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What is the first day of the week? That innocent question discussed at the breakfast table led to a fantasy that maybe, one day, will become a reality.

Mari idéal ou parfait assassin ? Elle devait savoir... non ? La vie de Jane Taylor a toujours été ordinaire. Un travail sans histoire, une jolie maison, un mari attentionné, en somme tout ce dont elle pouvait rêver, ou presque. Jusqu'au jour où une petite fille disparaît et que les médias désignent Glen, son époux, comme LE suspect principal de ce crime. Depuis ce jour, plus rien n'a été pareil. Jane devient la femme d'un monstre aux yeux de tous.

In this modern version of the fairy tale classic, who wouldn't want to marry a rock star? That's what Petra told herself when she agreed to fly from Minsk to Los Angeles - a mail-order bride to the lead singer of Bluebeard, one of the most popular American rock bands of the twentieth century. The question really was - why would a rock star want to marry her? Find out in this modern tale on the Bluebeard fairy tale by Selena Kitt!

We all love animals, even if sometimes its only from afar on TV or at a zoo. But many of us have felt a closer friendship and companionship with our friends in the animal world. We talk and react to them as if they really do understand us. Perhaps they do. In this volume Hardy, Thackeray, Carroll, DH Lawrence, Emily Dickinson, and many others share their words with our ears.

London 1927: the city is buzzing with life. By day, Grace Rutherford is a copywriter at one of London's biggest advertising agencies but by night she is Diamond Sharp, author of a racy gossip column. When Grace meets two Americans who are sworn enemies, she is drawn into a web of secrets and lies which will change her life forever....

The art of writing a short story can be barely noticed by a reader or listener - such is the quality with which they are usually written. It is a difficult trade, an unforgiving discipline, but for those who master it, the rewards are many. In this series of works by our greatest female writers we bring you a selection of those we consider the best. In Volume 1 we bring you the classics 'A Dill Pickle' by Katherine Mansfield, 'The Storm' by Kate Chopin, and 'The Sexton’s Hero' by Elizabeth Gaskell.

Chastity Cummings might have another chance at love. But does she want it? A country house party is the setting for family feuds, intrigue, and revelations of the heart. Thea Stafford meets a true hero. Lord David Cardiff saves the lovely heiress from abduction. However, the wounded military hero's gallantry has unexpected consequences, and he is thrust into the strangest adventure of his career.

It is spring 1917, and Great Britain is at war with Germany. On the home front, stylish lady detective Miss Isabel Hewitt and her household are coping with the current food shortages, caused by the activity of German U-Boats. They are keeping chickens and growing their own vegetables. Isabel's friend, Elvira Stone, is staying with her, so they can pool their resources.

Wild and crazy college roommates Whitney and Meg end up at a local fraternity party where Meg, furious at her boyfriend for cheating on her, is looking to even the score. Whitney has no problem backing up her friend in her time of need, so when a drinking game gets out of hand, the two girls put on a show that will go down in fraternity history. Who knew? Turns out revenge is a dish best served up blazing hot!

Coming out of a bad romance, Rose hides herself and her dreams away among the shelves of Sweet Notes Bookshop, selling books and teaching music. Then her world collapses when her ceiling caves in on her beloved piano. The father of one of her pupils, Gib, a famous session guitarist, comes to the rescue--but shock, horror, the lifeline is an electric keyboard.

Whether you are a skeptic or a believer, at one point or another in our lives we are bound to experience something we cannot quite explain.... There are times where spirits can attach themselves to something whether it be an object, person, or location. It could be an entity, energy, residue, or just something far sinister. Coming into contact with the paranormal can be both terrifying and life-changing. R. Harrell brings you a deep, somewhat disturbing dive into the minds of those afflicted by paranormal activity.

Unbeknownst to anyone, somewhat-unhappy and never-quite-fitting-in 10-year-old Eddie Albert can speak to animals, including his pet dog Butch, his hamster and his two goldfish (who claim they were once pirates). But when Eddie is sent to stay with his eccentric aunt in Amsterdam, he discovers that she too has this gift.... So begins a breathless cosmopolitan comic crime adventure, as Eddie, Aunt Budge, his new friend Flo and a whole gang of amazing animals take on the most dastardly villain Amsterdam has ever seen, in a desperate race against time to save one of their own.

We are delighted to present Ty Llun—Lake House—which is, once again, available. A beautiful 400-year-old waterfront property in an idyllic Welsh village, the property has plenty of character and comes complete with the spirit of a long dead witch. It’s the ideal place for a couple to move to, to start again, to try and forget the heartbreak of the past. And we are sure that, this time, she will leave you in peace.

"Ils ignorent de quoi je suis capable, tous autant qu'ils sont. Ils ignorent jusqu'à mon véritable nom. Ils ignorent qui est la personne qu'ils ont devant eux. Ils ignorent ce que je cache tout au fond de moi et ce que j'ai fait, il y a presque trois ans, quand ils ne me connaissaient pas encore." Lexie et Tom vivent à Londres dans un charmant appartement dans lequel ils espèrent accueillir un enfant. Mais récemment, il semblerait que quelqu'un s'introduise en leur absence dans leur petit nid d'amour.

Fairies are seductive and persuasive. According to a German folklore, they will lure you in to dance with you. But what dancing is for a fairy might not be what you would have expected. So, be careful if you ever meet a fairy in the woods. That dance will have consequences.

The daily sex life in a relationship can be boring. But not if you have a highly sexual partner like Mack and a weird woman like me. In this series, I share my sexual fantasies and realities with you.

As far as 12-year old Quinn is concerned, Christmas has lost its magic. Since his father’s death, life has lost its sparkle. His mom is now a widow struggling to put food on the table. Quinn is no help, and the mysterious illness afflicting him only makes things worse. Even Christmas, complete with decorated trees, ribbons, and bows, has no meaning.... Then along comes Jazira.

As a young woman of 28, Ashley is on the older side for an undergrad. But after a callous ex-boyfriend derailed her college dreams years ago, she’s doing her best to make up for lost time. And that includes partying with her new sorority little sisters.... But when her ride-or-die sisters throw caution to the wind, lining up shots and dialing up the flirting to 11, Ashley finds herself playing babysitter to a pack of drunken co-eds. Knowing a single scandalous social media post could ruin their futures, she does her best to keeps the girls under control....

Ce livre s'appelle Ouvrir son coeur. Le sujet de ce livre, c'est la honte. Ce livre raconte ma vie, des morceaux de ma vie. Il raconte la solitude d'une enfant, l'école peuplée de camarades qui savaient, eux, comment être des enfants, comment être un groupe, alors que je ne savais pas. Il raconte l'histoire de mon oeil. Il raconte les chirurgies, la peur, et l'amitié fusionnelle et jalouse avec une petite fille lumineuse, que la mort guettait. Il raconte une adolescence atrabilaire et secrète.

Charlotte Mary Mew was born on 15th November, 1869 in London to professional parents her father was responsible for the design of Hampstead Town Hall. Charlotte, one of seven children, three of whom died in early childhood, was educated at Lucy Harrison's School for Girls and attended lectures at University College, London.