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Uninvited: Confessions of a Hollywood Party Crasher
by Adrian MaherDrawing on more than 20 years of interviews, anecdotes and personal experiences, Uninvited: Confessions of a Hollywood Party Crasher recounts the unique journey of a former Los Angeles Times reporter who, struggling with the collapse of his industry and personal tragedies, falls in with a group of intrepid gatecrashers who routinely pierce Tinseltown's celebrity party circuit. Author Adrian Maher is the first to chronicle this unique subterranean culture in La La Land—a group of social strivers, ambitious outliers, compulsive risk-takers and dysfunctional characters seeking access to a famous and exclusive society from which they've been banned. Uninvited uses all the author's skills as a veteran reporter, television producer, private investigator, archivist and humorous storyteller to reveal the unseen capers, snafus and mishaps behind Hollywood's palace gates against a backdrop of America's fascination with celebrity culture. And it exposes the personal struggles of an adrenaline-addicted gatecrasher facing perpetual moral challenges, physical dangers and psychological stressors that culminate in near disaster.
United Kingdumb: Idiots from the British Isles (Stupid History #8)
by Leland GregoryFrom absurd 911 calls to presidential philosophizing to his New York Times best-selling Stupid American History, Leland Gregory generates the best laughs by exposing the worst of human nature. Now, Gregory--sets his sights across the pond to the United Kingdom to skewer Brits, Scots, Irish, and Welsh alike in United Kingdumb: Idiots from the British Isles.In United Kingdumb: Idiots from the British Isles, Gregory turns his eye to countryside Britons, London aristocrats, kilted Scotsmen, leprechaun-loving Irish, and the wily Welsh, all of whom are a breed apart in their affinity for the idiotic and inane. Because the stories Leland chronicles are just that unbelievable, each anecdote, quote, or factoid is presented with relevant background information--including its verified news source.
United States of LEGO®: A Brick Tour of America
by Jeff FriesenUnited States of LEGO takes readers on a journey across America that has never been seen before. Photographer Jeff Friesen composes artful LEGO brick dioramas, each revealing a scene with a witty caption that celebrates what makes every American state unique, incorporating toy-scale monuments, colorful citizens going about their daily lives, and new spins on state history.Here is a fresh vision of every state assembled with bricks, from Washington's steaming rivers of espresso to the ancient reptiles in Florida (we're not talking about alligators here). Brick Minnesotans tirelessly shovel snow but are ready to pose with a friendly "okey-dokey!"Giving readers even more than a cross-country tour, United States of LEGO reveals intriguing secrets of the states for the first time. Have you ever wondered who extinguished Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara's passion in Georgia, what's fishing for fishermen in Alaska, or how NASCAR drivers earn extra spending money in North Carolina? The answers will surprise and delight you.Readers will also find thrilling scenes from history re-created in meticulous detail. Who can forget Lewis and Clark's intrepid manservant, Gaston? Okay, the history textbooks did, but not United States of LEGO. And what ever happened to the giant turkeys that once roamed Massachusetts? Your education may have missed these tender birds whose fate is detailed here.Every captioned photograph is infused with good-natured humor, and occasional ill-humored nature, such as the Maryland crabs who are through with being lunch. Speaking of lunch, the famous Kentucky Frying Chicken awaits your order within these pages. Don't delay! Good citizens of all ages will enjoy exploring every state's unique character in enchanting LEGO dioramas.
United States vs. Santa Claus
by Brian Sack Jack HelmuthThe comedic minds behind TheBlaze TV's hit show The B. S. of A. with Brian Sack bring you their hilarious vision of Christmas Future-or possibly sooner. What happens when the Scrooge-iest Washington politicians take on the jolliest soul of all time? Can a scandal-plagued administration distract the American public by bringing Santa to his knees? Can a bumbling bureaucracy destroy the reputation of the most popular man in the Northern Hemisphere? Spoiler alert: YES! And faster than you can say ho-ho-ho! This is the sad story of the real war on Christmas-and how the NSA, IRS, OSHA, and every other acronym in Washington came gunning for the man in red with everything they've got: two-thousand page reports on the environmental impact of reindeer farts . . . unionized elves . . . suspicious audits . . . character assassination . . . and all the other cruel and unusual tactics of an out-of-control government. Yes, Virginia, there was a Santa Claus. This is his story.
United We Drink: 50 Cocktail Recipes Inspired by the US Presidents
by Harper CelebrateDrink like a true American this election season with fun and creative presidential-themed cocktails! Whether you like a more conservative pour or are liberal with your libations, let's embrace the pursuit of happiness.It's election season, and if you're anything like most Americans, you like your ballots with a side of booze and your suffrage accompanied by something tall and stiff. In United We Drink, you're invited to celebrate the nation one presidential-themed cocktail at a time.Whether your political views come "with a twist" or are a little more "old-fashioned," this book has you covered. Inside this must-have bartender handbook you'll find:45 easy cocktail and mocktail recipes inspired by each of the presidents5 themed drinks for Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, with guided cutting lines so you can cut out whatever doesn't suit youInspirational, artfully designed quotes from Founding Fathers and former presidents Some of the all-American, presidentially-themed cocktails featured in United We Drink include:Cherry Nelson (inspired by George Washington)Massachusetts Mimosa (inspired by John Adams)Apple Rosemary Gin and Tonic (inspired by Abraham Lincoln)Irish Hot Chocolate (inspired by Chester A. Arthur)Hot Teddy (inspired by Theodore Roosevelt)Mezcal Margarita inspired by (Dwight D. Eisenhower)Frozen Strawberry Jackuiri (inspired by John F. Kennedy)Peaceful Peach Spritzer (inspired by Jimmy Carter) United We Drink is a must for:Election-night partiesPresidential debatesFourth of July get-togethersMemorial Day cookoutsAnd any night you're just feeling a little patriotic. With accessible ingredients and easy-to-follow directions, these recipes are made with the home bartender in mind. United We Drink is your party ticket to good times and fabulous drinks no matter which side of the aisle you sit on. So, raise your glass to America and enjoy something tall, refreshing, and cool this election season (or any season for that matter)!
Universal Love: Stories
by Alexander WeinsteinA collection of speculative fiction offers “a darkly comic look at how far people will go to hold on to the devices that are replacing human experience” (The Washington Post).Universal Love welcomes readers to a near-future world where our everyday technologies have fundamentally altered the possibilities and limits of how we love one another. In these gripping stories, a young boy tries to understand what keeps his father tethered to the drowned city they call home. A daughter gets to know her dead mother’s hologram better than she ever knew her living mother. And, at a time when unpleasant memories can be erased, a man undergoes electronic surgery to have his depression, and his past, forever removed.In an age when technology offers the easiest cures for loneliness, the characters within these stories must wrestle with what it means to stay human in an increasingly cybernetic future, and how love can endure even the most alluring upgrades.In the vein of Weinstein’s critically-acclaimed first collection, Universal Love is a visionary book, written with one foot in the real world and one stepping bravely into the future.“Funny and terrifying.” —Ann Arbor Observer“Weinstein made a big splash in SF with his debut collection and follows it up with nearly a dozen stories that are just as creepy and will fit right in if you’re watching Black Mirror.” —Kirkus Reviews“Troubling and compassionate . . . . Channeling Ray Bradbury with contemporary allegories, Weinstein will make readers think twice about their relationship to technology.” —Publishers Weekly“Deeply imaginative and compelling.” —Jennifer Mills, author of Dyschronia
Universidad de los Bulldogs: Radio Heart (Universidad de los Bulldogs #1)
by Noemie H. R"Buenas noches Universidad de Yale, como cada noche, les habla Pixy, suban el volumen, vamos a reventar los altavoces de sus habitaciones. Escuchad ese sonido tan auténtico de Simple Plan y no dudéis en responder a nuestro correo electrónico o teléfono, os estoy esperando." Haley es la voz que todos los habitantes del campus de Yale escuchan cada noche en la radio. Apodada Pixy, mantiene su identidad en secreto y es la anfitriona de las fiestas de los estudiantes. Fría, inaccesible, se encierra en su pequeño mundo para protegerse y deja entrar a poca gente. Hasta el día en que, por una desafortunada combinación de circunstancias, Adam, quarterback de los Bulldogs, el equipo de fútbol americano de la universidad, interfiere en su ordenada vida. Haley odia a los jugadores de fútbol americano, especialmente a Adam, que la vuelve loca... Pero como dice el refrán: el amor siempre empieza con una discusión...
University Challenged
by Rohan CandappaGoing to college or university can be a daunting experience. There are so many new experiences to try, so many new responsibilities to handle. What you really need is a best friend who'll show you the ropes, hold your hand and make sure you get to your lectures on time...This book, unfortunately, isn't that friend.This book, even more unfortunately, is more akin to the kind of mate who doesn't get up till half past two, nicks your food from the fridge and when you're both well wasted at some awful party you've gate crashed convinces you that Malibu, cider and Worcestershire sauce is a real cocktail. Frankly, if you have even the slightest ambition to emerge from your time in 'higher' education with any kind of qualification whatsoever, it's best that you stop reading now.If however, you insist on perusing the wisdom contained within this thoroughly disreputable tome, then please note that the author accepts no responsibility for the fact that you'll get a crap qualification, your parents will disown you and your subsequent career will go nowhere. But all that lies way off in the future. So let's talk about Freshers Week...'
Unleashed
by Amanda Jones&“The unbridled joyousness of the dogs in Unleashed is simply heart-expanding . . . A delight through and through.&” —Modern Dog Magazine Dogs are in their natural element when they&’re playing outdoors. Pet photographer Amanda Jones captures this unbridled joy perfectly in this collection of photographs. Set against the backdrop of four distinct seasons—each with its own color palette and lush backdrops—these dogs are clearly having their favorite days in their favorite places. This handsome book showcases the energy and character of a diverse group of dogs as they run, jump, and play outdoors all year long.
Unleashed (Chrissy McMullen #8)
by Lois GreimanChrissy McMullen #8 "Dangerously funny stuff." -Janet Evanovich LA therapist, Chrissy McMullen and her on-again-off-again LAPD hottie, Jack Rivera finally agreed that it would be best for the rest of the civilized world if they ended their too-hot-to-handle relationship... Until they run into each other at a posh Rodeo Drive restaurant. Chrissy is there with a date. Rivera is escorting his mother, who ends up guarding the restroom door while the ex-couple revisits their decision to break up (a discussion that involves the removal of many, many items of clothing and continues at Rivera's house.) Their reunion was definitely explosive--but could it actually be deadly? The Black Flames, the most bloodthirsty criminal gang in modern history, arrives at Rivera's front door carrying a big grudge and deadly weapons...and now Chrissy is also a target! Desperate to protect her, Rivera convinces her to leave town until it's safe. Thus Chrissy's frantic exile to parts unknown--a city girl adrift in wheat fields! Sans money, decent clothing, and any kind of technology, Chrissy takes an alias, becomes a waitress and spends her time defending her dubious honor and trolling for tips. She can feel her IQ dropping with every slack-jawed patron she serves; with the exception of Hiro Jonovich Danshov, the intriguing mystery man who Chrissy hates....but is undeniably (although she DOES deny it) attracted to. Will he teach her to defend herself before they kill each other or is he a member of the very gang she's hiding from? "Lois Greiman is a modern day Dorothy Sayers. Witty as hell, yet talented enough to write like an angel with a broken wing." - Kinky Friedman, author of Ten Little New Yorkers "Sexy...sassy...An entertaining series." --Mystery Scene "For the Janet Evanovich fans who are craving a protagonist similar to Stephanie Plum." --CurledUp.com ing series." --Mystery Scene A delightful romp, a laugh on every page." -MaryJanice Davidson--Mystery Scene
Unleashed (Swindle #7)
by Gordon KormanThe seventh installment in #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Gordon Korman's Swindle series!UNLEASHED: freed from restraint, running wild, not being held back by anyone or anything . . .Luthor, a former attack dog, is supposed to be on his best behavior now that he's in the care of Savannah, a girl who's easily a dog's best friend. But every time a certain truck passes by Savannah's house, Luthor goes into attack mode - and chaos follows.Meanwhile, Griffin Bing is locked in the fight of his life with his archenemy, Darren Vader. Both are trying to win an invention contest - and will stop at nothing to be victorious.A runaway dog. Some majorly strange inventions. A mysterious neighbor. A stolen object of great value. These are a few of the ingredients in UNLEASHED, Gordon Korman's latest Swindle mystery. Like a Doberman with a mission in mind, there's no holding this story back!
Unleashed Holiday
by Victoria Schade&“Reading Unleased Holiday was sheer joy. I chewed up the pages.&” —#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie MacomberWhen an old rival reappears right before the holidays, a professional dog trainer must decide if the melting frost between them can make up for their ruff past, from the USA Today bestselling author of Dog Friendly.Chelsea Higgins is doing just fine. She&’s heading into the holidays at the helm of a thriving dog training business, and she&’s got a mellow senior dog at home to keep her warm at the end of the day. What more could she need? Enter certified gym bro Andrew Gibson: Chelsea&’s former nemesis, and now the newest neighbor in her business complex, who also wants to expand into the vacant space Chelsea&’s been eyeing for months. Who cares if it&’s the season of joy? Let the turf war begin.When an unfortunate (and literal) run-in with Andrew&’s lawless dog leaves Chelsea with a bum wrist, the two strike a deal: Andrew will help Chelsea rehab the injury if she&’ll work with him to train his adorably uncivilized boxer.Their typical bickering soon turns to bantering, and Chelsea finds herself inexplicably drawn to the man she thought she had nothing in common with. As she gets to know Andrew and his parents, she realizes she needs to refocus on her own family, especially with a milestone Christmas speeding toward them. But Chelsea can't help wondering if she and Andrew are training for keeps, or if this unexpected Christmas gift is just too good to be true.
Unless: A Novel (P. S. Series)
by Carol Shields“[Shields is] unsparing as she explores the black holes of uncertainty in women’s lives . . . these are the dark thoughts of an illuminating novel.” —Chicago TribuneThe final book from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Carol Shields, Unless is a harrowing but ultimately consoling story of one family’s anguish and healing, proving Shields’s mastery of extraordinary fiction about ordinary life.For all of her life, forty-four-year-old Reta Winters has enjoyed the useful monotony of happiness: a loving family, good friends, growing success as a writer of light “summertime” fiction. But this placid existence is cracked wide open when her beloved eldest daughter, Norah, drops out of college to sit on a gritty street corner, silent but for the sign around her neck that reads “GOODNESS.” Reta’s search for what drove her daughter to such a desperate statement turns into an unflinching and surprisingly funny meditation on where we find meaning and hope.“Nothing short of astonishing.” —The New Yorker“A thing of beauty—lucidly written, artfully ordered, riddled with riddles and undergirded with dark layers of philosophical meditations.” —Los Angeles Times“Like The Stone Diaries, which won Shields a Pulitzer Prize, and her tour de force follow-up novel, Larry’s Party, Unless presents itself, almost instantly, as a story about ordinary lives. But then, through her sensitive observations and exacting prose, the author proceeds to flip them over and show us their uncommon depths . . . a fine novel.” —The Washington Post Book World
Unlikely Animals: A Novel
by Annie Hartnett&“This tragicomic novel is heartfelt, touching, and delightfully quirky. You&’ll fall in love with the offbeat cast of characters (both living and dead) and find yourself rooting for them right through the last page.&”—Good Housekeeping (Book Club pick)A lost young woman returns to small-town New Hampshire under the strangest of circumstances in this one-of-a-kind novel of life, death, and whatever comes after from the acclaimed author of Rabbit Cake.ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022—The MillionsIt was a source of entertainment at Maple Street Cemetery. Both funny and sad, the kind of story we like best. Natural-born healer Emma Starling once had big plans for her life, but she&’s lost her way. A medical school dropout, she&’s come back to small-town Everton, New Hampshire, to care for her father, who is dying from a mysterious brain disease. Clive Starling has been hallucinating small animals, as well as having visions of the ghost of a long-dead naturalist, Ernest Harold Baynes, once known for letting wild animals live in his house. This ghost has been giving Clive some ideas on how to spend his final days. Emma arrives home knowing she must face her dad&’s illness, her mom&’s judgment, and her younger brother&’s recent stint in rehab, but she&’s unprepared to find that her former best friend from high school is missing, with no one bothering to look for her. The police say they don&’t spend much time looking for drug addicts. Emma&’s dad is the only one convinced the young woman might still be alive, and Emma is hopeful he could be right. Someone should look for her, at least. Emma isn&’t really trying to be a hero, but somehow she and her father bring about just the kind of miracle the town needs. Set against the backdrop of a small town in the throes of a very real opioid crisis, Unlikely Animals is a tragicomic novel about familial expectations, imperfect friendships, and the possibility of resurrecting that which had been thought irrevocably lost.
Unlikely Friends (Beak and Ally #1)
by Norm FeutiTheodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award winner! “What do you get when you cross a crusty alligator and a perky bird? A surprising friendship you’ll be sure to cheer for. Beak and Ally is a warm, funny winner!” —Terri Libenson, author of the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends seriesA brand-new early reader graphic novel series about finding friendship in unexpected places! This fun and funny buddy comedy is perfect for fans of Narwhal & Jelly, emerging readers, and all kids who love comics.Ally the alligator is perfectly happy being alone . . . until one day a noisy bird named Beak lands on her snout.Beak thinks Ally is lonely and needs a friend. He has all sorts of friendship goals in mind, like riding bikes together, going to the movies together, and even solving mysteries together! But when a Long-Billed Party Pooper crashes Beak’s nest-warming party, Ally decides to show Beak something important to her: sticking up for what’s right. <P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Unlikely: A Sexy Opposites Attract Romance (L.A. Nights #1)
by Sylvie FoxAll is fair in love and law....Sophie Reid is a survivor--and she's done just that by steering clear of lawyers and sex with hunky strangers. After enduring a childhood of judgmental, distant parents, Sophie knows that lawyers are the lowest form of life on earth, and she refuses to let anyone tell her different. After one smoldering kiss, she plans to leave the lawyer and her bad judgment in the dust.Ryan Becker, attorney-at-law, with his perfected art of persuasion attempts to convince Sophie that they can have more. Ryan is ready to take on the biggest challenge of his life: proving without a shadow of doubt that he and Sophie belong together.Torn between her desire for him and her deep-seated mistrust for his profession pulls her in different directions. Still harboring pain from her past, Sophie can't see a future with Ryan--especially when a controversy puts them on opposite sides. With a wedge driven between them, Sophie realizes that she was right all along. Now, it's up to the lawyer to convince her that the pain from her past won't destroy their future.
Unlocking Her Boss's Heart
by Christy McKellenMore than just a job! Cara Winstone is determined to bounce back from her last-disastrous-PA job, and working for Max Firebrace is exactly how she's going to do it. Little does Cara know that walking into her brooding boss's luxurious London town house also has her walking into his past... Since losing his wife, Max doesn't think he has any love left to give. But something in the warmth of Cara's smile jump-starts Max's heart again, making him wonder if he's ready for a new happy-ever-after...with Cara by his side.
Unlocking Her Innocence
by Lynne GrahamA traumatic past should keep him from wanting her. It doesn’t. A compelling story of revenge and redemption from the USA Today–bestselling author.Three years ago Ava Fitzgerald stole what was most important to billionaire Vito Barbieri—his brother’s life—leaving an insurmountable void in his once full and pleasurable existence.Since her release from prison Ava has agonized over her fragmented memories from that night—her misguided play for Vito, his humiliating rejection and then . . . nothing.Vito’s latest business merger brings him face-to-face with his new employee—a troubled Ava. Haunted by the dark shadows of their past, Vito is intent on revenge. Yet despite his iron will, his plan gives way to an impossible desire . . .
Unlocking the Millionaire's Heart: Unlocking The Millionaire's Heart / From Best Friend To Daddy (return To Stonerock, Book 2) (Mills And Boon True Love Ser.)
by Bella BucannonHe’s locked himself away…Can Jemma find the key to his heart?Working with Jemma Harrison on his novel is the last thing millionaire Nate Thornton wants. After his harrowing experience as a war reporter, Nate prefers to be alone. He certainly doesn’t want Jemma reawakening his desires—or his dreams! But soon Nate can’t deny the light Jemma brings to his life. Could she be the one woman to open his heart again?
Unlucky Charms
by Adam RexHave you seen me? Name: Scottish Play Doe Age: 11 Last seen with twins Erno and Emily, their gargantuan housekeeper, Biggs, and an accountant named Merle Lynn who claims to be a scientist from the future or something, "Scott" is suffering from a sick delusion that your beloved Goodco Cereal Company is secretly run by a fairy named Nimue with a sinister plot to take over the world. That Goodco is selling cereals with NEW! Intellijuice in order to turn kids into a kind of zombie army, if you can believe this. That Goodco has kidnapped the Queen of England and replaced her with two goblins in a queen suit. Have you ever heard anything so crazy—seriously, we're asking. Last sighted en route to England, Scott is reportedly searching for a rift in the space-time continuum so that he might save the queen and convince the fairy court to stop their so-called invasion. Kids today, right? Too many wizard books, not enough fresh air, if you want our opinion. We at Goodco are not angry. We want only to see Scott get the help he needs before he hurts himself. Or gets hurt. Sightings of Scott with a two-foot-tall leprechaun named Mick are of course ridiculous and should be reported immediately to Goodco.
Unlucky Mel: A Novel
by Aggeliki PelekidisIn Unlucky Mel, PhD candidate Melody Hollings is in the final year of her creative writing program in upstate New York. Her dream life of landing the perfect academic job somewhere far away from her small hometown and publishing her first novel is so close to becoming a reality. But first she has to finish writing that book. Oh, and graduate. To do both, she needs her good friend Ben to reciprocate all the help she's given him over the years on his writing.But when Mel's widowed father starts acting strangely, she is thrown. After chalking it up to a dramatic attempt to manipulate her into moving back in with him, she discovers that he really is suffering from dementia. Now she'll need to stay local to care for him. Her dream is dying and her best option is to win a postgraduation fellowship through her alma mater. Despite all the upheaval in Mel's life, rather than helping her, Ben turns on her in a shocking betrayal. For the first time, Mel has a nemesis! The stress of caring for her father, teaching too many students, and living with so much uncertainty over her future escalates Mel's desire for retribution—until one night, she discovers an opportunity to ruin Ben's reputation. Unlucky Mel is a smart, funny debut in which Pelekidis explores the lengths we're willing to go to in order to even the score and the ways in which women are often expected to sacrifice their professional ambitions for the men in their lives.
Unlucky in Love: A Whisper Creek Novel (Whisper Creek #4)
by Maggie McginnisFrom the author of Once Upon a Cowboy ("Sexy, charming, and perfectly heartwarming."--Lauren Layne) comes another sweet novel of the Whisper Creek Ranch, where sizzling Montana men melt the most stubborn hearts. After Alexis Maguire's wedding day comes and goes without a groom, she decides that it's time for a change. Tired of being the dependable, steady--and apparently boring--one, Alexis hopes that a cross-country road trip will help her loosen up and find her inner sparkle. Her first stop is the Whisper Creek Ranch, where the hot wranglers are sure to bring out her inner party girl. The trouble is, she can't stand pretending to be someone she's not--especially around the cowboy who tempts her to stay put. Gunnar Peterson has spent six months working at Whisper Creek, and he's never been happier. Having grown up an army brat, he's ready to put down roots, and the only thing missing is a woman to share his life with. When Alexis blows into town, Gunnar thinks he may have met his match, despite the wild-child facade he sees right through. But Alexis swears she won't settle down anytime soon--so it's up to Gunnar to convince her that what she's looking for . . . is right here. Praise for the Whisper Creek series "Sexy, charming, and perfectly heartwarming, Once Upon a Cowboy is the ultimate pick-me-up. Everything about this book made me smile. Maggie McGinnis just keeps getting better and better!"--USA Today bestselling author Lauren Layne "Witty dialogue, a heartwarming story, and a hero I'd like to take home with me combine for a compelling and enjoyable read. Maggie McGinnis has crafted a novel sure to make you want a cowboy of your own!"--New York Times bestselling author Cheyenne McCray, on A Cowboy's Christmas Promise "With characters you'll love and a story that will make you smile, Accidental Cowgirl is a winner from a witty new voice in contemporary romance."--New York Times bestselling author Christie Craig Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Unmasking Juliet
by Teri WilsonRival chocolatiers become lovers in this foodie romantic comedy from a USA Today–bestselling author.Ever since she was a little girl learning to make decadent truffles in her family’s chocolate shop, Juliet Arabella has been aware of the bitter feud between the Arabellas and the Mezzanottes. With their rival chocolate boutiques on the same street in Napa Valley, these families never mix. Until one night, when Juliet anonymously attends the annual masquerade ball. In a moonlit vineyard, she finds herself falling for a gorgeous stranger, a man who reminds her what passion is like outside of the kitchen. But her bliss is short-lived when she discovers her masked prince is actually Leo Mezzanotte, newly returned from Paris and the heir to her archenemy’s confection dynasty. With her mind in a whirl, Juliet leaves for Italy to represent the Arabellas in a prestigious chocolate competition. The prize money will help her family’s struggling business, and Juliet figures it’s a perfect opportunity to forget Leo—only to find him already there and gunning for victory. As they compete head-to-head, Leo and Juliet’s fervent attraction boils over. But Juliet’s not sure whether to trust her adversary, or give up on the sweetest love she’s ever tasted. . . .
Unnatural Acts
by Kevin J. AndersonTo Be Dead Or Not To Be DeadIn the Unnatural Quarter, golems slave away in sweatshops, necromancers sell black-market trinkets to tourists, and the dead rise up--to work the night shift. But zombie detective Dan Shamble is no ordinary working stiff. When a local senator and his goons picket a ghostly production of Shakespeare in the Dark--condemning the troupe's "unnatural" lifestyles--Dan smells something rotten. And if something smells rotten to a zombie, you're in serious trouble. . .Before his way of life, er, death, is destroyed, Dan wants answers. Along the way he needs to provide security for a mummified madame, defend a mixed-race couple (he's a vampire, she's a werewolf) from housing discrimination, and save his favorite watering hole, the Goblin Tavern, from drying up. Throw in a hairy hitman, a necro-maniac, and a bank robber who walks through walls, and Dan Shamble's plate is full. Maybe this time, the zombie detective has bitten off more than he can chew. . .Praise for Death Warmed Over"Wickedly funny, deviously twisted and enormously satisfying. This is a big juicy bite of zombie goodness. Two decaying thumbs up."--Jonathan Maberry"A darkly funny, wonderfully original detective tale."--Kelley Armstrong"An unpredictable walk on the weird side. Prepare to be entertained." --Charlaine Harris
Uno splendente sole estivo nel cielo di Londra: Ci si può innamorare grazie a una finta scommessa? (L'Amore in Cinque Stagioni #2)
by Jo Ann von HaffSummer non è che un mammifero: non sbava davanti a Ifan G. Vaughn, il beniamino dell'azienda. Lui, comunque, non sembra nemmeno sapere della sua esistenza. Summer è discreta, odia essere al centro dell'attenzione, perché è sempre per qualcosa di negativo. Ma basta un incidente, uno stupido incidente, e il tè di Summer finisce sulla camicia di Ifan davanti a tutto l'open space. Beh, ormai è fatta: ora lui sa chi è lei, anche se – forse - non per le giuste ragioni. Fai conoscenza con le sorelle Demaria! Tra Leeds, Londra e Parigi, quattro sorelle e una madre, cinque storie romantiche e autoconclusive. 1 - Tutto è iniziato la vigilia di San Valentino: Flora & C 2 - Uno splendente sole estivo nel cielo di Londra: Summer & Ifan 3 - Far cantare le foglie d’autunno: Harlow & Wes (di prossima uscita)