![]() ![]() Because, I mentioned that before, she and Con have history!! And she doesn't even mention that during their hook up. ![]() So where is your freaking backbone when he touches her? Non-existent.īut hey, that's not the only thing that riled me up. I mean, she went there to watch a freaking movie - at least, that's what she tells herself, that's what she tells us. In fact, I loved that.īut just as it happens in sooo many other novels, she tells us, she tells herself she doesn't really like him but then she just lets him get her off and then they even go further and I was just shocked. ![]() I mean, seriously, this girl? Conway is her deceased BF's boyfriend!!! And I get that she doesn't like him in the beginning, that she pushes him away. In fact, it was really the book I liked the least in the series. In my opinion (and when I look at the great ratings on goodreads, I don't share that opinion with a lot of people), this novel just could not live up to my expectations. It's always super hard to read (and write) a story about a guy who falls in love with his deceased ex-gf's BF. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() and what’s more is she always has THE perfect heroine for these powerful, possessive (but protective), swoony bad boys! I don’t know how Cora manages to get us to fall in love with each one of her mafia men by the time their story is up next. I just needed to know what made him tick! In the first book, he was described as somewhat cold, calculating and the unfeeling one, and honestly his lack of emotion was what had me curious to read his book (more so than the oh-so hot Remo). Twisted Emotions is the second book in the Camorra Chronicles and centers around the second oldest Falcone brother Nino. ![]() Onto my honest and spoiler free review (at least until it’s officially released on Jan 8, then I’ll spill my guts out. After her father betrayed his Capo and paid with his life, her family thinks marriage is her only chance to bring honor to her name but only Kiara knows she’s a faulty prize given in return for peace.Ī man incapable of emotions and a woman scarred by the past – an arranged marriage with the potential to unite, or destroy… Kiara Vitiello, cousin of the Capo of the New York Famiglia, is chosen to marry Nino Falcone to prevent war with the Camorra, but what she hears about Las Vegas makes her veins pulse with terror. ![]() As the right hand man and brother of the Capo of the Camorra, his lack of feelings is a blessing, not a curse – until his brother asks him to marry for the sake of the Camorra. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “In Hassan’s terms, the narrative voice employs an anti-style, an ordinary language paradoxically serves to distance the narrating voice from its origins” (Trussler, The narrowed voice: minimalism and Raymond Carver). It is subtly suggested an anterior narrative, though we are not given too many details about this the events are under an aura of mystery meant to stir the reader’s imagination and to encourage him to forego a personal interpretation of the action, without any directions from the author. Raymond Carver’s short story Cathedral can be considered a representative of the Postmodernist current in the American literature of the 1980s at the same time, it meets some important traits of Minimalism, that is, the plot, the language and even the characters are stripped-down to their most fundamental features.īeing a short story, it sticks to the main characteristic of such a genre - briefness and concision - focusing on only one incident (in this case - the blind man’s visit), having a single plot, a single setting (the narrator’s house), a limited number of characters (three) and covering a short period of time (one evening).įrom the very beginning of the story, the abrupt introduction into facts, skipping the traditional exposition, is a minimalist sign: THIS blind man, an old friend of my wife’s, he was on his way to spend the night (Carver 205). ![]() ![]() ![]() It demonstrates that even in a dump in Cambodia-perhaps especially in a dump in Cambodia-everyone deserves a second chance. The Rent Collector is a story of hope, of one woman’s journey to save her son and another woman’s chance at redemption. Just when things seem worst, Sang Ly learns a secret about the ill-tempered rent collector who comes demanding money-a secret that sets in motion a tide that will change the life of everyone it sweeps past. Life would be hard enough without the worry for their chronically ill child, Nisay, and the added expense of medicines that are not working. They make their living scavenging recyclables from the trash. Survival for Ki Lim and Sang Ly is a daily battle at Stung Meanchey, the largest municipal waste dump in all of Cambodia. What if the woman you most despise is the only person who can save your son’s life? The Rent Collector is available in print and eBook at Plano Public Library: Print | eBook ![]() ![]() But when the friction between Roman and her new family heats up, Lexi wonders whether she’s a pawn in their game. ![]() As one relationship takes off, another begins: Brian seems to be clicking with Lexi’s boss at the coffee shop. That’s where she first meets sexy, intimidating Roman-who’s really a big softie at heart. Lexi Robertson came to Raleigh, North Carolina, to finally meet her father, Brian Brannon, and her half sister, Gray, both of whom work in the Cold Fury’s front office. ![]() Luckily he’s got an enticing distraction: a fun-loving barista who plays the ukulele and brings out a side of Roman he didn’t know he had. But now Roman’s feeling the burn from management to clean up his act, or else. When he’s not chilling in the penalty box, the sizzling Czech skate demon is racking up tabloid headlines for his scandalous behavior with the ladies. In a league full of troublemakers, Cold Fury defenseman Roman Sýkora stands out-at least when it comes to negative publicity. New York Times bestselling author Sawyer Bennett steams up the ice all over again as the Carolina Cold Fury hockey team’s hottest bad boy gets his first taste of something good. Published by Loveswept on February 21st 2017 ![]() Roman (Cold Fury Hockey, #7) by Sawyer Bennett ![]() ![]() I haven’t had the chance to read much lately (other than edits), but a character that never leaves my mind is Angel/Sarah from, you guessed it, Redeeming Love. What book character has stuck in your mind from a book you have read this year? It’s a story of love, grace, hope, and redemption for anyone who needs it. I hate to be redundant, but I always recommend Redeeming Love. What is one author and/or book you always recommend? ![]() As an adult I would say it was Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers (always a favourite). as a kid I read the Christy and Mandie books. What was the first Christian Fiction novel you read? You are at a fruit market – what do you reach for first? I’ve always wanted to be on the Today Show, so I guess that’s Matt Lauer and Katie Couric, right? 1) Because it’s in NYC and 2) It’s the Today Show!!! Need I say more? Which TV talk show host would you like to be interviewed by? Why? What do you miss most about your childhood? ![]() I’m inclined to say coffee time, but really it’s any time one of my girls smiles at me. Please describe yourself in three words (ask your best friend or family if you are struggling!)Įmpathetic (because according to StrengthsFinder this is my greatest strength), Sweet (so says my Dad), and Strong (or so my friends tell me).Īutumn. ![]() ![]() Chatting with the delightful Sara Ella today about the Today Show, Redeeming Love, and when Ky Rhyen was called Lucas! ![]() ![]() ![]() The girls tackle real-life issues but do so in a way only Ivy and Bean can. ![]() Carefully placed details add depth beyond the humor. Images and text interweave, boosting these chapter books to something better than each half alone. Sophie Blackall’s illustrations on each two-page spread convey hilarious facial expressions and silly predicaments. Fans and new readers alike will enjoy spending some time with these girls as they traverse their Pancake Court neighborhood, taking life by storm. She continues the series with the humor we expect from adorable troublemakers, Ivy and Bean. Other books involve siblings issues, but Annie Barrows finds new ground in which to grow this story. ![]() Although One Big Happy Family tackles a somewhat common premise, the story line goes to unexpected places. They discover baby sisters are almost as bad as big sisters, leaving only one solution: twins. ![]() Interior spread from Ivy and Bean: One Big Happy Family (Book 11) written by Annie Barrows and illustrated by Sophie Blackall, Chronicle Books ©2018.Īs usual, misdirection and mayhem unfold as the girls conjure up creative ways to obtain a sibling. After the BFFs try various things to test whether this is true, Ivy realizes the “cure” is to get a sister! This leads Ivy to wonder whether she’s spoiled because she’s an only child. Aruba-Tate has the class draw the Important People in their lives. The wait is over because Ivy and Bean are back! In Ivy + Bean: One Big Happy Family(the eleventh book of the critically acclaimed series), second-grade teacher Ms. ![]() ![]() ![]() Henry is represented by UTA and Root Literary. The film couldn’t have landed in better hands. ![]() My greatest hope for this project has always been to find a home for it among people who not only love, respect, and understand the romantic comedy genre, but also have that same love and respect for its audience. Henry added, “I’m ecstatic to be teaming up with Sarah and Tango to bring Book Lovers to life. ![]() The irreverent and whip smart writing delivers on classic romcom tropes while avoiding cliches, making it perfect for a cozy and refreshing adaptation.” Tango, headed by Lia Buman and Tim Headington, most recently was at the Sundance Film Festival with Randall Park’s directorial debut Shortcomings, based on the graphic novel of the same name, which landed at Sony Pictures Classics after the fest.īuman said, “Emily is a dominant force in the world of romantic comedy and we feel so lucky to bring to the screen a story that has already delighted so many on the page. Henry’s 2021 bestseller People We Meet on Vacation is currently set for a feature film adaptation at 3000 Pictures with Brett Haley set to direct. Travel-themed novels not only enhance the escapism inherent in fictional works, but they also promote. Her other titles include the bestsellers Beach Read (2020) and People We Meet on Vacation (2021), which also feature travel and summer settings as key narrative devices. ![]() Jeremy Renner Shares Positive Messages During Road to Recovery: "The Body Is Miraculous" Book Lovers (2022) is American writer Emily Henry’s seventh novel. ![]() ![]() Kyoto was a utopia that she was proud to call home. Robots and humans living as one: that was her grandfather's dream. How dare she! Her grandfather was Professor Takeshi Denki: the greatest scientist alive, king of the robots and a table tennis champion. Sia had accomplished many things, but all she wanted to do was to make her grandfather's life a misery. That horrible woman needs to leave my grandfather alone. Hate was a strong word, but Yuzuko's blood would boil at the mere thought of her name. ![]() There was only one person who could be behind Aunt Kiki's disappearance: her grandfather's enemy, Sia Bucks. Evenings were empty without Kiki's energetic welcome home songs. Kiki wasn't her aunt by blood, but since her grandparents called Kiki their baby girl, it made her an aunt in Yuzuko's eyes. Yuzuko kept it in her pocket ever since she disappeared. IT WAS THE LAST POEM Kiki wrote before she disappeared. ![]() The race that made us also wants us dead, ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() With a hurricane approaching the Texas coast and the structural integrity of the Lago de Cobre Dam called into question, time is running out to get to the bottom of a sinister plot that could be endangering the lives of not only Avery and her loved ones but the entire community. As Marc works to identify the dead man Avery saw, threats toward Avery create a fresh sense of urgency to pinpoint why someone wants to silence her. Desperate for answers, Avery contacts FBI Special Agent Marc Wilkins for help. Someone or several someone (s) are killing friends of her grandfather. She wants to believe his innocence and contacts FBI special agent Marc Wilkins for help. ![]() Avery Elliott finds her grandfather standing with a gun over a dead man. Summary: Avery Elliott and her grandfather have been a team ever since she was a little girl. Concrete Evidence is a romantic suspense set in Texas at the Brazos River Ranch. To make matters worse, Avery’s just discovered a billing discrepancy for materials supposedly purchased for construction of the Lago de Cobre Dam. Concrete Evidence is a modern-day thriller written by DiAnn Mills. until the day she finds him standing with a gun over the body of a dead man. Raised by Senator Elliott, Avery has never doubted her grandfather is the man of integrity and faith she’s always believed him to be. On the family’s Brazos River Ranch in Texas, Avery Elliott helps run her grandfather’s commercial construction business. DiAnn is a founding board member of the American Christian Fiction Writers, an active member of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, Mystery Writers of America, the Jerry Jenkins Writers Guild, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. ![]() |