![]() ![]() And suddenly the unthinkable becomes possible-that this mismatched couple might be destined for love.īlake Ravenscroft merupakan anggota agen rahasia pemerintah, War Office. ![]() ![]() His heart has been hardened by years of intrigue, but this little temptress proves oddly disarming and thoroughly kissable. Yes, Blake believes she’s a notorious spy named Carlotta De Leon, but for six weeks until her twenty-first birthday, when she’ll gain control of her own fortune, hiding out in the titillating company of a mysterious captor is awfully convenient-and maybe just a little romantic, too.īlake Ravenscroft’s mission is to bring “Carlotta” to justice, not to fall in love. After all, she’s been running from unwanted marriage proposals. When Caroline Trent is kidnapped by Blake Ravenscroft, she doesn’t even try to elude this dangerously handsome agent of the crown. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() "Reply" is the longest and most realistic. It's a cute story, well-conveyed, and ends happily for everyone.Īlso: introduced me to the band Ellegarden. As he spends time with Usui he develops feelings for him. Taking pity on the shy Usui, he decides to help him get together with Nakaya. Poised Kugo sees a quieter classmate watching him and his hot, popular friend Nakaya. There is one use of the word fuck to upset parents who think their kids don't know that word already otherwise this would be perfect for a YA anthology. "Emotion Spectrum" in contrast is an almost totally PG high school love story. ![]() This feels like it ought to be the first half of a longer story. One thing I did find unusual was that it ended ambiguously, with the narc apparently rejecting his love interest until he was willing to find an honest career. The titular "NightS" is kind of like a summer action blockbuster, a not terribly convincing set-up with drug trafficking and law enforcement pursuit functioning mainly as a backdrop for hot actors characters bantering and having Hollywood sex (you know, the kind where everyone in in sync as to what they want, gets out of their clothes gracefully, is toned and flexible, and none of the poses look weird to the observer). They differ in length, genre, and rating. Other than the m/m element these short stories don't have a ton in common. Kou Yoneda's art is excellent, especially when it comes to subtle expressions. Except for the first story, these are ordinary people in realistic situations. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Understand these players’ motivations-and this game’s perils-and you just might refuse to play. When the connection between stock price and a company’s intrinsic value dissolves, the earnings game can ruin companies and shareholders alike. Why the refusal? Selling would have boosted quarterly earnings beyond analysts’ expectations-imperiling the company’s ability to meet expectations next year.Īs players in this game increasingly view quarterly earnings as collective fiction, they also lose faith in the stock prices these numbers influence. An example: SmithKline Beecham’s venture-capital unit missed millions of dollars of profit when it refused to sell its hot biotech holdings. Yet this number dominates-and distorts-executives’, analysts’, investors’, and auditors’ decisions. Quarterly-earnings reports say little about a company’s financial health. ![]() What made Cisco System’s stock value plunge 13 % overnight? A one-cent difference between reported and expected quarterly earnings. ![]() ![]() When his will is read, it’s discovered that he has set up a complex hierarchy with regards to the inheritance that he leaves behind, and it sets up his descendants to start plotting against each other to try and succeed in inheriting the fortune. The story starts with the death of an elderly businessman, who is much admired in his local area, as he has built his fortune up from humble beginnings and brought prosperity to the local area. This must be the fifth or sixth in the original series, as it refers back to some previous adventures, but I didn’t think this affected my enjoyment of this story at all, it’s fine to read it as a stand-alone story. The story is set just after World War Two, although it’s relatively vague with the dates. ![]() I hadn’t heard of this author before but I thought the premise sounded interesting so I wanted to give it a try, and I’m so glad I did! It took me a few pages to get into the rhythm of the writing - it’s obviously a translation from its original language, but it doesn’t take long to adapt to that. ![]() ![]() I received this book from Netgalley for an honest review. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Flat Stanley books are perfect for newly independent readers thanks to the fun illustrations, short chapters and crazy adventures. There are benefits to Stanley’s strange predicament - he can slide under doors and be posted to his friends for a holiday - but it’s not always easy being different and, once the novelty begins to wear off, Stanley wishes he could be just like everybody else again. Since the night a giant pinboard fell on top of him, he has been completely flat. With brilliant new illustrations by the award-winning author/illustrator Rob Biddulph. Stanley Lambchop is an ordinary boy with an extraordinary problem. The hilarious and magical adventures of everyone’s favourite flat hero Flat Stanley. ![]() And in 2017, more than fifty years after the first book was published, new editions were released illustrated by award-winning author/ illustrator Rob Biddulph. Since the author’s death in 2003 several other writers, including Sara Pennypacker and Jon Mitchell, have continued Jeff Brown’s books in Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures. What started out as a bedtime story for author Jeff Brown’s sons, soon became a bestseller and there are now more than twenty Flat Stanley books, published all over the world. Flat Stanley is a classic American children’s book series for readers 5+. ![]() ![]() ![]() Her mom wants her to baby-sit way more than Sunny wants to baby-sit. With a lighthearted touch and plenty of humor, Jennifer Holm celebrates the wonder of science and explores fascinating questions about life and death, family and friendship, immortality.and possibility. The latest in the New York Times bestselling Sunny series brings Sunny into a sink-or-swim summer, where she needs to float her first job and dive into her first maybe-flirtation. Could this pimply boy really be Grandpa Melvin? Has he finally found the secret to eternal youth? And weirdly enough.he looks a lot like Ellie’s grandfather, a scientist who’s always been slightly obsessed with immortality. She even misses her dearly departed goldfish. Science can change the world.but can it go too far? Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. The Fourteenth Goldfish: Author: Jennifer L. A perfect listen about a child's relationship with her grandfather! ![]() ![]() Believe in the possible.with this "warm, witty, and wise" New York Times best-selling novel from three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. ![]() ![]() When his minder doesn’t pay attention he steals a book from a coat hanging next to him. He has to spend a rather long time in a hallway – another trick of the nazis to drive him insane. After some time in solitude his resistance begins to crumble and he almost tells the nazis everything the want to know. Being valuable for them he is not put in a concentration camp but kept isolated in a hotel room. When trying to convince him to play the man, Dr. This man manages to end the game with a remis.ĭeeply impressed the other men want him to play again as he is the only one who might have a chance to beat the champion. He explains how this move would affect the whole game. Just when they are about to make a fatal mistake a man steps in and stops them. Of course they have absolutely no chance against such a strong opponent. Together with a few other men he tries to beat him in a game of chess. The current world champion of chess also happens to be on this very boat. Stefan Zweig tells the story of a man who is on a boat. ![]() It was published in 1942 after the author’s suicide. The novella I’m about to review today is “The Royal Game” written by Stefan Zweig. ![]() ![]() ![]() So the readers will see all the FfL characters in the background (happily married, toting toddlers and such) as minor roles of the 3 fighters I'll focus on for that short series. So we'll be heading back to Oahu (yay!) for that one.Īfter that, I plan to do a spin-off series of 3 books that will take us a few years into the future of that world. We met Corey way back in Rules of Entanglement as Jax's friend and sparring partner. I don't have a name for it yet, but it's Corey's story. There WILL be a 5th book to end the Fighting for Love series. I'm really excited for my readers to experience Xander's story and meet his heroine, Sophie. ![]() ![]() I'm really excited for my readers to experience Xa …more Hi, Sofia! I can't give you an exact date, but Sweet Victory should be out in early spring of 2015. Maxwell Hi, Sofia! I can't give you an exact date, but Sweet Victory should be out in early spring of 2015. ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() ![]() I remember curling up on the arm of the faded stuffed rocking chair when my mother read it out loud, and it was just as delightful to read it aloud to the fine young gents. Naturally, the children have a smashing magical adventure in the woods and hills, foiling the spells and wickedness of a witch and reuniting a lost family. After the incident which leads them to be locked away, they escape, hop into a pony trap that's been left awaiting its driver outside an inn, and conveniently land at the home of gruff Uncle Ambrose, a vicar and retired schoolmaster who has said that he hopes never to set eyes on a child again. The resourceful and "high-spirited" (as their father calls them) Linnet children are left to live with Grandmama while their father rejoins his regiment in India. Who can resist a beginning like this one? Betsy was roaring in the bathroom, Timothy was yelling in the broom cupboard, Nan was sobbing in the linen room, and Absalom was barking his head off in the small cupboard where the boots were kept." (p. More Buying Choices 9. ![]() ![]() ![]() "Robert gave the box-room door a resounding kick, merely for his own satisfaction, for he knew that only the kick of a giant would have made any impression on its strong oak panels, and sat down cross-legged on the floor to consider the situation. Linnets and Valerians by Elizabeth Goudge 4.7 (146) Kindle 99916.95 Available instantly Hardcover Paperback 139916.95 FREE delivery Fri, Jan 6 on 25 of items shipped by Amazon Only 12 left in stock (more on the way). ![]() |