5/13/2023 0 Comments Nora roberts book midnight bayouHer heart would leap, oh, it always leaped, when he sprang down from his horse and lifted her off her feet into his arms.Īnd at the New Year's ball, they would dance. No matter what anyone thought or said, she would run out to meet him. She would start watching for him in the morning, waiting to see him come galloping down the allŽe of oaks. But as she slipped into her night wrapper, she remembered he would be back the next day. She missed him-another ache in the belly. Though she would have smiled, have stroked a hand over his silky blond hair as she told him to stay, to sleep, he would have wandered up to the nursery before she'd finished Marie Rose's midnight feeding. If Lucian had been home, he would have woken as well. She drew in the scent of the hothouse lilies-her favorite-spearing out of a crystal vase that had been a wedding present.īefore Lucian, she'd been content to tuck wildflowers into bottles. She crossed to the recamier, lifted the white robe draped over its back. It gave her such pleasure-that overfull sensation in her breasts, the tenderness of them. Her milk came down before she was fully awake. She felt the first pangs of hunger, a yearning in the belly, almost as if the child were still inside her. Abigail heard it in dreams, the soft, unsettled whimper, the stirring of tiny limbs under soft blankets.
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Luc never told Charlotte that his ex was a famous French actress, or that she was still in love with him. But just as they are settling into a sheet-ripping, chocolate-induced haze, a surprise appearance by Luc’s drop-dead gorgeous ex-wife brings the festivities to a dead halt. On the heels of their drama-filled nuptials in the French Alps, Luc whisks Charlotte away to Paris for a luxurious honeymoon. She’s madly in love, and Luc is clearly the one, so what could possibly go wrong? Without hesitation, Charlotte says au revoir to single life and oui to a lifetime of chocolate in bed with Luc. It’s only been a month since Charlotte Summers reunited with her sexy French boyfriend, Luc Olivier, and he has already made her the proposal of a lifetime: a mad dash to the altar in the fairytale town of Annecy. Synopsis: The sassy heroine of Sleeping with Paris is back! And this time, chocolate-covered French wedding bells are in the air. Genres: Contemporary, Contemporary Women, Fiction, Humorous, Romance 5/13/2023 0 Comments Still life louise penny summaryPenny started to percolate a new story, which became “A World of Curiosities,” her 18th mystery starring Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. But as a result, when I decided to take a hiatus, there was this chasm. It’s been wonderful it’s not like it’s been this great anvil I’ve been lugging around. “The reality is, after 20 years of writing, I don’t think a day has gone by when I haven’t thought about the books, characters or plots or where to go next. “I hadn’t thought it all the way through,” she admitted in a phone interview. Penny, who has produced a book a year since 2005, had no plans for how she’d spend her newfound free time. In 2021, the Canadian novelist ushered two thrillers into the world - “ The Madness of Crowds” in August and “ State of Terror,” written with Hillary Clinton, in October - so she was due for a break. A funny thing happened when Louise Penny decided to take a year off from writing. Stuff happens and Drax ends up reborn in a less bulky body and is more about taking people out with his cunning and killing skills than, “DRAX SMASH!”īasically, he wasn’t the Hulk anymore. There, he forms a bond with an antisocial girl named Cammi (think Mandy from Grim Adventures) while fighting off some of the fellow space prisoners. Drax is on a prison transport that crashes onto Earth. This four-issue miniseries works on literally rebuilding the character. He was basically the Hulk with a hate-on for Thanos. There was an interesting backstory buried in there, but at the end of the day, he was a big, green, angry, dumb, super-strong guy dressed in purple. Fittingly, this is a new beginning and it starts with a character that really needed a new coat of paint.įor years, Drax the Destroyer was considered nothing more than “Space Hulk” because, honestly, that’s all they gave us. This miniseries is widely considered the moment when Marvel decided to really push the cosmic corner of their universe, which previously had mostly been fodder for stories about how much Jim Starlin loves Thanos. Here we go… DRAX THE DESTROYER (2005-2006) 5/13/2023 0 Comments Synopsis of monkey beachThe author sets the tone from the beginning of the story, by having the protagonist drunkenly board the plane to Puerto Rico and instantly fall in love with a woman that he soon finds out is a colleague’s girlfriend. It’s not long after freelance journalist Paul Kemp moves from New York to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a new job that he finds himself hilariously entangled in a web of mystery, lust and deceit. The narrative encompasses tips for shopping at local markets, accounts of some of the most peculiar dishes the author came upon, as well as detailed recipes for heavenly meals, all written in a refreshing, enchanting style. A few pages into the book, it becomes clear that the boat’s name-translating to ‘’recipe’’ in Spanish-was definitely no accident. Apart from sunbathing on white-sand beaches, hiking through colorful rain-forests and savoring local rum on deck, Ann Vanderhoof takes a special interest in the region’s exotic cuisine. An Embarrassment of Mangoes* is the amusing chronicle of their spectacular journey across sixteen countries and no less than forty-seven different islands in the Caribbean. After renting out their house and changing from business attire to shorts and flip-flops, the couple set sail on a 42-foot boat named “Receta” that they would call home for the next two years. When Canadians Ann Vanderhoof and her husband Steve quit their jobs in the mid 1990’s to pursue their dream of a Caribbean sailing adventure, they probably weren’t imagining that their life would become one of the most enjoyable travelogues in modern literature. Now if they can just keep their attraction under wraps, Ash’s lost dream could finally come true. And her business expertise might be Ash’s best bet for getting her last film-and her last chance-financed. She’s curvy, beautiful, and just so damn put together. Not since her ex ripped her heart from her chest in Spielberg-esque style, crushing Ash’s reputation, dreams, and directorial career in one brutal blow. So why does it feel like it’s not quite enough? Which is exactly when former filmmaker Ash Stewart enters camera left, and Rose’s world suddenly goes full technicolor. Still, life is good, with her work, her sisters, and a secret hobby creating incredibly tactile (if surprisingly sexy) mindfulness videos. īusiness consultant Rose Josten might not have officially reached “pug lady” middle age, but she’s already got the pugs-along with their little Gucci coats and trash-lovin’ appetites. Fans of Abby Jimenez and Meryl Wilsner will fall in love with this hilarious and refreshingly authentic novel about second chances, pugs, and finding the perfect muse. 5/13/2023 0 Comments Speechless book hannah harringtonDrunk, and already in love with juicy secrets, Chelsea runs downstairs to tell her friend what’s going on. On New Year’s Eve she walks in on her classmate Noah and another boy (who we learn later on is Andy) getting it on during Kristen’s party. It follows Chelsea, the second most popular girl in school (only behind her best friend Kristen, of course), who enjoys being popular and enjoys spreading everyone’s secrets… at first. Speechless is written by Hannah Harrington, author of Saving June. It’s quite a powerful book cover, and it being embossed makes it gorgeous. I think it’s brilliant, and whoever designed it is also brilliant. You can almost tell, just by looking at it, that this book has a more serious feel to it. Rating: 5/5īefore we get into the nitty gritty of this review, let’s talk about how perfect this book cover is. Speechless is a young adult novel that focuses on Chelsea as she discovers the power of her words, what real friendship feels like, and how important tolerance really is. 5/13/2023 0 Comments Frost blood book seriesTo save Arcus and his kingdom from this new threat, she needs to leave him and travel to Sudesia against his wishes. When the Minax starts to make chaos around the kingdom, Ruby feels that she had to destroy the Minax before it gets too late but the knowledge of destroying a Minax can be found only at Sudesia, her mother’s homeland. Prince Arcus has become the new king of Tempesia after his brother’s death, but the people can’t easily forget his brother’s cruel reign especially the fire-bloods. After melting the frost throne with her fireblood, the Minax which was trapped inside it has finally become free but before leaving, she left a heart shaped mark on Ruby’s face which makes her the true vessel and it promised to come back for her when she was filled with despair.Įven after defeating the frost king and saving their kingdom, the frost bloods still don’t trust Ruby. Ruby has finally defeated the frost King Rasmus of Tempesia by destroying his Frost Throne which trapped the evil Minax. “No, not Jesus, my father,” Alex replies, dismissing the bruise as a form of “playful abuse ” from his father. The play begins at the railway station in Lvov, where Jonathan arrives, exhausted from the journey and horrified by the guides, who appear to have no knowledge of Trachimbrod, the shtetl (a Jewish village in the countryside) that his grandfather escaped.Īlex sports a conspicuo u sly swollen eye. (In fact, Ralston’s range is astonishing, since-in addition to the flatulent dog-she also assumes about five other roles, some earthy and some surreal.) The dog is played by Daven Ralston with great comic effect. He also can’t drive, which is why he has forced his grandfather, who is presumably blind, to steer the car in search of a village that no longer exists.Īccompanying the threesom e is a seriously deranged dog, identified as a “seeing eye bitch,” w ho can’t keep her paws off our hero. 5/13/2023 0 Comments Blood Vow by J.R. WardThis post contains affiliate links you can use to purchase the book. But when an unexpected arrival threatens Rhage and Mary's new family, he finds himself back in the trenches again, fighting against a destiny that will destroy all he holds most dear.Īs Axe's past becomes known, and fate seems to be turning against Rhage, both males must reach deep - and pray that love, rather than anger, will be their lantern in the darkness. Rhage, the Brother with the biggest heart, knows all about self-punishing, and he wants to help Axe reach his full potential. But as they delve deeper into her cousin's death, and their physical connection grows into so much more, Axe fears that the secrets he keeps and his tortured conscience will tear them apart. When an aristocratic female needs a bodyguard, Axe takes the job, though he's unprepared for the animal attraction that flares between him and the one he is sworn to protect.įor Elise, who lost her first cousin to a grisly murder, Axe's dangerous appeal is enticing - and possibly a distraction from her grief. Among the new recruits, Axe proves to be a cunning and vicious fighter - and also a loner isolated because of personal tragedy. The Black Dagger Brotherhood continues to train the best of the best to join them in the deadly battle against the Lessening Society. Published by Random House LLC on December 6, 2016Īmazon B&N Apple Books Audible Google Play |