Author: Stephanie Mack
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578855332
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Is Love Truly Blind? Newly split from her husband and college sweetheart, Seraphina Jones has returned to work after four years as a stay-at-home mom. She loves her job at prestigious Hamilton Hotels & Resorts, but her transition from play dates to pencil skirts is proving wobbly at best. Encouraged to rediscover her romantic side, Sera agrees to try hot new dating app Blinde, aimed at millennials tired of swipe culture. The differentiator? Blinde doesn't allow any pictures. Instead, the wildly popular platform fosters connections through meaningful conversations, inviting the age-old question: Is true love actually blind? ??Sera soon finds herself freshly confident, succeeding at work, and smitten by not one, but several men: gorgeous heir to the Hamilton throne, Graham Hamilton; irresistible dark horse Jack, slowly winning her heart via Blinde; and Connor, her ex, the only man she's ever loved.??But even though Sera thinks she's juggling three different suitors-the truth is, there are only two. Unbeknownst to Sera, Connor is posing as invisible hottie Jack, secretly allowing her to get to know him all over again, as if for the very first time. Could love at second sight change everything for Sera and Connor? Or will she want a clean slate with dreamy Graham? Set against the backdrops of sunny Southern California and the whimsical Wyoming mountains, WHEN WE BLINKED provides a timely, unforgettable portrait of modern love-the mistakes that shape us, the ties that bind us, and the grace that can make us new.
When We Blinked
Author: Stephanie Mack
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578855332
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Is Love Truly Blind? Newly split from her husband and college sweetheart, Seraphina Jones has returned to work after four years as a stay-at-home mom. She loves her job at prestigious Hamilton Hotels & Resorts, but her transition from play dates to pencil skirts is proving wobbly at best. Encouraged to rediscover her romantic side, Sera agrees to try hot new dating app Blinde, aimed at millennials tired of swipe culture. The differentiator? Blinde doesn't allow any pictures. Instead, the wildly popular platform fosters connections through meaningful conversations, inviting the age-old question: Is true love actually blind? ??Sera soon finds herself freshly confident, succeeding at work, and smitten by not one, but several men: gorgeous heir to the Hamilton throne, Graham Hamilton; irresistible dark horse Jack, slowly winning her heart via Blinde; and Connor, her ex, the only man she's ever loved.??But even though Sera thinks she's juggling three different suitors-the truth is, there are only two. Unbeknownst to Sera, Connor is posing as invisible hottie Jack, secretly allowing her to get to know him all over again, as if for the very first time. Could love at second sight change everything for Sera and Connor? Or will she want a clean slate with dreamy Graham? Set against the backdrops of sunny Southern California and the whimsical Wyoming mountains, WHEN WE BLINKED provides a timely, unforgettable portrait of modern love-the mistakes that shape us, the ties that bind us, and the grace that can make us new.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578855332
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Is Love Truly Blind? Newly split from her husband and college sweetheart, Seraphina Jones has returned to work after four years as a stay-at-home mom. She loves her job at prestigious Hamilton Hotels & Resorts, but her transition from play dates to pencil skirts is proving wobbly at best. Encouraged to rediscover her romantic side, Sera agrees to try hot new dating app Blinde, aimed at millennials tired of swipe culture. The differentiator? Blinde doesn't allow any pictures. Instead, the wildly popular platform fosters connections through meaningful conversations, inviting the age-old question: Is true love actually blind? ??Sera soon finds herself freshly confident, succeeding at work, and smitten by not one, but several men: gorgeous heir to the Hamilton throne, Graham Hamilton; irresistible dark horse Jack, slowly winning her heart via Blinde; and Connor, her ex, the only man she's ever loved.??But even though Sera thinks she's juggling three different suitors-the truth is, there are only two. Unbeknownst to Sera, Connor is posing as invisible hottie Jack, secretly allowing her to get to know him all over again, as if for the very first time. Could love at second sight change everything for Sera and Connor? Or will she want a clean slate with dreamy Graham? Set against the backdrops of sunny Southern California and the whimsical Wyoming mountains, WHEN WE BLINKED provides a timely, unforgettable portrait of modern love-the mistakes that shape us, the ties that bind us, and the grace that can make us new.
Blink & Caution
Author: Tim Wynne-Jones
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763654558
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Two street kids get tangled in a plot over their heads - and risk an unexpected connection - in this heart-pounding thriller by Tim Wynne-Jones. (Age 14 and up) Boy, did Blink get off on the wrong floor. All he wanted was to steal some breakfast for his empty belly, but instead he stumbled upon a fake kidnapping and a cell phone dropped by an "abducted" CEO, giving Blink a link to his perfect blonde daughter. Now Blink is on the run, but it’s OK as long as he’s smart enough to stay in the game and keep Captain Panic locked in his hold. Enter a girl named Caution. As in "Caution: Toxic." As in "Caution: Watch Your Step." She’s also on the run, from a skeezy drug-dealer boyfriend and from a nightmare in her past that won’t let her go. When she spies Blink at the train station, Caution can see he’s an easy mark. But there’s something about this naïve, skinny street punk, whom she only wanted to rob, that tugs at her heart, a heart she thought deserved not to feel. Charged with suspense and intrigue, this taut novel trails two deeply compelling characters as they forge a blackmail scheme that is foolhardy at best, disastrous at worst - along with a fated, tender partnership that will offer them each a rare chance for redemption.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763654558
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Two street kids get tangled in a plot over their heads - and risk an unexpected connection - in this heart-pounding thriller by Tim Wynne-Jones. (Age 14 and up) Boy, did Blink get off on the wrong floor. All he wanted was to steal some breakfast for his empty belly, but instead he stumbled upon a fake kidnapping and a cell phone dropped by an "abducted" CEO, giving Blink a link to his perfect blonde daughter. Now Blink is on the run, but it’s OK as long as he’s smart enough to stay in the game and keep Captain Panic locked in his hold. Enter a girl named Caution. As in "Caution: Toxic." As in "Caution: Watch Your Step." She’s also on the run, from a skeezy drug-dealer boyfriend and from a nightmare in her past that won’t let her go. When she spies Blink at the train station, Caution can see he’s an easy mark. But there’s something about this naïve, skinny street punk, whom she only wanted to rob, that tugs at her heart, a heart she thought deserved not to feel. Charged with suspense and intrigue, this taut novel trails two deeply compelling characters as they forge a blackmail scheme that is foolhardy at best, disastrous at worst - along with a fated, tender partnership that will offer them each a rare chance for redemption.
When We Meet Again
Author: Kristin Harmel
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476754160
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Emily thinks she's lost everything...until a mysterious painting leads her to what she wants most in the world. The new novel from the author of international bestsellers The Sweetness of Forgetting and The Life Intended shows why her books are hailed as "engaging" (People), "absorbing" (Kirkus Reviews) and "enthralling" (Fresh Fiction). Emily Emerson is used to being alone; her dad ran out on the family when she was a just a kid, her mom died when she was seventeen, and her beloved grandmother has just passed away as well. But when she's laid off from her reporting job, she finds herself completely at sea...until the day she receives a beautiful, haunting painting of a young woman standing at the edge of a sugarcane field under a violet sky. That woman is recognizable as her grandmother--and the painting arrived with no identification other than a handwritten note saying, "He always loved her." Emily is hungry for roots and family, so she begins to dig. And as she does, she uncovers a fascinating era in American history. Her trail leads her to the POW internment camps of Florida, where German prisoners worked for American farmers...and sometimes fell in love with American women. But how does this all connect to the painting? The answer to that question will take Emily on a road that leads from the sweltering Everglades to Munich, Germany and back to the Atlanta art scene before she's done. Along the way, she finds herself tempted to tear down her carefully tended walls at last; she's seeing another side of her father, and a new angle on her painful family history. But she still has secrets, ones she's been keeping locked inside for years. Will this journey bring her the strength to confront them at last?
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476754160
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Emily thinks she's lost everything...until a mysterious painting leads her to what she wants most in the world. The new novel from the author of international bestsellers The Sweetness of Forgetting and The Life Intended shows why her books are hailed as "engaging" (People), "absorbing" (Kirkus Reviews) and "enthralling" (Fresh Fiction). Emily Emerson is used to being alone; her dad ran out on the family when she was a just a kid, her mom died when she was seventeen, and her beloved grandmother has just passed away as well. But when she's laid off from her reporting job, she finds herself completely at sea...until the day she receives a beautiful, haunting painting of a young woman standing at the edge of a sugarcane field under a violet sky. That woman is recognizable as her grandmother--and the painting arrived with no identification other than a handwritten note saying, "He always loved her." Emily is hungry for roots and family, so she begins to dig. And as she does, she uncovers a fascinating era in American history. Her trail leads her to the POW internment camps of Florida, where German prisoners worked for American farmers...and sometimes fell in love with American women. But how does this all connect to the painting? The answer to that question will take Emily on a road that leads from the sweltering Everglades to Munich, Germany and back to the Atlanta art scene before she's done. Along the way, she finds herself tempted to tear down her carefully tended walls at last; she's seeing another side of her father, and a new angle on her painful family history. But she still has secrets, ones she's been keeping locked inside for years. Will this journey bring her the strength to confront them at last?
Wait, Blink
Author: Gunnhild Øyehaug
Publisher:
ISBN: 0374285896
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
[A] novel of interwoven stories following a group of artistic women pursuing their ambitions despite endless distractions and disappointments.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0374285896
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
[A] novel of interwoven stories following a group of artistic women pursuing their ambitions despite endless distractions and disappointments.
BLINK REGNANT
Author: Michael Riggs
Publisher: Michael Riggs
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Survival in an alien forest. A tribe of unlikely companions. An epic story spanning a complex fantasy universe. Welcome to Blink. The story continues in Book Three of the Blink Series — BLINK REGNANT. Blink is a creatively written teen and young adult sci fi fantasy novel series by Michael Riggs with a rich complex fantasy universe of magic, teleportation, time travel, alien planets, clean romance, strong friendships, thought provoking concepts, action and adventure, alien creatures, mystery, twists, turns and more! With an ever expanding underground fandom - Blink is rapidly becoming one of the most popular self published teen fantasy and sci-fi book series. Back on Earth, Brody and Sky struggle to make sense of their new reality while the war rages on for the blue forest tribe and the kingdom of New Garden. Blink Regnant is written from four perspectives. Corin, the right hand of Queen Amelia — Mia, the New Garden runaway — Ember, a blink hunter. — and Brody, the main protagonist in Blink and Blink Traveler. Of the hunted, who will remain in the light and who will turn to darkness? Blink is a science fiction mystery adventure, but more importantly it is a book about humans — the light and the darkness — our will to survive and how love, friendship, family and courage remain powerful even across the universe. Hailed as the “Lord of the Flies” of YA Fantasy and Sci-fi, Michael Riggs’ BLINK series is a thought provoking adventure full of mystery, twists and turns. Buy BLINK REGNANT today to continue on this other-worldly adventure readers say they can’t put down.
Publisher: Michael Riggs
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
Survival in an alien forest. A tribe of unlikely companions. An epic story spanning a complex fantasy universe. Welcome to Blink. The story continues in Book Three of the Blink Series — BLINK REGNANT. Blink is a creatively written teen and young adult sci fi fantasy novel series by Michael Riggs with a rich complex fantasy universe of magic, teleportation, time travel, alien planets, clean romance, strong friendships, thought provoking concepts, action and adventure, alien creatures, mystery, twists, turns and more! With an ever expanding underground fandom - Blink is rapidly becoming one of the most popular self published teen fantasy and sci-fi book series. Back on Earth, Brody and Sky struggle to make sense of their new reality while the war rages on for the blue forest tribe and the kingdom of New Garden. Blink Regnant is written from four perspectives. Corin, the right hand of Queen Amelia — Mia, the New Garden runaway — Ember, a blink hunter. — and Brody, the main protagonist in Blink and Blink Traveler. Of the hunted, who will remain in the light and who will turn to darkness? Blink is a science fiction mystery adventure, but more importantly it is a book about humans — the light and the darkness — our will to survive and how love, friendship, family and courage remain powerful even across the universe. Hailed as the “Lord of the Flies” of YA Fantasy and Sci-fi, Michael Riggs’ BLINK series is a thought provoking adventure full of mystery, twists and turns. Buy BLINK REGNANT today to continue on this other-worldly adventure readers say they can’t put down.
When We Wake
Author: Karen Healey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484424483
Category : Cryogenics
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Sixteen-year-old Tegan is just like every other girl living in 2027...But on what should have been the best day of Tegan's life, she dies--and wakes up a hundred years in the future, locked in a government facility with no idea what happened.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484424483
Category : Cryogenics
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Sixteen-year-old Tegan is just like every other girl living in 2027...But on what should have been the best day of Tegan's life, she dies--and wakes up a hundred years in the future, locked in a government facility with no idea what happened.
BLINK
Author: Michael Riggs
Publisher: Michael Riggs
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
A Stunning action-packed adventure. BLINK is a thrilling, unexpected and addictive fantasy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Neal Shusterman. Blink is a creatively written teen and young adult sci fi fantasy novel series by Michael Riggs with a rich complex fantasy universe of magic, teleportation, time travel, alien planets, clean romance, strong friendships, thought provoking concepts, action and adventure, alien creatures, mystery, twists, turns and more! With an ever expanding underground fandom - Blink is rapidly becoming one of the most popular self published teen fantasy and sci-fi book series. An inescapable destiny… Brody Calix is chased by a blue eyed wolf in the woods just before meeting a mysterious girl named Sky at a party. When he finds a crystal necklace where they first met, he is introduced to a power he never could have imagined existed before and an entire universe of adventure and mystery awaiting him. A threat to humanity… A tribe of unlikely companions fight for survival in a deep forest on an alien world with no idea how to get home. When Brody and Sky arrive, the tribe finds that something dark has been lured to them — a human hunting shadow entity who knows them by name. Survival on another world… As Brody finds himself falling for Sky he knows one thing for sure — he must find a way to get them back home safely. The longer it takes, the more impossible it seems. The more he learns about Sky, the more he realizes she might be the one protecting him. REVIEWS: “I really enjoyed this first book in the series. This is a highly creative and unique story that grabs you from the very beginning. I felt like I was part of the story and watching it all unfold in front of my eyes. The main character, Brody was done exceptionally well. I found myself rooting for him throughout the chapters. Sky was another cool character. Another thing I enjoyed was the great descriptions of the environment, strange animals, and beings. It was just enough to create a picture in my mind, without being overly descriptive. This is an easy to read, fast paced and highly entertaining read. Fans of science-fiction, fantasy, and thrillers will enjoy this great novel. Now that I'm hooked and invested in the characters, I'm going to start reading the sequel to find out what happens next.” “If you’re in the market for a fast-paced thrill of a read with twists and turns aplenty, then you really need look no further than BLINK, the first instalment in the YA fantasy/sci-fi Blink Series. Exciting, dramatic and gripping right from the first page to the last, Michael Riggs has presented us with the perfect opportunity to get completely lost and absorbed in this fantastic novel, at least for a few hours! Books have always been the most perfect form of escapism to me, and if you too are looking for something to take your mind of the current state of the world then BLINK really does deserve a place at the top of your TBR list. It’s not often that you come across a fantasy/sci-fi novel that, while using many of the traditional themes and tropes that we all know and love, manages to feel completely fresh and unique, even to this devotee of the genre. I won’t give too much away here in terms of the plot, as due to the relatively short length this is easily a book you could devour in a single sitting. In fact, I’m sure that must be the only way to read it, as once you begin, I don’t think you’ll be able to stop!”
Publisher: Michael Riggs
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
A Stunning action-packed adventure. BLINK is a thrilling, unexpected and addictive fantasy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Neal Shusterman. Blink is a creatively written teen and young adult sci fi fantasy novel series by Michael Riggs with a rich complex fantasy universe of magic, teleportation, time travel, alien planets, clean romance, strong friendships, thought provoking concepts, action and adventure, alien creatures, mystery, twists, turns and more! With an ever expanding underground fandom - Blink is rapidly becoming one of the most popular self published teen fantasy and sci-fi book series. An inescapable destiny… Brody Calix is chased by a blue eyed wolf in the woods just before meeting a mysterious girl named Sky at a party. When he finds a crystal necklace where they first met, he is introduced to a power he never could have imagined existed before and an entire universe of adventure and mystery awaiting him. A threat to humanity… A tribe of unlikely companions fight for survival in a deep forest on an alien world with no idea how to get home. When Brody and Sky arrive, the tribe finds that something dark has been lured to them — a human hunting shadow entity who knows them by name. Survival on another world… As Brody finds himself falling for Sky he knows one thing for sure — he must find a way to get them back home safely. The longer it takes, the more impossible it seems. The more he learns about Sky, the more he realizes she might be the one protecting him. REVIEWS: “I really enjoyed this first book in the series. This is a highly creative and unique story that grabs you from the very beginning. I felt like I was part of the story and watching it all unfold in front of my eyes. The main character, Brody was done exceptionally well. I found myself rooting for him throughout the chapters. Sky was another cool character. Another thing I enjoyed was the great descriptions of the environment, strange animals, and beings. It was just enough to create a picture in my mind, without being overly descriptive. This is an easy to read, fast paced and highly entertaining read. Fans of science-fiction, fantasy, and thrillers will enjoy this great novel. Now that I'm hooked and invested in the characters, I'm going to start reading the sequel to find out what happens next.” “If you’re in the market for a fast-paced thrill of a read with twists and turns aplenty, then you really need look no further than BLINK, the first instalment in the YA fantasy/sci-fi Blink Series. Exciting, dramatic and gripping right from the first page to the last, Michael Riggs has presented us with the perfect opportunity to get completely lost and absorbed in this fantastic novel, at least for a few hours! Books have always been the most perfect form of escapism to me, and if you too are looking for something to take your mind of the current state of the world then BLINK really does deserve a place at the top of your TBR list. It’s not often that you come across a fantasy/sci-fi novel that, while using many of the traditional themes and tropes that we all know and love, manages to feel completely fresh and unique, even to this devotee of the genre. I won’t give too much away here in terms of the plot, as due to the relatively short length this is easily a book you could devour in a single sitting. In fact, I’m sure that must be the only way to read it, as once you begin, I don’t think you’ll be able to stop!”
BLINK TRAVELER
Author: Michael Riggs
Publisher: Michael Riggs
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
A captivating action-packed adventure. BLINK TRAVELER is an addictive, chilling and stunning sequel to BLINK perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Neal Shusterman. Blink is a creatively written teen and young adult sci fi fantasy novel series by Michael Riggs with a rich complex fantasy universe of magic, teleportation, time travel, alien planets, clean romance, strong friendships, thought provoking concepts, action and adventure, alien creatures, mystery, twists, turns and more! With an ever expanding underground fandom - Blink is rapidly becoming one of the most popular self published teen fantasy and sci-fi book series. Secrets and betrayal… Brody wakes in the blue forest to a whole new reality and the ever present realization that he and his friends are at war far from home. When another of the tribe is attacked trust is shattered once again, and the attacker could be any one of them. A faraway kingdom… With the presence of two new arrivals the tribe learns of a human city on a faraway planet and that the war stretches far beyond their home in the blue forest. Sky finds herself conflicted and no longer able to contain her deep secrets — and she must reveal them to Brody. The shadow within… Brody finds himself in a whirlwind of conflicting ideas as he struggles to hold on and press forward amidst unimaginable trials. What makes matters worse - the shadow entity Arawn torments him at every turn while awake and asleep and his nightmares turned reality grow more and more familiar. Reviews: “I enjoyed the first book and getting to know each character and the storyline. Reading the second book not only answered a lot of questions but also allowed for further development of each character. The ending was phenomenal in tying things together and leaving it open for a third book( I hope)! All in all a great story! Would totally recommend reading!” “Best book I’ve read in a long time.. worth the purchase.. will take you into another world.. book deserves an award” “really liking the Blink series. If you're into YA sci fi, this series is worth your time. no doubt about it.”
Publisher: Michael Riggs
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
A captivating action-packed adventure. BLINK TRAVELER is an addictive, chilling and stunning sequel to BLINK perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Neal Shusterman. Blink is a creatively written teen and young adult sci fi fantasy novel series by Michael Riggs with a rich complex fantasy universe of magic, teleportation, time travel, alien planets, clean romance, strong friendships, thought provoking concepts, action and adventure, alien creatures, mystery, twists, turns and more! With an ever expanding underground fandom - Blink is rapidly becoming one of the most popular self published teen fantasy and sci-fi book series. Secrets and betrayal… Brody wakes in the blue forest to a whole new reality and the ever present realization that he and his friends are at war far from home. When another of the tribe is attacked trust is shattered once again, and the attacker could be any one of them. A faraway kingdom… With the presence of two new arrivals the tribe learns of a human city on a faraway planet and that the war stretches far beyond their home in the blue forest. Sky finds herself conflicted and no longer able to contain her deep secrets — and she must reveal them to Brody. The shadow within… Brody finds himself in a whirlwind of conflicting ideas as he struggles to hold on and press forward amidst unimaginable trials. What makes matters worse - the shadow entity Arawn torments him at every turn while awake and asleep and his nightmares turned reality grow more and more familiar. Reviews: “I enjoyed the first book and getting to know each character and the storyline. Reading the second book not only answered a lot of questions but also allowed for further development of each character. The ending was phenomenal in tying things together and leaving it open for a third book( I hope)! All in all a great story! Would totally recommend reading!” “Best book I’ve read in a long time.. worth the purchase.. will take you into another world.. book deserves an award” “really liking the Blink series. If you're into YA sci fi, this series is worth your time. no doubt about it.”
Belinda Blinked; Lockdown 69
Author: Rocky Flintstone
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
"Lockdown 69" happened to the whole world in Spring 2020... here is the story of Belinda Blumenthal and her COCK members.Locked down in the office as the world fell to pieces Belinda was left to organise the sleeping arrangements for the entire Steeles Pots and Pans staff... and some guests... very special guests such as the Countess of Leningrad, their training Guru Natasha Biles and her latest recruit Samantha... But the story moves quickly on as the Duchess recruits Belinda to work with the British Government to ensure the continuity of a pots and pans supply for Britain. But sinister and devious forces were afoot and Steeles were now about to feel the chill wind of fraud, bankruptcy and oblivion. Belinda, Bella, Des Martin and surprisingly Dave Wilcox... Regional Manager South West, were thrown into a battle rarely seen in the industry culminating in the initiation ceremony of the latest recruits to COCK. The fightback had begun and with the help of forensic accountant James Dribble Belinda and her COCKS would battle through the next few days of sheer turmoil and extreme sexual encounters. Enter villains D'artagnan Raspberry, Sammy Quin and Peggy Strumpethouse... newly married to Jim Thompson, Belinda's admin man. All holidaying in a South Sea island, revenge, death and nasty meat pies took their toll and it was all left to Helga of the FBI to clean up the international side of things. But back in London the sales of pots and pans had to go on and with some very important clients to entertain, Belinda and Bella were kept busy despite the ongoing crisis... But total disaster was approaching in the fast lane, MI6 intelligence had identified Wolfgang Bisch as the prime suspect... and this time he wasn't taking prisoners...Belinda Blinked...
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
"Lockdown 69" happened to the whole world in Spring 2020... here is the story of Belinda Blumenthal and her COCK members.Locked down in the office as the world fell to pieces Belinda was left to organise the sleeping arrangements for the entire Steeles Pots and Pans staff... and some guests... very special guests such as the Countess of Leningrad, their training Guru Natasha Biles and her latest recruit Samantha... But the story moves quickly on as the Duchess recruits Belinda to work with the British Government to ensure the continuity of a pots and pans supply for Britain. But sinister and devious forces were afoot and Steeles were now about to feel the chill wind of fraud, bankruptcy and oblivion. Belinda, Bella, Des Martin and surprisingly Dave Wilcox... Regional Manager South West, were thrown into a battle rarely seen in the industry culminating in the initiation ceremony of the latest recruits to COCK. The fightback had begun and with the help of forensic accountant James Dribble Belinda and her COCKS would battle through the next few days of sheer turmoil and extreme sexual encounters. Enter villains D'artagnan Raspberry, Sammy Quin and Peggy Strumpethouse... newly married to Jim Thompson, Belinda's admin man. All holidaying in a South Sea island, revenge, death and nasty meat pies took their toll and it was all left to Helga of the FBI to clean up the international side of things. But back in London the sales of pots and pans had to go on and with some very important clients to entertain, Belinda and Bella were kept busy despite the ongoing crisis... But total disaster was approaching in the fast lane, MI6 intelligence had identified Wolfgang Bisch as the prime suspect... and this time he wasn't taking prisoners...Belinda Blinked...
We Are Called to Rise
Author: Laura McBride
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471132609
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
An accessible, beautifully crafted and heartbreakingly topical novel about PTSI and the unseen effects of global conflict on ordinary lives. Beyond the bright lights and casinos lies the real Las Vegas, a forces town. In the predawn hours, a woman's marriage crumbles with a single confession. Across the city, Bashkim, the young son of an immigrant family, observes how they are struggling to get by in the land of opportunity. Three thousand miles away on the other side of the United States, a soldier, recently returned from active service in Iraq, wakes up in hospital with the feeling he's done something awful. In Laura McBride's heartbreaking and authentic novel, these disparate lives are brought together by one split-second choice; this is a story about families, the ones we are born to and the ones we choose to make. Faced with seemingly insurmountable loss, each person must decide whether to give in to despair, or to find the courage and resilience to rise. 'A powerful story of the way in which war detonates far from battlefields, exploding lives in a single irrevocable moment. We Are Called to Risereverberated long after I'd put it down. I can't stop thinking about it' Sarah Blake, The Postmistress 'A haunting and unforgettable debut' Marie Claire 'Compelling, emotional and heart-breaking' Sun 'Packs a raw, emotional power' Sunday Mirror 'Like Donna Tartt's… The Goldfinch, it strips a layer of gloss off the Las Vegas myth by moving to the families populating suburbia' Grazia
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471132609
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
An accessible, beautifully crafted and heartbreakingly topical novel about PTSI and the unseen effects of global conflict on ordinary lives. Beyond the bright lights and casinos lies the real Las Vegas, a forces town. In the predawn hours, a woman's marriage crumbles with a single confession. Across the city, Bashkim, the young son of an immigrant family, observes how they are struggling to get by in the land of opportunity. Three thousand miles away on the other side of the United States, a soldier, recently returned from active service in Iraq, wakes up in hospital with the feeling he's done something awful. In Laura McBride's heartbreaking and authentic novel, these disparate lives are brought together by one split-second choice; this is a story about families, the ones we are born to and the ones we choose to make. Faced with seemingly insurmountable loss, each person must decide whether to give in to despair, or to find the courage and resilience to rise. 'A powerful story of the way in which war detonates far from battlefields, exploding lives in a single irrevocable moment. We Are Called to Risereverberated long after I'd put it down. I can't stop thinking about it' Sarah Blake, The Postmistress 'A haunting and unforgettable debut' Marie Claire 'Compelling, emotional and heart-breaking' Sun 'Packs a raw, emotional power' Sunday Mirror 'Like Donna Tartt's… The Goldfinch, it strips a layer of gloss off the Las Vegas myth by moving to the families populating suburbia' Grazia