Author: Lori Wilde
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 1420146785
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
A runaway bride sets the stage for four linked tales of romance by four beloved authors. The sun is shining, the garden’s in bloom and every detail is perfect as the wedding of the year gets underway at the charming Bluebird Inn. But when the Big Day becomes an even bigger fiasco, the surprises unfold in four entwined tales featuring the unforgettable Loving family . . . The moment for “I do” has arrived, and all eyes are on the bride . . . until she turns heel, hijacks a Ducati, and speeds out of town! Now everyone entangled in the wedding that wasn’t takes off on an unexpected adventure of the heart: A down-on-her-luck B&B owner who needs a little help finding her own bluebird of happiness. . . . A big city cop with small-town roots who pulls over the girl he could never have. . . . A jilted groom and a Type A wedding planner with mischievous twins who discover a little chaos can make life—and love—wonderfully exciting. And of course, the caterer, a hometown girl who risks getting burned when she reconnects with an old flame. That loving feeling is sweeping through tiny Serendipity, Texas, and second chances are turning into happy endings as sweet as the bluebirds coming home to nest . . . A Publishers Weekly Best Books of Summer Selection “These easily resolved love stories are perfect for a lazy Sunday read on a sun-drenched porch with a glass of sweet tea.” —Publishers Weekly
A Wedding on Bluebird Way
Author: Lori Wilde
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 1420146785
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
A runaway bride sets the stage for four linked tales of romance by four beloved authors. The sun is shining, the garden’s in bloom and every detail is perfect as the wedding of the year gets underway at the charming Bluebird Inn. But when the Big Day becomes an even bigger fiasco, the surprises unfold in four entwined tales featuring the unforgettable Loving family . . . The moment for “I do” has arrived, and all eyes are on the bride . . . until she turns heel, hijacks a Ducati, and speeds out of town! Now everyone entangled in the wedding that wasn’t takes off on an unexpected adventure of the heart: A down-on-her-luck B&B owner who needs a little help finding her own bluebird of happiness. . . . A big city cop with small-town roots who pulls over the girl he could never have. . . . A jilted groom and a Type A wedding planner with mischievous twins who discover a little chaos can make life—and love—wonderfully exciting. And of course, the caterer, a hometown girl who risks getting burned when she reconnects with an old flame. That loving feeling is sweeping through tiny Serendipity, Texas, and second chances are turning into happy endings as sweet as the bluebirds coming home to nest . . . A Publishers Weekly Best Books of Summer Selection “These easily resolved love stories are perfect for a lazy Sunday read on a sun-drenched porch with a glass of sweet tea.” —Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 1420146785
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
A runaway bride sets the stage for four linked tales of romance by four beloved authors. The sun is shining, the garden’s in bloom and every detail is perfect as the wedding of the year gets underway at the charming Bluebird Inn. But when the Big Day becomes an even bigger fiasco, the surprises unfold in four entwined tales featuring the unforgettable Loving family . . . The moment for “I do” has arrived, and all eyes are on the bride . . . until she turns heel, hijacks a Ducati, and speeds out of town! Now everyone entangled in the wedding that wasn’t takes off on an unexpected adventure of the heart: A down-on-her-luck B&B owner who needs a little help finding her own bluebird of happiness. . . . A big city cop with small-town roots who pulls over the girl he could never have. . . . A jilted groom and a Type A wedding planner with mischievous twins who discover a little chaos can make life—and love—wonderfully exciting. And of course, the caterer, a hometown girl who risks getting burned when she reconnects with an old flame. That loving feeling is sweeping through tiny Serendipity, Texas, and second chances are turning into happy endings as sweet as the bluebirds coming home to nest . . . A Publishers Weekly Best Books of Summer Selection “These easily resolved love stories are perfect for a lazy Sunday read on a sun-drenched porch with a glass of sweet tea.” —Publishers Weekly
The Bluebird and the Sparrow (Women of the West Book #10)
Author: Janette Oke
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1585587362
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Sometimes she wished she was an only child . . . "She's lovely! Look at those curls. Those blue eyes. She's just beautiful!" Berta was used to hearing comments like that. But they were not about her. . . . Whenever ladies came to the house or met her mother on the street, they exclaimed over Berta's little sister, Glenna. Somewhere along the way, Berta decided that whatever Glenna was, she would not be. Whatever Glenna did, she would not do. Whatever Glenna liked, she would not like. She would be the opposite. Sure enough, Glenna is sparkling, vivacious, outgoing, and adored, while Berta is serious, dependable, and prim. Their relationship grows more and more distant until, finally, Berta must look into her heart and discover what truly has caused the rift between them.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1585587362
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
Sometimes she wished she was an only child . . . "She's lovely! Look at those curls. Those blue eyes. She's just beautiful!" Berta was used to hearing comments like that. But they were not about her. . . . Whenever ladies came to the house or met her mother on the street, they exclaimed over Berta's little sister, Glenna. Somewhere along the way, Berta decided that whatever Glenna was, she would not be. Whatever Glenna did, she would not do. Whatever Glenna liked, she would not like. She would be the opposite. Sure enough, Glenna is sparkling, vivacious, outgoing, and adored, while Berta is serious, dependable, and prim. Their relationship grows more and more distant until, finally, Berta must look into her heart and discover what truly has caused the rift between them.
Bluebird
Author: Bob Staake
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 0375989048
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
"Like nothing you have seen before," raves Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. Both simple and evocative, this timeless and profound story will resonate with readers young and old. Bob Staake has been working on this book for 10 years, and he believes it is the story he was born to write.
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 0375989048
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
"Like nothing you have seen before," raves Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. Both simple and evocative, this timeless and profound story will resonate with readers young and old. Bob Staake has been working on this book for 10 years, and he believes it is the story he was born to write.
Bluebird, Bluebird
Author: Attica Locke
Publisher: Mulholland Books
ISBN: 031636326X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
A "heartbreakingly resonant" thriller about the explosive intersection of love, race, and justice from a writer and producer of the Emmy-winning Fox TV show Empire (USA Today). "In Bluebird, Bluebird Attica Locke had both mastered the thriller and exceeded it."-Ann Patchett When it comes to law and order, East Texas plays by its own rules -- a fact that Darren Mathews, a black Texas Ranger, knows all too well. Deeply ambivalent about growing up black in the lone star state, he was the first in his family to get as far away from Texas as he could. Until duty called him home. When his allegiance to his roots puts his job in jeopardy, he travels up Highway 59 to the small town of Lark, where two murders -- a black lawyer from Chicago and a local white woman -- have stirred up a hornet's nest of resentment. Darren must solve the crimes -- and save himself in the process -- before Lark's long-simmering racial fault lines erupt. From a writer and producer of the Emmy winning Fox TV show Empire, Bluebird, Bluebird is a rural noir suffused with the unique music, color, and nuance of East Texas.
Publisher: Mulholland Books
ISBN: 031636326X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
A "heartbreakingly resonant" thriller about the explosive intersection of love, race, and justice from a writer and producer of the Emmy-winning Fox TV show Empire (USA Today). "In Bluebird, Bluebird Attica Locke had both mastered the thriller and exceeded it."-Ann Patchett When it comes to law and order, East Texas plays by its own rules -- a fact that Darren Mathews, a black Texas Ranger, knows all too well. Deeply ambivalent about growing up black in the lone star state, he was the first in his family to get as far away from Texas as he could. Until duty called him home. When his allegiance to his roots puts his job in jeopardy, he travels up Highway 59 to the small town of Lark, where two murders -- a black lawyer from Chicago and a local white woman -- have stirred up a hornet's nest of resentment. Darren must solve the crimes -- and save himself in the process -- before Lark's long-simmering racial fault lines erupt. From a writer and producer of the Emmy winning Fox TV show Empire, Bluebird, Bluebird is a rural noir suffused with the unique music, color, and nuance of East Texas.
The Wedding that Wasn't
Author: Lori Wilde
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 142015060X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
A runaway bride sets true love in motion—from the New York Times bestselling author whose “novels are always a delight!” (Jill Shalvis, author of Almost Just Friends) On the morning Felicity Patterson was born, a bluebird crashed into the bedroom window pane and died. The superstitious midwife announced that the baby would never know true happiness. Silly stuff, of course, and Felicity doesn’t want to believe the prophesy has anything to do with the string of heartaches she’s experienced. Or the fact that bluebirds haven’t been seen in Serendipity, Texas, for decades. In any case, things are looking up. Since the town’s leading family chose her B&B to host their daughter’s society wedding, The Bluebird Inn has become the hottest venue around. Until the bride says, “I don’t!” and blows out of town on a hijacked Ducati. Rumors of a jinx have guests canceling their reservations in droves—all except Tom Loving. The retired Army officer and amateur ornithologist hopes to lure the bluebirds back to Serendipity. What does Felicity have to lose? Only her heart, it seems. But maybe it’s time for her luck to change—and love to take wing . . . Originally published in A Wedding on Bluebird Way Praise for Lori Wilde “Lori Wilde writes characters who always speak to my heart.”—RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author “Every now and then a book comes along that touches every emotion, from heart rending tears to belly laughs. The Moonglow Sisters is a one of those rare books. From the first line to the last sigh, it was amazing.”—Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling author
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 142015060X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
A runaway bride sets true love in motion—from the New York Times bestselling author whose “novels are always a delight!” (Jill Shalvis, author of Almost Just Friends) On the morning Felicity Patterson was born, a bluebird crashed into the bedroom window pane and died. The superstitious midwife announced that the baby would never know true happiness. Silly stuff, of course, and Felicity doesn’t want to believe the prophesy has anything to do with the string of heartaches she’s experienced. Or the fact that bluebirds haven’t been seen in Serendipity, Texas, for decades. In any case, things are looking up. Since the town’s leading family chose her B&B to host their daughter’s society wedding, The Bluebird Inn has become the hottest venue around. Until the bride says, “I don’t!” and blows out of town on a hijacked Ducati. Rumors of a jinx have guests canceling their reservations in droves—all except Tom Loving. The retired Army officer and amateur ornithologist hopes to lure the bluebirds back to Serendipity. What does Felicity have to lose? Only her heart, it seems. But maybe it’s time for her luck to change—and love to take wing . . . Originally published in A Wedding on Bluebird Way Praise for Lori Wilde “Lori Wilde writes characters who always speak to my heart.”—RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author “Every now and then a book comes along that touches every emotion, from heart rending tears to belly laughs. The Moonglow Sisters is a one of those rare books. From the first line to the last sigh, it was amazing.”—Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling author
Stripped Down
Author: Stacey Keith
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781493736577
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
STRIPPED DOWN: A Naked Memoir is a look back at a surreal world kept carefully hidden from public view. This chronicle of life in the skin trade follows the meteoric rise of Stacey Keith, a girl scarcely out of her teens whose eye-popping assets launch her from wet T-shirt contests to the catwalks of Houston, strip bar capital of the world. Almost overnight, she is discovered by a famous porn star, who Svengalis her onto the pages of Playboy, Penthouse, and dozens of other men's magazines. While strutting her stuff onstage and across the country, Stacey makes the fateful decision to head to Hollywood. She's got everything a girl could want: fame, attention, endless piles of cash...but no idea what awaits her. With Internet porn overtaking men's magazines, everyone from her Mafia-boss road manager to her smarmy talent agent pressures Stacey to do more than just flash her flesh. Uber-boob filmmaker Russ Meyer verbally abuses her; rocker Don Henley tries to use her. Yet through it all, from the warped misogyny of Playboy to the S&M dungeons of the Pacific Palisades, Stacey's dark, self-deprecating humor will leave you laughing, crying and rooting for her at every step of the way.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781493736577
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
STRIPPED DOWN: A Naked Memoir is a look back at a surreal world kept carefully hidden from public view. This chronicle of life in the skin trade follows the meteoric rise of Stacey Keith, a girl scarcely out of her teens whose eye-popping assets launch her from wet T-shirt contests to the catwalks of Houston, strip bar capital of the world. Almost overnight, she is discovered by a famous porn star, who Svengalis her onto the pages of Playboy, Penthouse, and dozens of other men's magazines. While strutting her stuff onstage and across the country, Stacey makes the fateful decision to head to Hollywood. She's got everything a girl could want: fame, attention, endless piles of cash...but no idea what awaits her. With Internet porn overtaking men's magazines, everyone from her Mafia-boss road manager to her smarmy talent agent pressures Stacey to do more than just flash her flesh. Uber-boob filmmaker Russ Meyer verbally abuses her; rocker Don Henley tries to use her. Yet through it all, from the warped misogyny of Playboy to the S&M dungeons of the Pacific Palisades, Stacey's dark, self-deprecating humor will leave you laughing, crying and rooting for her at every step of the way.
Forever Home
Author: Allyson Charles
Publisher: Alice Weiss
ISBN: 1944802401
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Snuggle under your favorite blanket and brew that perfect cup of tea. This small-town, dog-lovers romance is the perfect read for your lazy afternoon. MUST LOVE DOGS — If Bradley had a dating philosophy, that would be it. He learned early in life not to take the little things for granted. Carpe diem is more than just a motto to him; it’s the standard by which he lives his life. Isabelle hasn’t met a plan she doesn’t like, and getting involved with Brad and his rescue shelter full of misfit mutts isn’t in her schedule. Between her job and her young daughter, she doesn’t have time to indulge in puppy love. But when she ends up in a pooch predicament, she and Brad can’t help getting their leashes tangled. Long walks lead to longer kisses. Before Izzy knows it, she’s making new plans, ones that include a house full of squeaky toys and candlelit dinners. But when she learns a trade secret that threatens the existence of Brad’s beloved shelter, she’ll have to choose between doing what’s right for her career, or doing what’s right for her and Brad. Animal attraction might have lit the fire of this relationship, but if it has any chance of surviving, Brad and Izzy are both going to have to learn some new tricks. Forever Home is a must-read for those who love small-town, opposites attract romances filled with heat and furball humor. It’s perfect for fans of Roxanne St. Clair and Jill Shalvis.
Publisher: Alice Weiss
ISBN: 1944802401
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Snuggle under your favorite blanket and brew that perfect cup of tea. This small-town, dog-lovers romance is the perfect read for your lazy afternoon. MUST LOVE DOGS — If Bradley had a dating philosophy, that would be it. He learned early in life not to take the little things for granted. Carpe diem is more than just a motto to him; it’s the standard by which he lives his life. Isabelle hasn’t met a plan she doesn’t like, and getting involved with Brad and his rescue shelter full of misfit mutts isn’t in her schedule. Between her job and her young daughter, she doesn’t have time to indulge in puppy love. But when she ends up in a pooch predicament, she and Brad can’t help getting their leashes tangled. Long walks lead to longer kisses. Before Izzy knows it, she’s making new plans, ones that include a house full of squeaky toys and candlelit dinners. But when she learns a trade secret that threatens the existence of Brad’s beloved shelter, she’ll have to choose between doing what’s right for her career, or doing what’s right for her and Brad. Animal attraction might have lit the fire of this relationship, but if it has any chance of surviving, Brad and Izzy are both going to have to learn some new tricks. Forever Home is a must-read for those who love small-town, opposites attract romances filled with heat and furball humor. It’s perfect for fans of Roxanne St. Clair and Jill Shalvis.
Devil and the Bluebird
Author: Jennifer Mason-Black
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1613128967
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Blue Riley has wrestled with her own demons ever since the loss of her mother to cancer. But when she encounters a beautiful devil at her town crossroads, it’s her runaway sister’s soul she fights to save. The devil steals Blue’s voice—inherited from her musically gifted mother—in exchange for a single shot at finding Cass. Armed with her mother’s guitar, a knapsack of cherished mementos, and a pair of magical boots, Blue journeys west in search of her sister. When the devil changes the terms of their deal, Blue must reevaluate her understanding of good and evil and open herself up to finding family in unexpected places. In Devil and the Bluebird, Jennifer Mason-Black delivers a captivating depiction of loss and hope.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1613128967
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Blue Riley has wrestled with her own demons ever since the loss of her mother to cancer. But when she encounters a beautiful devil at her town crossroads, it’s her runaway sister’s soul she fights to save. The devil steals Blue’s voice—inherited from her musically gifted mother—in exchange for a single shot at finding Cass. Armed with her mother’s guitar, a knapsack of cherished mementos, and a pair of magical boots, Blue journeys west in search of her sister. When the devil changes the terms of their deal, Blue must reevaluate her understanding of good and evil and open herself up to finding family in unexpected places. In Devil and the Bluebird, Jennifer Mason-Black delivers a captivating depiction of loss and hope.
The Wishing Quilt
Author: Jodi Thomas
Publisher: Zebra
ISBN: 1420153749
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Texas is about to be wrapped up in love and homespun perfection with this new contemporary romance anthology featuring novellas from legendary, bestselling authors Jodi Thomas, Lori Wilde, and Patience Griffin! Three novellas weave tales of women whose quilting craft ultimately leads them down the path to love. THE SECRET WISH * Jodi Thomas The little town of While-a-Way, Texas, may as well be named Last Chance as far as Avery Cleveland is concerned. Running her late great-grandmother’s quilt shop is the only way to build back her life after losing her dancing career. But local sheriff Daniel Solis is stunned by Avery’s beauty and spirit—and hopes to show her how to stitch brand-new dreams together . . . WISH UPON A WEDDING * Lori Wilde Ellie Winter’s sister is holding a quilting bee as her bachelorette party, creating a memory quilt for their grandmother. If only the event weren’t happening at the ranch where Ellie spent childhood summers, now owned by the man she can’t forget. Four days surely isn’t enough time to fall in love again . . . but what about four long, hot, summer nights? WHEN YOU WISH UPON A QUILT * Patience Griffin Paige Holiday’s last visit to the International Quilt Festival in Houston ended in heartbreak. It seems like all the women in her family are unlucky in love. So at this year’s festival, Paige is focused solely on business, until a gorgeous cowboy crosses her path, ready to turn her life—and her luck—around . . .
Publisher: Zebra
ISBN: 1420153749
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
Texas is about to be wrapped up in love and homespun perfection with this new contemporary romance anthology featuring novellas from legendary, bestselling authors Jodi Thomas, Lori Wilde, and Patience Griffin! Three novellas weave tales of women whose quilting craft ultimately leads them down the path to love. THE SECRET WISH * Jodi Thomas The little town of While-a-Way, Texas, may as well be named Last Chance as far as Avery Cleveland is concerned. Running her late great-grandmother’s quilt shop is the only way to build back her life after losing her dancing career. But local sheriff Daniel Solis is stunned by Avery’s beauty and spirit—and hopes to show her how to stitch brand-new dreams together . . . WISH UPON A WEDDING * Lori Wilde Ellie Winter’s sister is holding a quilting bee as her bachelorette party, creating a memory quilt for their grandmother. If only the event weren’t happening at the ranch where Ellie spent childhood summers, now owned by the man she can’t forget. Four days surely isn’t enough time to fall in love again . . . but what about four long, hot, summer nights? WHEN YOU WISH UPON A QUILT * Patience Griffin Paige Holiday’s last visit to the International Quilt Festival in Houston ended in heartbreak. It seems like all the women in her family are unlucky in love. So at this year’s festival, Paige is focused solely on business, until a gorgeous cowboy crosses her path, ready to turn her life—and her luck—around . . .
Tail of the Blue Bird
Author: Nii Ayikwei Parkes
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446466256
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
'A delightful book that combines the basic tug of the whodunit with the more elegant pleasures of the literary novel' Independent Sonokrom, a village in the Ghanaian hinterland, has not changed for hundreds of years. Here, the men and women speak the language of the forest, drink aphrodisiacs with their palm wine and walk alongside the spirits of their ancestors. The discovery of sinister remains - possibly human, definitely 'evil' - and the disappearance of a local man brings the intrusion of the city in the form of Kayo, a young forensic pathologist convinced that scientific logic can shatter even the most inexplicable of mysteries. As old and new worlds clash and clasp, and Kayo and his sidekick, Constable Garba, delve deeper into the case, they discover a truth that leaves scientific explanations far behind.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446466256
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
'A delightful book that combines the basic tug of the whodunit with the more elegant pleasures of the literary novel' Independent Sonokrom, a village in the Ghanaian hinterland, has not changed for hundreds of years. Here, the men and women speak the language of the forest, drink aphrodisiacs with their palm wine and walk alongside the spirits of their ancestors. The discovery of sinister remains - possibly human, definitely 'evil' - and the disappearance of a local man brings the intrusion of the city in the form of Kayo, a young forensic pathologist convinced that scientific logic can shatter even the most inexplicable of mysteries. As old and new worlds clash and clasp, and Kayo and his sidekick, Constable Garba, delve deeper into the case, they discover a truth that leaves scientific explanations far behind.