Author: Cindy Williams Newsome
Publisher: Selah Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781589302792
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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Petrified of a family generational curse, tormented by a love-driven sin, Marloe Vain seeks revenge. Sworn to celibacy after her betrothed, Lawson James, breaks her heart, every suitor thereafter must pay. Marloe uses the breathtaking "power" of her beauty to garner posh jewels from love interests, abandoning them when they fall deeply for her, spiritually justifying her actions. A chance encounter with distinguished lawyer, Syril Barrett, brings her life to a grinding halt. Lawson returns to win her back, stirring painful memories and doubt of her worthiness. Needing a sign from God, she devises an unconventional test of Syril's sincerity. Family secrets abound, as Marloe's parents, the revered Deacon Bailey Vain and Rosette, are trapped in a deceitful and unforgiving web. Publicly, they appear the idyllic couple, but behind closed doors, their marriage is a 30-year "cold-war." For the Vain family, the journey to forgiveness, redemption, and unconditional love is a voyage of wretched lows and dazzling highs, culminating with unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.
Author: April Henry
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250157609
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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A teen is snatched outside her kung fu class and must figure out how to escape—and rescue another kidnapped victim—in The Girl in the White Van, a chilling YA mystery by New York Times bestselling author April Henry. When Savannah disappears soon after arguing with her mom’s boyfriend, everyone assumes she's run away. The truth is much worse. She’s been kidnapped by a man in a white van who locks her in an old trailer home, far from prying eyes. And worse yet, Savannah’s not alone: ten months earlier, Jenny met the same fate and nearly died trying to escape. Now as the two girls wonder if he will hold them captive forever or kill them, they must join forces to break out—even if it means they die trying. Christy Ottaviano Books
Author: Ethienne
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1449014356
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 114
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The Whys of Love Why do some people have an intensive love connection that others can't save themselves from and struggle? Why are men and women attracted to certain partners knowing they don't have that intense connection with then and that there is "The One" who is better suited for them...
Author: Rachel Simon
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
ISBN: 1609418700
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 235
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It is 1968. Lynnie, a young white woman with a developmental disability, and Homan, an African American deaf man, are locked away in an institution, the School for the Incurable and Feebleminded, and have been left to languish, forgotten. Deeply in love, they escape, and find refuge in the farmhouse of Martha, a retired schoolteacher and widow. But the couple is not alone-Lynnie has just given birth to a baby girl. When the authorities catch up to them that same night, Homan escapes into the darkness, and Lynnie is caught. But before she is forced back into the institution, she whispers two words to Martha: "Hide her." And so begins the 40-year epic journey of Lynnie, Homan, Martha, and baby Julia-lives divided by seemingly insurmountable obstacles, yet drawn together by a secret pact and extraordinary love.
Author: Ken Liu
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982134054
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 432
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Includes stories featured in Pantheon—now an animated series on AMC+ “I know this is going to sound hyperbolic, but when I’m reading Ken Liu’s stories, I feel like I’m reading a once-in-a-generation talent. I’m in awe.” —Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author “Captivating.” —BuzzFeed “Extraordinary.” —The Washington Post “Brilliant.” —The Chicago Tribune With the release of The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories, Ken Liu’s short fiction has resonated with a generation of readers. From stories about time-traveling assassins, to Black Mirror-esque tales of cryptocurrency and internet trolling, to heartbreaking narratives of parent-child relationships, The Hidden Girl and Other Stories is a far-reaching work that explores topical themes from the present and a visionary look at humanity’s future. This collection includes a selection of Liu’s speculative fiction stories over the past five years—seventeen of his best—plus a new novelette. In addition, it also features an excerpt from The Veiled Throne, the third book in Liu’s epic fantasy series The Dandelion Dynasty. Stories include: Ghost Days; Maxwell's Demon; The Reborn; Thoughts and Prayers; Byzantine Empathy; The Gods Will Not Be Chained; Staying Behind; Real Artists; The Gods Will Not Be Slain; Altogether Elsewhere, Vast Herds of Reindeer; The Gods Have Not Died in Vain; Memories of My Mother; Dispatches from the Cradle: The Hermit—Forty-Eight Hours in the Sea of Massachusetts; Grey Rabbit, Crimson Mare, Coal Leopard; A Chase Beyond the Storms (an excerpt from The Veiled Throne, Book 3 of the Dandelion Dynasty); The Hidden Girl; Seven Birthdays; The Message; Cutting
Author: Catherine Linka
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250039304
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367
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An Indie Next Pick! Avie Reveare has the normal life of a privileged teen growing up in L.A., at least as normal as any girl's life is these days. After a synthetic hormone in beef killed fifty million American women ten years ago, only young girls, old women, men, and boys are left to pick up the pieces. The death threat is past, but fathers still fear for their daughters' safety, and the Paternalist Movement, begun to "protect" young women, is taking over the choices they make. Like all her friends, Avie still mourns the loss of her mother, but she's also dreaming about college and love and what she'll make of her life. When her dad "contracts" her to marry a rich, older man to raise money to save his struggling company, her life suddenly narrows to two choices: Be trapped in a marriage with a controlling politician, or run. Her lifelong friend, student revolutionary Yates, urges her to run to freedom across the border to Canada. As their friendship turns to passion, the decision to leave becomes harder and harder. Running away is incredibly dangerous, and it's possible Avie will never see Yates again. But staying could mean death.From Catherine Linka comes this romantic, thought-provoking, and frighteningly real story, A Girl Called Fearless, about fighting for the most important things in life—freedom and love.
Author: Joslyn Gray
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
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Discover a compelling tale of identity and intrigue with Joslyn Gray’s novel, "The Other Miller Girl." This fascinating story delves into the life of a young woman who finds herself entangled in a complex web of family secrets and personal revelations. What hidden truths are buried beneath the surface of the Miller family's seemingly perfect life? Gray’s captivating narrative will draw you into a world of mystery and emotional depth, revealing the impact of secrets and lies on those closest to us. As the story unfolds, you’ll be gripped by the challenges and discoveries that shape the protagonist’s journey. A thought-provoking read that explores the nature of identity and the influence of family dynamics. Are you ready to uncover the mysteries of "The Other Miller Girl" and delve into a story rich with secrets and self-discovery? Immerse yourself in this gripping narrative with "The Other Miller Girl." Purchase your copy today and explore a powerful story of identity and revelation that will stay with you long after the last page!
Author: Colin Channer
Publisher: One World
ISBN: 0345425529
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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Meet Fire--Jamaican-born, charming, poetic, and talented--a man who's vowed to never play "love-is-blind" games again. Then he meets Sylvia, a beautiful magazine editor who keeps her passions under lock and key. Together they must choose between the love in their lives and the love of their lives. From the galleries of Soho to the brownstones of Brooklyn, from the nightclubs of London to the streets of Kingston, Jamaica, Channer takes us on a wild, soul-searching ride as Fire and Sylvia try to connect, disconnect, and reconnect amid conflicting desires and wounds from the past. But through intricate love triangles, skewed priorities, and crushing personal tragedies, Fire, Sylvia, and their friends must learn that some things in life are worth fighting for. If not, you're simply waiting in vain.
Author: Sidney Oldall Addy
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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Author: Jane Dowson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134790554
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 213
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Where were the women of the so-called `Auden Generation'?During this era of rapidly changing gender roles,social values and world politics,women produced a rich variety of poetry.But until now their work has largely been lost or ignored;in Women's Poetry of the 1930s Jane Dowson finally redresses the balance and recovers women's place in the literary history of the interwar years.This comprehensive and beautifully edited collection includes: *Previously uncollected poems by authors such as Winifred Holtby and Naomi Mitchison *Poems which are now out of print,such as those by Vita Sackville-West and Frances Cornford *Poems previously neglected by poets including Ann Ridler and Sylvia Townsend Warner *An extensive critical introduction and individual biographies of each poet Poetry lovers,students and scholars alike will find Women's Poetry of the 1930s an invaluable resource and a collection to treasure.
