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Pride and Prejudice: The Story Grid Edition
by Jane AustenPackaged in handsome and affordable trade editions, Clydesdale Classics is a new series of essential literary works. From the musings of literary geniuses like Mark Twain in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to the striking personal narrative of Harriet Jacobs in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl, this new series is a comprehensive collection of our literary history through the words of the exceptional few.Originally published in 1813, the novel Pride and Prejudice has been a favorite of literature readers for more than two centuries. Set in turn-of-the-nineteenth-century England, the story largely takes place in the beautiful London countryside. The narrative centers on Elizabeth Bennet, one of the five unmarried daughters of a high-class country gentleman, as she struggles with common moral and social issues for young women associated with England’s landed gentry class. At a lavish ball, Elizabeth’s eldest and most beautiful sister, Jane, is introduced to the rich, eligible, new resident, Mr. Bingley, who quickly takes a liking to her. All the while, Mr. Bingley’s seemingly arrogant friend Darcy refuses to dance with Elizabeth, despite her immeasurable wit and charm. But, like all great love stories, things change.Dubbed the number one romantic book by Time magazine, its influence is still felt today through various literary and cinematic adaptations. Pride and Prejudice tells of a young girl who navigates her way through high society, family conflict, and love with spirit and humor.
Pride and Prejudice: The Story Grid Edition (Wordsworth Classics)
by Jane AustenNo home library is complete without the classics! Pride and Prejudice is a keepsake to be read and treasured.First published in 1813, Pride and Prejudice is one of the most popular and beloved British novels of all-time, maintaining its allure for contemporary readers everywhere and selling millions of copies worldwide! Jane Austen’s novel tells the story of the five unmarried Bennet sisters, daughters of a humble country squire, as they deal with the issues of marriage, manners, and upbringing in English country life. Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, Pride and Prejudice is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers. About the Word Cloud Classics series:Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere.
Pride and Premeditation (Jane Austen Murder Mysteries #1)
by Tirzah PricePerfect for fans of the Lady Janies and Stalking Jack the Ripper, the first book in the Jane Austen Murder Mysteries series is a clever retelling of Pride and Prejudice that reimagines the iconic settings, characters, and romances in a thrilling and high-stakes whodunit. When a scandalous murder shocks London high society, seventeen-year-old aspiring lawyer Lizzie Bennet seizes the opportunity to prove herself, despite the interference of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the stern young heir to the prestigious firm Pemberley Associates.Convinced the authorities have imprisoned the wrong person, Lizzie vows to solve the murder on her own. But as the case—and her feelings for Darcy—become more complicated, Lizzie discovers that her dream job could make her happy, but it might also get her killed.
Pride and Protest
by Nikki PayneA Phenomenal Book Club pick for November 2022!A woman goes head-to-head with the CEO of a corporation threatening to destroy her neighborhood in this fresh and modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice by debut author Nikki Payne. Liza B.—the only DJ who gives a jam—wants to take her neighborhood back from the soulless property developer dropping unaffordable condos on every street corner in DC. But her planned protest at a corporate event takes a turn after she mistakes the smoldering-hot CEO for the waitstaff. When they go toe-to-toe, the sparks fly—but her impossible-to-ignore family thwarts her every move. Liza wants Dorsey Fitzgerald out of her hood, but she&’ll settle for getting him out of her head. At first, Dorsey writes off Liza Bennett as more interested in performing outrage than acting on it. As the adopted Filipino son of a wealthy white family, he&’s always felt a bit out of place and knows a fraud when he sees one. But when Liza&’s protest results in a viral meme, their lives are turned upside down, and Dorsey comes to realize this irresistible revolutionary is the most real woman he&’s ever met.
Pride and Prudence
by Malia MartinSophie Jordan's breathtaking digital original novella set in the world of Firelight. For Az, it's supposed to be a fun summer vacation with her family. Nothing complicated. Just a quick trip to test the waters as she prepares for a year on her own. That all changes when she rescues a drowning girl and meets Tate--the most gorgeous human boy she's ever seen. Tate throws her heart, her plans, and her life into upheaval, but the closer she gets to him, the harder it is to hide the secret of what she is. With no hope for a future together, the last thing that can ever happen ... is love. This stand-alone digital original is perfect for those new to the Firelight series as well as veteran fans.
Pride and Pumpernickel
by Aisha FordFrom the book jacket: "I can tell you that at least one person inside that house has noted the fact that we're holding hands." "So?" Ethan asked, not willing to let go. Her hand fit his perfectly. The simple act didn't feel awkward or forced but totally comfortable. He hoped this could be a sign of a possible change in the way she felt about him and, ultimately, about them. "So they'll be talking about it. Wondering. Asking questions." Ethan shrugged. "I don't mind if you don't." Lord, am I moving too fast for Your will? he prayed as they stepped inside of the Edwards household. Am I doing the right thing?
Pride and Pyramids: Mr. Darcy in Egypt
by Amanda Grange Jacqueline WebbThe Darcys get pulled into the Regency craze for Egypt in this romantic and adventurous Pride and Prejudice continuation by bestselling author Amanda Grange and Egyptology expert Jacqueline Webb. When Elizabeth, Darcy and their lively children go to Egypt with Colonel Fitzwilliam's younger brother, romantic interludes between Darcy and Elizabeth intertwine with the unraveling of a mystery dating back to an ancient Egyptian woman. They find long-hidden treasure, thwart a theft and betrayal by the ever villainous George Wickham, and lay to rest an ancient ghost.
Pride and a Pregnancy Secret (Diamonds Down Under)
by Tessa Radley[From the back cover] "I'M HAVING YOUR BABY." She had no future with the man whose mantra was No kids, no carats. Though she knew the rules, Jess had broken them. Now she had no choice but to walk away from Ryan ... unless the man with a heart as hard as diamonds could learn to love her back.
Pride of Lancashire
by Anna JacobsCarrie Preston is used to hard work - oldest of ten, with an incompetent mother and a drunken father, she struggles daily to find food for her siblings. But nothing could have prepared her for the day fate deals her family the cruelest of hands, rendering them more desperate than ever.So when Eli Beckett offers Carrie a job at the Dragon pub, she grabs the opportunity with both hands. Things finally seem to be looking up for the Preston family, especially when they find out that Eli's nephew is planning on building a brand new music room in the town. With the great cities of England alive to the sound of music halls, the locals of Hedderby are soon looking forward to their own place of celebration and merriment.Yet not everyone shares this excitement, and some will stop at nothing in the pursuit of selfish gain . . .******************What readers are saying about PRIDE OF LANCASHIRE'A brilliant book' - 5 stars'Another fab book - thank you Anna Jacobs!' - 5 stars'Really exciting, could not put it down. You feel the people are so real and you are there with them' - 5 stars'Brilliant, I just love her books' - 5 stars'Excellent, as always' - 5 stars
Pride of Lancashire
by Anna JacobsCarrie Preston is used to hard work - oldest of ten, with an incompetent mother and a drunken father, she struggles daily to find food for her siblings. But nothing could have prepared her for the day fate deals her family the cruelest of hands, rendering them more desperate than ever.So when Eli Beckett offers Carrie a job at the Dragon pub, she grabs the opportunity with both hands. Things finally seem to be looking up for the Preston family, especially when they find out that Eli's nephew is planning on building a brand new music room in the town. With the great cities of England alive to the sound of music halls, the locals of Hedderby are soon looking forward to their own place of celebration and merriment.Yet not everyone shares this excitement, and some will stop at nothing in the pursuit of selfish gain . . .******************What readers are saying about PRIDE OF LANCASHIRE'A brilliant book' - 5 stars'Another fab book - thank you Anna Jacobs!' - 5 stars'Really exciting, could not put it down. You feel the people are so real and you are there with them' - 5 stars'Brilliant, I just love her books' - 5 stars'Excellent, as always' - 5 stars
Pride of Lancashire: Music Hall Series, Book 1
by Anna JacobsAnna Jacobs' vivid Lancashire saga introduces us to the world of the music hall.Carrie Preston is used to hard work - oldest of ten, with an incompetent mother and a drunken father, she struggles to find food for her siblings. But nothing could have prepared her for the day fate deals her family the cruellest of hands, rendering them more desperate than ever.In a harsh world, small acts of kindness can bring great hope -Eli Beckett's offer of a job at the Dragon pub promises a better future for Carrie, especially as Eli's uncle has offered his nephew some spare land to build a music room.With the great cities of England alive to the sound of music halls, the locals of Hedderby are soon looking forward to their own place of celebration and merriment. Yet not everyone in the town shares this excitement, and some will stop at nothing in the pursuit of selfish gain.(P)2006 Isis Publishing Ltd
Pride of Lions
by Suzanne BarclayPRIDE OF LIONSA Blood Feud Had Ruled Her Lands For More Years Than Anyone Could RememberAnd Allisun Murry, chieftain of her clan, would not rest until her murdered kin were avenged. Yet the sight of Hunter Carmichael as he rode from the midst of her enemies gave her pause. For the King's man had proven his bravery in the face of certain death, and captured her unsuspecting heart.Allisun Murry stirred Hunter's blood in a way no woman had before. For the magnificent beauty was living proof that ancient warrior queens had once roamed the Scottish hills. Yet would a woman so hellbent on vengeance ever willingly lay down her sword and give in to the passions that now raged between them?
Pride of a Hunter
by Sylvie KurtzTWO SCARRED HEARTSAs far as former CIA sniper Lucinda Taylor was concerned, her heart died the day she pulled the trigger that left her a widow and a single mom. Then fellow agent Dominic Skyralov came to town to hunt down a dangerous scam artist, and Luci was shocked to feel an exhilaration she hadn't felt in seven years...a feeling that made her think she and this brave, bull of a man might be more than old friends. But Dom had his own secrets about that tragic day. And now, with her family in growing danger, Luci had to decide if Dom was her last, best shot at redemption and love-or just a terrible reminder of everything she'd lost.
Pride, Prejudice and Cheese Grits: Jane Austen Takes The South (Jane Austen Takes the South #1)
by Mary Jane HathawayThis hilarious Southern retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice tells the story of two hard-headed Civil war historians who find that first impressions can be deceiving.Shelby Roswell, a Civil War historian and professor, is on the fast track to tenure—that is, until her new book is roasted by the famous historian Ransom Fielding in a national review. With her career stalled by a man she’s never met, Shelby struggles to maintain her composure when she discovers that Fielding has taken a visiting professorship at her small Southern college. Ransom Fielding is still struggling with his role in his wife’s accidental death six years ago and is hoping that a year at Shelby’s small college near his hometown of Oxford, Mississippi, will be a respite from the pressures of Ivy League academia. He never bargained for falling in love with the one woman whose career—and pride—he injured, and who would do anything to make him leave. When these two hot-headed southerners find themselves fighting over the centuries-old history of local battles and antebellum mansions, their small college is about to become a battlefield of Civil War proportions. With familiar and relatable characters and wit to spare, Pride, Prejudice and Cheese Grits shows you that love can conquer all…especially when pride, prejudice, love, and cheese grits are involved!
Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors: A Novel
by Sonali DevAward-winning author Sonali Dev launches a new series about the Rajes, an immigrant Indian family descended from royalty, who have built their lives in San Francisco...It is a truth universally acknowledged that only in an overachieving Indian American family can a genius daughter be considered a black sheep. <p><p>Dr. Trisha Raje is San Francisco’s most acclaimed neurosurgeon. But that’s not enough for the Rajes, her influential immigrant family who’s achieved power by making its own non-negotiable rules: <p><p>Never trust an outsider <p><p>Never do anything to jeopardize your brother’s political aspirations <p><p>And never, ever, defy your family <p><p>Trisha is guilty of breaking all three rules. But now she has a chance to redeem herself. So long as she doesn’t repeat old mistakes. <p><p>Up-and-coming chef DJ Caine has known people like Trisha before, people who judge him by his rough beginnings and place pedigree above character. He needs the lucrative job the Rajes offer, but he values his pride too much to indulge Trisha’s arrogance. And then he discovers that she’s the only surgeon who can save his sister’s life. <p><p>As the two clash, their assumptions crumble like the spun sugar on one of DJ’s stunning desserts. But before a future can be savored there’s a past to be reckoned with...A family trying to build home in a new land. A man who has never felt at home anywhere. And a choice to be made between the two.
Priestess Dreaming
by Yasmine GalenornWe're the D'Artigo sisters: savvy half-human, half-Fae operatives for the Otherworld Intelligence Agency. My sister Delilah is a two-faced werecat and a Death Maiden. Menolly is a vampire married to a gorgeous werepuma. And me? I'm Camille, a Moon witch married to three hunky husbands, and I'm about to journey through the veils to search for a long lost legend... With the war in Otherworld raging, the Queen of Shadow and Night summons me to her court. Aeval orders me on a quest through the mists to find an ancient ally of hers. I am to seek out The Merlin and wake him from his long sleep. Surrounded by danger on all sides, with Morgaine and Bran along for the journey, I must pray they are allies rather than enemies, as we undertake a perilous search through the labyrinth of time...
Priestess of the Forest: A Druid Journey
by Ellen Evert HopmanIn the tradition of Marion Zimmer Bradley's Mists of Avalon, Ellen Hopman weaves Druid history and spirituality into an engaging love story. This Bardic teaching tale is set in a fictional third-century Ireland when Christianity is sweeping across the Celtic Isles. During this time of crisis, love blooms between Ethne, a Druid healer, and her patient, a Fennid warrior. Their passionate affair suffers a tragic blow when Ethne is called upon to become the high queen. Told from the Druid perspective, Hopman recreates the daily life, magical practices, politics, and spiritual lives of the ancient Celts during this historic turning point. Druid holy days, rites, rituals, herbal lore, and more are brought to life in this Celtic fantasy-illuminating Druidic teachings and cultural wisdom.
Priestess of the Nile
by Veronica ScottEgypt, 1500 BCDrawn to his abandoned temple on the banks of the Nile by an enchanting song, Sobek the Crocodile God is even more captivated by the sight of the singer herself. Appearing to her as a man, he learns she is Merys, a descendant of his last priestess. Though filled with lust, Sobek believes Merys deserves to be more than just his mistress. But the rules that govern the Egyptian pantheon forbid anything beyond a physical joining of a Great One and a human. Merys is attracted to the handsome stranger, who arouses passions in her that no man ever has. But with no dowry and no hope of ever leaving her village, she dares not dream of the future-or love.Sobek takes every opportunity to visit Merys, taxing his resolve to leave her pure. When he saves her life, their mutual desire must be sated. But can a love between a human and an immortal survive the ultimate test of the gods?21,000 words
Priestess of the White: Age Of The Five Trilogy Book 1 (Age of the Five Trilogy #1)
by Trudi CanavanA newly chosen warrior priestess must defend her people in this fantasy series debut from the USA Today–bestselling author of the Black Magician trilogy.In a magical land beset by hidden enemies, the gods call upon five extraordinary humans to unite their peoples in peace. Courageous young Aurava never imagined that she would be chosen. But as the newest Priestess of the White, endowed with phenomenal powers, she has little time to adjust before she must face a perilous challenge. Mysterious black-clad sorcerers from the south plague the land, and rumors of an army being raised have Aurava and her colleagues on high alert. They work tirelessly to seal alliances and unite the northern continent under their banner, but time is running out. Meanwhile, an enduring friendship with a Dreamweaver—a member of an ancient outcast sect of sorcerer-healers—could threaten Aurava’s future and her fight to save the land of the White.
Prigioniera: Rapita dal Boss Mafioso
by Laura LagoEra la figlia del mio peggior incubo. Il mio più grande nemico. Una bambola di porcellana, giovane e facile da sedurre. Facile da sedurre se sei un maschio alfa, leader della più grande mafia americana, hai addominali d'acciaio e sei abituato a prendere quello che vuoi, quando vuoi e come vuoi. E in quel momento Marco la voleva. Il sesso era esplosivo. Brutale. Non pensavo nemmeno che una bambina del genere, a 18 anni, potesse avere fantasie così sfrenate. Ora sono passati 2 anni e Lyra si è trasferita a Miami, cercando, finalmente, di sfuggire al padre e alla mafia in cui è cresciuta. Cresciuta come una principessa, sì, ma una principessa rinchiusa in una cella d'avorio, dopotutto. Era intelligente nel cercare di scappare da suo padre. Troppo innocente per pensare che potesse scappare da me. Troppo ottimista quando pensava di poter arrivare ad amare o desiderare un altro uomo dopo avermi incontrato. Non sono disposto a vivere senza di lei, quindi eccola qui, ai miei piedi, rinchiusa in un'altra cella d'avorio, prigioniera, ma questa volta in un senso più letterale. Ora tutto ciò che resta è che Lyra smetta di fuggire dal suo destino. Il mondo raramente dà una seconda possibilità, ma posso essere più generoso con la donna che amo. Avvertimento: un romanzo oscuro, erotico e poliziesco, in cui Marco, un capo della mafia, cattura la sua ex compagna, Lyra, la figlia del suo peggior nemico, affinché affronti la realtà, il suo destino, e loro possono iniziare la loro storia insieme...
Prim Rose
by Millie CriswellEven though her father's deathbed wish was for all his girls to find husbands and leave Kansas, Rose Martin has no desire to leave the family homestead. Even after the farm is sold to Alexander, the Duke of Moreland, Rose stays on, guessing correctly that he'll need her help with his new rural playground. But she is unprepared for the passion the Duke would bring into her life.
Prim and Improper
by Liz IrelandTy Saunders Was Nothing But A Big, Brawny Reprobate-And, Oh, Lordy, How She Wanted Him!But that was impossible, Louise Livingston protested. She had her standards, after all...while he had a smile stolen from the devil himself. Still, she'd be darned if she'd give in to temptation!There were few women in town like Louise Livingston. Heck, in this played-out mining town, there were practically no women, Ty admitted. But that didn't take away from the fact that Louise was a combustible mix of spitfire and saint. And he was just the man to start the fireworks!
Prim, Proper . . . Pregnant
by Alice SharpeOnce he opened his eyes and gazed adoringly into hers, Amelia Enderling knew something was different about Ryder Hogan. The man she'd loved, the man who'd claimed her virginity yet not the consequences, had no memory. But this man was ready to commit...to Amelia and their unborn twins. The name Ryder meant nothing; the family surrounding him were strangers. But Amelia... Holding her was like coming home. And cherishing her was second nature. Whatever he'd once been, this Ryder wanted only to be a better man-for Amelia, and for their babies. And then his memory returned...
Prima Donna
by Laura DrewryIn the latest Friends First novel from USA Today bestselling author Laura Drewry--perfect for readers of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery--a woman who can't slow down discovers that the perfect guy is in hot pursuit. Even when her hair salon goes under and she's on the brink of breaking, Regan Burke keeps her "I'm just fine" attitude. She's had a tough life, coping with a difficult family and keeping her act together . . . barely. Right now, she just needs a job, any job, so she can pay her mother's medical bills. It's the exact wrong time for Carter Scott to come into her life--and to be so damn sexy, so distracting, and so determined to get close. Carter isn't looking for anything serious--his heart belongs to the kids who depend on his pediatric practice--but something about Regan makes him reconsider. Maybe it's the scars she hides so well, the secrets she can't share. Carter knows all about that kind of pain, and he wants to help. But offering Regan a job in his office only makes things worse, even if their chemistry is off the charts. Lucky for them both, Carter isn't about to let go of love without a fight.Praise for Prima Donna "[Prima Donna features] strong, guarded characters. . . . Readers will peel off each layer of the plot to reveal who Carter and Regan really are."--Library Journal "This book made me laugh, swoon, and even made my heart melt a few times. . . . You'll simply want to know what happens next and if the two characters will get their happily ever after."--Roberta Capizzi "This author has a smooth style that's elegant and holds your attention. . . . Her writing style is right up there with all the best authors. Well done!"--First Page to the Last "Laura Drewry has perfectly combined humor, angst, and romance into an incredibly entertaining, emotional story that I'll most likely read over and over again. . . . I can't wait to read whatever Drewry comes up with next!"--Fic Central "A sweet, amusing and sizzling romance."--TJ Loves to Read Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Prima che cali il giorno (La Volta #2)
by Mary CalmesSecondo libro della serie La VoltaTerrence Moss. Conrad Harris. Gold Team Leader. Darius Hawthorne. La Volta. Fare il giocoliere con tutti questi nomi per alcuni potrebbe essere un problema, ma per Darius è la quotidianità. Quando un capitolo della sua vita si chiude, lui si lascia alle spalle un nome e le persone a esso collegate. In oltre quarant’anni è riuscito a tenersi alcuni colleghi, perfino qualche amico, ma nessun compagno. Qualcosa però sta cambiando. Il più recente capitolo della sua esistenza si apre su uno scenario completamente diverso: una casa stabile, un’identità recuperata, una famiglia improbabile, e adesso la possibilità di incontrare di nuovo il solo uomo che Darius abbia mai amato, Efrem Lahm. I motivi della loro separazione sono ancora validi e sembra impossibile che i due possano fidarsi l’uno dell’altro. Ma Efrem ha già deciso che non lo lascerà andare… e Darius dovrà decidere se vuole mettere a rischio il suo cuore, prima che cali il giorno.