![]() ![]() “An intense, mesmerizing Southern drama about a young woman who returns to her coastal home to put to rest the haunting ghost of her sister's tragic past. (Pamela Morsi, bestselling author of SIMPLE JESS) It's a homecoming tale of a past ever with us and irrevocably lost forever.” Crosby's tale is honest and sensitive, eerie and tragic. (Stella Cameron, New York Times bestselling author) I am fascinated by the concept and by Crosby's stunning storytelling." "THE GIRL WHO STAYED is a deeply moving story. (Barbara Freethy, #1 New York Times bestselling author) “A beautifully written, page-turning novel packed with emotion.” Her first major novel in a storied 26-year-career, THE GIRL WHO STAYED marks a new direction for her fiction ![]() ![]() CHARLESTON EXPAT & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR TANYA ANNE CROSBY PENS HER FIRST MAJOR HARDCOVER NOVEL, THE GIRL WHO STAYED, PUBLISHED BY THE STORY PLANT ![]()
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![]() ![]() I loved that they didn’t use sex as a distraction for working out their issues. There was a lot of smokin’ hot sex (and I mean H.O.T.) but it didn’t overpower the actual work they put into the relationship. I understood why they messed up and I respected them for trying to fix their mistakes. I ‘understood’ everything that both Gideon and Eva did throughout the book. Yes, the characters made mistakes, but they’re only human. ![]() There was also real no stupidity and no cheating throughout the book. Yes, there were still many unanswered questions for future books (mostly regarding external plot lines and milestones that Gideon and Eva still have to cross) but there was no relationship cliffhanger! ![]() ![]() It ended at a point where Gideon and Eva were together and happy. This book is not a standalone and should only be read after both Bared To You and Reflected In You.įirst you can all rest easy because there is NO RELATIONSHIP CLIFFHANGER!!! In fact, of all the three books so far, I’d say this one had the most resolved ending of all. Since this is book #3 in the series, I am not going to talk about the plot at all here. Wherever I am, whatever I’m doing, I belong to you.”Įntwined With You was everything I could have wanted! I was thrilled with the story, happy with the ending and now am excited for the next books! ![]() ![]() ![]() In Gangster, he surpasses even his bestselling Sleepers to create a brutal and brilliant American saga of murder, forgiveness, and redemption.Born in the midst of tragedy and violence and raised in the shadow of a shocking secret, young Angelo Vestieri chooses to flee both his past and his father to seek a second family-the criminals who preside over early 20th century New York. ![]() These powerful themes ricochet through Lorenzo Carcaterra's new novel like bullets from a machine gun. ![]() ![]() ![]() "Pearson's first graphic novel series shows how much young people can step up to challenges when need be, all while growing a little more into the adults they will soon become. Tomasi, author, Super Sons, Batman: Detective Comics, Superman "A super-fun, super-exciting, and most of all super-story!" "This all-new Super Sons is a surefire, fun read as four young strangers meet and band together against the looming backdrop of global doom." -Dan Jurgens, author, The Adventures of Superman and Batman Beyond Pearson and Gonzalez's take on the iconic figures offers good fun, especially for young readers who are just discovering the DC universe." - Publishers Weekly "Pearson integrates timely elements through the focus on climate change and allusions to the refugee experience, while Gonzalez's artwork is vivid and crisp, riffing on a classic comic style. For kids who enjoy suspenseful adventures about saving the world and superhero-adjacent stories." - School Library Journal "This adventure mixes several popular elements, such as superheroes, mysteries, and global warming. Stine, author of Goosebumps and Fear Street My kind of story! I want to see more, more, MORE!" -R.L. "As the breathtaking action unfolds, the mysteries pile up-and there is danger on every page. I hope you packed a lunch, because you're not gonna want to put this book down." -Joey Bragg, actor from the Disney Channel's Liv and Maddie ![]() "Ridley Pearson knocks it out of the park with this supersonic tale." -Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series ![]() ![]() ![]() Old Whateley, an old man with a beard stands by a cobwebbed window.Ī well dressed woman stands alone in the hall of a large mansion with gothic decoration. He has his palms facing toward his ears.Īn older man, Dr Armitage, sits in a chair. Wilbur wears rings on his two pinky fingers. The sun is obscured by the trunk of a dead tree. We see she is on a bed in a field with a purple duvet wrapped around her that has a gold symbol on it. Men in body paint with strange costumes try to wake her up. ![]() Lovecraft's terrifying tale of those who explore the unspeakable.Ī blonde woman, Nancy lies on an orange blanket. Wilbur has his hand over the goblet.Ĭome back old one. On top of the woman is a book with a goblet resting on it. He stands over a blonde woman who is laying down. Wilbur as in a trance stares at a large dagger in front of him. Theremin music with drumming begins to play. The screen is red with a pink graphic of an almost naked woman lying on a stone cross.Ī large pink hand appears in the graphic over the woman. ![]() Wilber holds his hand over a metal object which begins to rotate without him touching it. ![]() ![]() ![]() There are five or is it six? books in the series and I'd recommend them to any Diana Gabaldon fan as they have a very similar way of writing and very likeable and realistic characters. The rest is history but of course the path to true happiness doesn't come easy (and let's face it if it did then the story would probably be boring). who is a backwoodsman living life as a Mohawk with links to Scotland. The books start in 1792 when an English woman Elizabeth Middleton goes to live with her father in the wilderness of upstate New York in a small settlement by the name of Paradise in order to become a school teacher. The books are very well written and whilst the plots are no where near as complex as the Outlander books they have many twists and turns to them making them really compelling reading. I found it quite amusing as I already knew what to expect but there is still a sense of "This woman doctor seems really familiar. ![]() ![]() For those of you who haven't heard of Sara Donati she is a great author and came to my attention because she "borrowed" some of the Outlander characters to make guest appearances in her first book. I decided to finally read "Endless Forest" to finish off the Wilderness Series by Sara Donati. ![]() ![]() ![]() Aaron‘s experience in the design and repair of steel, masonry, and post-tensioned and mild steel reinforced concrete structures, including the application of polymer-modified reinforcing for strengthening and rehabilitation purposes, bring his design projects to life. Although his design expertise is in education, institutional, commercial, industrial, and specific-use facilities, he also outshines the competition in the art of baking the best homemade sweet potato pie. As a project manager and design engineer in SKA’s Structural Group, Aaron brings many dedicated years of experience to his role. Bopp, PE, LEED AP BD+C Principal Engineer | Executive VP | Operations Directorįor Aaron, holiday music isn’t just for the holidays but is something to be enjoyed year-round. ![]() ![]() ![]() Porter that is now considered a classic of childrens literature, with the title characters name becoming a popular term for someone. He has travelled and lived on almost every continent and has been educated everywhere from the United States, rural India, Great Britain and Thailand. Pollyanna is a best-selling 1913 novel by Eleanor H. ![]() Eden is an accomplished actor, model, narrator and rising international gymnast. What Aunt Polly does not know is that Pollyanna is bringing the game of being 'glad' that her father taught her and that her irrepressible happy attitude will transform not only that dull and miserable house, but an entire village before she is through.Įden Garret Giuliano, born February 2008 in Bangkok. Most everyone knows what defines a Pollyanna someone who looks at the bright side of things no matter how dire, or who paints an overly optimistic picture of any situation. ![]() Unfortunately her aunt does not want her but accepts her very reluctantly only out of 'duty' and sticks her into a tiny hot attic room so she will be 'out of the way'. Porter (1868 1920) is perhaps less familiar now than the lasting expression that grew from its sentimental story. This book describes how the orphan is sent to be raised by her aunt who lives far away in the East of the country. In a small town far out West, 11 year old Pollyanna loses her mother then her dad to disease. ![]() ![]() ![]() However, as soon as the first 'class' began, I realized that this was no education. The Cultural Revolution was trumpeted as having brought education to the peasants through 'evening classes." One day my production team announced it was starting evening classes and asked Nana and me to be the teachers. "They get married and belong to other people. As for girls, the peasants considered it a complete waste of time for them to go to school. They would be out in the fields when they were barely in their teens. Children of school age would stay at home to help their families with their work or look after younger brothers and sisters. ![]() The virtual absence of any chance of a better future and the near total immobility for anyone born a peasant took the incentive out of the pursuit of knowledge. Might as well start earning your work points right away." ![]() You don't get a grain of rice more for being able to read books. "You pay fees and read for years, and in the end you are still a peasant, earning your food with your sweat. ![]() ![]() ![]() more d slow down.” That being said, I also didn't like the basic story nor the MCs. I kept wanting to tell him to “breathe an. In addition, he rushes and mumbles through dialogue in some places to the extent that he runs out of breath by the end. ![]() Despite the references to paws, fur, tails and muzzles (better not to dwell on how kissing with tongue works with muzzles) it is basically a MM romance, complete with a lot of sex scenes Unfortunately it is not a very good MM romance and the narrator has a really annoying lisp that makes his “s” sound like “th”. First of all, the novelty of this book having animals instead of people wears off fast. Review 1: OK, I know I'm going "against the grain here, and maybe it is b/c I listened to the audio version of this book and hated the narrator, but I did not like this story. ![]() |