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Which Way to Happiness?
by Laura DanksA contemporary romance for any woman who has ever wondered if there&’s a way to have it all—from the author of Us, Forever.Which would you choose . . . love or career? For ambitious Lizzie career always came first. So, when an opportunity to climb the ladder lands in her lap, Lizzie ignores her attraction for the handsome client, and focuses on finally getting the promotion she&’s been after. Only this time, Lizzie has fallen in love and keeping the relationship professional is not going to be easy . . . Things get worse as Lizzie discovers that to help the object of her affection, she will have to choose between him and her career. No longer sure which way to turn can Lizzie make the right choice? And can she have a successful career as well as the man of her dreams?Praise for Us, Forever &“An emotional debut perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes . . . the writing is incredibly powerful, raw and heart-breaking.&” —Chicks, Rogues and Scandals &“A wonderful love story that had me laughing, crying, getting frustrated with the characters and smiling too.&” —Novel Kicks &“Much more than just a love story. It is a tale of hope, perseverance and about life after the worst-case scenario.&” —Cheryl M-M&’s Book Blog
Which Way to Happiness?: Hilarious, life-affirming and guaranteed to make you smile!
by Christina BradleyGuaranteed to make you smile, if you love Sophie Kinsella, Beth O'Leary and Nicola May, you'll LOVE Christina Bradley's hilarious and life-affirming novel of the search for happiness!'Packed with humour, friendship and romance . . . it has a real life-affirming, self-affirming message that left me with a spring in my step' SOPHIE RANALD'Christina Bradley shows real talent in creating a novel with pace and humour and uplifting self-discovery' HOT BRANDS COOL PLACES*Previously published as Thirty*'Well-written, witty and totally original' 5 star reader review'Hilarious, very entertaining and you don't want to stop reading!' 5 star reader review'Cheeringly good' 5 star reader review'Laugh-out-loud funny' 5 star reader review'Funny, easy, addictive read' 5 star reader review'Hilarious, on point about being single' 5 star reader reviewBella Edwards wants to change her life.With a significant birthday just a month away, Bella is aware that life isn't quite panning out the way she thought it would - or the way that the lives of everyone around her seem to be (if their constant social media updates are to be believed).In a moment of madness - or absolute clarity - Bella calls quits on her job and her life in London and hops on a plane to New York, seeking the comfort and wisdom of her best friend, Esther, who sets her a challenge. Bella is going to spend the next thirty days saying yes to every new date, following her wildest dreams - and finding out what will make her truly happy.What readers are saying about Which Way to Happiness?'Such a witty, fun character . . . the concept was super entertaining . . . I loved her writing''An entertaining read and I really liked the concept of the book . . . I hope there will be a sequel''Fresh, sensitive and hilarious' 'Brings out real giggles in places but thought-provoking too!''Amazing and on point''Funny, fast-paced and highly addictive''Original and witty'
Which Way to Happiness?: Hilarious, life-affirming and guaranteed to make you smile!
by Christina BradleyGuaranteed to make you smile, if you love Sophie Kinsella, Beth O'Leary and Nicola May, you'll LOVE Christina Bradley's hilarious and life-affirming novel of the search for happiness!'Packed with humour, friendship and romance...it has a real life-affirming, self-affirming message that left me with a smile on my face and a spring in my step' Sophie Ranald, author of Sorry Not Sorry*Previously published as Thirty*'Will leave you with that rare thing - a warm, fuzzy, satisfied feeling in your stomach...will brighten up the dreariest of those summer days' 5* reader review'Well written, witty and totally original' 5* reader review'Hilarious, very entertaining and you don't want to stop reading!' 5* reader review'Cheeringly good!' 5* reader review'Laugh-out-loud funny' 5* reader review'Funny, easy, addictive read!' 5* reader review'Hilarious, on point read about being single!' 5* reader reviewBella Edwards wants to change her life. With a significant birthday just a month away, Bella is aware that life isn't quite panning out the way she thought it would - or the way that the lives of everyone around her seem to be (if their constant social media updates are to be believed).In a moment of madness - or absolute clarity - Bella calls quits on her job and her life in London and hops on a plane to New York, seeking the comfort and wisdom of her best friend, Esther, who sets her a challenge. Bella is going to spend the next thirty days saying yes to every new date, following her wildest dreams - and finding out what will make her truly happy.What readers are saying about Which Way to Happiness?:'Such a witty, fun character...the concept was super entertaining... I loved her writing''An entertaining read and I really liked the concept of this book... I hope there will be a sequel!''Fresh, sensitive and hilarious''Brings out real giggles in places but thought provoking too!''Amazing and on point''Funny, fast-paced and highly addictive''Original and witty'
Which Way to Happiness?: Hilarious, life-affirming and guaranteed to make you smile!
by Christina BradleyFresh, funny and witty, Thirty shines an honest, often awkward, often hilarious, but ultimately wonderful fresh light on what it truly means to be single, when everyone else (according to their social media accounts) seemingly has it all. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Holly Bourne, Lucy Vine and Hannah Doyle.Thirty days till she turns thirty... Just thirty dates to find The One...Bella Edwards is a hot mess. Days away from turning thirty, single, struggling to reconcile where she is with where she imagined she'd be by this point in her life, she has come to believe her entire future happiness is based on meeting 'The One'. After an unfortunate meeting with a fortune teller, where it seems Bella's single fate is sealed, she sets off on a journey from London to New York, and then on a road trip across America to San Francisco, all with one clear objective - to find The One and prove the fortune teller wrong. What ensues is a raucous adventure of dating, love - and self-discovery.(P)2019 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Whiffletrees and Goobers: 1,001 Fun and Fabulous Forgotten Words
by W. R. RunyanDid you know that a horse apple is actually a type of orange? Or that a whiffletree is not a tree at all? You will, after you pore through this delightful dictionary of old-fashioned words that are quickly slipping from America’s vocabulary. With over 100 illustrations, and steeped in nostalgia, it makes for a fun trip down memory lane. Wander into America’s past and play a game of Rolley Holley, buy a Tin Lizzy, and make friends with some doughboys. And if you want to know where to put a snaffle or when to perform the Green Corn Stomp Dance, the answers are here. With its convenient format, this guide is great for anyone curious about what things were really like "back in the day.”
While Shepherds Washed Their Flocks
by Liz Higgs"While Shepherds Washed Their Flocks" is a delightful collection of kid-size quotable quotes gathered from parents, grandparents, teachers, and neighbors around the country. Like all children, the ones quoted here are honest (sometimes painfully so), verbally courageous (or is that outrageous), wildly imaginative, and very funny indeed. Humorist Liz Curtis Higgs, author of ten books of humor and encouragement for both adults and children, includes stories form her own heart (and funny bone), colorfully illustrated with the whimsical artistry of Dennis Hill. Together they offer a fresh look at the world through the eyes of a child.
While We Were Dating: The sparkling fake-date rom-com from the ‘queen of contemporary romance' (Oprah Mag)
by Jasmine Guillory'It's no wonder Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon are fans of Jasmine Guillory - she writes the sexiest and smartest romances. This tale . . . ticks all the romcom boxes' Red MagazineHave you discovered New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Jasmine Guillory yet? 'The queen of contemporary romance' OprahMag.comCan a Hollywood romance work in the real world? Ben Stephens has never been one to mix business and pleasure, but when he lands a huge ad campaign featuring movie star, Anna Gardiner, and it turns out she's as funny and down-to-earth as she is gorgeous, Ben can't help flirting a little. Anna Gardiner is hoping this ad campaign will be a great distraction while she waits to hear if she's booked her dream role, but she doesn't anticipate that Ben Stephens might be an even bigger distraction... After a family emergency and a late-night road trip moves them past light-hearted flirtation, Ben and Anna grow closer. But when Anna's manager decides to use their fling to help Anna's Hollywood career, will Ben be content to play the background role in Anna's life and leave when the cameras stop rolling? Or could he be the leading man she's looking for?PERFECT FOR FANS OF SOPHIE RANALD, JO WATSON and ZARA STONELEY!'A charming, warm, sexy gem' Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author If you love this, be sure to check out The Wedding Date, The Proposal, The Wedding Party, Royal Holiday and Party of Two!(P) 2021 Penguin Audio
While We Were Dating: The sparkling new rom-com from the ‘queen of contemporary romance' (Oprah Mag)
by Jasmine Guillory'It's no wonder Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon are fans of Jasmine Guillory - she writes the sexiest and smartest romances. This tale . . . ticks all the romcom boxes' Red MagazineHave you discovered New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Jasmine Guillory yet? 'The queen of contemporary romance' OprahMag.comReaders are loving While We Were Dating!'What can I say.....wonderful! Great writing, great characters and a great storyline... A compelling and thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish...all capped off by skilful writing' 5* reader review'This book was so lovely (as all of Guillory's books are)... Ben was a great romantic hero: sexy and smart but also kind and respectful...Highly recommended!' 5* reader review'This was my first Jasmine Guillory book, and it won't be the last!''A great summer read...I always enjoy Jasmine Guillory's books and this did not disappoint'Can a Hollywood romance work in the real world? Ben Stephens has never been one to mix business and pleasure, but when he lands a huge ad campaign featuring movie star, Anna Gardiner, and it turns out she's as funny and down-to-earth as she is gorgeous, Ben can't help flirting a little. Anna Gardiner is hoping this ad campaign will be a great distraction while she waits to hear if she's booked her dream role, but she doesn't anticipate that Ben Stephens might be an even bigger distraction... After a family emergency and a late-night road trip moves them past light-hearted flirtation, Ben and Anna grow closer. But when Anna's manager decides to use their fling to help Anna's Hollywood career, will Ben be content to play the background role in Anna's life and leave when the cameras stop rolling? Or could he be the leading man she's looking for?PERFECT FOR FANS OF SOPHIE RANALD, JO WATSON and ZARA STONELEY!'A charming, warm, sexy gem' Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author If you love this, be sure to check out The Wedding Date, The Proposal, The Wedding Party, Royal Holiday and Party of Two!
While You Were Napping
by Jenny Offill Barry BlittIn this hilarious read-aloud featuring robots, fire trucks, and pirates, meet an older sister who's more than happy to fill her little brother in on all he missed while he was napping. Since none of the other neighborhood kids had to nap, they came over. Then came the robots, and of course the astronauts. It was tons of fun . . . and luckily for the boy (right?!), he slept through it all! Here's a picture book that is sure to ring true in every family with more than one child. With minimal text and raucous illustrations, this laugh-out-loud, spot-on picture book is also a perfect portrait of a mischievous kid at her imaginative best.
While the Duke Was Sleeping
by Samara ParishIn this whirlwind regency romance, a woman with a secret identity and a rakish bachelor find themselves unable to resist each other—perfect for fans of Netflix's Bridgerton. When Adelaide Rosebourne must impersonate her mistress for a few days, it doesn&’t seem like it&’ll be a difficult task, even if her mistress&’s supposed fiancé is in a coma. All she has to do is wait until he wakes up and then convince him to retract the proposal—thereby securing a tidy reward. What she doesn&’t count on is the arrival of the duke&’s brother and his damned inconvenient interest in her affairs. But does it really matter? She&’ll be gone before he finds out the truth. Rhett Montgomery knows two things—that he is woefully unprepared to take over the dukedom, and that the woman who claims to be his brother&’s betrothed is not who she says she is. No debutante swears so fiercely or kisses with such recklessness. Investigating is what any good brother would do, isn&’t it? As long as he doesn&’t start falling for her charms as well.
Whippoorwill (The Whippoorwill Trilogy #1)
by Sharon SalaA frontier saloon girl longing for excitement gets more than she can handle in the &“funny, heart-warming&” debut of the bestselling Whippoorwill trilogy (Deborah Smith, New York Times–bestselling author). Orphaned at age twelve, all Leticia Murphy wants is love, a family, and a happy ever after. But the Kansas territories are a difficult place, and Letty has to do what it takes to survive. Now, she&’s the last saloon girl in the rough-and-tumble town of Lizard Flats, a place where happy ever afters are nothing but a dream. Until—that is—a preacher from the East comes to town. The man of God isn&’t quite as holy as he seems. And when he turns up dead in Letty&’s bed, off sets a chain of unfortunate and hilarious events that will take Letty out of Lizard Flats in the company of Eulis Potter, the town drunk, on a trail that no one could have seen coming . . . &“Wear a corset because your sides will hurt from laughing! This is Sharon Sala at top form. You&’re going to love this touching and memorable book.&” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author &“Whippoorwill is a funny, heart-warming story, set in a raw, untamed land and rich with indelible characters.&” —Deborah Smith, New York Times–bestselling author &“Masterfully crafted players . . . and a story with a lasting sense of hopefulness.&” —Romantic Times
Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets:: Nuzzles and the Easter Egg Mix-Up: Read-Along Storybook
by Rico GreenIt's Spring-a-Ding-Dong-Doo Day in Whisker Haven, and everyone is so egg-cited to start the spectacular egg hunt! All the Palace Pets keep finding eggs, but then the eggs mysteriously disappear! Could Nuzzles be behind the missing eggs? Relive all of the adventure from the upcoming Easter-themed Whisker Haven Tales short form episode with this read-along storybook featuring word-for-word narration, colorful sound effects, and original character voices from the short!
Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets:: Petite Lends a Hoof
by Disney Book GroupSplendificent adventures await you in Whisker Haven! In Part 5 of 5 brand-new tales about Petite, it's all paws on deck as the Palace Pets and Critterzens celebrate Whisker Haven Buddies Day! When the Kickoff Crown goes missing, Petite has an idea about who may have taken it.
Whisker Wizard (Babymouse Tales from the Locker #5)
by Jennifer L. HolmWatch out, Internet! Babymouse is about to #influence you in the next book in the Babymousetastic, highly illustrated Babymouse: Tales from the Locker series.Babymouse's whiskers are in a twist! Literally. She tries out a new style--the twist--and now everyone wants to know her whisker secrets. When she posts a tutorial online, it immediately goes viral. Babymouse is officially a whisker influencer! But being an online celebrity is no piece of cake! There are trolls, receipts, and tea that somehow gets spilled. #Huh? Can Babymouse hold on to internet fame and keep her whiskers on point? And will someone please explain to her what all these words mean?!
Whiskerslist: the kitty classifieds
by Angie BaileyWhen the humans are away, the cats will play . . . online Do you ever wonder what your cat does when you’re not home? Is your keyboard covered with mysterious paw prints? Well, your feline friend might be hiding a secret Internet addiction: whiskerslist. The kitty community is more connected than ever with this online hub that brings together cats looking to sell lousy pet toys, rant about their humans, search for a soul mate (or quick hookup), and much more. With more than 160 hilarious classified ads written for cats, by cats, whiskerslist reveals the inner lives of our furry companions like never before.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
by David ShaferThree young adults grapple with the usual thirty-something problems--boredom, authenticity, an omnipotent online oligarchy--in David Shafer's darkly comic debut novel.The Committee, an international cabal of industrialists and media barons, is on the verge of privatizing all information. Dear Diary, an idealistic online Underground, stands in the way of that takeover, using radical politics, classic spycraft, and technology that makes Big Data look like dial-up. Into this secret battle stumbles an unlikely trio: Leila Majnoun, a disillusioned non-profit worker; Leo Crane, an unhinged trustafarian; and Mark Deveraux, a phony self-betterment guru who works for the Committee.Leo and Mark were best friends in college, but early adulthood has set them on diverging paths. Growing increasingly disdainful of Mark's platitudes, Leo publishes a withering takedown of his ideas online. But the Committee is reading--and erasing--Leo's words. On the other side of the world, Leila's discoveries about the Committee's far-reaching ambitions threaten to ruin those who are closest to her. In the spirit of William Gibson and Chuck Palahniuk,Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is both a suspenseful global thriller and an emotionally truthful novel about the struggle to change the world in- and outside your head.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (The Constable Mavis Upton Series #2)
by Gina KirkhamFor Mavis Upton, there&’s a fine (blue) line between being a parent and a police officer in this sequel to Handcuffs, Truncheon and a Polyester Thong. Our hapless heroine Constable Mavis Upton is preparing to step down the aisle with her fiancé Joe, but has to deal with her temperamental teen daughter, as well as investigate a serial flasher on a push bike. Throw a diva drag queen into the mix and readers can expect the usual hilarious Mavis mishaps that made the first book such a hit. Revel in Gina Kirkham&’s humorous, poignant and moving stories of an everyday woman who one day followed a dream. Series praise &“Laugh out loud brilliance, so witty and cleverly written.&” —Samantha Magson &“Hilarious! It&’s true, everyone needs Mavis in their life.&” —Sherrie Hewson &“Such a terrific read!&” —Lorraine Kelly
Whisky Business: A Novel
by Elliot FletcherOpposites attract when a fish-out-of-water actress and a grumpy Scottish whisky distiller are forced to work together to save the business they both love.As a child, April Sinclair dreamt of escaping her quiet island life to become a world-famous actress. Now fully grown and with her once-flourishing career at an all-time low, what better way to figure out where it all went wrong than to go back to the beginning? April has her sights set on a new challenge, and that is saving her family’s distillery on the idyllic Scottish Isle of Skye. What she doesn’t expect to find is Malcolm Macabe, short-tempered and exceedingly attractive, living in the home she has just inherited. He may be a million miles away from the shy teenager she knew growing up, but one thing is for certain: he doesn’t want her around anymore.Master distiller Mal has three loves in his life: whisky, his dog, and silence. He has no time for the pampered princess poking her nose around his distillery, even if said princess is the one who got away. More comfortable in the shadows than the spotlight, Mal is content to wait her out. She’ll grow bored and run back to her glamorous world of nail salons and takeaway coffee eventually. When sparks begin to fly, he tells himself it doesn’t matter… because April Sinclair could never want a man like him, right?
Whistlin' Dixie in a Nor'easter: A Novel (Dixie Series #1)
by Lisa PattonWhistlin' Dixie in a Nor'Easter is the story of a sweet Southern belle who leaves her beloved Memphis, Tennessee to follow her husband's dream of becoming the proprietor of a quaint Vermont inn.Leelee Satterfield seemed to have it all: a gorgeous husband, two adorable daughters, and roots in the sunny city of Memphis, Tennessee. So when her husband gets the idea to uproot the family to run a quaint Vermont inn, Leelee is devastated…and her three best friends are outraged. But she's loved Baker Satterfield since the tenth grade, how can she not indulge his dream? Plus, the glossy photos of bright autumn trees and smiling children in ski suits push her over the edge…after all, how much trouble can it really be? But Leelee discovers pretty fast that there's a truckload of things nobody tells you about Vermont until you live there: such as mud season, vampire flies, and the danger of ice sheets careening off roofs. Not to mention when her beloved Yorkie decides to pick New Year's Eve to go to doggie heaven-she encounters one more New England oddity: frozen ground means you can't bury your dead in the winter. And that Yankee idiosyncrasy just won't do. The inn they've bought also has its host of problems: an odor that no amount of potpourri can erase, tacky décor, and a staff of peculiar Vermonters whose personalities are as unique as the hippopotamus collection gracing the fireplace mantle. The whole operation is managed by Helga, a stern German woman who takes special delight in bullying Leelee for her southern gentility. Needless to say, it doesn't take long for Leelee to start wondering when to drag out the moving boxes again.But when an unexpected hardship takes Leelee by surprise, she finds herself left alone with an inn to run, a mortgage to pay, and two daughters to raise. But this Southern belle won't be run out of town so easily. Drawing on the Southern grit and inner strength she didn't know she had, Leelee decides to turn around the Inn, her attitude and her life. In doing so, she makes friends with her neighbors, finds a little romance, and realizes there's a lot more in common with Vermont than she first thought.In this moving and comedic debut, Lisa Patton paints a hilarious portrait of life in Vermont as seen through the eyes of a southern belle readers won't soon forget. A charming fish-out-of-water tale of one woman who learns to stand up for herself-in sandals and snow boots-against the odds.
White Christmas with a Wobbly Knee: A witty and hilarious festive mystery (Belchester Chronicle) (The\belchester Chronicles Ser. #2)
by Andrea FrazerThe second in the series featuring a madcap pair of amateur sleuths and a delightful outpouring of upper-class English eccentricities - with the odd murder thrown in!Praise for Andrea Frazer's twisty and compelling crime novels:***** 'Humorous, light mystery story; part of a series. Quirky characters; a funny-mysterious read!' Reader Review***** 'Excellent 'cosy' crime novel. Just right for a rainy afternoon' Reader Review***** 'I loved this book. The characters are hilarious... They are truly a joy to read. I immerse myself in the read - and just have a GOOD time!!!!' Reader Review***** 'I loved this book. I love the whole series. The characters are wonderful. It is so well written I had such a hard time putting the book down' Reader Review***** 'A fun mystery with wonderful characters... I would recommend to all mystery lovers' Reader Review_________Lady Amanda Golightly, eccentric resident of a sprawling faux castle in the town of Belchester, has recently taken it upon herself to act as a veritable super-sleuth, aided by her friend Hugo Cholmondley-Crichton Crump.In this Chronicle she faces a family crisis while planning a new business venture for Belchester Towers: guided tours. To celebrate (and road-test) her new venture, Lady Amanda invites a horde of old chums to a trial run at Christmas time, complete with tasty nibbles. However, things don't go to plan - a dead guest is discovered found slumped on the library table, having been dispatched in a variety of unusual ways!Lady Amanda and Hugo are off again, but can they beat the morose Inspector Moody to the unmasking of the culprit?
White Christmas with a Wobbly Knee: Belchester Chronicle (The Belchester Chronicles #2)
by Andrea FrazerThe second in the series featuring a madcap pair of amateur sleuths and a delightful outpouring of upper-class English eccentricities – with the odd murder thrown in.Lady Amanda Golightly, eccentric resident of a sprawling faux castle in the town of Belchester, has recently taken it upon herself to act as a veritable super-sleuth, aided by her friend Hugo Cholmondley-Crichton Crump.In this Chronicle she faces a family crisis while planning a new business venture for Belchester Towers: guided tours. To celebrate (and road-test) her new venture, Lady Amanda invites a horde of old chums to a trial run at Christmas time, complete with tasty nibbles. However, things don’t go to plan – a dead guest is discovered found slumped on the library table, having been dispatched in a variety of unusual ways!Lady Amanda and Hugo are off again, but can they beat the morose Inspector Moody to the unmasking of the culprit?
White City
by Kevin PowerFrom the highly acclaimed author of Bad Day in Blackrock – inspiration for the 2012 award-winning film What Richard Did, directed by Lenny Abrahamson... ?Shortlisted for the 2021 An Post Irish Book Awards Eason Novel of the Year...A darkly funny, gripping and profoundly moving novel about a life spinning out of control, a life live without the bedrock of familial love, and the corruption of material wealth that tears at the soul.&‘It was my father&’s arrest that brought me here, although you could certainly say that I took the scenic route.&’ Here is rehab, where Ben – the only son of a rich South Dublin banker – is piecing together the shattered remains of his life. Abruptly cut off, at the age of 27, from a life of heedless privilege, Ben flounders through a world of drugs and dead-end jobs, his self-esteem at rock bottom. Even his once-adoring girlfriend, Clio, is at the end of her tether. Then Ben runs into an old school friend who wants to cut him in on a scam: a shady property deal in the Balkans. The deal will make Ben rich and, at one fell swoop, will deliver him from all his troubles: his addictions, his father&’s very public disgrace, and his own self-loathing and regret. Problems solved. But something is amiss. For one thing, the Serbian partners don&’t exactly look like fools. (In fact they look like gangsters.) And, for another, Ben is being followed everywhere he goes. Someone is being taken for a ride. But who?Praise for White City: 'I can't recommend it enough' John Boyne 'Immensely enjoyable and tautly written' Sunday Times 'Spiky, blackly funny' Independent 'Both riotous rant and thoughtful coming-of-age tale' Dublin Review of Books 'Brilliantly entertaining' Literary Review 'Likely to be the most solid, well-rounded novel to come out of Ireland this year' Irish Independent 'This ambitious, attention-grabbing novel seems ripe for cinematic adaptation&’ Daily Mail &‘Demands to be read&’ Irish Times 'Power shows his own capacity for comic timing and pithy aperçus' Guardian 'One of the most purely enjoyable books' Peter Murphy, Arena (RTE Radio 1) 'A tremendously zesty and zeitgeisty piece of writing' Sunday Times (Ireland) &‘Fast-paced and wickedly funny&’ Danielle McLaughlin 'Magnificent' Billy O'Callaghan 'Dark, hilarious and emotionally profound' Ed O'Loughlin '[A] biting page-turner' Business Post'Funny, and gorgeously written, and just relentlessly entertaining' Mark O'Connell'You'll laugh, you'll cry... Read it, read it, read it' Claire Hennessy 'Profound, unpretentious, unapologetically intelligent, and really hilarious' Lauren Oyler'Brilliant' Eoin McNamee
White Girl Problems
by Babe WalkerBabe Walker, center of the universe, is a painstakingly manicured white girl with an expensive smoothie habit, a proclivity for Louboutins, a mysterious mother she's never met, and approximately 50 bajillion Twitter followers. But her "problems" have landed her in shopping rehab-that's what happens when you spend $246,893.50 in one afternoon at Barneys. Now she's decided to write her memoir, revealing the gut-wrenching hurdles she's had to overcome in order to be perfect in every way, every day. Hurdles such as: I hate my horse. Every job I've ever had is the worst job I've ever had. He's not a doctor, a lawyer, or a prince. I'll eat anything, as long as it's gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, low-fat, low-calorie, sugar-free, and organic.In an Adderall-induced flash of inspiration, Babe Walker has managed to create one of the most enjoyable, unforgettable memoirs in years.e ever had. - He's not a doctor, a lawyer, or a prince. - I'll eat anything, as long as it's gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, low-fat, low-calorie, sugar-free, and organic. In an Adderall-induced flash of inspiration, Babe Walker has managed to create one of the most enjoyable, unforgettable memoirs in years. "The epitome of the urban socialite you love to hate." --Time magazine "A social satire in the guise of a memoir The most artful elements are the charming fashion illustrations peppered throughout Walker's half-million followers on Twitter and the public's bottomless appetite for news about real-life socialites like the Kardashians prove that a large audience for this story does exist."--Booklist
White Lies
by Sara WoodWhite lies and dark secrets!Mandy Cook set out for Saint Lucia with high hopes of finding her family. She found Pascal St. Honoré, the handsome and impassioned son of the man who held the key to her search. Far from being helpful, he seemed intent on keeping her from his father. Mandy couldn't quite work out why, but his methods were relentless: lies, intrigue and finally kidnapping. But, instead of falling in with his plans, Mandy fell into his arms. The result? She couldn't have imagined it in her wildest dreams!Three women are looking for their family-what they truly seek is love. Things are rarely as they seem in Sara Wood's intriguing family trilogy.
White Picket Fences (Shelter Valley Stories #3)
by Tara Taylor QuinnCome home to Shelter Valley where love lasts and families matter....Miranda Parsons is content with her life. She has a great job, a wonderful family, a lovely house. She has good friends. And she lives in a town where people know her, care about her. So what's missing?Passion--as she finds out when she meets Zack Foster.Zack's a veterinarian who's recently moved to Shelter Valley after the failure of a marriage he'd considered perfect. He still likes being with women, but now prefers his romances "short and sweet."Randi and Zack learn what it is to feel truly passionate about someone else--and they begin to want the passion they've discovered. But to get something, you have to give something up. Can they exchange contentment for happiness--even if greater happiness means greater risk?