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Sirenas, S.A.
by Caroline Mickelson Ana María Navarro LópezFirmemente en contra de la caza comercial de ballenas, Miranda intercambia su cola de sirena por un par de piernas humanas cuando le dan la oportunidad de trabajar como empleada doméstica para un hombre a cargo de las relaciones públicas de una gran empresa ballenera de Japón. Miranda pronto descubre que le encantan las pedicuras, que prefiere los bikinis a las conchas de mar y que es un desastre natural con las tareas domésticas. Hay tantas cosas sobre el mundo humano que no entiende... ¿Por qué Justin Lockheed, su guapo jefe, hace que el corazón se le acelere y las rodillas le tiemblen? ¿Será Miranda capaz de acabar con la caza de ballenas, aunque eso suponga tener que dejar a su jefe sin trabajo? Género: romance Idioma: español Número de palabras: 31.200 Información de ventas: Sirenas S.A. es una divertida comedia romántica sobre una sirena que decide intercambiar su cola por un par de piernas para poder experimentar la vida del mundo humano. La novela, que cuenta con 31.200 palabras, se publicó por primera vez en abril de 2014. Actualmente, se encuentra disponible en formato de libro electrónico (ebook) y pronto estará también disponible en formatos de audiolibro y papel.
Sirens
by Janet FoxFans of The Great Gatsby, Libba Bray's The Diviners, and Bright Young Things will be captivated by Janet Fox's Roaring Twenties tale. Two girls. One gangster. A deadly secret. When Josephine's father ships her off to live with her rich cousins on the glittering island of Manhattan, he says it's to find a husband. But Jo knows better--there's trouble brewing, and in 1925, all that glitters is not gold. Caught up in a swirl of her cousin's bobbed-hair set--and the men that court them--Jo soon realizes that this world of jazz and gangsters and their molls hides a nest of lies. But when she befriends the girlfriend of one of the most powerful and dangerous gangesters in town, Jo begins to uncover secrets--secrets that threaten an empire and could destroy everyone she loves. Jo is faced with a choice: hang on to her soul, or lose herself in the decade of decadence.
Siri, Who Am I?: A Novel
by Sam TschidaIndie Next and Library Reads PickOne of Cosmopolitan&’s &“Best New Books Coming Out in 2021&”One of POPSUGAR&’s &“Best New Books Coming Out in 2021&”A Millennial with amnesia uses her Instagram account to piece together her identity in this hilarious and whip-smart comedy about the ups and downs of influencer culture.Mia might look like a Millennial but she was born yesterday. Emerging from a coma with short-term amnesia after an accident, Mia can&’t remember her own name until the Siri assistant on her iPhone provides it. Based on her cool hairstyle (undercut with glamorous waves), dress (Prada), and signature lipstick (Chanel), she senses she&’s wealthy, but the only way to know for sure is to retrace her steps once she leaves the hospital. Using Instagram and Uber, she arrives at the pink duplex she calls home in her posts but finds Max, a cute, off-duty postdoc supplementing his income with a house-sitting gig. He tells her the house belongs to JP, a billionaire with a chocolate empire. A few texts later, JP confirms her wildest dreams: they&’re in love, Mia is living the good life, and he&’ll be back that weekend.But as Mia and Max work backward through her Instagram and across Los Angeles to learn more about her, they discover an ugly truth behind her perfect Instagram feed, and evidence that her head wound was no accident. Did Mia have it coming? And if so, is it too late for her to rewrite her story?
Siro: A Novel
by David Ignatius“A riveting imagined world, so real in fact that one always wonders if it is imagined at all.” —Scott TurowMade restless by the tightening restrictions of CIA bureaucracy, agent Alan Taylor oversteps moral and legal bounds in a top-secret mission to destabilize the Soviet Union. His new recruit—the beautiful Anna Barnes, who struggles with complex feelings for Taylor—receives a deeper education than she signed up for in David Ignatius’s trademark world of shifting international and domestic pressures, hidden loyalties, and secret agendas.
Sirocco (The\anne Mather Collection)
by Anne MatherRachel Fleming wished she had never stopped to help the stranger in distress. But it was too late now. The tables had turned.Alexis Roche was no helpless victim. He was a seasoned hunter committed to the chase. He found out Rachel's name, address, even where she worked and set out to systematically change her whole life. First he toyed with her engagement, and then he closed in on he dangerously frazzled emotions. Rachel's mind bid her to run...but her heart was tiring from the chase.
Sis, Don't Settle: How to Stay Smart in Matters of the Heart
by Faith JenkinsDATE SMARTER, MAKE BETTER DECISIONS IN LOVE, AND ACHIEVE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU DESERVE… IT ALL STARTS WITH NOT SETTLING! By day, Faith Jenkins is the host of Oxygen's Killer Relationship and former host of the nationally syndicated relationship show Divorce Court; by night, she&’s a happily married new mother who navigated these dating streets for years before learning how to attract the love of her dreams. When she turned 35 without a wedding ring in sight, like most women, she started getting tons of questions about not being married. But she made a decision: I. Will. Not. Settle. As an attorney and arbitrator, Faith has presided over hundreds of cases, and has helped couples avoid and resolve a wealth of drama. And she&’s seen it all! In Sis, Don&’t Settle, she&’s gathered an arsenal of love, wisdom and advice for women on how to play it smart. Modern culture would have women believe they can&’t have it all—and be smart, successful, strong women with authentic love to boot. Wrong. Told in her signature style—sometimes salty and sometimes sweet—Faith provides real solutions that will teach you how to thrive in relationships while avoiding common missteps and pitfalls. She delivers it straight, with no chaser, to show us how to level up, and reminds you that how you live single will set the tone for your success in relationships. Smart, illuminating, and, often laugh-out-loud funny, Sis, Don&’t Settle is the essential playbook that will help you build your confidence, generate better results in love, and land a high-value relationship once and for all. You&’ll find tips on topics like: Strong Independent Women…and the Men Who Love Them What&’s Worse than a Bad Relationship? Overextending Your Stay in One Becoming the Right Person to Attract the Right Person How to Release Trash Subconscious Beliefs that Keep You Settling And much more! Whether you&’re single, divorced, or in a situationship, Sis, Don&’t Settle reveals the direction and guidance you need to navigate love and take back your power.
Sister Peters in Amsterdam
by Betty NeelsSHOULD SHE GUARD AGAINST LOVE?Sister Adelaide Peters was surprised, but also very proud and excited, to have been chosen to represent her hospital in a new exchange scheme. It meant she'd be spending a year in Holland. Adelaide was determined to do her best, and she more than succeeded! She adored Holland, liked her colleagues and even mastered some of the language. She also unexpectedly-and disastrously-fell in love with her new boss. But Professor Coenraad van Essen was clearly out of her league.
Sister Swap
by Lilian DarcyAPPEARANCES CAN BE DECEIVING...Wealthy businessman Gino di Bartoli Vouldn't put his finger on exactly what was different about the high-profile horticulturist he'd hired to "landscape his villa. But somehow "Rowena" seemed warmer, sexier, more vivacious...and he was suddenly attracted to her! Even more, she'd connected with his troubled, motherless daughter. Hearing his little girl's laughter was music to his ears. But as he tried to find out the truth about "Rowena," dare he risk his baby girl's newfound happiness? And dare he believe that the impostor under his roof was actually the right woman who could transform his house into a home?
Sister in the Shadow
by Anne Warren SmithTo escape her popular younger sister's shadow, Sharon escapes for a summer to the Oregon coast where a job as live-in-baby-sitter for a difficult family gives her an appreciation for her own assets. The first two years of high school had been great for Sharon Burgess. But when Sharon becomes a junior, her younger sister Penny becomes a freshman. Penny is pretty, popular, and talented. Soon, Penny is the only Burgess that people seem to know. By the end of the school year, Sharon has had enough. There is only one thing left for Sharon to do. And she does it with success!
Sister of Fortune (Sisters of the Ark #2)
by Lindsay MckennaVickey was to recover the crystal star totem from a dangerous criminal and return it to the Eastern Cherokee nation - even though it meant traveling through the jungles of Peru with a man she couldn't trust. She'd just have to watch her back. But the jungles held more than Vickey bargained for. . .
Sister of the Bride
by Beverly ClearyBarbara can hardly believe her older sister is getting married. With all the excitement of wedding plans going on, Barbara can't help dreaming of the day she will be the bride. She can't wait to fall in love.<P><P> But as the big day gets closer, wedding planning often turns into family arguments. Even the bride and groom are bickering over details, and Barbara's fun-loving sister is turning into a very practical, grown-up person. Weddings are fun, but all this serious stuff is scary enough to make Barbara think she's not going to be rushing into a serious romance any time soon.
Sister of the Bride
by Susan MalleryWhen Katie McCormick finds out that her sister is marrying her ex, she finally agrees to a setup for the big day. To her surprise, Jackson is a catch. But when wedding catastrophe ensues, will their sparks fizzle or ignite into flames?
Sister of the Bride
by Valerie ParvDeception...or desire?Terise O'Neill has a goal-revenge for her stepsister Clair's unhappy marriage. She needs to get close to Ryan Westmore, and a job in his home-as nanny to his and Clair's twin girls-provides her with the ideal opportunity.Close proximity to Ryan, however, reveals a very different man from the one Clair had portrayed. With thoughts of revenge fast receding, Terise is faced with a new challenge. How will Ryan react when he hears about her deception?
Sister to Sister: the perfect addictive read for 2021
by Olivia Hayfield'Rich people behaving badly' BooklistThe battle lines are drawn . . .Following the scandalous revelations about his love life, disgraced media mogul Harry Rose is searching for redemption. His daughters - bright, winsome Eliza and dark, difficult Maria - have taken over his beloved company and are making some major changes. Guided by Harry, Eliza navigates life as Rose Corp's new queen. But Maria is standing in her way. And then there's the distraction of Eliza's childhood playmate, the twinkly-eyed Rob Studley, and the unresolved death of her mother . . . After a stellar start, things take a turn for the worse and ultimately Eliza will have to make a choice: career, or love?Loosely based on the turbulent reigns of Tudor queens Mary and Elizabeth, this is a scandalous tale of love, power and betrayal . . .Praise for Olivia Hayfield 'Ingenious and addictive' Francesca Hornak 'A delicious read' Renee Rosen'Racy & pacy!' Nicky Pellegrino'The perfect escape' The Listener'An amusing, smart and oddly thought-provoking read with glamour and great heart' Kete: New Books from Aotearoa'A must-read for history buffs' Woman's Day'An addictively readable novel . . . there is lots to love in this racy romp about the lives of the rich and fabulous' New Zealand Woman's Weekly'A fun and entertaining read . . . non-stop Tudor intrigue!' An Historian About Town
Sister to Sister: the perfect page-turning holiday read for 2021
by Olivia Hayfield'Rich people behaving badly' BooklistThe battle lines are drawn . . .Following the scandalous revelations about his love life, disgraced media mogul Harry Rose is searching for redemption. His daughters - bright, winsome Eliza and dark, difficult Maria - have taken over his beloved company and are making some major changes. Guided by Harry, Eliza navigates life as Rose Corp's new queen. But Maria is standing in her way. And then there's the distraction of Eliza's childhood playmate, the twinkly-eyed Rob Studley, and the unresolved death of her mother . . . After a stellar start, things take a turn for the worse and ultimately Eliza will have to make a choice: career, or love?Loosely based on the turbulent reigns of Tudor queens Mary and Elizabeth, this is a scandalous tale of love, power and betrayal . . .Praise for Olivia Hayfield 'Ingenious and addictive' Francesca Hornak 'A delicious read' Renee Rosen'Racy & pacy!' Nicky Pellegrino'The perfect escape' The Listener'An amusing, smart and oddly thought-provoking read with glamour and great heart' Kete: New Books from Aotearoa'A must-read for history buffs' Woman's Day'An addictively readable novel . . . there is lots to love in this racy romp about the lives of the rich and fabulous' New Zealand Woman's Weekly'A fun and entertaining read . . . non-stop Tudor intrigue!' An Historian About Town
Sister to Sister: the perfect page-turning holiday read for 2021
by Olivia Hayfield'Rich people behaving badly' BooklistThe battle lines are drawn . . .Following the scandalous revelations about his love life, disgraced media mogul Harry Rose is searching for redemption. His daughters - bright, winsome Eliza and dark, difficult Maria - have taken over his beloved company and are making some major changes. Guided by Harry, Eliza navigates life as Rose Corp's new queen. But Maria is standing in her way. And then there's the distraction of Eliza's childhood playmate, the twinkly-eyed Rob Studley, and the unresolved death of her mother . . . After a stellar start, things take a turn for the worse and ultimately Eliza will have to make a choice: career, or love?Loosely based on the turbulent reigns of Tudor queens Mary and Elizabeth, this is a scandalous tale of love, power and betrayal . . .Praise for Olivia Hayfield: 'Ingenious and addictive' Francesca Hornak 'A delicious read' Renee Rosen
Sister's Choice (The Shenandoah Album Novels #5)
by Emilie RichardsAs a surrogate mother for her sister, a young woman navigates family bonds, new horizons, and costly choices in this heartfelt novel.Kendra and Jamie were never storybook sisters. But after a long estrangement, Jamie has offered Kendra and her husband their ultimate dream: a child of their own.Despite some lingering misgivings about her once-wayward younger sister, Kendra agrees, and Jamie, a promising architect and single mother, becomes a gestational surrogate for Kendra and Isaac. In addition to this amazing gift of life, Jamie designs a house for the couple on Isaac’s ancestral property along the Shenandoah River. She hopes Kendra will finally see the woman she has become.But when a medical crisis threatens Jamie’s health and her budding relationship with Kendra’s builder, the enigmatic Cash Rosslyn, Jamie learns that the most difficult choice in her life is still ahead, and its cost may be beyond calculation.“This special book is one of the best women’s contemporary novels you might read this year, and one that you will recommend to all your friends.” —Fresh Fiction
Sister-in-law: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Er PanDeFengAfter an accident, she became the eldest sister-in-law of her first love. The newlywed husband, however, loved her and tricked her into having her for a secret. Their marriage was just a bargaining chip in a war between rich families. For a moment she thought she would be the victim of the marriage until the man returned. His domineering arrogance was filled with hatred towards her. Like a demon, he lingered around her, yet time after time, he rescued her from danger.
Sister-in-law: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Er PanDeFengAfter an accident, she became the eldest sister-in-law of her first love. The newlywed husband, however, loved her and tricked her into having her for a secret. Their marriage was just a bargaining chip in a war between rich families. For a moment she thought she would be the victim of the marriage until the man returned. His domineering arrogance was filled with hatred towards her. Like a demon, he lingered around her, yet time after time, he rescued her from danger.
Sister-in-law: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Er PanDeFengAfter an accident, she became the eldest sister-in-law of her first love. The newlywed husband, however, loved her and tricked her into having her for a secret. Their marriage was just a bargaining chip in a war between rich families. For a moment she thought she would be the victim of the marriage until the man returned. His domineering arrogance was filled with hatred towards her. Like a demon, he lingered around her, yet time after time, he rescued her from danger.
Sister-in-law: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Er PanDeFengAfter an accident, she became the eldest sister-in-law of her first love. The newlywed husband, however, loved her and tricked her into having her for a secret. Their marriage was just a bargaining chip in a war between rich families. For a moment she thought she would be the victim of the marriage until the man returned. His domineering arrogance was filled with hatred towards her. Like a demon, he lingered around her, yet time after time, he rescued her from danger.
Sister-in-law: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Er PanDeFengAfter an accident, she became the eldest sister-in-law of her first love. The newlywed husband, however, loved her and tricked her into having her for a secret. Their marriage was just a bargaining chip in a war between rich families. For a moment she thought she would be the victim of the marriage until the man returned. His domineering arrogance was filled with hatred towards her. Like a demon, he lingered around her, yet time after time, he rescued her from danger.
Sister-in-law: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by Er PanDeFengAfter an accident, she became the eldest sister-in-law of her first love. The newlywed husband, however, loved her and tricked her into having her for a secret. Their marriage was just a bargaining chip in a war between rich families. For a moment she thought she would be the victim of the marriage until the man returned. His domineering arrogance was filled with hatred towards her. Like a demon, he lingered around her, yet time after time, he rescued her from danger.
Sister-in-law: Volume 7 (Volume 7 #7)
by Er PanDeFengAfter an accident, she became the eldest sister-in-law of her first love. The newlywed husband, however, loved her and tricked her into having her for a secret. Their marriage was just a bargaining chip in a war between rich families. For a moment she thought she would be the victim of the marriage until the man returned. His domineering arrogance was filled with hatred towards her. Like a demon, he lingered around her, yet time after time, he rescued her from danger.
Sister-in-law: Volume 8 (Volume 8 #8)
by Er PanDeFengAfter an accident, she became the eldest sister-in-law of her first love. The newlywed husband, however, loved her and tricked her into having her for a secret. Their marriage was just a bargaining chip in a war between rich families. For a moment she thought she would be the victim of the marriage until the man returned. His domineering arrogance was filled with hatred towards her. Like a demon, he lingered around her, yet time after time, he rescued her from danger.