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Aloof Master Can't Hold Himself: Volume 12 (Volume 12 #12)
by A Suo"The bride was abandoned by the groom at the wedding, and the bride said something fierce on the spot. I will marry whoever marries me." "I'll marry her." He had never expected that the man who had stood up was actually the brother of the groom … She had lost her body and her heart, and finally she knew that she had married her only to save the little bit of cinnabar in his heart, and how could this farce of a marriage end?
Aloof Master Can't Hold Himself: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by A Suo"The bride was abandoned by the groom at the wedding, and the bride said something fierce on the spot. I will marry whoever marries me." "I'll marry her." He had never expected that the man who had stood up was actually the brother of the groom … She had lost her body and her heart, and finally she knew that she had married her only to save the little bit of cinnabar in his heart, and how could this farce of a marriage end?
Aloof Master Can't Hold Himself: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by A Suo"The bride was abandoned by the groom at the wedding, and the bride said something fierce on the spot. I will marry whoever marries me." "I'll marry her." He had never expected that the man who had stood up was actually the brother of the groom … She had lost her body and her heart, and finally she knew that she had married her only to save the little bit of cinnabar in his heart, and how could this farce of a marriage end?
Aloof Master Can't Hold Himself: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by A Suo"The bride was abandoned by the groom at the wedding, and the bride said something fierce on the spot. I will marry whoever marries me." "I'll marry her." He had never expected that the man who had stood up was actually the brother of the groom … She had lost her body and her heart, and finally she knew that she had married her only to save the little bit of cinnabar in his heart, and how could this farce of a marriage end?
Aloof Master Can't Hold Himself: Volume 5 (Volume 5 #5)
by A Suo"The bride was abandoned by the groom at the wedding, and the bride said something fierce on the spot. I will marry whoever marries me." "I'll marry her." He had never expected that the man who had stood up was actually the brother of the groom … She had lost her body and her heart, and finally she knew that she had married her only to save the little bit of cinnabar in his heart, and how could this farce of a marriage end?
Aloof Master Can't Hold Himself: Volume 6 (Volume 6 #6)
by A Suo"The bride was abandoned by the groom at the wedding, and the bride said something fierce on the spot. I will marry whoever marries me." "I'll marry her." He had never expected that the man who had stood up was actually the brother of the groom … She had lost her body and her heart, and finally she knew that she had married her only to save the little bit of cinnabar in his heart, and how could this farce of a marriage end?
Aloof Master Can't Hold Himself: Volume 7 (Volume 7 #7)
by A Suo"The bride was abandoned by the groom at the wedding, and the bride said something fierce on the spot. I will marry whoever marries me." "I'll marry her." He had never expected that the man who had stood up was actually the brother of the groom … She had lost her body and her heart, and finally she knew that she had married her only to save the little bit of cinnabar in his heart, and how could this farce of a marriage end?
Aloof Master Can't Hold Himself: Volume 8 (Volume 8 #8)
by A Suo"The bride was abandoned by the groom at the wedding, and the bride said something fierce on the spot. I will marry whoever marries me." "I'll marry her." He had never expected that the man who had stood up was actually the brother of the groom … She had lost her body and her heart, and finally she knew that she had married her only to save the little bit of cinnabar in his heart, and how could this farce of a marriage end?
Aloof Master Can't Hold Himself: Volume 9 (Volume 9 #9)
by A Suo"The bride was abandoned by the groom at the wedding, and the bride said something fierce on the spot. I will marry whoever marries me." "I'll marry her." He had never expected that the man who had stood up was actually the brother of the groom … She had lost her body and her heart, and finally she knew that she had married her only to save the little bit of cinnabar in his heart, and how could this farce of a marriage end?
Aloof President, Gentle Wife: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Cai SeA city linshi industry suddenly faced economic crisis bankruptcy linshi parents plan to take lin xinyue to the united states lin xinyue unwilling to stay alone in a city vowed to save lin shi lin group was xiao home acquisition lin xinyue found when family xiao zhe xiao zhe did not give her the opportunity to speak directly will she stopped outside the group p p lin xinyue ran to xiao shi for employment was arranged in the marketing department as an assistant secretly ran to find xiao zhe begged him not to buy lin shi she is willing to do anything xiao zhe was suddenly moved by her persistence and unremitting efforts stopped the acquisition plan for lin shi xiao zhe has been thirty years old xiao zhe home parents urged xiao zhe to get married xiao zhe is a typical not marriage doctrine was forced by parents he took lin xinyue marriage certificate two people tacit understanding to keep this marriage on the surface but two people did not think not all lovers will fall in love at first sight also can love will come in time
Alosha (Alosha Trilogy #1)
by Christopher PikeEvery young girl dreams that she's secretly a princess of a far-off land and that someday her true parents will come to claim her and usher her into a life of luxury, an fabulous existence where she might even have magical powers and be swept off her feet by a handsome prince. Teenager Ali Warner has reason to cling to such a fantasy. Her mother died in a car accident a year ago. Her father, a trucker determined to work through his grief, hasn't acknowledged Ali's burgeoning figure or complicated emotions. Her friends still aren't sure how to talk about her mother's death. And the Southern California forest that has always been Ali's refuge is about to be ravaged by logging. Ali is about to discover that she is a princess-a fairy princess. And that she has to save the world. For real. To claim her fairy powers, Ali must overcome seven potentially lethal challenges. Then she must scale a mountain and confront the King of the Dwarves and the King of the Elves, whose armies are poised to invade Earth. With her bemused 21st century friends, a sly leprechaun, and an extremely loyal, extremely ugly, troll by her side, Ali begins the most momentous journey of her young life, a journey during which she will learn much about herself and the past she thought she knew. She will conquer fire and water, earth and air, and even time itself. She will be both betrayer and betrayed, will see death close at hand, and will snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Ali Warner is Alosha. Welcome to her world.
Alosha: An Alosha Novel (Alosha Trilogy #1)
by Christopher PikeFrom New York Times bestselling author Christopher Pike comes the first novel in the young adult fantasy Alosha Trilogy, featuring a teenager discovering her true identity and potential destiny. Every young girl dreams that she's secretly a princess of a far-off land and that someday her true parents will come to claim her and usher her into a life of luxury, a fabulous existence where she might even have magical powers and be swept off her feet by a handsome prince.Teenager Ali Warner has reason to cling to such a fantasy. Her mother died in a car accident a year ago. Her father, a trucker determined to work through his grief, hasn't acknowledged Ali's burgeoning figure or complicated emotions. Her friends still aren't sure how to talk about her mother's death. And the Southern California forest that has always been Ali's refuge is about to be ravaged by logging.Ali is about to discover that she is a princess--a fairy princess. And that she has to save the world. For real. To claim her fairy powers, Ali must overcome seven potentially lethal challenges. Then she must scale a mountain and confront the King of the Dwarves and the King of the Elves, whose armies are poised to invade Earth. With her bemused 21st century friends, a sly leprechaun, and an extremely loyal, extremely ugly, troll by her side, Ali begins the most momentous journey of her young life, a journey during which she will learn much about herself and the past she thought she knew. She will conquer fire and water, earth and air, and even time itself. She will be both betrayer and betrayed, will see death close at hand, and will snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Ali Warner is Alosha. Welcome to her world.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Aloys
by R. A. LaffertyHe appeared in glory and sank with out a trace. Why? How? For the first time anywhere, here is the startling inside story. Lafferty was the winner of the Hugo and World Fantasy Award and a six time Nebula Award Nominee. His quirky style made his work hard to pigeonhole and market, but he still managed to influence a wide array of today&’s best writers. Simply on of the best writers the science fiction and fantasy field has ever produced.
Aloysha the Pot
by Leo TolstoyA short story from the Classic Shorts collection: Family Happiness by Leo Tolstoy
Aloysius X. L. Pendergast: A Mysterious Profile (Mysterious Profiles)
by Douglas Preston Lincoln Child#1 New York Times–bestselling authors: Get to know the ruthless, mysterious FBI agent, &“one of thrillerdom&’s most exciting and intriguing series leads&” (Booklist). Acclaimed as &“a modern-day Sherlock Holmes&” (Associated Press) with a brilliant mind, a cultured manner, and a dark edge, Special Agent Aloysius X. L. Pendergast has calmly looked evil in the face throughout the long-running series that includes such novels as The Cabinet of Curiosities—named one of NPR&’s 100 Best Thrillers Ever—and Crooked River. In this essay, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child discuss how the character came to be created, his enigmatic backstory, and the history of their own wildly successful writing partnership. &“The most charming, intelligent, cool, and creepy agent ever written.&” —Suspense Magazine &“Every bit the modern equivalent of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot.&”―Providence Journal
Alpaca Lies
by Elizabeth ColdwellAlpaca shifter Alfie dreams of a life beyond the petting zoo at stately Mattock Hall. He can't explore his crush on Simon Mattock, heir to the estate and caretaker to the animals, for two reasons. One, he's never shifted into human form, and two, Simon is saddled with a boyfriend who's exploiting him for his wealth. But when a fire threatens both the zoo and Simon, Alfie knows the time has come to put his fears aside, make his first shift, and save them. He just hopes Simon will like what he sees.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package "A Walk on the Wild Side."
Alpaca Lunch (Sweet Pea & Friends #4)
by John Churchman Jennifer ChurchmanA fourth book by the authors of the media sensation and instant New York Times bestseller The Sheepover, featuring an adventurous young alpaca who discovers new foods growing around the farm. Poppy the alpaca is excited to discover new plants, fruits, and vegetables growing around Moonrise Farm. She tries dandelions in the spring, strawberries in the summer, pumpkins in the fall, and so much more! But when a frost arrives, Poppy can't find any more tasty treats. What happened to the mint and flowers? Where did the apples and squash go? What will she eat for lunch? Lucky for Poppy, someone has filled the barn to the brim with a surprise that she and her animal friends can eat all winter long.Alpaca Lunch encourages healthy eating and trying new foods as the animals explore an array of colorful fruits and vegetables--some that kids may never have seen before! This charming story by John and Jennifer Churchman features real animals on their bustling Vermont farm including a herd of adorable alpacas, as well as fan favorites from The SheepOver, Brave Little Finn, and A Farm for Maisie.
Alpaca My Bags: A Wish Novel (Wish)
by Jenny GoebelTo some kids, Amelia's life sounds like the ultimate fantasy. She and her brothers are homeschooled by their adventurous parents, and the family travels around the country in an RV, scaling mountains, rappelling down canyons, and skiing down double black diamond slopes. There's just one problem-Amelia hates every minute of it. She's terrified of heights and would give anything to be reading instead of careening down a mountain. She's also desperate for the chance to attend a regular school and make real friends. So when her parents decide to spend a year in Colorado, Amelia's delighted by the chance to settle down.However, starting at a conventional school is much harder than Amelia imagined, and her anxiety makes meeting new friends extra challenging. Everything about her feels wrong, from her clothes to her hobbies to her complete lack of pop culture knowledge. So when Amelia's given the chance to volunteer at an alpaca ranch, she's delighted by the chance to do something she's good at-take care of animals. And soon, the alpacas and their owners start to feel like real friends. But when a cruel classmate's prank puts the alpacas in mortal peril, Amelia will have to summon strength she never knew she possessed to save the only place that's ever felt like home.
Alpaca Pati's Fancy Fleece
by Tracey KyleAn adorable picture book about an alpaca who loves to dress up and what happens when she learns her beautiful coat will be sheared.Little alpaca Pati has a beautiful coat of fur that is the envy of the other alpacas. Pati loves to adorn her fur with velvet bows, sparkly hair clips, and flower headbands. When she learns that she will have to lose her coat in the spring, she is heartbroken. She doesn't want to give up what makes her beautiful, so she runs away to the city. Upon arriving, Pati is amazed by the many vibrant goods for sale at the market. She realizes that her alpaca fur is used to make everything and decides that she must give up her coat to keep the villagers warm. Incorporating Spanish terminology throughout, Alpaca Pati's Fancy Fleece offers an endearing message about sacrifice and reminds readers that it's what's on the inside that counts.
Alpha
by Catherine AsaroSequel to Sunrise Alley. The creator of a prescribed network of rogue androids has been destroyed, his multiple copies deleted - except for one. Alpha: a female android who seems to possess a conscience - so much so that her execution is delayed. Now, on the run, and with her former captor as hostage, Alpha moves to activate a long dormant master-plan.
Alpha & Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf (Alpha and Omega #Bk. 1)
by Patricia BriggsIn Cry Wolf, New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs started a new urban fantasy series set in the world of Mercy Thompson but with rules of it’s own. Now, read the eSpecial, Alpha and Omega, the novella that inspired the new series, and see how it all began.<P> Anna Latham never knew werewolves existed, until the night she survived a violent attack and became one herself. After three years at the bottom of the Chicago pack, she's learned to keep her head down and never, ever trust dominant males. But when she discovers wrongdoing in her pack, she has to go above her Alpha's head to ask for help.<P> Charles Cornick is the son and enforcer of the leader of the North American werewolves. Now his father has sent him to Chicago to clean up a problem there. Charles never expected to find Anna, a rare Omega wolf and he certainly never expected to recognize her as his mate
Alpha (Jad Bell #1)
by Greg RuckaFor the visitors to Wilsonville, the largest theme park in the world, the day began with a smile. By the end, they wonder-will they be able to escape with their lives?Retired Delta Force operator, Master Sergeant Jonathan "Jad" Bell, is Wilsonville's lead undercover security officer. The threat begins with the announcement of a hidden dirty bomb, but quickly becomes something far, far worse.Trained since the age of seventeen to save innocent victims from impossible hostage situations, Jad scrambles to assess the threat and protect the visitors. He will come face to face with a villain whose training matches his in every way-and presents a threat Jad may not be able to stop.
Alpha (Jad Bell)
by Greg RuckaJonathan 'Jad' Bell has spent a lifetime in the US army. He can be relied on to get the job done, whatever happens, whatever the cost. So when someone needs to go undercover at the nation's biggest amusement park, Jad is the obvious choice. Aside from dealing with fights and missing children, his main responsibility is to prevent the nightmare scenario from coming to pass. This is the nightmare scenario:A group of well-trained, highly motivated terrorists infiltrate the park. They cut off all escape routes. They take hostages. They ensure every camera in the world is trained on Wilsonville...and then they turn it into a bloodbath.And on the day the nightmare becomes real, Jad and his team are all that stands between a band of ruthless killers and thousands of innocent people... including Jad's estranged wife and daughter.
Alpha (The Shifters)
by Rachel VincentIn the final novel of the New York Times–bestselling author’s paranormal series, a werecat warrior rises to lead her pride in its ultimate battle.The unscrupulous new Council chair has charged Jace, Marc and me with trespassing, kidnapping, murder, and treason. Yeah, we’ve been busy. But now it’s time to take justice into our own hands. We must avenge my brother’s death and carve out the rot at the heart of the Council.It’s not going to be easy, and loss seems unavoidable, but I have promised to protect my pride, no matter what. With a target on my back and Marc at my side, I’m heading for a final showdown that will change everything forever. A showdown I’m not sure I’m ready for.But life never waits until you’re ready.
Alpha Alpine: An Emma Lord Mystery (Emma Lord Returns #1)
by Mary Daheim<P>Emma Lord is back and better than ever! This time around, the amateur detective partners up with a rookie sleuth to investigate a string of murders in her beloved Alpine, Washington. For a small town nestled in the Cascade Mountains’ foothills, picturesque Alpine provides more than enough headlines to fill the pages of editor and publisher Emma Lord’s Alpine Advocate. The Labor Day edition’s lead story features controversial timber baron Jack Blackwell’s scheme to become Skykomish county manager. But the recent strangling deaths of two young women are all anyone can talk about. <P>After a third body is found, Emma’s husband, Sheriff Milo Dodge, suspects there’s a serial killer in their midst. The latest victim is the sister of a dashing newcomer rumored to be working for Blackwell. “Black Jack,” as he’s known to his non-admirers, has a long-standing rivalry with Milo. To discover if there’s any connection between the mogul and the murders, Emma recruits the Advocate’s receptionist, Alison Lindahl, to do a little digging. Still recovering from a recent breakup, Alison welcomes the distraction. But when the investigation puts the eager protégé in the line of fire, Emma worries that the cub reporter’s career will be over before it even begins.