Author: Mira Lyn Kelly
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373207212
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
"Nichole Daniels has had her share of heartbreak. Two broken engagements and a single bed are proof of that. But when a blue-eyed stranger offers her a taste of her every nighttime fantasy, she's considering putting an end to her dry spell! Garrett Carter's reputation as a ladies' man-- ? Absolutely right. A danger to her mental health-- ? Definitely. The man for her-- ? Not on your life"--Page 4 of cover.
Once is Never Enough
Author: Mira Lyn Kelly
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373207212
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
"Nichole Daniels has had her share of heartbreak. Two broken engagements and a single bed are proof of that. But when a blue-eyed stranger offers her a taste of her every nighttime fantasy, she's considering putting an end to her dry spell! Garrett Carter's reputation as a ladies' man-- ? Absolutely right. A danger to her mental health-- ? Definitely. The man for her-- ? Not on your life"--Page 4 of cover.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0373207212
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
"Nichole Daniels has had her share of heartbreak. Two broken engagements and a single bed are proof of that. But when a blue-eyed stranger offers her a taste of her every nighttime fantasy, she's considering putting an end to her dry spell! Garrett Carter's reputation as a ladies' man-- ? Absolutely right. A danger to her mental health-- ? Definitely. The man for her-- ? Not on your life"--Page 4 of cover.
Whisper
Author: Nancy Warren
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426881126
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Lawyer Genna Monroe doesn't mean to eavesdrop on a private romantic liaison one sultry night in New Orleans. When she hears the man's sexy whisper, though, she feels as if he's seducing her. Now she can't get his voice out of her mind, and just thinking of him isn't enough. She has to have his body, too.… Nick Cavallo knows of his best friend's desires for a secret rendezvous, and is more than willing to fulfill them. He's wanted Genna for longer than he can remember, and who cares if their steamy nights need to be anonymous? Provided she never finds out the truth, he's happy…and so is she. But when Nick wants more than just hot sex, he's not sure if Genna will want the man behind the voice.…
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1426881126
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Lawyer Genna Monroe doesn't mean to eavesdrop on a private romantic liaison one sultry night in New Orleans. When she hears the man's sexy whisper, though, she feels as if he's seducing her. Now she can't get his voice out of her mind, and just thinking of him isn't enough. She has to have his body, too.… Nick Cavallo knows of his best friend's desires for a secret rendezvous, and is more than willing to fulfill them. He's wanted Genna for longer than he can remember, and who cares if their steamy nights need to be anonymous? Provided she never finds out the truth, he's happy…and so is she. But when Nick wants more than just hot sex, he's not sure if Genna will want the man behind the voice.…
Have Me
Author: Anne Marsh
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369702387
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Bad boy billionaire Liam Masterson accidentally marries his best friend’s little sister in the latest decadent DARE novel by New York Times bestselling author Anne Marsh! My indulgent sex parties are renowned among San Francisco’s elite. Doing naughty deeds while blackout drunk fuels the fire of my self-loathing. Waking up naked next to my best friend’s little sister, however, is a step too far…even for me. And when I see our matching wedding rings, I know I’ve outdone myself. Hana Valentine always had a crush on me, but I’ve kept it in my pants…until last night. A temporary marriage will improve my image with investors, so I do what billionaire bastards do best—throw money at the problem. Hana proposes a trade instead. She’ll give me good-guy lessons if I show her how to be deliciously bad… Now that I’ve seen her lush curves, felt her silky skin, tasted her honey-sweet mouth, I can’t help but agree. Soon sunny Hana is shining light and warmth on my hidden darkness. I find myself letting her in, closer than I’ve ever let anyone. But will my destructive tendencies ruin the one thing that could save me? Or could being with Hana teach me how to have and to hold? Take control. Feel the rush. Explore your fantasies—Harlequin DARE publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha males and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369702387
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Bad boy billionaire Liam Masterson accidentally marries his best friend’s little sister in the latest decadent DARE novel by New York Times bestselling author Anne Marsh! My indulgent sex parties are renowned among San Francisco’s elite. Doing naughty deeds while blackout drunk fuels the fire of my self-loathing. Waking up naked next to my best friend’s little sister, however, is a step too far…even for me. And when I see our matching wedding rings, I know I’ve outdone myself. Hana Valentine always had a crush on me, but I’ve kept it in my pants…until last night. A temporary marriage will improve my image with investors, so I do what billionaire bastards do best—throw money at the problem. Hana proposes a trade instead. She’ll give me good-guy lessons if I show her how to be deliciously bad… Now that I’ve seen her lush curves, felt her silky skin, tasted her honey-sweet mouth, I can’t help but agree. Soon sunny Hana is shining light and warmth on my hidden darkness. I find myself letting her in, closer than I’ve ever let anyone. But will my destructive tendencies ruin the one thing that could save me? Or could being with Hana teach me how to have and to hold? Take control. Feel the rush. Explore your fantasies—Harlequin DARE publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha males and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies.
Some Wives Do...Whatever it Takes
Author: Remi Wild
Publisher: Remi Wild
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Lusting after my husband is a gift, I don’t take it lightly, and I’m totally committed to the craft. With the lust, comes the green-eyed monster, a monster I hide from Eric at all costs. Enter Fiona and her six-inch f*&% me pumps. She's determined to take what is mine without hesitation, but our marriage is everything to me. I won't go down without a fight.
Publisher: Remi Wild
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Lusting after my husband is a gift, I don’t take it lightly, and I’m totally committed to the craft. With the lust, comes the green-eyed monster, a monster I hide from Eric at all costs. Enter Fiona and her six-inch f*&% me pumps. She's determined to take what is mine without hesitation, but our marriage is everything to me. I won't go down without a fight.
Panty Whisperer
Author: Sloane Howell
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781533248206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
I love women. I'm not ashamed to admit that making a beautiful woman come is my main goal in life-one that I accomplish night after night. Women are as drawn to me as I am to them. I don't get turned down. It's not a brag, just a fact. At least it was a fact. Until I met Quinn-the one woman who didn't fall for my easy charm. Now, I have to have her. She may not want to get close, may not want to admit that I turn her on and can give her a night that she'll never forget, but she was mine the first moment I saw her. Eventually, I'll have her beneath me, my hands in her hair, and my name on her lips. It's what I do. I'm the Panty Whisperer.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781533248206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
I love women. I'm not ashamed to admit that making a beautiful woman come is my main goal in life-one that I accomplish night after night. Women are as drawn to me as I am to them. I don't get turned down. It's not a brag, just a fact. At least it was a fact. Until I met Quinn-the one woman who didn't fall for my easy charm. Now, I have to have her. She may not want to get close, may not want to admit that I turn her on and can give her a night that she'll never forget, but she was mine the first moment I saw her. Eventually, I'll have her beneath me, my hands in her hair, and my name on her lips. It's what I do. I'm the Panty Whisperer.
Bossed
Author: Sloane Howell
Publisher: Loveswept
ISBN: 0399179119
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
He’s the boss. But she’s ready to take charge. “Wonderfully witty and fresh, Bossed is a must-read for anyone who loves a sassy, modern heroine and an in-charge alpha hero.”—New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne Jenny: Job interviews are a bitch under the best of circumstances, but when your potential boss is the world’s biggest prick, that’s when you should simply walk away. It’s just that I need this job so badly—and I’m mesmerized by Ethan Mason’s piercing gaze. Men like him aren’t supposed to exist in real life. But under the tailored suits and GQ looks, Ethan simmers with barely restrained ambition. And no matter how hard I work to fight the attraction, I’m going to get burned. Ethan: You don’t become a top agent without learning how to close a deal. I always get what—or who—I want, by staying cool and in command. Then Jenny Jackson walks into my office with her lush curves and “screw you” attitude and blows away my intentions of keeping things professional. All I can think about is exploring the perfect body hidden beneath those conservative clothes or shutting her saucy mouth with one hot kiss. Jenny’s worth breaking the rules over—if I can convince her to break the rules for me. Bossed is sexy. And by that, we mean sexy. Like 18+ sexy. This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title. Praise for Bossed “The sexy banter in this book is over-the-top! Great story, lots of feels, and so much sexy! Sloane Howell brings the heat and heart.”—USA Today bestselling author Jamie K. Schmidt “Sexy, smart, funny and full of heartfelt emotion, Bossed will keep you laughing and swooning to the very last page.”—New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting “Bossed is a sexy battle of wills. Sloane Howell created a fun workplace romance that will entertain you with great banter and interfering friends. Mr. Howell featured interesting secondary characters and strong relationships. Fans of Jenna Bayley-Burke and Lorelei James will enjoy Bossed.”—Harlequin Junkie “I must confess, this is the first book I’ve read by Sloane Howell but it will definitely not be the last.”—Book Reviews—janisf & leisha “Freaking incredible! Sloane Howell makes you become part of the story. It is crazy awesome. . . . Congratulations, Sloane Howell, on exceeding my expectations and throwing me one wicked-ass curveball.”—Cecily’s Book Review (five stars) “Bossed was as close to contemporary romance perfection as it could get. It was witty, sexy and had just the right amount of drama. It even made me tear up a bit. It’s one of the best office romances I’ve read in a while.”—A Novel Glimpse (five stars) “Such a fun read. I really enjoyed Bossed, a lighthearted office romance with a bossy alpha and a take-no-sh*t heroine.”—Best Book Boyfriends “I was thoroughly addicted, and could not put it down. A definite must-read!”—FMR Book Grind (five stars) “Loved this book! This was a fantastic quick-and-easy read for me. I literally devoured it in a matter of hours. From the get-go I was hooked.”—BookSmacked “Totally loved this one. Pulled you right in with all the sarcastic banter in Chapter 1 all the way through to the amazing heart-melting ending.”—Island of Reading
Publisher: Loveswept
ISBN: 0399179119
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
He’s the boss. But she’s ready to take charge. “Wonderfully witty and fresh, Bossed is a must-read for anyone who loves a sassy, modern heroine and an in-charge alpha hero.”—New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne Jenny: Job interviews are a bitch under the best of circumstances, but when your potential boss is the world’s biggest prick, that’s when you should simply walk away. It’s just that I need this job so badly—and I’m mesmerized by Ethan Mason’s piercing gaze. Men like him aren’t supposed to exist in real life. But under the tailored suits and GQ looks, Ethan simmers with barely restrained ambition. And no matter how hard I work to fight the attraction, I’m going to get burned. Ethan: You don’t become a top agent without learning how to close a deal. I always get what—or who—I want, by staying cool and in command. Then Jenny Jackson walks into my office with her lush curves and “screw you” attitude and blows away my intentions of keeping things professional. All I can think about is exploring the perfect body hidden beneath those conservative clothes or shutting her saucy mouth with one hot kiss. Jenny’s worth breaking the rules over—if I can convince her to break the rules for me. Bossed is sexy. And by that, we mean sexy. Like 18+ sexy. This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title. Praise for Bossed “The sexy banter in this book is over-the-top! Great story, lots of feels, and so much sexy! Sloane Howell brings the heat and heart.”—USA Today bestselling author Jamie K. Schmidt “Sexy, smart, funny and full of heartfelt emotion, Bossed will keep you laughing and swooning to the very last page.”—New York Times bestselling author Helena Hunting “Bossed is a sexy battle of wills. Sloane Howell created a fun workplace romance that will entertain you with great banter and interfering friends. Mr. Howell featured interesting secondary characters and strong relationships. Fans of Jenna Bayley-Burke and Lorelei James will enjoy Bossed.”—Harlequin Junkie “I must confess, this is the first book I’ve read by Sloane Howell but it will definitely not be the last.”—Book Reviews—janisf & leisha “Freaking incredible! Sloane Howell makes you become part of the story. It is crazy awesome. . . . Congratulations, Sloane Howell, on exceeding my expectations and throwing me one wicked-ass curveball.”—Cecily’s Book Review (five stars) “Bossed was as close to contemporary romance perfection as it could get. It was witty, sexy and had just the right amount of drama. It even made me tear up a bit. It’s one of the best office romances I’ve read in a while.”—A Novel Glimpse (five stars) “Such a fun read. I really enjoyed Bossed, a lighthearted office romance with a bossy alpha and a take-no-sh*t heroine.”—Best Book Boyfriends “I was thoroughly addicted, and could not put it down. A definite must-read!”—FMR Book Grind (five stars) “Loved this book! This was a fantastic quick-and-easy read for me. I literally devoured it in a matter of hours. From the get-go I was hooked.”—BookSmacked “Totally loved this one. Pulled you right in with all the sarcastic banter in Chapter 1 all the way through to the amazing heart-melting ending.”—Island of Reading
More Than Miles
Author: Autumn Jones Lake
Publisher: Ahead of the Pack, LLC
ISBN: 1943950032
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
Forbidden love is the hardest to forget... Blake “Murphy” O'Callaghan, Road Captain of the Lost Kings MC, has the world by the balls. Money. Women. The wide-open road. It’s all his, everything he wants…except the one girl he loves, the one girl who’s off limits. His best friend’s little sister, Heidi. Abandoned by her mother when she was only eight, Heidi Whelan’s familiar with heartbreak. Especially the heartbreak of falling in love with her big brother’s best friend. When Murphy pushed her away, it broke her heart. Now, on her eighteenth birthday, he claims he loves her? Growing up around the Lost Kings MC, Heidi’s witnessed his manwhoring ways. He’ll never give that up for her. Besides, he’s too late: Heidi’s in love with her high-school boyfriend Axel. Axel Ryan loves two things—motorcycles and Heidi. He signed up to be a prospect for the Lost Kings MC because it seemed like a fun way to get closer to her. Now that he’s gotten a taste of MC life, he’s not so sure this is where he belongs. He’s confident Heidi shares his dreams for the future, so even if he chooses another road, their relationship will survive the detour. With more than miles between them, will the deceptions they’ve lived with for so long be too much to overcome? Can Murphy convince Heidi that the hard roads they’ve traveled will lead to the most beautiful destination of all, or is he destined to ride the open road alone? Topics: forbidden love, coming of age, hard choices, hard roads, beautiful destinations, shamrock, four-leaf clovers, tattoos, redemption, motorcycle club compound, bad boy obsession, bad boy romance, no cheating, honorable, grief, loss, strong female character, possessive alpha male, criminal elements, strip club, marijuana grow op, passion, bullet, Whiskey, spitfire, no cliffhanger, new adult, love triangle, young love, first loves, chaotic family, absent parents, bad role models, love, loyalty, family by choice, blood brothers, underdogs, Alaska, Deep Horizon, underground fighting, backyard brawl, Road Captain, Irish, Surprise pregnancy, shotgun marriage, anti-hero, anti-hero romance, alpha hero, alpha male hero, alpha bad boy, biker, bad boy biker, dominant alpha male, dominant alpha male hero, protection, male, crime, criminal, criminal underground, outlaw, criminals and outlaws, crime fiction, hidden, forbidden romance, opposites attract, lawyer, professional, criminal element, outlaw motorcycle gang, outlaw motorcycle club, motorcycle club, motorcycle club romance, MC Romance, Lost Kings MC, series starter, first in series, autumn, slow burn romance, widow romance, second chance, upstate New York, Capital Region New York, rural, snarky, sassy, sassy heroine, Phoenyx Slaughter, Iron Bulls MC, Road Trip, Arizona, literary sons of anarchy, rogue, player, motorcycle man, outlaw bikers, brotherhood, loyalty, possessive male, possessive hero, sons of anarchy, sylvia day, joanna wylde, celibate, manwhore, MC biker romance, biker series, steamy romance, sexy, dark romance, motorcycle action adventure, contemporary romance, romance, Motorcycle Club, ride, road, obsession, obsessed, wild man, autumn jones lake, wild, danger, bratty, romantic trip, rival, rival gang, swoonworthy, addicting, series, family saga, kristen ashley, romantic mc, loving alpha heroes, faithful, mc president, zero to sixty, gritty, dangerously sexy, dirty talk, vengeance road, mountain man, rider, addictive series, binge read, fall in love, steel, asphalt, iron, rebellion, rebel, Wrath, Dex, King, Hope, Rock, Trinity, Murphy, Teller, Heidi, Lexi, savage, happily ever after, stand alone, series, love triangle, young love, first loves, surprise baby, oops baby, accidental pregnancy, happy for now ending, HFN, series, feisty, desire, flirting, tattooed outlaw, tattoo, ink, tattoos, inked hero, inked, dirty but romantic, road to hell, biker gangs, conquering, alpha male president, steamy scenes, innocent heroine, older couple, older hero, adult romance, joy ride, cut, kutte, leather, patched, colors, patched, club colors, old lady, ol' lady, Boucher, drug trade, club brother, blood brothers, crime romance, smoldering, ruthless, scorching, dirty, crude, raw, honor, faith, loyal, sergeant at arms, highway, park, emotional journey, rollercoaster, crossroads, mature, chaos, rescue
Publisher: Ahead of the Pack, LLC
ISBN: 1943950032
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
Forbidden love is the hardest to forget... Blake “Murphy” O'Callaghan, Road Captain of the Lost Kings MC, has the world by the balls. Money. Women. The wide-open road. It’s all his, everything he wants…except the one girl he loves, the one girl who’s off limits. His best friend’s little sister, Heidi. Abandoned by her mother when she was only eight, Heidi Whelan’s familiar with heartbreak. Especially the heartbreak of falling in love with her big brother’s best friend. When Murphy pushed her away, it broke her heart. Now, on her eighteenth birthday, he claims he loves her? Growing up around the Lost Kings MC, Heidi’s witnessed his manwhoring ways. He’ll never give that up for her. Besides, he’s too late: Heidi’s in love with her high-school boyfriend Axel. Axel Ryan loves two things—motorcycles and Heidi. He signed up to be a prospect for the Lost Kings MC because it seemed like a fun way to get closer to her. Now that he’s gotten a taste of MC life, he’s not so sure this is where he belongs. He’s confident Heidi shares his dreams for the future, so even if he chooses another road, their relationship will survive the detour. With more than miles between them, will the deceptions they’ve lived with for so long be too much to overcome? Can Murphy convince Heidi that the hard roads they’ve traveled will lead to the most beautiful destination of all, or is he destined to ride the open road alone? Topics: forbidden love, coming of age, hard choices, hard roads, beautiful destinations, shamrock, four-leaf clovers, tattoos, redemption, motorcycle club compound, bad boy obsession, bad boy romance, no cheating, honorable, grief, loss, strong female character, possessive alpha male, criminal elements, strip club, marijuana grow op, passion, bullet, Whiskey, spitfire, no cliffhanger, new adult, love triangle, young love, first loves, chaotic family, absent parents, bad role models, love, loyalty, family by choice, blood brothers, underdogs, Alaska, Deep Horizon, underground fighting, backyard brawl, Road Captain, Irish, Surprise pregnancy, shotgun marriage, anti-hero, anti-hero romance, alpha hero, alpha male hero, alpha bad boy, biker, bad boy biker, dominant alpha male, dominant alpha male hero, protection, male, crime, criminal, criminal underground, outlaw, criminals and outlaws, crime fiction, hidden, forbidden romance, opposites attract, lawyer, professional, criminal element, outlaw motorcycle gang, outlaw motorcycle club, motorcycle club, motorcycle club romance, MC Romance, Lost Kings MC, series starter, first in series, autumn, slow burn romance, widow romance, second chance, upstate New York, Capital Region New York, rural, snarky, sassy, sassy heroine, Phoenyx Slaughter, Iron Bulls MC, Road Trip, Arizona, literary sons of anarchy, rogue, player, motorcycle man, outlaw bikers, brotherhood, loyalty, possessive male, possessive hero, sons of anarchy, sylvia day, joanna wylde, celibate, manwhore, MC biker romance, biker series, steamy romance, sexy, dark romance, motorcycle action adventure, contemporary romance, romance, Motorcycle Club, ride, road, obsession, obsessed, wild man, autumn jones lake, wild, danger, bratty, romantic trip, rival, rival gang, swoonworthy, addicting, series, family saga, kristen ashley, romantic mc, loving alpha heroes, faithful, mc president, zero to sixty, gritty, dangerously sexy, dirty talk, vengeance road, mountain man, rider, addictive series, binge read, fall in love, steel, asphalt, iron, rebellion, rebel, Wrath, Dex, King, Hope, Rock, Trinity, Murphy, Teller, Heidi, Lexi, savage, happily ever after, stand alone, series, love triangle, young love, first loves, surprise baby, oops baby, accidental pregnancy, happy for now ending, HFN, series, feisty, desire, flirting, tattooed outlaw, tattoo, ink, tattoos, inked hero, inked, dirty but romantic, road to hell, biker gangs, conquering, alpha male president, steamy scenes, innocent heroine, older couple, older hero, adult romance, joy ride, cut, kutte, leather, patched, colors, patched, club colors, old lady, ol' lady, Boucher, drug trade, club brother, blood brothers, crime romance, smoldering, ruthless, scorching, dirty, crude, raw, honor, faith, loyal, sergeant at arms, highway, park, emotional journey, rollercoaster, crossroads, mature, chaos, rescue
Whisper Their Love
Author: Valerie Taylor
Publisher: She Winked Press
ISBN: 1936456214
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
First Digital Edition; Grier Rating: A** Desire and torment swept through Joyce's trembling young body at the gentle touch of Edith's cool hand upon her face. She had never felt like this before. It frightened her ... and filled her with a terrible excitement! Joyce is a young woman off to her first year at college at prestigious all-girl school. She gets along well with her roommate, Mary Jean, who is somewhat boy-crazy. Joyce begins to think there’s something wrong with her… that perhaps she is frigid… because she has no interest in boys. Then she meets Edith, the dean of the college, and falls head over heels in love. Suddenly all that mattered to her was a woman twice her age. Whisper Their Love is a haunting and courageous story of how a young girl's hunger for love leads her to discover passions she didn’t know existed. Only a writer as skillful and sensitive as Valerie Taylor could have taken such a daring subject and fashioned it into such a stirring a novel.
Publisher: She Winked Press
ISBN: 1936456214
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
First Digital Edition; Grier Rating: A** Desire and torment swept through Joyce's trembling young body at the gentle touch of Edith's cool hand upon her face. She had never felt like this before. It frightened her ... and filled her with a terrible excitement! Joyce is a young woman off to her first year at college at prestigious all-girl school. She gets along well with her roommate, Mary Jean, who is somewhat boy-crazy. Joyce begins to think there’s something wrong with her… that perhaps she is frigid… because she has no interest in boys. Then she meets Edith, the dean of the college, and falls head over heels in love. Suddenly all that mattered to her was a woman twice her age. Whisper Their Love is a haunting and courageous story of how a young girl's hunger for love leads her to discover passions she didn’t know existed. Only a writer as skillful and sensitive as Valerie Taylor could have taken such a daring subject and fashioned it into such a stirring a novel.
Some Whisper, Some Shout
Author: K. K. Weil
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN: 1509215832
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Devices. Jolie’s got tons of them. Coping mechanisms that ensure she’s not falling victim to the mental illness that’s taken hold of both her brother and father. Helping the homeless gives Jolie much needed consistency. But when a stranger struts into her Jersey Shore creperie, writing cryptic songs on napkins and then disappearing, her world becomes anything but routine. Reed can play the soul out of his saxophone, but he’s hiding something. Why else would he reveal so little about himself, or plan one secluded, albeit eccentric, date after another? And what’s in that backpack he carries everywhere? Then again, with her distressed brother missing, an estranged mother returning home, and a feisty grandmother acting weirder than usual, Jolie can’t decipher whether her suspicions are valid or dangerous delusions. When inexplicable slashings of the homeless occur in her otherwise safe town, Jolie’s devices begin to fail.
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN: 1509215832
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Devices. Jolie’s got tons of them. Coping mechanisms that ensure she’s not falling victim to the mental illness that’s taken hold of both her brother and father. Helping the homeless gives Jolie much needed consistency. But when a stranger struts into her Jersey Shore creperie, writing cryptic songs on napkins and then disappearing, her world becomes anything but routine. Reed can play the soul out of his saxophone, but he’s hiding something. Why else would he reveal so little about himself, or plan one secluded, albeit eccentric, date after another? And what’s in that backpack he carries everywhere? Then again, with her distressed brother missing, an estranged mother returning home, and a feisty grandmother acting weirder than usual, Jolie can’t decipher whether her suspicions are valid or dangerous delusions. When inexplicable slashings of the homeless occur in her otherwise safe town, Jolie’s devices begin to fail.
We Dare Not Whisper
Author: Jan Netolicky
Publisher: Brick Mantel Books
ISBN: 1941799159
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Luce Garrison narrates the unraveling of her stoic Midwestern family: a mother plagued by bipolar disorder, a father guilt-ridden by his inability to confront his wife’s descent into madness, and Luce’s own unassailable conviction that she can never be as loved as the brothers she has lost. As a child, Luce often lingered over albums of glossy photographs, longing to be just like her lovely, enigmatic mother. But images frozen for an instant could not capture the lightless depression and manic bouts of frenzied activity which demonized Bets Garrison. Luce does not know the depths of her mother’s undiagnosed mental illness. Her only certainty? She is an inadequate substitute for the older brother who was stillborn just three months after her parents’ marriage. After giving birth to Jonny, eleven years Luce’s junior, Bets develops an obsessive, disturbing devotion which trumps every other relationship in the Garrison home. Although Luce tries to minimize the gulf, she is excluded from the smothering attention her mother lavishes upon Jonny. Caught in a void, she can neither be loving sister nor cherished daughter. She can only be in the way. Set in rural Wisconsin, We Dare Not Whisper explores the toxic legacy of a self-destructive family. With hauntingly beautiful prose, Jan Netolicky illuminates the suffering of individuals with bipolar disorder and the unthinkable challenges facing those closest to them.
Publisher: Brick Mantel Books
ISBN: 1941799159
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 263
Book Description
Luce Garrison narrates the unraveling of her stoic Midwestern family: a mother plagued by bipolar disorder, a father guilt-ridden by his inability to confront his wife’s descent into madness, and Luce’s own unassailable conviction that she can never be as loved as the brothers she has lost. As a child, Luce often lingered over albums of glossy photographs, longing to be just like her lovely, enigmatic mother. But images frozen for an instant could not capture the lightless depression and manic bouts of frenzied activity which demonized Bets Garrison. Luce does not know the depths of her mother’s undiagnosed mental illness. Her only certainty? She is an inadequate substitute for the older brother who was stillborn just three months after her parents’ marriage. After giving birth to Jonny, eleven years Luce’s junior, Bets develops an obsessive, disturbing devotion which trumps every other relationship in the Garrison home. Although Luce tries to minimize the gulf, she is excluded from the smothering attention her mother lavishes upon Jonny. Caught in a void, she can neither be loving sister nor cherished daughter. She can only be in the way. Set in rural Wisconsin, We Dare Not Whisper explores the toxic legacy of a self-destructive family. With hauntingly beautiful prose, Jan Netolicky illuminates the suffering of individuals with bipolar disorder and the unthinkable challenges facing those closest to them.