What's so friendly about Jane Austen? Every generation rediscovers Jane Austen with a renewed enthusiasm for her timeless novels. In recent years, Austen has become more popular than ever as nearly every one of her books has been gorgeously filmed and reinterpreted to reflect today's sensibilities. Both diehard Austen addicts and new converts to the cult will find endless revelations and witty insights in The Friendly Jane Austen. With quizzes, eye-catching illustrations, interviews with Austen scholars and admirers, a filmography, bibliography, browsable quotes and sidebars, and engaging commentaries that illuminate her family life, early writings, and novels, The Friendly Jane Austen answers such questions as: What are Jane Austen's ten surefire ways to be vulgar? How do you tell a rake from a rattle? (Hint: They're both rascals.) Why is Jane Austen sometimes called the mother of the romance novel? Who is Sense and Sensibility's only sexy man? How much money did Jane Austen earn from her books during her lifetime? Reading The Friendly Jane Austen is like stepping into the happy world of her fiction.
What is a Thief? Someone who takes something that belongs to someone else-easy enough. Or is it? In Den of Thieves, you'll meet different types of thieves. Those who steal for money, those who steal for fun or challenge and some who steal with the best of intentions. Stealing dreams, memories, hearts, souls, an abandoned throne, and more. You'll find a very unique group here within this collection of stories from the Den of Quills Authors. Proceeds from the sale of Den of Thieves will be donated to the World Literacy Foundation.
When cheerleader Layla unknowingly sends Tyler, a football player, a confrontational text meant for someone else, they end up texting each other without knowing who the other really is. But as days and weeks pass, things take a turn for the serious between them, and suddenly, their texts mean more. Can reality live up to the fantasy, or will Layla and Tyler be forever offsides?
Through a series of true short stories, a wonderful book that follows the lives of Roxy & Tyler the mischievous Dobermann duo. Full of comedy & classic situations that any dog owners will relate to, from bin-raiding to rabbit chasing. The stories capture the true personalities of Roxy & Tyler, and shows the positive side of this magnificent breed that is sometimes forgotten.
These poems take you on a dive into the creative journey of a professional dancer and all the experiences and people that got her there along the way. It is a biography in poetic form.
Matthew’s life changed in an instant after meeting Jenny at a party, from the moment their eyes met from across the beach. But as with any whirlwind romance, there were moments of doubt and uncertainty; Jenny’s sudden pregnancy put a wedge in their relationship. Will they weather the storm together? About the Author Natalie Marston is a writer, photographer, and author of the new novel A Way to Grace. Growing up in Canada she wrote love stories in her spare time. Now she resides in South Carolina with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and a cat.
In US security culture, motherhood is a site of intense contestation--both a powerful form of cultural currency and a target of unprecedented assault. Linked by an atmosphere of crisis and perceived vulnerability, motherhood and nation have become intimately entwined, dangerously positioning national security as reliant on the control of women's bodies. Drawing on feminist scholarship and critical studies of security culture, Natalie Fixmer-Oraiz explores homeland maternity by calling our attention to the ways that authorities see both non-reproductive and "overly" reproductive women's bodies as threats to social norms--and thus to security. Homeland maternity culture intensifies motherhood's requirements and works to discipline those who refuse to adhere. Analyzing the opt-out revolution, public debates over emergency contraception, and other controversies, Fixmer-Oraiz compellingly demonstrates how policing maternal bodies serves the political function of securing the nation in a time of supposed danger--with profound and troubling implications for women's lives and agency.
A Love Supreme' by Janice Sims Landscaper Alexandra Cartwright has no time for men, until she meets sexy construction company owner Jared Kyles. When he joins her for worship at Red Oaks, Alex knows sh's falling for him—but is it lust or a lasting love? 'Love and Happiness' by Kim Louise Renata Connor has dedicated her life to Success Unlimited, helping at-risk youth. Devin McKenna is thinking of leaving Red Oaks, until he hears of Renata's program. But when Devin's protágé is accused of stealing, can they find a way to clear his name—and find love in the process? 'A Love Like That' by Natalie Dunbar Wealthy, elegant Dominique Winston has sworn off men since learning of her ex-husband's infidelity. Then at the Red Oaks' Men's Day picnic she meets gorgeous Blair Thomas, who is leaving town in a few weeks. Is their relationship a passing fling, or does love have more in store for them? 'Love Under New Management' by Nathasha Brooks-Harris Gifted singer Valerie Freeman gave up on love—and music—after a shady producer stole her heart and her songs. But when she hears the gospel choir at Red Oaks, she can't stop herself from joining. Choir director Norman Grant knows Valerie's his dream woman—but can he approach this fragile songbird without scaring her off?
Women have been part of Long Island's past for thousands of years but are nearly invisible in the records and history books. From pioneering doctors to dazzling aviatrixes, author Natalie A. Naylor brings these larger-than-life but little-known heroines out of the lost pages of island history. Anna Symmes Harrison, Julia Gardiner Tyler, Edith Kermit Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt all served as first lady of the United States, and all had Long Island roots. Beloved children's author Frances Hodgson Burnett wrote The Secret Garden here, and hundreds of local suffragists fought for their right to vote in the early twentieth century. Discover these and other stories of the remarkable women of Long Island.
From high fantasy to cyberpunk - romance for every taste! Hoping to reveal all shades of romance, we have gathered together ten authors from around the world, including Canada, England, Lithuania, and the United States, for this sweet speculative fiction romance anthology, A Season for Romance. In twenty stories, you will find true love in a variety of genres and styles, from first kisses to second chances, on epic journeys and in bittersweet moments. Nine of these stories feature main characters who identify as LGBTQ+. In this first flash fiction anthology of A Season for Romance: Spring Blossoms, the characters in our stories are just starting to acknowledge their budding feelings for one another. There is beauty, tenderness, angst, and even humor in these carefully crafted stories meant to transport you to distant, fantastical worlds where love is just moments away. We hope you enjoy them.
Brooklyn Owens is going through a very hard time at the moment, her parents have died in a car accident and she's off to start a new life with her Granma in London, England. Brook decides that starting a career in fashion and going to university to acheive it is exactly what she wants to do in life. Brook ends up meeting up with a childhood friend Tyler Knight but the sparks that fly between them on their first reunion makes Brook believe they are a little more than friends. Brook's first day at university ends up being the story of her new life, amongst finding out Tyler hasn’t been faithful to his stories he is also hiding a dark secret of his own, which he doesn’t wish to keep from her another moment. Will the secrets between Tyler, and the Gifts between Brook tear them apart, or will they give into the love for each other and battle the evil that awaits them?
Recommend it to fans of Gayle Forman's If I Stay." -Library Journal She Has Everything She Ever Wanted. But Not Her Memory... When Chloe fell asleep in study hall, it was the middle of May. When she wakes up, snow is on the ground and she can't remember the last six months of her life. Before, she'd been a mediocre student. Now, she's on track for valedictorian and being recruited by Ivy League schools. Before, she never had a chance with super jock Blake. Now he's her boyfriend. Before, she and Maggie were inseparable. Now her best friend won't speak to her. What happened to her? Remembering the truth could be more dangerous than she knows...
A powerful and haunting debut novel about friendship, acceptance, and learning to let go as the balance between the living and the dead is upended, perfect for fans of We Were Liars. It's been more than 50 years since a tornado tore through a drive-in movie theater in tiny Mercer, Illinois, leaving dozens of teens -- a whole generation of Mercerites -- dead in its wake. So when another tornado touches down in the exact same spot on the anniversary of this small-town tragedy, the town is shaken. For Brenna Ortiz, Joshua Calloway, and Callie Keller, the apprehension is more than just a feeling. Though they seem to share nothing more than a struggle to belong, the teens' paths continue to intersect, bringing them together when they least expect it, and perhaps, when they need it most. Both the living and the dead have secrets and unresolved problems, but they may be able to find peace and move forward--if only they work together. A beautifully told, haunting yet hopeful novel about pushing past the pain, facing the world, and finding yourself. Praise for We Speak in Storms: "A hauntingly atmospheric coming-of-age story . . . with fully realized characters, an empowering message, and a highly satisfying conclusion." --SLJ "A lingering, quietly paced story about the echoes of trauma and the persistence of hope." --Booklist "This suspenseful novel . . . immediately grabs the reader's attention . . . [Readers] will be eager to find out what happens next." --SLC
When security expert Jason Templeton's team is ambushed while protecting a weapons manufacturer vital to U.S. interests, he risks his life to save the man's daughter...and loses. Unbeknownst to Jason, his mentor had been funding experimental medical procedures after losing his young wife. Using the untested drugs, Jason is brought back to life, stronger and faster than before, but also vulnerable in new ways. He's determined to find the traitor in their midst, who is after the miracle drug. That means protecting the brilliant scientist Lark Madrassa. Their attraction and compatibility are undeniable, but Jason tries to deny his growing feelings for her, thinking he is too damaged. When Lark's father is kidnapped they have to rely on each other in a dangerous plot to uncover the double agent. Before, Jason always accepted the risks—but what about when the life of the woman he loves is on the line? 95,000 words
Honest and full of heart, this clever contemporary romance debut deftly combines utterly relatable family drama with all the sweetness and uncertainty that comes with falling in love. Rule #1: Don't get attached. Amber lives by strict rules to survive her mother’s love life: Always keep your eyes on the horizon and never get close to anyone connected to Mom's boyfriends. But after they move in with Kevin, the latest of her mom's “soul mates,” the rules become increasingly difficult to follow. Kevin’s daughter, Cammie, keeps acting like Amber’s friend, even though she’s definitely not. And Jordan—star basketball player, hottest boy in school, and Cammie's best friend—keeps showing up at the most inconvenient moments. Amber has reasons for every one of her rules, and following them is the only way to protect her heart when her mom inevitably moves on. But as she spends more time with Kevin, his daughter, and especially Jordan, she starts to wonder if the rules might be worth breaking this time. Chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads, Rules We're Meant to Break is a charming, heartachingly real story of family and young love by debut author Natalie Williamson. Praise for Rules We're Meant to Break: "Vibrant and funny and completely relatable. ... The perfect read for anyone wanting to be swept away." —Danielle Stinson, author of Before I Disappear "Rules We’re Meant to Break is one of those young adult contemporaries that I truly resonated with... What an amazing debut! I cannot wait to see what Natalie Williamson writes next!" —The Write Kind of Love
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