-Titulo Original : Archangels Light (a Guild Hunter Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Nalini Singh returns to the world of the Guild Hunters for the most highly anticipated novel of the beloved series-a love story so epic it’s been half a millennia in the making… Illium and Aodhan. Aodhan and Illium. For centuries they’ve been inseparable: the best of friends, closer than brothers, companions of the heart. But that was before-before darkness befell Aodhan and shattered him, body, mind, and soul. Now, at long last, Aodhan is healing, but his new-found strength and independence may come at a devastating cost-his relationship with Illium. As they serve side by side in China, a territory yet marked by the evil of its former archangel, the secret it holds nightmarish beyond imagining, things come to an explosive decision point. Illium and Aodhan must either walk away from the relationship that has defined them-or step forward into a future that promises a bond infinitely precious in the life of an immortal…but that demands a terrifying vulnerability from two badly bruised hearts. About the Author New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nalini Singh lives and works in beautiful New Zealand, and is passionate about writing. She also loves chatting to readers. You can find her on Twitter (@nalinisingh) and ( /authornalinisingh), and via her website: nalinisingh Nalinis Newsletter: Goes out monthly and includes exclusives for subscribers, including free short stories, sneak peeks, deleted scenes and more. To join, just copy and paste this into your address bar and fill in your name and email address: mad.ly/signups/59681/joinQuestions or comments? Email, Tweet, or Nalini at any time! Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 Yesterday Look, Illium. Sharine, the Hummingbird, squeezed her toddler sons hand. He was so very small, his wings no more than suggestions of what they would one day become, but he insisted on walking. Aegaeon was proud of him for his stubborn determination, boasted that Illium had inherited his will. What Sharine knew was that her son had more strength in his small body than she couldve ever imagined when she cradled his infant form. Hed been such a fragile, tiny baby that the healer had worried, and Aegaeon had scowled. How can I have fathered such a runt? hed said, offense in every line of his large and muscular body. I am an archangel! Aegaeon had long forgotten his initial reaction, the memory overridden by the relentless drive of this small boy who was the center of Sharines world. Look over there. She pointed out the similarly-sized child who played in a patch of wildflowers on the cold mountain plateau on which they walked. Sharines parents hadnt often allowed her such unstructured play, wanting her to be controlled and disciplined . . . and quiet, always quiet, but she allowed her son all the play he wanted, no matter how dirty it made him or how out of control it became. Yesterday, shed discovered him climbing the kitchen pantry so he could get at the sweets shed hidden at the very top. Hed been naked, a wild creature at home in his skin. And such mischief hed had in his eyes when she caught him with one pudgy hand clasped around a sweet far too big for his little body. Hed giggled when she took hold of him with a stern admonishment about the rules. Oh, but then shed laughed, too, because his laughter was a thing infectious. Sharine knew that was a bad way to teach a child not to be naughty. Aegaeon, for one, wasnt pleased by her gentleness with their son. Sharine, however, had no fears about who Illium would one day become. Her boy had a good heart. Hed never be cruel. If he ended up a little spoiled, well, that wasnt a bad thing, was it? Not if it was tempered by a kind heart and a generous spirit. Now, he babbled up at her, the dark gold of his eyes shining. Old eyes he had, her baby. Perhaps because she was such an old angel. She worried about that at times, ...

-Titulo Original : The Invisible Husband Of Frick Island-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: “This is the hopeful book we all need right now. I loved it!”-Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lies That BindAs Seen on the TODAY SHOW A Southern Living Best Beach Read * A PopSugar Best Book of May * An Us Weekly Summer Beach Staple * A Frolic Under-the-Radar Book of May * An OK Magazine Best Summer Beach Read * An EW Best Book of Spring * A Country Living Cant Miss Beach Read * A LibraryReads Pick for May * An Emily Giffin Book Club pickSometimes all you need is one person to really see you. Piper Parrishs life on Frick Island-a tiny, remote town smack in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay-is nearly perfect. Well, aside from one pesky detail: Her darling husband, Tom, is dead. When Toms crab boat capsized and his body wasnt recovered, Piper, rocked to the core, did a most peculiar thing: carried on as if her husband was not only still alive, but right there beside her, cooking him breakfast, walking him to the docks each morning, meeting him for their standard Friday night dinner date at the One-Eyed Crab. And what were the townspeople to do but go along with their beloved widowed Piper? Anders Caldwell’s career is not going well. A young ambitious journalist, he’d rather hoped he’d be a national award-winning podcaster by now, rather than writing fluff pieces for a small town newspaper. But when he gets an assignment to travel to the remote Frick Island and cover their boring annual Cake Walk fundraiser, he stumbles upon a much more fascinating tale: an entire town pretending to see and interact with a man who does not actually exist. Determined it’s the career-making story he’s been needing for his podcast, Anders returns to the island to begin covert research and spend more time with the enigmatic Piper-but he has no idea out of all the lives he’s about to upend, it’s his that will change the most. USA Today bestselling author Colleen Oakley delivers an unforgettable love story about an eccentric community, a grieving widow, and an outsider who slowly learns that sometimes faith is more important than the facts. Review Praise for The Invisible Husband of Frick Island“An utterly charming story brimming with heart and humanity. This is the hopeful book we all need right now. I loved it!”-Emily Giffin, #1New York Timesbestselling authorofThe Lies That BindSweet, quirky, surprising, and altogether lovely, The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is everything I long for in a book. I fell in love with Oakleys sparkling prose, charming characters, and quaint island setting. This is a story I cant wait to revisit, again and again. A must read.-Emily Henry,New York Times bestselling author ofBeach ReadA gently told story of grief, community and ambition, The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is imaginative, lovely and full of surprises.-Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author of Always the Last to KnowWhat’s a town to do when a recent widow keeps talking to her husband that no one else can see? Follow along, of course. Colleen Oakley’s captivating The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is populated with quirky characters that stole my heart. Make this your summer read and discover the joys of a delicious Frick Island cake, the sanctuary of a tight-knit community, and the hope of second chances.”-Amy E. Reichert, author ofThe Coincidence of Coconut Cake The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is a tender, surprising story of love and loss with a sprinkle of laughter too. Colleen Oakley’s writing is as fresh as the fish caught by the Frick islanders. Once you hop off the ferry to join them, you’ll never want to leave. This was the most enjoyable book I’ve read in a long time.”-Phaedra Patrick, bestselling author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper and The Library of Lost and FoundThe Invisible Husband Of Frick Island is a fricking delight! An awkward newcomer travels to a tiny, remote community whose residents cling as tightly to their way of ...

-Titulo Original : Lightning Game (a Ghostwalker Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Danger and passion fuse in this electrifying GhostWalker novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. GhostWalker Rubin Campo’s rough upbringing made him into the man he is today: strong, steadfast and wary of outsiders. When he and his brother return to their family’s homestead in the Appalachian Mountains, he can immediately sense that a stranger has taken up residence in their cabin-a woman who just happens to be a GhostWalker too. Jonquille looks deceptively delicate but is clearly a fighter. She also doesn’t seem to care that Rubin could kill her where she stands. She sought him out, wanting to connect on their shared interest in electrical charges. As one of the first failed GhostWalker experiments, Jonquille can produce lightning with her body-but she can’t control it. Their connection is magnetic, their abilities in sync. Rubin knows she’s his match, the answer to a lifetime of pain and intense loneliness. But Jonquille came to him with hidden intentions, ones that threaten to destroy their bond before it can truly begin.… Review “If you’re a fan of the series or just want to read a good book that’ll captivate you, you need to grab this one. Lightning Game is an emotional rollercoaster you won’t want to get off.”-Fresh Fiction“Christine Feehan takes a unique look at a natural phenomenon… another must-read by this wonderfully unique and creative author Christine Feehan.”-Fresh Fiction About the Author Christine Feehan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Carpathian series, the GhostWalker series, the Leopard series, the Shadow Riders series, and the Sea Haven novels, including the Drake Sisters series and the Sisters of the Heart series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1Rubin Campo stood in front of the small cabin made of mostly broken lumber his brothers and father had dragged or cut from the trees in the forest and pieced together. No one had lived there in years, but he and Diego came back every year and fixed the place up. He had no idea why. Some compulsion buried deep in them that pulled them back, he supposed.Theyd been born there. The cabin hadnt been so large then. At the time it had been one room. His two older brothers and father had begun expanding it as the family grew in size. Eventually, there were nine children. Had their father not died when his horse stepped in a hole and fell, rolling on him, breaking his fathers neck, there most likely would have been more children.They had lived off the land and were distrustful of outsiders. Hed learned hunting, fishing and trapping at a very early age. By the time he was three, he had learned to shoot. Every bullet counted. None could be wasted. It mattered little what age he was- if he pulled a trigger, he was expected to bring home something to put in the cooking pot.Someones been moving around the property, Diego said, coming up behind him. Tracks everywhere. Been coming here for a while.Stripping the place, Rubin guessed. Hed noticed the tracks as well.The community was a very closed one. They didnt let outsiders in, and everyone within several miles of their land knew the brothers returned to their property. They were doctors, and they came back and treated the sick. The people were so distrustful of government and everyone else, they refused to go to the nearest towns for medical aid, relying on homeopathic treatments. Rubin and Diego returning, two of their own, were welcome. No one would steal from them. Whoever was taking things from their cabin had to be an outsider, yet the tracks indicated that the person was coming and going on a regular basis.Maybe, Diego mused.Rubin didnt know why it bothered him that someone would take anything from the old cabin. It wasnt like they lived there or needed the things theyd left. People were poor. He remembered being hungry all the time. Real hunger, not knowing when his next me...

-Titulo Original : Someone Perfect (the Westcott Series)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Sometimes, just one person can pull a whole family apart. And sometimes, it just takes one person to pull it back together. For fans of Bridgerton, New York Times bestselling Regency Romance author Mary Balogh shows how love truly conquers all in this new Westcott family novel. As a young man, Justin Wiley was banished by his father for mysterious reasons, but now his father is dead, and Justin has been Earl of Brandon for six years. A dark, dour man, he nonetheless takes it as his responsibility to care for his half-sister Maria when her mother dies. He travels to her home to fetch her back to the family seat at Everleigh Park. Although she adored him once, Maria now loathes Justin, and her friend Lady Estelle Lamarr can see immediately how his very name upsets her. When Justin arrives and invites Estelle and her brother to accompany Maria to Everleigh Park to help with her distress, she begrudgingly agrees for Marias sake. As family secrets unravel in Marias homecoming, Justin, too, uncovers his desire for a countess. And, while he may believe hes found an obvious candidate in the beautiful 25-year-old Lady Estelle, she is most certain that they could never make a match... Review Praise for the novels of Mary Balogh “One of the best!”-Julia Quinn Balogh is today’s superstar heir to the marvelous legacy of Georgette Heyer, (except a lot steamier!)”-Susan Elizabeth Phillips With her brilliant, beautiful and emotionally intense writing Mary Balogh sets the gold standard in historical romance.-Jayne Ann Krentz When it comes to historical romance, Mary Balogh is one of my favorites!-Eloisa James “A superb author whose narrative voice comments on the characters and events of her novel in an ironic tone reminiscent of Jane Austen.”-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Mary Balogh just keeps getting better and better…interesting characters and great stories to tell...well worth your time.”-The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “I loved this book. I read it in one sitting and it made me smile a lot and cry a little.”-Smart Bitches, Trashy Books About the Author Mary Balogh has written more than one hundred historical novels and novellas, more than forty of which have been New York Times bestsellers. They include the Bedwyn saga, the Simply quartet, the Huxtable quintet, the seven-part Survivors Club series, and the Westcott series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. One England was not renowned for long runs of perfect summer days. This year so far even brief runs had been in lamentably short supply. It seemed something of a miracle, then, when the morning had dawned with the promise of being yet another lovely day. The second in a row. By the middle of the afternoon, the sky was a deep indigo blue and cloudless. The air was hot without being oppressive-the merest hint of a breeze saw to that. It also caused the leaves to flutter on the trees and the water to ripple on the river. The grass on both sides of the river was green and lush after all the rain, and liberally strewn with daisies, buttercups, and clover. Birds trilled from among the thick foliage of the trees, though it was not always easy to see them. Unseen insects whirred and chirped in the grass. So much life. So much beauty. Lady Estelle Lamarr had been walking along the riverbank, but she stopped in order to fill all her senses with the perfection of the moment, wild nature at its most profuse and benign. Even the old single-arched stone bridge farther along seemed to be an integral part of the scene rather than a man-made intrusion upon it, just as a birds nest or an anthill or a beaver dam would be. There surely could not possibly be anything to surpass the loveliness of the English countryside on a summer day. How very privileged she was to live here. Yesterday she had fretted a little at being kept at home on a similar day by the impending departure of her uncle and aunt and cousin, who had a...

-Titulo Original : Last Guard (psy-changeling Trinity)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: An instant New York Times bestseller!New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh returns to a world devastated by change in her award-winning Psy-Changeling Trinity series, where two people defined by their aloneness hold the fate of the Psy in their hands. . . . Termed merciless by some, and a robotic sociopath by others, Payal Rao is the perfect Psy: cardinal telekinetic, CEO of a major conglomerate, beautiful-and emotionless.For Canto Mercant, family and loyalty are everything. A cardinal telepath deemed “imperfect” by his race due to a spinal injury, Canto cares for the opinions of very few-and ruthlessly protects those he claims as his own. Head of intel for the influential Mercant family, he prefers to remain a shadow in the Net, unknown and unseen. But Canto is also an anchor, part of a secretive designation whose task it is to stabilize the PsyNet. Now that critical psychic network is dying, threatening to collapse and kill the entire Psy race with it.To save those he loves, Canto needs the help of a woman bound to him by a dark past neither has been able to forget. A woman who is the most powerful anchor of them all: Payal Rao. Neither is ready for the violent inferno about to ignite in the PsyNet . . . or the passionate madness that threatens to destroy them both. About the Author New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nalini Singh lives and works in beautiful New Zealand, and is passionate about writing. She also loves chatting to readers. You can find her on Twitter (@nalinisingh) and ( /authornalinisingh), and via her website: nalinisingh Nalinis Newsletter: Goes out monthly and includes exclusives for subscribers, including free short stories, sneak peeks, deleted scenes and more. To join, just copy and paste this into your address bar and fill in your name and email address: mad.ly/signups/59681/joinQuestions or comments? Email, Tweet, or Nalini at any time! Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1While I am yet close to my Silence and may remain so for the rest of my life, I do not come close to the robotic coldness of Payal Rao. There is something fundamentally defective about her, something that puts her in the same category as those we term psychopaths, and I have no compunction in saying that openly.-Excerpt from the April 2083 edition of the Singapore Business Quarterly: Interview with Gia KhanPayal had risen to her position as CEO of the Rao Conglomerate by being ready for anything. Surprise was an enemy to be conquered-because unlike what seemed to be the majority of her race, she wasnt sanguine about the utopia of a world beyond the emotionless regime of Silence.A century the Psy had spent shackled to the pitiless ice of the Protocol. Payal didnt have enough data to say whether Silence had been a failure, but she knew that emotion brought with it countless problems, exposed endless vectors of weakness.She had felt once. It had caused her visceral pain-and nearly led to an order of psychic rehabilitation. Had she not been a cardinal telekinetic, valued and not exactly plentiful on the ground, the medics wouldve wiped her brain and left her a shuffling creature without a mind.Far better to be thought a psychopathic robot-as shed so memorably been described by Gia Khan earlier that year-than drop her Silent shield and give her enemies a soft, quivering target. Payal had no intention of ending up dead and forgotten like her grandfather, uncle, and eldest sibling, Varun.So it was noteworthy that the missive currently displayed on her private organizer had caught her unprepared. It wasnt only the contents, either. No, what was even more unexpected was the address to which the message had been directed: an e-mail address shed set up after she watched her father execute his firstborn for the crime of conspiring against him.Pranath Rao was not a man to forgive disloyalty.Older than Payal b...

-Titulo Original : Guild Boss (a Harmony Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Welcome to Illusion Town on the colony world of Harmony-like Las Vegas on Earth, but way more weird. Living in this new, alien world doesn’t stop the settlers from trying to re-create what they’ve left behind. Case in point-weddings are still the highlight of any social calendar. But it’s the after-party that turns disastrous for Lucy Bell. Kidnapped and drugged as she leaves the party, she manages to escape-only to find herself lost in the mysterious, alien underground maze of glowing green tunnels beneath Illusion Town. She’s been surviving on determination and cold pizza, scavenged for her by a special dust bunny, when help finally shows up. Gabriel Jones is the Ghost Hunter sent to rescue her, but escaping the underground ruins isn’t the end of her troubles-it’s only the beginning. With no rational reason for her abduction, and her sole witness gone on another assignment for the Guild, whispers start circulating that Lucy made it all up. Soon her life unravels until she has nothing left but her pride. The last thing she expects is for Gabriel Jones to come back to town for her. The Lucy that Gabriel finds is not the same woman he rescued, the one who looked at him as if he were her hero. This Lucy is sharp, angry, and more than a little cynical-instead of awe, she treats him with extreme caution. But a killer is still hunting her, and there aren’t a lot of options when it comes to heroes. Despite her wariness, Gabriel is also the one person who believes Lucy-after all, he was there. He’s determined to help clear her reputation, no matter what it takes. And as the new Guild Boss, his word is law, even in the lawlessness of Illusion Town. Review “Tinged with just a kiss of romantic suspense, the novel’s seamless blend of past, present, and future sensibilities and familiar yet otherworldly backdrop are more than enough to tantalize. Add in frequent humor, and one incorrigible dust bunny with a penchant for pizza, and readers will fall in love.”-Publishers Weekly“Castle expertly finesses the quicksilver pacing and danger-infused plot while displaying her mastery of dryly humorous dialogue and simmering sexual chemistry. A pizza-eating dust bunny and clever nods to her previous books add another layer of fun to the story, and a tantalizing twist at the end hints at reading pleasures yet to come.”-Booklist, starred review“Romance, mystery, and dust bunnies abound in this solid addition to a long-running series.”-Kirkus Reviews About the Author Jayne Castle, the author of Illusion Town, Sirens Call, The Hot Zone, Deception Cove, The Lost Night, Canyons of Night, Midnight Crystal, Obsidian Prey, Dark Light, Silver Master, Ghost Hunter, After Glow, and After Dark, is a pseudonym for Jayne Ann Krentz, the author of more than fifty New York Times bestsellers. She writes contemporary romantic suspense novels under the Krentz name, as well as historical novels under the pseudonym Amanda Quick. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One The Lord of the Underworld showed up with the dust bunny and a pizza. Lucy Bell decided she was probably hallucinating again. She ignored the figure looming in the arched doorway and focused on the dust bunny. Right on time, Otis, she said. Im hungry. The dust bunny chortled a greeting and bounced across the glowing green quartz floor. He stopped in front of the massive quartz throne where she lounged, the black skirts of her bridesmaid dress draped over one arm of the grand chair. She leaned down and scooped him up. Clutching his warm, fluffy body steadied her nerves and her senses. Otis, at least, was real. She risked another glance at the doorway. The Lord of the Underworld was still there. He was the one with the pizza box. Usually Otis carried it in two of his six paws. Hades, I presume? she said, going for cool and polite. She had discovered the hard way that strong emotions tended to exaggerate the v...

-Titulo Original : The Comeback-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: A TODAY SHOW #ReadWithJenna BOOK CLUB PICK! * An empowering, behind-the-scenes novel of a young Hollywood actress and the dark secret she’s ready to confront. One of Summer 2020’s Most Anticipated NovelsMarie Claire, Entertainment Weekly, Oprah magazine, Bustle, E! Online, Popsugar, Goodreads, Today Show online, New York Post, Betches, Better Homes & Gardens, HelloGiggles, Bad on Paper podcast, The Stripe, Shondaland, HuffPost, CNN , Mashable“Beautifully written and compulsively readable…At its core, this book is about redemption, grace, and pain.”-Jenna Bush Hager“A novel so full-blooded, so humane, that the pages feel almost warm to the touch. A clarifying, purifying chronicle of a promising young woman gone astray and the story of her comeback. Grace Turner can do it. You can do it, too.” -A.J. Finn Grace Turner was one movie away from Hollywood’s A-List. So no one understood why, at the height of her career and on the eve of her first Golden Globe nomination, she disappeared. Now, one year later, Grace is back in Los Angeles and ready to reclaim her life on her own terms. When Grace is asked to present a lifetime achievement award to director Able Yorke-the man who controlled her every move for eight years-she knows there’s only one way she’ll be free of the secret that’s already taken so much from her. The Comeback is a moving and provocative story of justice-a true page-turner about a young woman finding the strength and power of her voice. Review Ella Bermans debut novel is a Hollywood tale that packs a wallop...the reader is taken on a journey of self-discovery and redemption...Grace Turner dreams big, suffers and soars. A stunning debut. -Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Shoemakers Wife“Berman’s novel of a young woman recruited far too early in her life into the Hollywood machine may be the smartest book I’ve read in the past few years…”-Lithub“In this compulsively readable story, Berman smartly picks apart the idea of a perfect victim...It’s a tale as old as time, told compassionately through a fresh new lens.”-Mashable“A hopeful exploration of dealing with trauma that will have readers looking at celebrity gossip differently.”-BooklistRaw and nuanced...slices straight down to the nerve. A chilling expose unfolding in real time--I dare anyone to read it without squirming in suspense and in recognition.”-Chandler Baker, New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Network“A spectacularly compelling story of a young woman finding the courage to take back control of her life ...This is a novel that will stay with me.”-Sarah Haywood, New York Times bestselling author of The Cactus“A raw, gripping and spellbinding account of dangerous secrets, a pining for retribution, and the power of women.”-Karma Brown, author of Recipe For A Perfect Wife“A propulsive, timely study of a complicated young woman, trying to put herself back together again in Hollywoods glare. Bermans storytelling is at times darkly funny, at times rage-inducing, always gripping. I read it in 24 hours.”-Laura Hankin, author of Happy and You Know It“A compelling tale of power and justice.”-Harpers Bazaar“Perfectly of-the-moment, its gripping, witty, and deeply satisfying-the kind of book you lose sleep over, and cancel plans for. I loved it.”-Katie Lowe, author of The Furies“The perfect mix of timely topics and tabloid drama. We couldnt put this book down.”-Bad on Paper podcast“[A] mix of a thrilling page turner with the importance of the #MeToo movement and standing up for what is right...it weaves heavy issues into something unputdownable and enjoyable to read.”-The Stripe“In a fiction debut that’s all too timely, The Comeback is about Grace Turner, a young actress who returns to Hollywood after retreating from the public eye.”-Betches About the Author Ella Berman grew up in both London and Los Angeles and worked at Sony Music before starting the clothing brand ...

-Titulo Original : Dragonfire (an Alex Hawke Novel)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Alex Hawke, British lord and gentleman spy, is looking for the Queens missing grandson, whose disappearance may be the culmination of a century-old plot in this breathtaking new adventure from New York Times bestselling novelist Ted Bell.December 8, 1941, Washington, D.C.The new Chinese ambassador to the United States, Tiger Tang, meets with President Roosevelt one day after the attack on Pearl Harbor. For the next four years, China and the U.S. will be wartime allies, but the charming, sophisticated ambassador may be playing his own treacherous game.Today, the BahamasAlex Hawke is recovering from serious injuries incurred during a battle with a malevolent enemy. His recuperation is interrupted by a desperate call from the Queen. Her favorite grandson has disappeared in the Bahamas. Lord Hawke is the only man she trusts with a mission this sensitive. All she knows is that the young prince was last seen at the exclusive resort the Dragonfire Club, owned by the nefarious Tang brothers, grandsons of Ambassador Tiger Tang. About the Author Ted Bell is the former chairman of the board and creative director of Young & Rubicam, one of the worlds largest advertising agencies. He is the New York Times bestselling author of the Alex Hawke series as well as the YA adventure novels Nick of Time and The Time Pirate. He has recently been writer-in-residence at Cambridge University (UK) and visiting scholar at the Department of Politics and International Relations. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1 Washington, D.C. December 6, 1941 A very good morning to you, gentlemen! President Franklin Delano Roosevelt said, appearing in the White House cabinet room all hale and hearty. The president then lit a cigarette and fixed it into a tortoiseshell holder and placed it in his mouth at the jaunty angle that the press liked so much. The act served as a signal for everyone to light up as well. Missy LeHand, the presidents secretary and the woman closest to him on the White House staff, handed round the coffee. Then Roosevelt got right down to cases. Winston Churchill wanted a face-to-face meeting with him as soon as humanly possible. Harry Hopkins had passed on the message and urged FDR to agree to such a meeting. The president sensed a ripple of unease among the cabinet members, including a deep frown on the face of Secretary of State, Cordell Hull. Old Hopkins had gotten his way again, jamming up the cabinet members diplomatic channels with his own private agenda. FDR was well aware that his cabinet resented Hopkins, but then so did all the other politicians in town. He also knew that every man in front of him, on this cold and sunny Saturday morning, was engaged in some sort of feud or other with their own deputies or rivals. He could step in at any time and replace any one of them. And they damn well knew it! So they could listen to what Harry was reporting back and advise their president on what he should do. He cleared his throat loudly and said, Well, gentlemen, what do you think? One by one, they spoke in turn. Cordell Hulls cautious view was reinforced by an even more negative reaction from Ickes. He said, What would America gain from such a public meeting, one which would be feted by the British press and interpreted as just one more step down the road to war? Lindbergh and all the other isolationists would absolutely crucify this administration. Ill tell you that much, Mr. President! Even Knox, who was the most pro-British, came out against such a meeting. He said, The merest suggestion that the president was going to such a meeting would only strengthen the isolationist case and swing public opinion further behind them. When wrapping up a discussion, Roosevelt always made sure that everyone had had their say. He listened carefully to the balance of the men in the room. Well, does anyone have anything else to add? I certainly do, Mr. President, Co...

-Titulo Original : While We Were Dating-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: An instant New York Times bestseller!One of TIME Magazines 100 Must-Reads of 2021!Two people realize that it’s no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory.Ben Stephens has never bothered with serious relationships. He has plenty of casual dates to keep him busy, family drama he’s trying to ignore and his advertising job to focus on. When Ben lands a huge ad campaign featuring movie star, Anna Gardiner, however, it’s hard to keep it purely professional. Anna is not just gorgeous and sexy, she’s also down to earth and considerate, and he can’t help flirting a little…Anna Gardiner is on a mission: to make herself a household name, and this ad campaign will be a great distraction while she waits to hear if she’s booked her next movie. However, she didn’t expect Ben Stephens to be her biggest distraction. She knows mixing business with pleasure never works out, but why not indulge in a harmless flirtation? But their light-hearted banter takes a turn for the serious when Ben helps Anna in a family emergency, and they reveal truths about themselves to each other, truths they’ve barely shared with those closest to them. When the opportunity comes to turn their real-life fling into something more for the Hollywood spotlight, will Ben be content to play the background role in Anna’s life and leave when the cameras stop rolling? Or could he be the leading man she needs to craft their own Hollywood ending? Review “Jasmine Guillory is the undisputed queen of the modern-day romance, and this novel-in which a budding movie star and the ad guy tasked with making her famous fall hard for one another before encountering life’s many complications-is yet another jewel in her crown.”-VogueThis romance will sizzle off the page, and leave you excited for whatever Guillory writes next.-Real SimpleJasmine Guillory has long since established her reign as the romance queen, and yet with each new release she reestablishes her dominance. While We Were Dating is as good as youve come to expect from the author-stuffed with glamour and wit, the story follows an advertising professional who falls for a Hollywood actress when she stars in his latest campaign. Its juicy yet meaningful, like every Guillory classic.-ElleRomance author Jasmine Guillory spins another dazzling love story.-TIMEThe novel introduces thoughtful commentary on mental health, racism and body image issues in Hollywood, while still tying together all the components readers want from a dreamy celebrity romance.-USA TodayAn -flavored remix of Notting Hill. Glamorous and sexy? Sounds like the perfect beach read.-Harpers Bazaar“Love yourself and pick up this witty, glitzy novel.”-VultureA delectable tale.-GoodMorningAmerica The best-selling romance novelist does it again, this time with a delicious tale of an advertising executive and the movie star he casts in his new campaign.-Entertainment WeeklyA ridiculously fun narrative that is grounded in reality while offering a much-needed escape from it...A cheery romance thats not afraid to dip into the hard stuff...A book that honors its readers by taking its genre seriously all the while providing humor and scenes of charm and delight.-TIME“Guillory has turned many a romance-novel skeptic into a true believer, and her newest release will garner even more converts . . . [a] charming, sexy love story.”-ElleThree things in life are certain: Death, taxes and Guillory will always deliver a satisfying rom-com.-E! NewsSteamy and swoon-worthy.-PopSugar About the Author Jasmine Guillory is the New York Times bestselling author of six romance novels, including The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and the upcoming While We Were Dating. Her work has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, and Time. She lives in Oakland, California. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All r...

-Titulo Original : Private Scandals-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents a captivating novel set in the world of television talk shows that reveals the ambitious dreams of a savvy young woman-and the dark obsessions that threaten all she’s worked for.Deanna Reynolds had it all planned: She’d start out in the newsroom of a small Chicago station, then move up to host her own talk show. When her mentor Angela Perkins leaves for New York, Deanna risks everything for the chance to replace Angela on the air.The network’s sexiest journalist, Finn Riley, admires Deanna’s daring ambition. But soon they are caught up in the bitter backlash of Angela’s revenge-and they must unmask the hidden betrayals of Deanna’s fiercest rival by taking the biggest risk of all.... Review Praise for Private Scandals“Fast-paced...The sparks fly.”-USA Today“[Roberts] turns the world of television inside out, and then outside in, all the while creating a plot of nail-biting suspense.”-Rex Reed “As timely as next week’s People...Her love scenes [are] steamy.”-The Houston Post “A sexy hero…A convincing behind-the-scenes look at TV.”-Kirkus Reviews“A fun read with a good pace and both thoroughly likable and thoroughly loathsome characters.-Publishers Weekly “Compelling...first-rate reading.”-Rendezvous “Nora Roberts does another fine job of weaving an intense story, making you wonder from page to page what will happen next.”-MyShelf About the Author Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels. She is also the author of the bestselling In Death series written under the pen name J. D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print...

-Titulo Original : Say Goodbye (sacramento Series, The)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Eden faces a final reckoning when the cults past victims hunt them down in this explosive, high-stakes thriller in the Sacramento series from New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose. For decades, Eden has remained hidden in the remote wilds of the Pacific Northwest, “Pastor” keeping his cults followers in thrall for his personal profit and sexual pleasures. But the Founding Elders are splintering, and Pastors surrogate son DJ is scheming to make it all his own. When two of Edens newest members send out a cry for help, it reaches FBI Special Agent Tom Hunter, whose friend and fellow FBI Special Agent Gideon Reynolds and his sister, Mercy, are themselves escapees of the Eden cult, targeted by the Founding Elders who want them silenced forever. The three have vowed to find the cult and bring it down, and now, they finally have a solid lead. Neutralizing Eden’s threat will save captive members and ensure Tom’s new friends can live without fear. But when his best friend, ex-Army combat medic Liza Barkley, joins the case, it puts her life-and their blossoming love-in danger. With everything they hold dear in the balance, Tom and Liza, together with Gideon and Mercy, must end Eden once and for all. Review Praise for Say GoodbyeRose sends out her Sacramento trilogy (after Say No More) with an irresistible, heart-pounding thrill ride....The twisty plot will keep readers on the edges of their seats as they’re led through a dizzying maze of dangerous situations and even more dangerous villains. Rose has a gift for making readers care deeply about her characters, and she certainly doesn’t disappoint here; Tom and Liza will win readers’ hearts and Hayley steals every scene she’s in. This is a knockout.”-Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Chock-full of twists and scares, this is spine-chilling and heart-satisfying romantic suspense.”-BookPagePraise forSay No More“Rose delivers a pulse-pounding mix of romance and terror in the no-holds-barred sequel to Say You’re Sorry...readers looking for high-octane romantic suspense won’t be able to resist.”-Publishers Weekly (starred review)“There’s lethal, heart-tripping danger, but the tender love story and powerful friendships provide a positive emotional core to this exciting thriller.”-BookPagePraise for Say Youre Sorry“Fans of Lisa Gardner and J.D. Robb will enjoy this outing and be on pins and needles waiting for the next installments.”-Publishers Weekly“Complex, thrilling and impossible to put down...An engrossing andexciting start to a new series, and one that busts genre stereotypes along the way.”-BookPage (Top Pick)“Chilling and remarkably complex, this is a thriller that, for all its length, will keep minds sharp and night lights burning. An excellent series start.”-Library Journal“Rose’s Say You’re Sorry delivers on the promise of a pedal-to-the-metal thriller with plenty of developed characters and converging mysteries....To call this book a page turner is an understatement.”-USA TodayJam-packed with wall-to-wall action and heart-stopping, page-turning suspense.-Harlequin JunkieKaren Rose never fails to give a fantastic well written thriller that is intense, always on the edge, with fantastic characters, evil villains and a wonderful couple you care for.-The Reading CafeA sterling writer of suspense with a touch of romance.-FreshFiction About the Author Karen Rose is the award-winning, #1 international bestselling author of some twenty novels, including the bestselling Baltimore and Cincinnati series. She has been translated into twenty-three languages, and her books have placed on the New York Times, the Sunday Times (UK), and Germanys der Spiegel bestseller lists. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. OneEden, CaliforniaOne month laterWednesday, May 24, 5:30 a.m.DJ Belmont looked over the list in his hand. Itll take me forever to get all this shit.Sister Coleen shrugged in apology,...

-Titulo Original : Naked In Death-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: THE FIRST NOVEL IN J. D. ROBB’S #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING IN DEATH SERIESIn the year 2058, technology completely rules the world. But for New York City Detective Eve Dallas, one irresistible impulse still rules the heart: passion…Eve Dallas is a New York police lieutenant hunting for a ruthless killer. In over ten years on the force, shes seen it all-and knows her survival depends on her instincts. And shes going against every warning telling her not to get involved with Roarke, an Irish billionaire-and a suspect in Eves murder investigation. But passion and seduction have rules of their own, and its up to Eve to take a chance in the arms of a man she knows nothing about-except the addictive hunger of needing his touch. Review Praise for Naked in Death“Truly fine entertainment.”-Publishers Weekly“Fast-paced fun.”-People“Superstar Nora Roberts dons a new pseudonym and proves why she is one of the worlds most remarkable storytellers in this ground-breaking novel of life and death in the 21st century...Superbly suspenseful and strikingly original.”-RT Book Reviews“Danger, romance...a masterpiece of fine writing.”-Rendezvous“Eve, Roarke and the rest of the cast will enchant you, and the murder plots will enthrall you.”-The State (Columbia, S.C.)More Praise for the In Death series “Robb is a virtuoso.”-Seattle Post-Intelligencer “It’s Law & Order: SVU-in the future.”-Entertainment Weekly “J. D. Robb’s In Death novels are can’t-miss pleasures.”-#1 New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben “Anchored by terrific characters, sudden twists that spin the whole narrative on a dime, and a thrills-to-chills ration that will raise the neck hairs of even the most jaded reader, the J. D. Robb books are the epitome of great popular fiction.”-New York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehane About the Author J. D. Robb is the pseudonym for a #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including the bestselling In Death series. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. What’s past is prologue. -WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Violence is as American as cherry pie. -RAP (HUBERT GEROLD) BROWNchapter oneShe woke in the dark. Through the slats on the window shades, the first murky hint of dawn slipped, slanting shadowy bars over the bed. It was like waking in a cell.For a moment she simply lay there, shuddering, imprisoned, while the dream faded. After ten years on the force, Eve still had dreams.Six hours before, she’d killed a man, had watched death creep into his eyes. It wasn’t the first time she’d exercised maximum force, or dreamed. She’d learned to accept the action and the consequences.But it was the child that haunted her. The child she hadn’t been in time to save. The child whose screams had echoed in the dreams with her own.All the blood, Eve thought, scrubbing sweat from her face with her hands. Such a small little girl to have had so much blood in her. And she knew it was vital that she push it aside.Standard departmental procedure meant that she would spend the morning in Testing. Any officer whose discharge of weapon resulted in termination of life was required to undergo emotional and psychiatric clearance before resuming duty. Eve considered the tests a mild pain in the ass.She would beat them, as she’d beaten them before.When she rose, the overheads went automatically to low setting, lighting her way into the bath. She winced once at her reflection. Her eyes were swollen from lack of sleep, her skin nearly as pale as the corpses she’d delegated to the ME.Rather than dwell on it, she stepped into the shower, yawning.“Give me one oh one degrees, full force,” she said and shifted so that the shower spray hit her straight in the face.She let it steam, lathered listlessly while she played through the events of the night before. She wasn’t due in Testing until nine, and would use t...

-Titulo Original : The Christmas Spirits On Tradd Street-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The Christmas spirit is overtaking Tradd Street with a vengeance in this festive new novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Karen White.Melanie Trenholm should be anticipating Christmas with nothing but joy-after all, it’s only the second Christmas she and her husband, Jack, will celebrate with their twin toddlers. But the ongoing excavation of the centuries-old cistern in the garden of her historic Tradd Street home has been a huge millstone, both financially and aesthetically. Local students are thrilled by the possibility of unearthing more Colonial-era artifacts at the cistern, but Melanie is concerned by the ghosts connected to it that have suddenly invaded her life and her house-and at least one of them is definitely not filled with holiday cheer....And these relics aren’t the only precious artifacts for which people are searching. A past adversary is convinced there is a long-lost Revolutionary War treasure buried somewhere on the property Melanie inherited-untold riches rumored to have been brought over from France by the Marquis de Lafayette himself and intended to help the Colonial war effort. It’s a treasure literally fit for a king, and there have been whispers throughout history that many have already killed-and died-for it. And now someone will stop at nothing to possess it-even if it means destroying everything Melanie and Jack hold dear. Review “If you prefer your holiday tales with bit of a ghost story, look no further than The Christmas Spirits of Tradd Street. It’s perfect for fans of A Christmas Carol and Hamilton, blending a tale of spectral rumors and American Revolutionary history.”-Entertainment Weekly“What a treat to open up a new Tradd Street House book by Karen White and disappear into her witty, wonderful and haunted world...No one does ghosts better than Karen White and this is one of Tradd Streets best.”-New York Times bestselling author M.J. Rose While this is the sixth in White’s Tradd Street series, it can be read on its own, but make time after the holidays to binge-read the previous five for more adventures with these characters...A cliff-hanger ending and promise of another book will please avid fans.-Library Journal“This is a fun-filled, festive, and witty read - a welcome, suspenseful story at a busy time of year!”-The Connecticut PostFull of history and details of the American Revolution, White continues her streak of entertaining, well-paced, and expertly told stories of the town of Charleston.-The Nerd DailyOverall an entertaining read. The Christmas theme is very secondary in the book, making it a good read for any time of the year.-The Girly Book ClubThis page turner is a little bit spooky and a whole lot of fun.-Grand Strand MagazineSeries fans will enjoy spending the holidays with Melanie Trenholm. The plot threads move pieces of thislong-running saga forward, and the ending suggests that there’s more to come.-BooklistChristmas spirits from the past come alive in this festive, supernatural tale...Adventure meets mystery in this seasonal page-turner.-Womans World About the Author Karen White is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty novels, including the Tradd Street series, Dreams of Falling, The Night the Lights Went Out, Flight Patterns, The Sound of Glass, A Long Time Gone, and The Time Between. She is the coauthor of The Forgotton Room and The Glass Ocean with New York Times bestselling authors Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig. She grew up in London but now lives with her husband and two children near Atlanta, Georgia. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Smoky silhouettes of church spires stamped against the bruised skies of a Charleston morning give testament to the reason why its called the Holy City. The steepled skyline at dawn is a familiar sight for early risers who enjoy a respite from the heat and humidity in summer, or appreciate the beauty of t...

-Titulo Original : Someone To Cherish (the Westcott Series)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Is love worth the loss of ones freedom and independence? This is what Mrs. Tavernor must decide in the new novel in the Westcott series from New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh.When Harry Westcott lost the title Earl of Riverdale after the discovery of his fathers bigamy, he shipped off to fight in the Napoleonic Wars, where he was near-fatally wounded. After a harrowing recovery, the once cheery, light-hearted boy has become a reclusive, somber man. Though Harry insists he enjoys the solitude, he does wonder sometimes if he is lonely.Lydia Tavernor, recently widowed, dreams of taking a lover. Her marriage to Reverend Isaiah Tavernor was one of service and obedience, and she has secretly enjoyed her freedom since his death. She doesnt want to shackle herself to another man in marriage, but sometimes, she wonders if she is lonely. Both are unwilling to face the truth until they find themselves alone together one night, and Lydia surprises even herself with a simple question: Are you ever lonely? Harrys answer leads them down a path neither could ever have imagined... Review Praise for the novels of Mary Balogh “One of the best!”--Julia Quinn Balogh is today’s superstar heir to the marvelous legacy of Georgette Heyer, (except a lot steamier!)”-Susan Elizabeth Phillips With her brilliant, beautiful and emotionally intense writing Mary Balogh sets the gold standard in historical romance.--Jayne Ann Krentz When it comes to historical romance, Mary Balogh is one of my favorites!--Eloisa James “A superb author whose narrative voice comments on the characters and events of her novel in an ironic tone reminiscent of Jane Austen.”-Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Mary Balogh just keeps getting better and better…interesting characters and great stories to tell...well worth your time.”-The Atlanta Journal-Constitution “I loved this book. I read it in one sitting and it made me smile a lot and cry a little.”-Smart Bitches, Trashy Books About the Author Mary Balogh has written more than one hundred historical novels and novellas, more than forty of which have been New York Times bestsellers. They include the Bedwyn saga, the Simply quartet, the Huxtable quintet, the seven-part Survivors Club series, and the Westcott series. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. OneWhen he was twenty years old, Harry Westcott succeeded to the title Earl of Riverdale upon the sudden death of his father. With the title he inherited several properties, including Brambledean Court in Wiltshire, and a vast fortune his father had accumulated through a combination of prudent and reckless investments. Harry became head of the Westcott family, though he also acquired a guardian to manage his affairs until he reached his twenty-first birthday-Avery Archer, Duke of Netherby.None of these new acquirements remained his for long, however. A private investigation launched by his mother to find and pay off the bastard daughter her husband had supported all their married life, supposedly without her knowledge, resulted in what she and Harry and her two daughters came to think of ever after as the Great Disaster-they always spoke of it as though those two words would be capitalized if written down. For Anna Snow, the secret daughter, then twenty-five years old and teaching at the orphanage in Bath where she had grown up, knowing nothing of her true identity, was not, as it turned out, illegitimate. The late Earl of Riverdale had been married to her mother before he wed Harrys, the present countess-and he had still been married to his first wife when he wed the second. The abandoned first wife had died of consumption shortly afterward, but the damage had been done for all time.The late earls marriage to his supposed countess of twenty-three years had been bigamous, and the offspring of that marriage had no legal legitimacy. Harry was stripped of title, properties, and fortune, his he...

-Titulo Original : Royal Holiday-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal and a “rising star in the romance genre” (Entertainment Weekly) comes a dazzling novel about a spontaneous holiday vacation that turns into an unforgettable romance.Vivian Forest has been out of the country a grand total of one time, so when she gets the chance to tag along on her daughter Maddie’s work trip to England to style a royal family member, she can’t refuse. She’s excited to spend the holidays taking in the magnificent British sights, but what she doesn’t expect is to become instantly attracted to a certain private secretary, his charming accent, and unyielding formality.Malcolm Hudson has worked for the Queen for years and has never given a personal, private tour-until now. He is intrigued by Vivian the moment he meets her and finds himself making excuses just to spend time with her. When flirtatious banter turns into a kiss under the mistletoe, things snowball into a full-on fling.Despite a ticking timer on their holiday romance, they are completely fine with ending their short, steamy affair come New Year’s Day...or are they? Review Praise for Royal Holiday“A seasonal gem.”-OprahMag “Another sparkling hit from Jasmine Guillory.”-PopSugar“Filled with delightful, swoon-worthy dates and many laughs, this affectionate, cross-continent holiday romance is perfect for cozying up with on a cold winter’s night.”-Library Journal“A rom-com queen.”-Refinery29“Contemporary romances hot new voice.”-Essence“Royal Holiday gives positive representation of a mature, respectful, sex-positive couple of a certain age.”-The Washington Post“If Jasmine Guillory writes it, I need to have it.”-Shondaland“Guillory...is thoughtful, ebullient and clearly smitten with writing about love.”-San Francisco Chronicle“Jasmine Guillorys Royal Holiday and its charming tale of love over 50 is a shining jewel worthy of a queens crown.”-NPR“Heartwarming, sexy, and the perfect holiday season read.”-Buzzfeed“The festive read you’ve been yearning for this season.”-SkimmReads “Romance novels in the finest form-full of charming characters, humorous situations, and of course, good, old-fashioned love stories.”-Girls Night In“This sweet and steamy read had me smiling!”-First for Women About the Author Jasmine Guillory is the New York Times bestselling author of seven romance novels, including The Wedding Date and the Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick The Proposal. Her work has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, and Time. She lives in Oakland, California. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One Vivian nudged her daughter as they walked out of the customs area at Heathrow Airport. Um, Maddie? Do you think Ms. M. Forest and Ms. V. Forest are us? Vivian gestured at the man in the suit, holding the sign with their names on it. Maddie turned in the direction Vivian was looking and grinned at her mother. Lets do this, Mom. Vivian looked around and laughed to herself before she grinned back at Maddie. She still didnt exactly know how shed gotten here. It had all started with a call from Maddie a few weeks ago. Hey, Mom, I need an answer fast-do you want to spend Christmas with me in England? Vivian had laughed. What else was there to do when your thirty-four-year-old daughter asked something so ridiculous? Sure, I do. I also want to spend Thanksgiving with you in Hawaii, New Years Eve with you in Paris, and Easter with you in Rome. But Maddie didnt laugh at that. No, really. Im serious. You remember my old mentor, Amelia Samuels? Vivian looked away from her computer screen. The one whos now the stylist for the princess? Duchess, but yes. Well, Amelia was supposed to go to England at Christmas to help prepare the Duchess for all of the royal Christmas festivities-apparently, there are lots of them-but Amelia is pregnant with twins and just had to go on bed re...

-Titulo Original : The Godfather 50th Anniversary Edition-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION-WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY FRANCIS FORD COPPOLAMario Puzo’s classic saga of an American crime family that became a global phenomenon-nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.With its brilliant and brutal portrayal of the Corleone family, The Godfather burned its way into our national consciousness. This unforgettable saga of crime and corruption, passion and loyalty continues to stand the test of time, as the definitive novel of the Mafia underworld.A #1 New York Times bestseller in 1969, Mario Puzo’s epic was turned into the incomparable film of the same name, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. It is the original classic that has been often imitated, but never matched. A tale of family and society, law and order, obedience and rebellion, it reveals the dark passions of human nature played out against a backdrop of the American dream.With a Note from Anthony Puzo and an Afterword by Robert J. Thompson From Library Journal Though not out of print, this 1969 gangster potboiler here makes the leap to trade paperback. Thanks to Francis Coppolas brilliant film adaptation, this story has achieved cult status with millions of fans, who continue to read it. In addition to its larger size, this incarnation offers a new introduction and afterword. How could you refuse? Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review “A staggering triumph...The definitive novel about a sinister fraternity of crime.”-The Saturday Review“You can’t stop reading it, and you’ll find it hard to stop dreaming about it.”-New York Magazine About the Author The son of Italian immigrants who moved to the Hell’s Kitchen area of New York City, Mario Puzo was born on October 15, 1920. After World War II, during which he served as a U.S. Army corporal, he attended City College of New York on the G.I. Bill and worked as a freelance writer. During this period he wrote his first two novels The Dark Arena (1955) and The Fortunate Pilgrim (1965).When his books made little money despite being critically acclaimed, he vowed to write a bestseller. The Godfather (1969) was an enormous success. He collaborated with director Francis Ford Coppola on the screenplays for all three Godfather movies and won Academy Awards for both The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather, Part II (1974). He also collaborated on the scripts for such films as Superman (1978), Superman II (1981), and The Cotton Club (1984). He continued to write phenomenally successful novels, including Fools Die (1978), The Sicilian (1984), The Fourth K (1991), and The Last Don (1996). Mario Puzo died on July 2, 1999. His final novel, Omerta, was published in 2000. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. BOOK IBehind every great fortune there is a crime.-BALZACChapter 1 Amerigo Bonasera sat in New York Criminal Court Number 3 and waited for justice; vengeance on the men who had so cruelly hurt his daughter, who had tried to dishonor her.The judge, a formidably heavy-featured man, rolled up the sleeves of his black robe as if to physically chastise the two young men standing before the bench. His face was cold with majestic contempt. But there was something false in all this that Amerigo Bonasera sensed but did not yet understand.“You acted like the worst kind of degenerates,” the judge said harshly. Yes, yes, thought Amerigo Bonasera. Animals. Animals. The two young men, glossy hair crew cut, scrubbed clean-cut faces composed into humble contrition, bowed their heads in submission.The judge went on. “You acted like wild beasts in a jungle and you are fortunate you did not sexually molest that poor girl or I’d put you behind bars for twenty years.” The judge paused, his eyes beneath impressively thick brows flickered slyly toward the sallow-faced Amerigo Bonasera, then lowered to a stack of probation reports before him. He fro...

-Titulo Original : Our Last Days In Barcelona-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: When Isabel Perez travels to Barcelona to save her sister Beatriz, she discovers a shocking family secret in New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s new novel. Barcelona, 1964. Exiled from Cuba after the revolution, Isabel Perez has learned to guard her heart and protect her family at all costs. After Isabel’s sister Beatriz disappears in Barcelona, Isabel goes to Spain in search of her. Joining forces with an unlikely ally thrusts Isabel into her sister’s dangerous world of espionage, but it’s an unearthed piece of family history that transforms Isabel’s life. Barcelona, 1936. Alicia Perez arrives in Barcelona after a difficult voyage from Cuba, her marriage in jeopardy and her young daughter Isabel in tow. Violence brews in Spain, the country on the brink of civil war, the rise of fascism threatening the world. When Cubans journey to Spain to join the International Brigades, Alicia’s past comes back to haunt her as she is unexpectedly reunited with the man who once held her heart. Alicia and Isabel’s lives intertwine, and the past and present collide, as a mother and daughter are forced to choose between their family’s expectations and following their hearts. Review “Theres no one better than Cleeton at intertwining tales of mothers and daughters with war and revolution… a riveting tale.”-Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye“Cleeton is a master at weaving together stories across dual timelines, and this is no exception. The novel pulses with her signature blend of intrigue, betrayal, and the redemptive power of unleashing family secrets.”-Entertainment Weekly“Cleeton vividly describes Barcelona through the eyes of her protagonists; the city, and its mixture of art and tragedy, is the perfect backdrop for Alicias struggle and Isabels soul-searching…. The Perez women display their strength in very different ways, and Cleeton celebrates each for their fortitude…[and] sensitively explores the multiple factors that affect her characters decisions. Their lives are shaped not only by political events at home and abroad, but by their familys expectations and their precarious social status as immigrants to the U.S. Full of rich historical detail and vibrant characters, Our Last Days in Barcelona stands on its own, but also gives readers another glimpse into the continuing story of the Perez family.”-Shelf Awareness“Cleeton weaves the three women’s stories together to create another charming historical novel about strong women facing adversity in life and love, who are passionately loyal to family and forever yearning for their lost homeland.”-Booklist “Cleeton’s devoted fans as well as readers new to her work will be captivated by this original and evocative story of love, loyalty, betrayal and redemption.”-Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Woman With the Blue Star “A profoundly moving story about sacrifices made in the name of family and legacy, and the lasting repercussions of losing one’s homeland. Utterly captivating.”-Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace“Since her bestselling debut, Next Year In Havana, Chanel Cleeton has been a go-to for historical fiction that delivers complex female characters and gripping family drama. … Cleeton is a master at weaving storylines brimming with intrigue and the prevailing power of love.”-Oprah Daily “This novel of family, loss, and war is not only an extraordinary journey through some of the 20th centurys most pivotal struggles, but also an epic tale of what can happen when we have the courage to face who we really are-perhaps the most revolutionary thought of all. I loved it.-Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names “Nobody writes about the special bond between sisters as well as Chanel Cleeton. This is the book you’re going to want to read this summer!”-Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Or...

-Titulo Original : Eat Right 4 Your Type (revised And Updated) The Individualized Blood Type Diet® Solution-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING DIET BOOK PHENOMENONIf you’ve ever suspected that not everyone should eat the same thing or do the same exercise, you’re right. In fact, what foods we absorb well and how our bodies handle stress differ with each blood type. Your blood type reflects your internal chemistry. It is the key that unlocks the mysteries of disease, longevity, fitness, and emotional strength. It determines your susceptibility to illness, the foods you should eat, and ways to avoid the most troubling health problems. Based on decades of research and practical application, Eat Right 4 Your Type offers an individualized diet-and-health plan that is right for you. In this revised and updated edition of Eat Right 4 Your Type, you will learn: * Which foods, spices, teas, and condiments will help maintain your optimal health and ideal weight* Which vitamins and supplements to emphasize or avoid* Which medications function best in your system* Whether your stress goes to your muscles or to your nervous system* Whether your stress is relieved better through aerobics or meditation* Whether you should walk, swim, or play tennis or golf as your mode of exercise* How knowing your blood type can help you avoid many common viruses and infections* How knowing your blood type can help you fight back against life-threatening diseases* How to slow down the aging process by avoiding factors that cause rapid cell deteriorationINCLUDES A 10-DAY JUMP-START PLAN Review “I found the information in Eat Right 4 Your Type absolutely fascinating. [It] gives all of us an extremely practical way to apply it to our own lives.”-Christiane Northrup, MD, Author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom “Peter D’Adamo’s merits are not esteemed enough....[He is] one of the most creative scientists in the Western world.”-Professor Gerhard Uhlenbruck, PhD, MD, World-Renowned Lectin Researcher at the University of Cologne, Germany About the Author Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo is an internationally-acclaimed naturopathic physician, researcher, and lecturer, as well as the author of the New York Times best-selling Eat Right 4 Your Type book series. His extensive research and clinical testing of the connections between blood type, health, and disease has garnered world-wide recognition and led to groundbreaking work on many illnesses. The world-famous immunulogist, Dr. Gerhard Uhlenbruck of the University of Cologne, Germany, has called Dr. D’Adamo “one of the most creative scientists in the Western world.” Catherine Whitney is the coauthor of numerous bestselling books on health and wellness. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Check out these blood type facts!If your blood type is O:Eat meat (high protein, low carbohydrate).Cut out wheat and most other grains.Engage in vigorous aerobic exercise.Your risk factors for ulcers and inflammatory diseases such as arthritis increase if you eat incorrectly for your type.If your blood type is A:You should be a vegetarian (high carbohydrate, low fat).Engage in gentle exercise such as yoga or golf.Meditate to deal with stress.Your risk factors for cancer and heart disease increase if you eat incorrectly for your type.If your blood type is B:You should have the most varied diet of all the blood types, one including meat; yours is the only blood type that does well with dairy products.Engage in exercise such as moderate swimming or walking.Your risk for slow-growing viruses that attack the nervous system increases if you eat incorrectly for your type.If your blood type is AB:You have most of the benefits and intolerances of types A and B.Engage in calming exercises and relaxation techniques.You have the friendliest immune system of all the blood types...

-Titulo Original : 1984-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Written more than 70 years ago, 1984 was George Orwell’s chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever...* Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read *“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”Winston Smith toes the Party line, rewriting history to satisfy the demands of the Ministry of Truth. With each lie he writes, Winston grows to hate the Party that seeks power for its own sake and persecutes those who dare to commit thoughtcrimes. But as he starts to think for himself, Winston can’t escape the fact that Big Brother is always watching...A startling and haunting novel, 1984 creates an imaginary world that is completely convincing from start to finish. No one can deny the novel’s hold on the imaginations of whole generations, or the power of its admonitions-a power that seems to grow, not lessen, with the passage of time. About the Author George Orwell (pseudonym for Eric Blair [1903-50]) was born in Bengal and educated at Eton; after service with the Indian Imperial Police in Burma, he returned to Europe to earn his living penning novels and essays. He was essentially a political writer who focused his attention on his own times, a man of intense feelings and intense hates. An opponent of totalitarianism, he served in the Loyalist forces in the Spanish Civil War. Besides his classic Animal Farm, his works include a novel based on his experiences as a colonial policeman, Burmese Days, two firsthand studies of poverty, Down and Out in Paris and London and The Road to Wigan Pier, an account of his experiences in the Spanish Civil War, Homage to Catalonia; and the extraordinary novel of political prophecy whose title became part of our language, 1984. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ONEIt was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. Winston Smith, his chin nuzzled into his breast in an effort to escape the vile wind, slipped quickly through the glass doors of Victory Mansions, though not quickly enough to prevent a swirl of gritty dust from entering along with him.The hallway smelt of boiled cabbage and old rag mats. At one end of it a colored poster, too large for indoor display, had been tacked to the wall. It depicted simply an enormous face, more than a meter wide: the face of a man of about forty-five, with a heavy black mustache and ruggedly handsome features. Winston made for the stairs. It was no use trying the lift. Even at the best of times it was seldom working, and at present the electric current was cut off during daylight hours. It was part of the economy drive in preparation for Hate Week. The flat was seven flights up, and Winston, who was thirty-nine, and had a varicose ulcer above his right ankle, went slowly, resting several times on the way. On each landing, opposite the lift shaft, the poster with the enormous face gazed from the wall. It was one of those pictures which are so contrived that the eyes follow you about when you move. BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU, the caption beneath it ran.Inside the flat a fruity voice was reading out a list of figures which had something to do with the production of pig iron. The voice came from an oblong metal plaque like a dulled mirror which formed part of the surface of the right-hand wall. Winston turned a switch and the voice sank somewhat, though the words were still distinguishable. The instrument (the telescreen, it was called) could be dimmed, but there was no way of shutting it off completely. He moved over to the window: a smallish, frail figure, the meagerness of his body merely emphasized by the blue overalls which were the uni- form of the Party. His hair was very fair, his face naturally sanguine, his skin roughened by coarse soap ...

-Titulo Original : Pack Up The Moon-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: They used to joke about it. Like many brilliant scientists, Josh sometimes had trouble remembering things that needed doing in the “real” world-like buying groceries, eating regular meals, and talking to people. But he was happy to have his beloved wife, Lauren, remind him with her “honey do” lists. He just never realized how much he would need one when she was gone.Being a widower is not something Joshua Park ever expected. Given his solitary job, small circle of friends and family, and the social awkwardness he’s always suffered from, Josh has no idea how to negotiate this new, unwanted phase of life. But Lauren had a plan to keep him moving forward. A plan hidden in the letters she leaves him, giving him a task for every month in the year after her death. A plan that leads Joshua with a loving hand on a journey through grief, anger, and denial. It’s a journey that will take Joshua from his first outing as a widower to buy groceries…to an attempt at a dinner party where his lack of experience hosting creates a comic disaster…to finding a new best friend while weeping in the dressing room of a clothing store. As his grief makes room for new friendships and experiences, Joshua learns Lauren’s most valuable lesson: The path to happiness doesn’t follow a straight line. Funny, sometimes heart-wrenching, and always uplifting, this novel from New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins illuminates how life’s greatest joys are often hiding in plain sight. Review Praise for Pack Up the Moon A gorgeous study of love, life and grief, this book broke my heart-and then stitched me back together again. Kristan Higgins is a masterful storyteller.-New York Times bestselling author Colleen Oakley “A moving and life-affirming portrait of grief that’s sure to bring the tears.”-Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Higgins is a master of snappy dialogue, and her characters are authentic and relatable-a must for this type of novel. The heart of the story is tragic, but just like real life, there’s humor hidden in the darkest moments. This warm, bighearted story about grief, family, and the redemptive power of love will appeal to fans of Katherine Center and Jennifer Weiner.”-Booklist, starred reviewPerfect pacing and plotting lift Higgins’s masterly latest. This is going to break (and restore) plenty of hearts.”-Publishers Weekly, starred reviewNew York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins tells a heartwarming-and heartbreaking-story about young love, loss and the lingering effects of grief. … A story about resilience and everlasting love, this stunningly written tale is a true tearjerker.-Good Morning America“Kristan Higgins is beloved for her rich, heartwarming sagas-which her latest novel delivers.”-Women’s WorldHiggins has crafted one of the most beautiful love stories I have ever read. It will make you cry but also leave you breathless and aching for a love like Joshua and Lauren’s.-Book Reporter Praise for Always the Last to Know A thoroughly entertaining exploration of families’ complexities-from bitter disappointment to quiet strengths.-People Magazine, Book of the Week “Filled with hilarious honesty and heartwarming moments…A moving portrait of a family putting their differences aside in favor of love.”-Women’s World “This sparkling story is perfect summer reading.”-Publishers Weekly Praise for Life and Other Inconveniences Deeply touching, real and raw, but infused with the love and hope that make life possible, despite everything.-Abbi Waxman, author of I Was Told It Would Get Easier and The Bookish Life of Nina Hill “Higgins is a mastermind of family dynamics in this poignant novel about two different generations of women struggling to find common ground. I couldn’t put it down!”-Emily Liebert, author of Some Women “Readers will be riveted as the well-drawn characters uncover one another’s hidden depths and heal old wounds. This rich and memorable story will instantly win readers...

-Titulo Original : Blood Type O Food, Beverage And Supplement Lists (eat Right 4 Your Type)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The Eat Right 4 (For) Your Type portable and personal diet book that will help people with blood type O stay healthy and achieve their ideal weight.Different blood types mean different body chemistry. If your blood type is O, enjoy your best health on a high protein, low carb diet, and make sure you get plenty of red meat. Carry this guide with you to the grocery store, restaurants, even on vacation to avoid putting on those extra pounds, or getting sick from eating the wrong thing.Inside you will find complete listings of what’s right for Type O in the following categories:* meats, poultry, and seafood * oils and fats * dairy and eggs * nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes * breads, grains, and pastas * fruits, vegetables, and juices * spices and condiments * herbal teas and other beverages * special supplements * drug interactions * resources and supportRefer to this diet book while shopping, dining, or cooking-and soon, you will be on your way to developing a healthy prescription plan that’s right for your type. About the Author Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo is an internationally-acclaimed naturopathic physician, researcher, and lecturer, as well as the author of the New York Times best-selling Eat Right 4 Your Type book series. His extensive research and clinical testing of the connections between blood type, health, and disease has garnered world-wide recognition and led to groundbreaking work on many illnesses. The world-famous immunulogist, Dr. Gerhard Uhlenbruck of the University of Cologne, Germany, has called Dr. D’Adamo “one of the most creative scientists in the Western world.” Catherine Whitney is the coauthor of numerous bestselling books on health and wellness...

-Titulo Original : The Divine Comedy (the Inferno, The Purgatorio, And The Paradiso)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: The authoritative translations of The Inferno, The Purgatorio, and The Paradiso-together in one volume.Belonging in the immortal company of the great works of literature, Dante Alighieri’s poetic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of Hell, up the arduous slopes of Purgatory, and on to the glorious realm of Paradise-the sphere of universal harmony and eternal salvation.Now, for the first time, John Ciardi’s brilliant and authoritative translations of Dante’s three soaring canticles-The Inferno, The Purgatorio, and The Paradiso-have been gathered together in a single volume. Crystallizing the power and beauty inherent in the great poet’s immortal conception of the aspiring soul, The Divine Comedy is a dazzling work of sublime truth and mystical intensity. Review “Dante and Shakespeare divide the world between them-there is no third.”-T.S. Eliot“Ciardi has given us...a credible, passionate persona of the poet, stripped of the customary gauds of rhetoric and false decoration, strong and noble in utterance.”-Dudley Fitts “A sensitive and perceptive translation…a spectacular achievement.”-Archibald MacLeish“I think [Ciardi’s] version of Dante will be in many respects the best we have seen.”-John Crowe Ransom About the Author Dante Alighieri was born in 1265. Considered Italy’s greatest poet, this scion of a Florentine family mastered the art of lyric poetry at an early age. He is the author of the three canticles, The Inferno, The Purgatorio, and The Paradiso. Politically active in Florence, he was banished to Italy in 1302. In 1274, he met the great love of his life, Beatrice, whom he immortalized in La Vita Nuova (1292) and The Divine Comedy. He died in 1321...

-Titulo Original : Echo Burning (jack Reacher)-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: Jack Reacher finds trouble in Texas in the fifth novel in Lee Child’s New York Times bestselling series. Thumbing across the scorched Texas desert, Jack Reacher has nowhere to go and all the time in the world to get there. Cruising the same stretch of two-lane blacktop is Carmen Greer. For Reacher, the lift comes with a hitch. Carmen’s got a wild story to tell-all about her husband, her family secrets, and a hometown that’s purely gothic. She’s also got a plan. Reacher’s part of it. And before the sun sets, this ride could cost them both their lives. Review “The best mystery I have read all year.”-The Boston Globe “A real dyed-in-the-wool hero…with a wicked sense of right and wrong. A story you can sink your teeth into.”-The Denver Post “As sweltering as the El Paso sun…bottom line: jalapeno-hot suspense.”-People“Constantly escalating tension and a host of sinister villains…a Texas version of Deliverance. Child is a vigorous storyteller, gradually building the suspense to almost unbearable levels.”-The St. Louis Post-Dispatch “Smashingly suspenseful…The kind of daylight-noir setting that Jim Thompson loved. Child builds tension to unbearable extremes.”-Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “An explosive nail-biting climax.”-Library Journal About the Author LEE CHILD is a #1 bestselling author worldwide. His debut novel, Killing Floor, won two awards for best first mystery and was nominated for two more. Foreign rights in the Jack Reacher series have been sold in ninety-five countries. Child, a native of England, is a former television director. He lives in New York City, where he is at work on his next Jack Reacher thriller. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. There were three watchers, two men and a boy. They were using telescopes, not field glasses. It was a question of distance. They were almost a mile from their target area, because of the terrain. There was no closer cover. It was low, undulating country, burned khaki by the sun, grass and rock and sandy soil alike. The nearest safe concealment was the broad dip they were in, a bone-dry gulch scraped out a million years ago by a different climate, when there had been rain and ferns and rushing rivers.The men lay prone in the dust with the early heat on their backs, their telescopes at their eyes. The boy scuttled around on his knees, fetching water from the cooler, watching for waking rattlesnakes, logging comments in a notebook. They had arrived before first light in a dusty pick-up truck, the long way around, across the empty land from the west. They had thrown a dirty tarpaulin over the truck and held it down with rocks. They had eased forward to the rim of the dip and settled in, raising their telescopes as the low morning sun dawned to the east behind the red house almost a mile away. This was Friday, their fifth consecutive morning, and they were low on conversation.Time? one of the men asked. His voice was nasal, the effect of keeping one eye open and the other eye shut.The boy checked his watch.Six-fifty, he answered.Any moment now, the man with the telescope said.The boy opened his book and prepared to make the same notes he had made four times before.Kitchen light on, the man said.The boy wrote it down. 6:50, kitchen light on. The kitchen faced them, looking west away from the morning sun, so it stayed dark even after dawn.On her own? the boy asked.Same as always, the second man said, squinting.Maid prepares breakfast, the boy wrote. Target still in bed. The sun rose, inch by inch. It jacked itself higher into the sky and pulled the shadows shorter and shorter. The red house had a tall chimney coming out of the kitchen wing like the finger on a sundial. The shadow it made swung and shortened and the heat on the watchers shoulders built higher. Seven oclock in the morning, and it was already hot. By eight, it would be burning. By nine, it would be fearsome. And they were there a...

-Titulo Original : My Sweet Girl-Fabricante : Berkley-Descripcion Original: WINNER OF THE ITW THRILLER AWARD FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL“My Sweet Girl pushes the boundaries of what a thriller can do.”-The Washington Post“Fiendish [and] full of twists…. Sri Lankan author Amanda Jayatissa keeps us guessing and worrying until the very end.” -The New York Times“A thriller centered on the meaning of identity and all the layers it can have.”-NPRPaloma thought her perfect life would begin once she was adopted and made it to America, but she’s about to find out that no matter how far you run, your past always catches up to you… Ever since she was adopted from a Sri Lankan orphanage, Paloma has had the best of everything-schools, money, and parents so perfect that she fears shell never live up to them. Now at thirty years old and recently cut off from her parents’ funds, she decides to sublet the second bedroom of her overpriced San Francisco apartment to Arun, who recently moved from India. Paloma has to admit, it feels good helping someone find their way in America-that is until Arun discovers Palomas darkest secret, one that could jeopardize her own fragile place in this country. Before Paloma can pay Arun off, she finds him face down in a pool of blood. She flees the apartment but by the time the police arrive, theres no body-and no evidence that Arun ever even existed in the first place. Paloma is terrified this is all somehow tangled up in the desperate actions she took to escape Sri Lanka so many years ago. Did Paloma’s secret die with Arun or is she now in greater danger than ever before? Review A Most Anticipated Novel of Fall 2021 by Entertainment Weekly, NPR, New York Post, The Boston Globe, Fortune, Buzzfeed, Goodreads, Shondaland, PopSugar, Bustle, Betches, Lit Hub, Crime Reads, BookRiot, Crime by the Book, The Nerd Daily, The Every Girl, and more!“This debut thriller-as witty as it is propulsive-will keep readers guessing.”-O, The Oprah Magazine“Dark, compelling and utterly original. My Sweet Girl heralds a fresh, new voice in psychological suspense.-Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Home Before Dark“Like nothing else I’ve read. Set in San Francisco and Sri Lanka, this is a story about friendship, lies, and guilt. A stunning and original must-read!”-Samantha Downing, USA Today author of My Lovely Wife“Jayatissa’s pulse-pounding debut is a fast-paced thriller that will keep you on your toes.”-Buzzfeed“Provocative.”-Entertainment Weekly“The perfect thriller to kick off fall is here, and what better way to settle into the season than with a spellbinding tale about a young woman with a secret?...What follows is a smart, darkly funny novel filled with twists that will leave you wondering.”-Shondaland“[F]un, fast-moving debut.”-San Francisco ChronicleThis is a Hitchcockian thriller of the highest order with secrets, revelations and twists around every corner right through to the very end.-BookReporter“[T]here’s no way to capture the gist of this complex character or this captivating novel in a simple phrase-other than excellent.”-Mystery Scene Magazine“My Sweet Girl is unputdownable. Jayatissa has penned a jaw-droppingly original novel that will burrow so far into readers’ psyches, it will be hard for any of us to pick up another psychological thriller again.”-The Tempest“[A] page-turning and often genuinely scary psychological thriller, filled with more twists and bite than a rattlesnake!”-Criminal Element“Jayatissas gift for plotting is matched by her grace with lacing her fleet narrative with rich social themes, among them cultural assimilation and the different values placed on white versus brown bodies. In a canny touch, the novels plot hinges on the literary classic Wuthering Heights. My Sweet Girl may well become, likewise, a classic.”-Shelf Awareness“A delicious, twisty, fast-paced thriller with the perfect hint of ghost story.” -Michele Campbell, bestselling author of It’s Always the Husband“Hot damn this book is good.”-CrimeReads“My fave...