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Postcards from the Heart
by Ella Griffin'A fresh, funny new voice. Ella Griffin can make you laugh and then cry in the turn of a page' MARIAN KEYESLife is looking up for Saffy. She has a great job, a gorgeous flat in the most desirable part of Dublin and - after six years - it looks like her boyfriend, Greg, is going to propose. Greg (just voted the 9th most eligible man in Ireland) is on a high, too - he's about to swap his part as a heart-throb in an Irish soap for a break in Hollywood. His best mate Conor wakes up every morning with Jess, the most beautiful woman on the planet but, even after seven years and two kids, she won't marry him. He spends his days teaching teenagers and his nights writing the book he hopes will change everything, including Jess's mind.But their happy endings are playing hard to get. It seems everyone's keeping secrets - one night stands, heartbreak, grief and loss are all in the mix. It's going to take some tough questions and even tougher answers before anyone's being honest - even with themselves.
The Postcolonial Intellectual: Ngugi wa Thiong’o in Context
by Oliver LoveseyAddressing a neglected dimension in postcolonial scholarship, Oliver Lovesey examines the figure of the postcolonial intellectual as repeatedly evoked by the fabled troika of Said, Spivak, and Bhabha and by members of the pan-African diaspora such as Cabral, Fanon, and James. Lovesey’s primary focus is NgÅ©gÄ© wa Thiong’o, one of the greatest writers of post-independence Africa. NgÅ©gÄ© continues to be a vibrant cultural agitator and innovator who, in contrast to many other public intellectuals, has participated directly in grassroots cultural renewal, enduring imprisonment and exile as a consequence of his engagement in political action. Lovesey’s comprehensive study concentrates on NgÅ©gÄ©’s non-fictional prose writings, including his largely overlooked early journalism and his most recent autobiographical and theoretical work. He offers a postcolonial critique that acknowledges NgÅ©gÄ©’s complex position as a virtual spokesperson for the oppressed and global conscience who now speaks from a location of privilege. NgÅ©gÄ©’s writings, Lovesey shows, display a seemingly paradoxical consistency in their concerns over nearly five decades at the same time that there have been enormous transformations in his ideology and a shift in his focus from Africa’s holocaust to Africa’s renaissance. Lovesey argues that NgÅ©gÄ©’s view of the intellectual has shifted from an alienated, nearly neocolonial stance to a position that allows him to celebrate intellectual activism and a return to the model of the oral vernacular intellectual even as he challenges other global intellectuals. Tracing the development of this notion of the postcolonial intellectual, Lovesey argues for NgÅ©gÄ©’s rightful position as a major postcolonial theorist who helped establish postcolonial studies.
The Posthorn Inn
by Grace ThompsonA charming historical saga of smuggling, village gossip, and romance on the rugged Welsh coast . . . The enigmatic Barrass is a letter-carrier in the little Welsh village of Mumbles. He works long hours for little pay, and his home is a cold, damp lean-to. But half the young women in the village seem sweet on him, and indeed, three girls claim their babies are his. Olwen, a local fisherman&’s daughter, seeks a way out of drudgery and wants to prove wrong those who see her as &“just a girl.&” Ambitious and in love with Barrass, she strives to prove to him that she is worthy of his affections. But with the temptations of illegal smuggling, alehouses, and his other suitors, will Barrass want to settle down at all? Packed with unforgettable characters and exquisite period detail, The Posthorn Inn is a novel of enduring charm and romance from the popular author of Summer&’s Last Retreat.
The Postman's Fiancée
by Denis ThériaultTwenty-two-year-old Tania has moved to Montreal to study, fine-tune her French and fall in love. Finding work as a waitress in an unpretentious down-town restaurant, she meets Bilodo, a shy postman who spends his days perfecting his calligraphy and writing haiku. The two hit it off. But then one stormy day their lives take a dramatic turn, and as their destinies become entwined Tania and Bilodo are led into a world where nothing is as it seems. A charming standalone work that reunites readers with the touching and much-loved characters first found in The Peculiar Life of a Lonely Postman, The Postman&’s Fiancée is an enchanting, poignant and bittersweet love story that will move readers, young and old alike.
Postscript
by Cecelia AhernSixteen years after Cecelia Ahern's bestselling phenomenon PS, I Love You captured the hearts of millions, the long-awaited sequel follows Holly as she helps strangers leave their own messages behind for loved ones. Seven years after her husband's death -- six since she read his final letter -- Holly Kennedy has moved on with her life. When Holly's sister asks her to tell the story of the "PS, I Love You" letters on her podcast -- to revisit the messages Gerry wrote before his death to read after his passing -- she does so reluctantly, not wanting to reopen old wounds. But after the episode airs, people start reaching out to Holly, and they all have one thing in common: they're terminally ill and want to leave their own missives behind for loved ones. Suddenly, Holly finds herself drawn back into a world she's worked tirelessly to leave behind -- but one that leads her on another incredible, life-affirming journey. With her trademark blend of romance, humor, and bittersweet life lessons, Postscript is the perfect follow-up to Ahern's beloved first novel.
Postscript from Pemberley
by Rebecca Ann Collins"A lovely complementary novel. . . Austen would surely give her smile of approval. "-Beverly Wong, author of PRIDE & PREJUDICE PRUDENCEAn unconventional newcomer brings the threat of scandal to PemberleyKate O'Hare is not a typical Victorian woman. Her intelligence, vivacity, and beauty captivate all those around her, including the young and handsome Darcy Gardiner. But she cares more about science than about dresses, and her unusual behavior makes her a fresh and interesting addition to the Pemberley estate. Until her association with scientific controversies of the day and dark secrets from her past put her and all her newfound friends in harm's way. Will Kate's involvement in the public world, where many believe a woman doesn't belong, bring scandal to Pemberley? Or will her charm and wit be enough to banish the shadows of her past and hold on to Darcy Gardiner?"Inventive plot lines, credible characters, and an engaging style. Add to this an enviable knowledge of the history and culture of the period and a sensitive appreciation of the values and traditions that underlie the novels of Jane Austen, and it is not difficult to understand the popularity of her work. "Book News"Truly a masterpiece that any Austen fan would enjoy. "Beverly Wong, author of Pride & Prejudice PrudenceThis is the seventh in the bestselling Jane Austen sequel series The Pemberley Chronicles from Rebecca Ann Collins.
Pot of Gold
by Judith MichaelIn this sensational novel, Judith Michael takes one of our most universal fantasies and spins it into glorious, spellbinding reality. Claire Goddard is thirty-four years old, of modest means and looks. She has raised her teenage daughter, Emma, by herself, working as a designer, but without the confidence or means to fully realize her talent. Her only indulgence, once a week, is buying a lottery ticket. Then, one week, she wins sixty million dollars. Overnight everything changes. She quits her job, indulges in the shopping spree of a lifetime—new house, new clothes, new car, new hairstyle and makeup—and then treats herself and Emma to a celebratory cruise in Alaska. There they meet Quentin and Brix Eiger. Handsome, glamorous, a wealthy entrepreneur, Quentin sweeps Claire into his fast-lane fashionable world, while his temperamental son, Brix, engages Emma in her first love affair. Suddenly Claire and Emma are living in the glittering, colorful world of wealth and power. But inside the rainbow, all is not what it seems…
Potent CEO, Check Yourself: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xue WeiyangHe had personally witnessed the wretched scene between the two of them. He had decided to fish for an even more handsome and rich man to beat up the former Boyfriend's face, it was originally just a game, but he had not expected that when a man ate her, he would become addicted to it. This had even turned her into his forbidden consort …
Potent CEO, Check Yourself: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Xue WeiyangHe had personally witnessed the wretched scene between the two of them. He had decided to fish for an even more handsome and rich man to beat up the former Boyfriend's face, it was originally just a game, but he had not expected that when a man ate her, he would become addicted to it. This had even turned her into his forbidden consort …
Potent CEO, Check Yourself: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Xue WeiyangHe had personally witnessed the wretched scene between the two of them. He had decided to fish for an even more handsome and rich man to beat up the former Boyfriend's face, it was originally just a game, but he had not expected that when a man ate her, he would become addicted to it. This had even turned her into his forbidden consort …
Potent King, Cunning Consort: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xiao YunBreak the sky building -- as the first of the three asian and european consortiums the office building of lengshi consortiums it straight into the sky resplendent and resplendent and its owner has the same grand rainbow the momentum of the acute and mention its host -- cold yi yao it is the legend that business circle 100 years disappear more cold family consortium is in business circle why have today make a person look forward to the position that hopes its place of the back also owes completely to this kuangshishiji
Potent King, Cunning Consort: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Xiao YunBreak the sky building -- as the first of the three asian and european consortiums the office building of lengshi consortiums it straight into the sky resplendent and resplendent and its owner has the same grand rainbow the momentum of the acute and mention its host -- cold yi yao it is the legend that business circle 100 years disappear more cold family consortium is in business circle why have today make a person look forward to the position that hopes its place of the back also owes completely to this kuangshishiji
Potent King, Cunning Consort: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Xiao YunBreak the sky building -- as the first of the three asian and european consortiums the office building of lengshi consortiums it straight into the sky resplendent and resplendent and its owner has the same grand rainbow the momentum of the acute and mention its host -- cold yi yao it is the legend that business circle 100 years disappear more cold family consortium is in business circle why have today make a person look forward to the position that hopes its place of the back also owes completely to this kuangshishiji
Potent King, Cunning Consort: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Xiao YunBreak the sky building -- as the first of the three asian and european consortiums the office building of lengshi consortiums it straight into the sky resplendent and resplendent and its owner has the same grand rainbow the momentum of the acute and mention its host -- cold yi yao it is the legend that business circle 100 years disappear more cold family consortium is in business circle why have today make a person look forward to the position that hopes its place of the back also owes completely to this kuangshishiji
Potent King, Cunning Consort: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by Xiao YunBreak the sky building -- as the first of the three asian and european consortiums the office building of lengshi consortiums it straight into the sky resplendent and resplendent and its owner has the same grand rainbow the momentum of the acute and mention its host -- cold yi yao it is the legend that business circle 100 years disappear more cold family consortium is in business circle why have today make a person look forward to the position that hopes its place of the back also owes completely to this kuangshishiji
Potent Pleasures (Pleasures Trilogy #Bk. 1)
by Eloisa JamesNothing is more seductive than temptation.Reckless desire sends Charlotte Daicheston into the garden with a dashing masked stranger. He's powerful, unforgettable, a devastatingly handsome footman who lures her - not against her will - into a grand indiscretion at a masquerade ball. Then he vanishes.Several years later, after Charlotte has made her dazzling debut in London society, they meet again. But the rogue is no footman. He's rich, titled, and he doesn't remember Charlotte. Worse, he's the subject of some scandalous gossip: rumour has it, the earl's virility is in question.Charlotte, who knows all too intimately the power of his passion, is stunned by the gossip that has set society ablaze. At last, there can be a storybook ending...unless, of course, Charlotte's one mad indiscretion had not been with him at all....
Potent Pleasures
by Eloisa JamesNothing is more seductive than temptation. Reckless desire sends Charlotte Daicheston into the garden with a dashing masked stranger. He's powerful, unforgettable, a devastatingly handsome footman who lures her--not against her will--into a grand indiscretion at a masquerade ball. Then he vanishes. Several years later, after Charlotte has made her dazzling debut in London society, they meet again. But the rogue is no footman. He's rich, titled, and he doesn't remember Charlotte. Worse, he's the subject of some scandalous gossip: rumor has it, the earl's virility is in question. Charlotte, who knows all too intimately the power of his passion, is stunned by the gossip that has set society ablaze. At last, there can be a storybook ending. . . unless, of course, Charlotte's one mad indiscretion had not been with him at all. . . .
Potent Prince's Beloved Consort: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Qing LingXuan kingdom has always been a peaceful country but when the prince s three children grow up the competition for the throne succession is more and more fierce she the daughter of an officialdom is beautiful and charming she never wants to compete with others for power she only hopes that she can lead an idle and plain life unfortunately she never expected to meet his fate he the emperor s seventh son overbearing but outstanding and outstanding two people meet like fire and explosives explosive from the original acquaintance to love from strangers to husband and wife she thought this was her life but how fate more worry she ushered in the life of the big second challenge the life after becoming the imperial concubine is not as beautiful as she wants the conflict with his values the insertion of many wives and concubines her position is at stake for this reason she decided to fight their own strength vowed to make him love her
Potere (Serie Passion Patrol #6)
by Emma CalinLui è un candidato presidente, lei è una poliziotta di Londra. Il loro amore non è possibile ma i loro corpi esprimono ben altro. Potrà proteggerlo anche se le spezzerà il cuore? Quando l’affascinante membro del congresso Jackson interviene in aiuto di una agente in pericolo, le loro vite cambieranno per sempre. Lui è un tranquillo ragazzo dell’Oklahoma, lei una fiera scozzese. La reazione chimica è potente. I suoi avversari spietati vogliono farlo crollare. Jackson non è il tipo d’uomo da tirarsi indietro da un confronto. Scegli di stare da solo, accerchiato e in minoranza. Al suo fianco, sopraggiunge un’arma invincibile: una donna innamorata. Ma sarà forse troppo tardi per salvarlo? Comprate questo libro adesso per lasciarvi cogliere da un turbinio di emozioni. Un’altra storia avventurosa di Emma Calin della serie «Passion Patrol», godetevi i sette romanzi che uniscono brivido, crimine e mistero misti a storie d’amore passionali. Da leggere in qualsiasi ordine.
The Potion Diaries
by Amy AlwardSamantha may be falling for the beloved of the princess she is sent to save in this start to a "charming and humorous" (Kirkus Reviews) romantic trilogy."Inventive, romantic, and downright delightful." --Sarah J. Mass, author of Throne of Glass When the Princess of Nova accidentally poisons herself with a love potion meant for her crush, she falls crown-over-heels in love with her own reflection. Oops. A nationwide hunt is called to find the cure, with competitors travelling the world for the rarest ingredients, deep in magical forests and frozen tundras, facing death at every turn. Enter Samantha Kemi--an ordinary girl with an extraordinary talent. Sam's family were once the most respected alchemists in the kingdom, but they've fallen on hard times, and winning the hunt would save their reputation. But can Sam really compete with the dazzling powers of the ZoroAster megapharma company? And just how close is she willing to get to Zain Aster, her dashing enemy, in the meantime. Just to add to the pressure, this quest is ALL OVER social media. And the world news. No big deal, then.
The Potter's Daughter
by Jackie LadburyIn Edwardian England, is love powerful enough to cross the class divide? When Daniel Davenport saves Maddie Lockett and her young brother, Tom, from drowning, an immediate bond is forged between them. But Daniel is an aspiring doctor and son of a wealthy manufacturer, while Maddie is a potter’s daughter from a poverty-stricken background. Even a friendship between the two could be frowned upon, let alone anything more . . . But Maddie and Daniel want more, and as they grow closer, gossip and prejudice look set to spoil their blossoming romance. Does the young couple stand a chance when there are those who would stop at nothing to keep them apart?
Poughkeepsie
by Debra AnastasiaHe counts her smiles every day and night at the train station. And morning and evening, the beautiful commuter acknowledges him-just like she does everyone else on the platform. But Blake Hartt is not like the others . . . he's homeless. Memories of a broken childhood have robbed him of peace and twisted delusions into his soul. He stays secluded from the sun, sure the world would run from him in the harsh light of day. Each day, Livia McHugh smiles politely and acknowledges her fellow commuters as she waits for the train to the city. She dismisses this kindness as nothing special, just like her. She's the same as a million other girls-certainly no one to be cherished. But special or not, she smiles every day, never imagining that someone would rely on the simple gesture as if it were air to breathe. When the moment comes that Livia must do more than smile, without hesitation she steps into the fray to defend the homeless man. And she's surprised to discover an inexplicable connection with her new friend. After danger subsides, their smiles become conversation. Their words usher in a friendship, which awakens something in each of them. But it's not long before their bond must prove its strength. Entanglements from the past challenge both their love and their lives. Blake's heart beats for Livia's, even if her hands have to keep its rhythm. Love is patient. Love is kind. Love never fails. Love never fails, right? In an interwoven tale of unlikely loves and relationships forged by fire, Debra Anastasia takes readers into the darkest corners of human existence, only to show them the radiant power of pure adoration and true sacrifice. Complicated families and confused souls find their way to light in this novel, which manages to be racy, profane, funny, and reverent all at once.
Poughkeepsie Begins
by Debra AnastasiaIt ends with the beginning. This legendary, indie, cult-favorite series ends its tale with the story of the Poughkeepsie brotherhood before the tattoo. Before the train station, before the church, before a criminal empire, there was a foster home and three teen boys who weren't related by blood. But damn if they aren't closer than most blood families by their choice. Still in high school, Beckett is already laying the groundwork for a grander life ahead, one where his brothers want for nothing and get some respect for once. But even as he plans, Beckett must decide if he's ready to make that choice--diving into a life that trades his chance at a future, his chance at something as simple as first love with a girl named Candy Cox, for the chance for his brothers to find happiness. Blake, Beckett, and Cole's devotion to each other is forged by fists and the driving need to belong somewhere, to do more than just survive this life. Readers of the series know they each get there in the end, but before we count smiles, we must first shed tears. These early days of the Poughkeepsie brotherhood will play on your heartstrings before serrating them with a knife; they'll lift your soul with music, only to leave you with nothing but a desperate prayer for hope. And when you reach the end of the beginning, you'll be ready to start the series all over again.
The Poughkeepsie Brotherhood Box Set
by Debra AnastasiaNow get all four of the Poughkeepsie books in one place. From Poughkeepsie Begins to Saving Poughkeepsie you'll fall in love with the story of three brothers and their love for the women in their lives, and each other. Poughkeepsie Begins - It ends with the beginning. This legendary, indie, cult-favorite series ends its tale with the story of the Poughkeepsie brotherhood before the tattoo. Before the train station, before the church, before a criminal empire, there was a foster home and three teen boys who weren't related by blood. But damn if they aren't closer than most blood families by their choice. Still in high school, Beckett is already laying the groundwork for a grander life ahead, one where his brothers want for nothing and get some respect for once. But even as he plans, Beckett must decide if he's ready to make that choice-diving into a life that trades his chance at a future, his chance at something as simple as first love with a girl named Candy Cox, for the chance for his brothers to find happiness. Blake, Beckett, and Cole's devotion to each other is forged by fists and the driving need to belong somewhere, to do more than just survive this life. Readers of the series know they each get there in the end, but before we count smiles, we must first shed tears. These early days of the Poughkeepsie brotherhood will play on your heartstrings before serrating them with a knife; they'll lift your soul with music, only to leave you with nothing but a desperate prayer for hope. And when you reach the end of the beginning, you'll be ready to start the series all over again. Poughkeepsie - He counts her smiles every day and night at the train station. And morning and evening, the beautiful commuter acknowledges him - just like she does everyone else on the platform. But Blake Hartt is not like the others...he's homeless. Memories of a broken childhood have robbed him of peace and twisted delusions into his soul. He stays secluded from the sun, sure the world would run from him in the harsh light of day. Each day, Livia McHugh smiles politely and acknowledges her fellow commuters as she waits for the train to the city. She dismisses this kindness as nothing special, just like her. She's the same as a million other girls - certainly no one to be cherished. But special or not, she smiles every day, never imagining that someone would rely on the simple gesture as if it were air to breathe. When the moment comes that Livia must do more than smile, without hesitation she steps into the fray to defend the homeless man. And she's surprised to discover an inexplicable connection with her new friend. After danger subsides, their smiles become conversation. Their words usher in a friendship, which awakens something in each of them. But it's not long before their bond must prove its strength. Entanglements from the past challenge both their love and their lives. Blake's heart beats for Livia's, even if her hands have to keep its rhythm. Love is patient. Love is kind. Love never fails. Love never fails, right? In an interwoven tale of unlikely loves and relationships forged by fire, Debra Anastasia takes readers into the darkest corners of human existence, only to show them the radiant power of pure adoration and true sacrifice. Complicated families and confused souls find their way to light in this novel, which manages to be racy, profane, funny, and reverent all at once. Return to Poughkeepsie - Beckett Taylor is a murderer. His calling, his craft are destruction and intimidation--whether he wants it that way now or not. He left Poughkeepsie to keep his brothers safe, to keep Eve safe. Set up with happy lives to live, they're better off without him, right? But all his willpower crumbles when he hears his brother Blake's frantic voice on the phone. An unknown enemy has moved in on his old territory, and Livia's been taken. In an instant, Beckett knows it will take an attack only he and Eve can execute to bring her back. All his self-imposed embargoes are torn to shreds, perhaps along with the new man he's struggled to become....
Poughkeepsie - Extended Edition (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood Series #5)
by Debra AnastasiaHe counts her smiles every day and night at the train station. And morning and evening, the beautiful commuter acknowledges him-just like she does everyone else on the platform. But Blake Hartt is not like the others . . . he's homeless. <P><P>Memories of a broken childhood have robbed him of peace and twisted delusions into his soul. He stays secluded from the sun, sure the world would run from him in the harsh light of day. Each day, Livia McHugh smiles politely and acknowledges her fellow commuters as she waits for the train to the city. She dismisses this kindness as nothing special, just like her. She's the same as a million other girls-certainly no one to be cherished. But special or not, she smiles every day, never imagining that someone would rely on the simple gesture as if it were air to breathe. When the moment comes that Livia must do more than smile, without hesitation she steps into the fray to defend the homeless man. And she's surprised to discover an inexplicable connection with her new friend. After danger subsides, their smiles become conversation. Their words usher in a friendship, which awakens something in each of them. But it's not long before their bond must prove its strength. Entanglements from the past challenge both their love and their lives. Blake's heart beats for Livia's, even if her hands have to keep its rhythm. Love is patient. Love is kind. Love never fails. Love never fails, right? In an interwoven tale of unlikely loves and relationships forged by fire, Debra Anastasia takes readers into the darkest corners of human existence, only to show them the radiant power of pure adoration and true sacrifice. Complicated families and confused souls find their way to light in this novel, which manages to be racy, profane, funny, and reverent all at once.