that he knows nothing about. As the gang makes its way from one stop to another, absolutely nothing goes as planned and the tour becomes a string of madcap adventures. The Prairie Chicken Dance Tour is loosely based -- like, hospital-gown loose -- on the true story of a group of Indigenous dancers who left Saskatchewan and toured through Europe in the 1970s. Dawn Dumont brings her signature razor-sharp wit and impeccable comedic timing to this hilarious, warm, and wildly entertaining novel.
The Prank of the Good Little Virgin of Via Ormea
by Amara LakhousA Turin journalist must investigate when a local girl is allegedly assaulted by two Romani boys in this farcical whodunit for fans of Alaa Al Aswany.Bittersweet, like any self-respecting Italian comedy, The Prank is a Pirandellian exploration of identity in today’s multicultural, polyglot societies. Lakhous draws inspiration from everyday reality, describing his approach to writing as “total literature,” a term he has adapted from soccer’s “total football.” He plays in attack, describing in this work the realities of an Italy of the future with colorful characters portrayed in limpid but lively prose.Praise for Amara Lakhous“French and British literatures have long been enriched by the biculturalism of authors like Tahar Ben Jelloun, Amin Maalouf, Gaitam Malkani, and Monica Ali. With talented new writers like Lakhous, Italy is closing the gap.” —New York Times“As a novelist of culture clash, Lakhous has the faculty to maintain colorful voices with the luxury of introducing political themes as instantiations of character.” —Bookforum
The Pregnancy Clause
by Elizabeth SinclairShe had twelve months to make a baby...Or, according to her father's will, she'd lose her beloved farm. Trouble was, Emily Kingston was wildly wary of men. In fact, the only male she'd ever trusted was her childhood sidekick, Rian "Kat" Madison, who'd rescued her from countless scrapes, who'd promised to always be there. And even Kat had up and vanished without a trace.But suddenly, sixteen years later, Kat was back. All muscle and mystery, he was the perfect candidate to "donate" his traits without entangling Emily's emotions. But her once-boyish buddy had a shocking proposition of his own: Marry...and make a baby the old-fashioned way!
The Pregnancy Instruction Manual
by Sarah Jordan Scotty Reifsnyder Paul Kepple David UfbergAt last! A comprehensive guide to worry-free pregnancy! Bringing a baby into the world is one of life's defining moments. But there's no getting around it: Being pregnant can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, The Pregnancy Instruction Manual is here to answer all of your most pressing questions. Will the morning sickness ever go away? How big is my baby at 26 weeks? Are beef jerky cravings normal? How do I ward off the unwanted tummy-touch era? And most of all, will I ever get a good night's rest again? Expectant parents will find the answers here courtesy of veteran mom Sarah Jordan and certified OB-GYN (and three time dad) David Ufberg.
The Pregnancy Plan (Maybe Baby!)
by Grace GreenDermid McTaggart faces the hardest decision ofhis life-he must find a surrogate mother to carryhis baby, or lose the chance of having children.The last person Dermid expects to help him isLacey Maxwell, his late wife’s sister...Lacey is determined: she’ll take one year offfrom her successful career to have their baby, thenshe’ll leave. Unless Dermid can convince her to stay?
The Pregnancy Project (Most Likely To... #4)
by Victoria PadeTHE SAUNDERS SOUND-OFFWHERE ARE THEY NOW?SAUNDERS UNIVERSITY KEEPS TRACK OF ITS NOTABLE ALUMNIElla GardnerThis successful federal prosecutor won't let a failed marriage and medical difficulties stand in the way of her dream: to have a baby of her own. Ella's used to negotiating for what she wants. So when she needs the help of the most saught-after doctor in town, she won't let his notorious irritability get in her way.Jacob WeberThe powerful intelligence of Boston's most acclaimed fertility specialist is challenged only by his hostile demeanor to everyone around him. But after a spirited patient manages to break though his arrogant persona, she just might be able to cure the emptiness that lurks in his heart....
The Pregnancy Proposal (Expecting!)
by Helen BianchinA pregnant woman doubts the motivation behind her wealthy lover’s marriage proposal in this classic romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Tasha is overjoyed to discover that she’s pregnant. But telling Australian tycoon Jared North that he’s the father of her baby is the hardest thing she’s ever had to do. For three years they’ve shared an intensely passionate relationship—but marriage has never been on the agenda . . . . Then Jared stuns Tasha with a marriage proposal, but, convinced he’s just offering marriage out of a strong sense of duty, Tasha is reluctant to become his convenient bride . . . . Originally published in 2003.
The Pregnancy Surprise (Ready for Baby!)
by Caroline AndersonPregnant? Impossible! But somehow it’s true.Maisie McDowell is about to become a single mom-with no knowledge of how she got that way...Dr. James Sutherland’s patients usually suspectedthey were pregnant, but Maisie seemed honestlybewildered by the news. Luckily James is also Maisie’sneighbor, and able to offer her support...and more.But after all Maisie has been through, how can he puthimself first and tell her that all he wants is to marryher and be a father to her unborn child...?
The Pregnant Bride (Expecting!)
by Catherine SpencerGetting jilted at the altar was bad enough, but falling for the sympathetic stranger at her honeymoon hotel was much worse! Jenna Sinclair didn't regret it, though; one passion-filled night with Edmund Delaney proved she'd never truly loved her ex-fiancé.But when Jenna told Edmund she was pregnant, he was far from dismayed. It seemed he had his own agenda, and marriage to Jenna was just what he needed.... Why?
The Pregnant Bride (Kane's Crossing)
by Crystal GreenTHE ULTIMATE REVENGE?Like a haunted gunslinger intent on avenging old wrongs, bitter but now filthy-rich outcast Nick Cassidy was back in Kane’s Crossing, seeking retribution from the conniving golden boy who’d once framed him and drove him from town. And why not serve justice on a silver platter-by wedding his enemy’s pregnant conquest and giving her baby his notorious name?But Nick’s “convenient” marriage to Meggie Thornton, his angelic childhood chum, brought out dangerously heart-melting emotions in him. And the cold comfort of wreaking revenge, then clearing out of Kane’s Crossing, soon vied with this rebel’s urge to warm himself at Meggie’s home fires...with his future family!
The Pregnant Kavakos Bride: A Spicy Billionaire Boss Romance (One Night With Consequences #31)
by Sharon KendrickHired by the Greek billionaire... Shipping magnate Ariston Kavakos expects stunning blonde Keeley Turner to be just like her gold-digging mother. So the only way to keep her away from his brother is to make her a proposition himself: a month's employment-at his beck and call-on his private island... Her family's finances in dire straits, Keeley reluctantly accepts Ariston's offer. Soon her resistance to his smoldering good looks, and their sizzling chemistry, weakens! But their spectacular night together has an unforeseen consequence, and Ariston makes one thing clear: he won't rest until Keeley becomes his bride...
The Pregnant Mistress: Billionaire Prince, Pregnant Mistress / The Sheikh's Virgin Stable-girl / The Prince's Captive Wife (The Barons #11)
by Sandra MartonRead this classic romance by bestselling author Sandra Marton, now available for the first time in e-book!Pregnant with her Greek boss’s baby…Greek tycoon Demetrios Karas can’t concentrate. He’s tried professional distance—and failed! Now he’s in danger of blowing his whole business deal if he doesn’t make his translator, Samantha Brewster, his mistress….As Demetrios expected, they are made for each other in the bedroom! Yet Samantha seems willing only to stay until the end of her three-month contract. Until a new commitment surprises them both—one that will begin in nine months!Book 7 in The Barons miniseriesOriginally published in 2002
The Pregnant Ms. Potter
by Millie CriswellPlace this quilt upon your bed and in one month you shall be wed...Pregnant and alone, Maddy Potter knew marriage wasn't in her near future-certainly not to Pete Taggart. The rude, arrogant-and she'd admit, protectively sexy-rancher would never ask her! Just because the handsome widower rescued her from a blizzard and she'd slept under his heirloom quilt for two nights did not mean anything would happen between them. Surely the quilt's legend wasn't real...?Pete had reasons for maintaining his status as one of Sweetheart, Colorado's most eligible bachelors. But seeing Maddy blossom with pregnancy shook him to the soul. A woman shouldn't be alone at a time like that. And he didn't have to love her to give her his name...did he?
The Pregnant Surgeon
by Jennifer TaylorThe last two things she ever expected—a man and a baby!Sacrificing her personal life to become a high-flying surgeon has left Joanna Martin with few regrets. She has learned not to risk heart for any man—including her new senior registrar, Dylan Archer, even though her secret desire for him is as strong as her drive to succeed…Dylan's determination to impress and break throughhis beautiful boss's cool exterior, both in and out ofthe operating theater, finally results in one nightof passion. But convincing her that theycould have a future together remains achallenge. Then Joanna discoversshe is pregnant…
The Pregnant Tycoon (Ready for Baby!)
by Caroline AndersonRich and successful, Izzy Brooke has everything-exceptlove. Determined to change her life, she is reunited withsingle dad Will Thompson, the boyfriend she had as ateenager. And she’s just discovered she’s going to be amom! Sick of corporate life, she realizes it’s the life changeshe’s been wanting. Only, then she discovers secrets aboutWill’s past, which they must confront before they canembrace the future-as parents...and as a couple...
The Prenup: The hit rom-com, guaranteed to make you smile!
by Lauren LayneThe feel-good romantic comedy hit! Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Sophie Ranald. 'Sweet, sassy, sparkling!''My absolute favourite''A perfect easy-reading, cheer-you-up, read'LOVE WASN'T PART OF THE DEAL FOR THIS MARRIAGE...My name is Charlotte Spencer and, ten years ago, I married my brother's best friend. I haven't seen him since. Charlotte Spencer grew up on the blue-blooded Upper East Side of Manhattan but she never wanted the sit-still-look-pretty future her parents dictated for her. Enter Colin Walsh, her brother's quiet, brooding, man-bun-sporting best friend, and with him a chance to escape. He's far from Charlotte's dream guy but they need each other for one thing: marriage. One courthouse wedding later, Charlotte's inheritance is hers to start a business in San Francisco and Irish-born Colin has a Green Card. Ten years later, Colin drops a bombshell: the terms of their prenup state that before either can file for divorce, they have to live under the same roof for three months. Suddenly this match made in practicality is about to take on whole new meaning...More raves for The Prenup!'Layne does it again with this sexy, sassy romantic comedy with all the feels!' Jennifer Probst, New York Times bestselling author'Utterly charming. With non-stop wit, this feel-good romance pays homage to the old-school rom-coms we all loved so much' RS Grey, USA Today bestselling author'Layne's best work yet' Rachel Van Dyken, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author'One beautifully written bundle of fun wit and real emotion' Noelle Adams, New York Times bestselling author'Lauren Layne's voice sparkles in The Prenup. With its sharp humor, easy banter and toe-curling sexual tension, it's the ultimate LL experience' Jessica Lemmon, bestselling authorWant more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out all of Lauren's books! Don't miss:The Central Park Pact seriesOxford seriesWedding Belles seriesI Do, I Don't seriesLove, Unexpectedly series