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Paperback. Condition: Good. From the bestselling author of the 'sexy kitchen romance' (Publishers Weekly) Recipe for Love. Riley Ryan is an up-and-coming personal chef hired to cater a retirement party for Louis and Miriam Carlyle. The Carlyles are so impressed with her skills that they hire Riley to be their chef on a regular basis. When the Carlyle's four sons begin to vie for her attention, Riley has to figure out how to keep the heat contained in the kitchen. Can she figure out a way to cater to the Carlyles without jeopardising her business, while quenching her own personal needs and desires.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Set in the 1930s, this poignant, funny, and utterly original novel tells the story of one lost girl's struggle for truth, identity, and understanding amidst her family's nomadic, unconventional lifestyle. What's the right way to behave, to think, to feel--if you're always the new girl? How do you navigate life when you're continually on the move? Do you lie? How do you even know if you're lying? What's the truth anyway? It's 1928 and nine-year-old Lucresse Briard is trying to make sense of life and the jumbled, often challenging family it's handed her: a single art-dealer father who thinks nothing of moving from place to place; her brother, Ben, who succeeds in any situation and seems destined for stardom; and their houseman, Fred, who acts like an old woman. As Lucresse advances through childhood to adolescence, she goes from telling wild lies for attention to desperately seeking the truth of who she is as a sophistication-craving teenager in the 1930s. Told from Lucresse's perspective as a grown woman, The Trouble with the Truth transcends its time in the late 1920s and '30s and weaves the story we all live of struggling to learn who we are and the truth behind this human journey.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Ivee Henderson is accustomed to being in control. But when her drinking goes from casual to reckless, she's forced to pay a price higher than any drink. Darby Jaxon is fed up with her life. She drinks to hide the fact she's drawn to the drunk driver who killed her sister. For Peta Nixon, under the influence is the only way she can stomach her ex-husband. Everything is more manageable after a few drinks - or so it seems for the ladies in The Cocktail Club. But is drinking really the answer or is a dark payback waiting for them at the bottom of each cocktail.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Against the backdrop of Kentucky in the 1970s?and against all odds?a black woman and a white man find a love that transcends race, class, and condemnation.J. Marie Darden's magnificent love story is set in 1971?a time of war not just in Vietnam or the streets of Washington, but also in Bourbon County, Kentucky. When the Mandarenes, a wealthy white family, move into the deserted mansion across the field behind her house, Sister takes a job with them. She soon finds herself in the middle of a drama that will change the racial balance of her town by falling in love with Evian, the youngest son in the Mandarene family. In haunting prose and beautiful images, Enemy Fields is a moving story full of insight into human hearts caught in the crossfire of one of the most volatile and violent periods of American history.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Setrene 'Mimi' Bailey is carrying a 19-year-old secret that she'd like to remain hidden forever. However, a move to Durham, North Carolina, threatens to expose the truth and forever disrupt the lives of those she's protected all those years. A complex tale of mystery and suspense, Betrayed explores the fine line between passion and power - and what people are prepared to do to protect the ones they love.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. I was born beautiful A product of three white prison guards rape of my mother in a New York Penitentiary My beauty got me everything, especially women But they could never make up for my mother's suicide after my birth. And one day, I got married For better -- my beautiful son For worse -- my lesbian wife with her abusive lover For richer -- my stepfather who controlled everything For poorer -- my pathetic life with lots of money and nothing else What I had to do to get out of this situation is my story . I'm sure you have yours From the author of the acclaimed Blackfunk trilogy comes a sexy, edgy novel of lust, greed, and betrayal. Just turned thirty-four and married for four years, Donald has a multimillion-dollar home, fast cars, and all the money he can spend. Too bad it all belongs to his wife and his father-in-law. Donald's mixed-race and exotic looks landed him the wealthy wife he wanted, and all the women on the side he can handle, but they couldn't stop his marriage from falling apart. Now, Donald stands to lose the one thing he really values -- his young son, Emerald. His father-in-law, who has unlimited funds and some serious underworld connections, wants Emerald to take his name and become heir to his fortune. Donald's options are running out, until he meets a beautiful woman with an indecent proposal that could be the answer to all his problems.or the beginning of his worst nightmare. Brimming with heat and drama, Tears on a Sunday Afternoon is a sizzling page-turner that keeps readers' attention from the very first page to its jaw dropping conclusion.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. An intriguing story about half-brothers who reunite in the legal justice system. One is a prosecuting attorney and the other is on Death Row, as it becomes a race against time for the young prosecutor to save his older brother's life. Scheduled to be executed for the rape and murder of a woman, the accused is innocent, but can anything be done before it's too late.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. In this entertaining and thought-provoking novel, a thirty-something woman wakes up one day to discover her long-lost love has come back to life--but is this new reality truly the answer to her heart's desires? Despite her great life in New York City as a prestigious book editor, Meade Peterson can't shake the heartache of losing her high school sweetheart. Fifteen years after his death, she still thinks about all the things--love, family, happiness--she'll never have, now that Daniel's gone. That is, until a new man, Tanner, enters Meade's life and brings her the kind of joy she hasn't experienced in years. She's torn, though, over whether she can bear giving her heart away again. Taking time to reflect, Meade returns to her hometown of Austin for what should be a relaxing visit--but instead, she becomes the victim of a violent crime. Upon waking from her real-life Texas nightmare, Meade finds herself in another world where she doesn't recognize anything, until she realizes the man in bed beside her isn't a stranger--it's Daniel. Meade has awakened into an alternate existence where Daniel is very much alive and has been part of her life for the past fifteen years. Meade can't believe her good fortune--she's finally experiencing the life she's always wanted Or is she? As Meade quickly learns, if one thing in your life changes, nothing else may stay the same. And now she's forced to face the question: Is what she's gained worth what she's destined to lose.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. In the City of Brotherly Love, a car skids off the ice and ignites a chain of events that changes everything for eight-year-old Peter Flood. Peter's father is a powerful man, a union boss with mob connections, but all the power in the world is useless to a grieving son. Raised by his uncle, Peter tries to distance himself from the casual brutality of the family business, gravitating instead toward a small South Philly gym. Peter's cousin Michael--his brother--moves in another direction: into small-time intimidation and the trappings of a union prince. Neither, however, can outrun the logic of violence as they're dragged into a world of bad blood and a chilling cycle of betrayal and retribution. Praise for Brotherly Love A first-rate novel and a masterly evocation of that undercivilized and unfree America . . . The grace and confidence of Pete Dexter's] prose conveys absolute authenticity.--The New York Times Book Review Enviably artful work--carefully wrought, canny in its insights, sly in its presentation, sneaky in its revelations.--Chicago Tribune Extraordinarily poignant . . . Brotherly Love is all bulletproof prose and flinty-eyed bravissimo. . . . But the quieter, sadder aspects of the novel are its strongest points.--The Boston Globe Tautly and often exquisitely written.--Los Angeles Times. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. Milan Walden is living the high life: high-power career, respect and unlimited potential. But when she finds herself unemployed and facing criminal charges, she flees the only life she's ever known to start again. Her hunger for glamour drives her to take a position as live-in companion to millionaire Noah, who has only six months to live. The two quickly become involved in a twisted relationship that results in a bizarre prenup and v for the strangest wedding anyone could expect. A Zane Presents title. Fasten your seatbelt.!' - Zane'.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Set in the 1930s, this poignant, funny, and utterly original novel tells the story of one lost girl's struggle for truth, identity, and understanding amidst her family's nomadic, unconventional lifestyle. What's the right way to behave, to think, to feel--if you're always the new girl? How do you navigate life when you're continually on the move? Do you lie? How do you even know if you're lying? What's the truth anyway? It's 1928 and nine-year-old Lucresse Briard is trying to make sense of life and the jumbled, often challenging family it's handed her: a single art-dealer father who thinks nothing of moving from place to place; her brother, Ben, who succeeds in any situation and seems destined for stardom; and their houseman, Fred, who acts like an old woman. As Lucresse advances through childhood to adolescence, she goes from telling wild lies for attention to desperately seeking the truth of who she is as a sophistication-craving teenager in the 1930s. Told from Lucresse's perspective as a grown woman, The Trouble with the Truth transcends its time in the late 1920s and '30s and weaves the story we all live of struggling to learn who we are and the truth behind this human journey.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Thirty-five female writers share their essays and letters--hilarious, heart wrenching, and everything in between--in this wise and poignant collection about mother-daughter relationships. Thirty-three female writers share their essays and letters--hilarious, heart wrenching, and everything in between--in this wise and poignant collection about mother-daughter relationships. Whether they're from the US, Caribbean, India, or the UK, all of the contributors to A Letter for My Mother share one thing in common: thoughts that have been left unsaid to their mothers and mother figures--until now. In this moving book, thirty-three women reveal the stories, reflections, confessions, and revelations they've kept to themselves for years and have finally put into words. Written through tears and pain, as well as joy and laughter, each offering presents the mother-daughter bond in a different light. Heartfelt and deeply meaningful, A Letter for My Mother will inspire you to admire and cherish that special relationship that shapes every woman.…

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MASS MARKET PAPERBACK. Condition: New. 1593092180 The book is brand new and has never been used. Ships, well packaged and very quickly, from MI. The condition selected for the item is accurate and consistent with our other listings of the same general condition. If you have any questions or you would like additional details about the item or pictures, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will get back to you as quickly as possible. Please buy with confidence from us, as we have several thousand satisfied customers and your satisfaction is the goal we strive to achieve with every transaction.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. In Darrien Lee's sequel to All That and a Bag of Chips, readers meet up again with Craig Bennett, who is still wary of love even years after his affair with Venice Taylor.This compelling continuation of the Craig Bennett and Venice Taylor saga reveals Craig to be still smarting from Venice's decision to marry her high school sweetheart despite the passion she and Craig shared during their college romance. Devastated by the loss, Craig has dedicated himself to building his company, Bennett Architectural, Inc., into a multimillion-dollar empire and rising to career success. Unfortunately, his personal life is not quite as fruitful?even though he has had several meaningless flings with beautiful, intelligent women?due to the impenetrable wall of regret preventing him from reaching out to another woman. As fate would have it, Craig finds himself faced with a challenge that tests his will, trust, and capacity to love and forces him to confront the issues that have been plaguing him for the past seven years. In Been There, Done That, Darrien Lee crafts a fascinating novel complete with intricate relationships, life-changing decisions, and painful matters of the heart.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. In Darrien Lee's sequel to All That and a Bag of Chips, readers meet up again with Craig Bennett, who is still wary of love even years after his affair with Venice Taylor.This compelling continuation of the Craig Bennett and Venice Taylor saga reveals Craig to be still smarting from Venice's decision to marry her high school sweetheart despite the passion she and Craig shared during their college romance. Devastated by the loss, Craig has dedicated himself to building his company, Bennett Architectural, Inc., into a multimillion-dollar empire and rising to career success. Unfortunately, his personal life is not quite as fruitful?even though he has had several meaningless flings with beautiful, intelligent women?due to the impenetrable wall of regret preventing him from reaching out to another woman. As fate would have it, Craig finds himself faced with a challenge that tests his will, trust, and capacity to love and forces him to confront the issues that have been plaguing him for the past seven years. In Been There, Done That, Darrien Lee crafts a fascinating novel complete with intricate relationships, life-changing decisions, and painful matters of the heart.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. A gritty, sophisticated, supernatural street thriller that explores the nature of forbidden love and its power to transform even the hardest of hearts.Lincoln Duvall is the Third Ward's most notorious criminal, a drug lord and known murderer who has sold his soul to the devil and abandoned his early roots of religious upbringing. But when he falls in love with Gabriella Sinclaire, a street-savvy Christian journalist with the power to reveal his secrets and dismantle his entire organization, good is pitted against evil in a dramatic showdown. Wealthy, powerful, and connected, Lincoln has always been untouchable?until Gabriella invades his heart. Is spiritual redemption possible for Lincoln, or will he pull Gabriella away from her life of virtue down to the darkness of his world.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Shame on It All is an unforgettable showcase for Zane's talent -- insight, comedy, and wild high jinks. For anyone who has ever observed the behavior of a close friend or family member and suppressed the urge to scream Shame on you out loud, Shame on It All is the novel for you. Harmony, Bryce, and Lucinda (a.k.a. Lucky) Whitfield are sisters in every sense of the word. They argue and get on each other's nerves, but when it comes down to the wire they are extremely protective of one another. Shame on It All follows their adventures, their friendships, their love lives, and their outlooks on life in today's society. Jam-packed with unpredictable, unbelievable, and just downright crazy situations with a few surprising twists thrown in for good measure, Shame on It All is as wild as they come.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. First Edition. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: Strebor Books Pub Date: 10/1/2002 Binding: Paperback Pages: 320 Reprint edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good.