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The Greatest Lie of All
by Jillian CantorA glamorous romance novelist and an aspiring starlet share an unexpected secret in this addictive story about love, ambition and how far we&’re willing to go to protect our hearts Fledgling actress Amelia Grant is at rock bottom when offered the opportunity of a lifetime: to star in a biopic about the world-renowned romance author Gloria Diamond, who used her own tragic love story as inspiration for her bestselling books. To prepare for the role, she&’ll spend a week with Gloria at her secluded Washington estate. It&’s a chance to get out of LA, away from her cheating ex-boyfriend, and to make her recently deceased mother proud. Amelia&’s excitement is short-lived, however, once she actually meets Gloria, who is cold, verging on rude and mostly unavailable. If not for Gloria&’s frustratingly handsome son, Will, the visit might be a complete waste of her time. But when Amelia stumbles upon a secret from Gloria&’s past, she realizes Gloria&’s life story is more fiction than fact. And as the movie&’s filming date draws nearer, Amelia must decide how much she&’s willing to sacrifice to uncover the truth. "A witty and mesmerizing novel with suspense and intrigue, and then the most important thing of all—heart." —Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea "Cantor does not miss a beat in this unputdownable, richly textured propulsive tale." —Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of Woman on Fire "A heady whirlwind of secrets, fame, family, and love… Canter at her absolute best." —Allison Winn Scotch, bestselling author of The Rewind
The Greatest Superpower
by Alex SanchezIt’s the summer before high school, and thirteen-year-old Jorge Fuerte wants nothing more than to spend his days hanging out with his fellow comic-book-obsessed friends. But then everything changes. His parents announce they’re divorcing for a reason Jorge and his twin brother, Cesar, never saw coming—their larger-than-life dad comes out as transgender. Jorge struggles to understand the father he’s always admired, but Cesar refuses to have anything to do with him. As Jorge tries to find a way to stay true to the father he loves, a new girl moves into the neighborhood: cool, confident, quirky Zoey. She tames Jorge’s unruly terrier and enlists the terrier and Jorge in a dance routine for the back-to-school talent show. As the date of the show draws near, Jorge must face his fears and choose between being loyal to his brother or truthful about his family’s secret. Although he’s no superhero, Jorge already has the world’s greatest superpower—if he decides to use it.
The Greats
by Deborah EllisWith the unexpected help of a giant prehistoric sloth, ghostly grandfathers return to help a suicidal teenager.Winning a national high-school geography competition should be the high point of Jomon’s life. So why does he find himself running through the streets of Georgetown, Guyana, later that same night — so angry and desperate? Why does he heave his hard-won medal through the front window of a liquor store? Why does a teenaged boy decide life is not worth living?Arrested by police and detained in a jail cell, Jomon is jolted out of his suicidal thoughts by the sudden appearance of another teenaged boy — who claims to be his great-great-grandfather ...Meanwhile, across town, the pride of Guyana, the life-sized exhibit of a giant prehistoric sloth named Gather, disappears overnight from the Guyana National Museum. While museum officials argue over who is responsible for the disappearance and who is in charge of getting the sloth back, only Mrs. Simson, a museum cleaner, seems to understand what needs to be done.And so begins a strange and marvelous journey, as Jomon is sentenced to a youth detention facility, and a succession of his dead grandfathers appears, each one of them having died by suicide. As the grandfathers argue among themselves and blame each other for their own fates, they keep a watch out for Jomon, to try to make sure he does not continue their family tradition.In this short, fable-like story, Deborah Ellis comes at the timely and difficult issue of child suicide with restraint, compassion, and freshness, as the grandfathers overcome their own fraught histories to help their grandson, who in the end is aided by the appearance of a wondrous giant rodent, busy enjoying her own return to earthly existence.
The Greek Bridegroom
by Helen BianchinDivorced and broken-hearted, a woman isn’t ready to say yes to a sexy tycoon in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.The moment hot-blooded tycoon Jace Dimitriades met Rebekah, the attraction sparked between them! Jace knows that women find him irresistible—and Rebekah’s no exception. So how come all he’s getting from her is the cold shoulder?Rebekah finds Jace extremely sexy . . . but that’s the problem! She can’t give in to her feelings for him without giving Jace a hold on her heart—and it’s been bruised before.Jace is determined to show Rebekah that he’s different, but it seems the only way is to play his ace—and propose!Originally published in 2002.
The Greek Doctor's Secret Son
by Jennifer TaylorFinding his son...and his bride? When nurse Amy Prentice takes her son to the island of Constantis to show him his Greek heritage, the last person she expects to see is Dr. Nico Leonides-the man who broke her heart...and Jacob's dad! But there's no denying that Nico, as he gets to know Jacob, proves to be a remarkable father. And as he bonds with Amy over their son, the love they once shared resurfaces. Now can Nico find the courage to share his own secret...and finally make them a real family?
The Greek Millionaire's Marriage (The Greek Tycoons #27)
by Sara WoodStill pretending to be wed…but can they keep out of bed?When his marriage to Olivia falls apart,Dimitri Angelaki is ready with a plan to keephis wife…Olivia asks for a divorce from the Greek tycoon,and Dimitri surprises her with a counterproposal:fake a temporary reconciliation and he will sether free. But Olivia realizes she cannot deny thatpassion still simmers between them, and soon she'swishing that their make-up could be for real….
The Greek Tycoon's Blackmailed Mistress
by Lynne GrahamA woman must agree to be her ex-fiancé’s mistress to see her precious niece in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Aristandros Xenakis is like a panther poised to pounce. Sleek, dark and utterly powerful, he’ll soon taste the sweet victory of vengeance. . . .Ella desperately wants access to her baby niece, but the child’s guardian is Aristandros—her ex-fiancé! She has no choice but to submit to his demand—she must become his mistress!Naive and unworldly, Ella is not like the groomed, gold-digging females who have previously warmed Aristandros’s bed. Surely it’s only a matter of time before he tires of her. . . ?Originally published in 2009.
The Greek Tycoon's Defiant Bride: The Greek Tycoon's Defiant Bride What A Sicilian Husband Wants (The Rich, the Ruthless and the Really Handsome #2)
by Lynne GrahamA wealthy playboy aims to take the mother of his child as his bride in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Maribel was a shy virgin when she and handsome Leonidas Pallis shared a night of passion. She assumed he was inspired by his need for comfort, rather than lust for her. However, unbeknownst to Leonidas . . . Maribel conceived his child.Now Leonidas wants what’s his: his baby boy and Maribel, available 24/7. But the only way Leonidas will claim her and their son is if he takes her . . . as his bride!Originally published in 2008.
The Greek Tycoon's Disobedient Bride
by Lynne GrahamFate unites a Greek billionaire and an English gardener—whether they like it or not—in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today bestseller.It amazed Ophelia that Lysander Metaxis—a Greek billionaire notorious for his harem of adoring women—wanted to marry her, a humble gardener with a crumbling old manor house and debts up to her ears.But soon she realized Lysander didn’t want her—he wanted her property and her body.But marry him she would, because she had no choice if she wanted to keep what she cherished most. And disobedient she would be, because her new husband had no intention of loving her. . . . Originally published in 2008.
The Greek Tycoon's Ultimatum
by Lucy MonroeA wealthy Greek businessman plots revenge on his widowed sister-in-law in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Savannah has returned to Greece with the intention of making her peace with the Kiriakis family. But Leiandros Kiriakis still believes the lies about Savannah and is set on making her pay for the past.Savannah is reluctant when Leiandros demands that she share his home. As for Leiandros, now he has Savannah right where he wants her. And in a short time, he’ll be giving her an ultimatum: if she doesn’t want to lose everything she holds most dear, then she’ll agree to be his wife!Originally published in 2003.
The Greek's Blackmailed Wife (The Greek Tycoons #2420)
by Sarah MorganIn this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author, an arrogant Greek playboy needs his estranged wife to repair his image.In order to secure the Greek island resort he’s always wanted, ruthless tycoon Zander Volakis needs to change his image—fast! The only person who can help him is the woman who betrayed him five years ago: his wife! But Lauranne O’Neill refuses to work with Zander. He has the power to ruin her life again. To play with Zander is to play with fire . . . ! Her refusal leaves Zander with only one choice: he will buy her back and blackmail her until she’s his.Originally published in 2004.Praise for The Greek’s Blackmailed Wife“A steamy, passionate, explosive love story. The characters are unbelievably intense, and the romance is powerful yet tender.” —RT Book Reviews
The Greek's Bought Bride: The Greek's Bought Bride (conveniently Wed!) / Wed For His Secret Heir (secret Heirs Of Billionaires) (Conveniently Wed! #8)
by Sharon KendrickAn outspoken English waitress does an arrogant Greek billionaire a favor and then some in this contemporary romance by a USA Today bestseller. Tamsyn lost her innocence in a spectacularly sensual night with a Greek billionaire. She didn’t expect to see notorious playboy Xan again, until he proposes a marriage of convenience! It’s hard to refuse when he’s promising incredible wealth, and her pregnant sister desperately needs support, but Xan is dangerously addictive . . . If Tamsyn isn’t careful, she could lose herself to the Greek—for good!“Sharon Kendrick’s classic marriage-of-convenience story is a must-read. Sassy, sexy and sumptuous—I loved it!” —USA TODAY–bestselling author Lynne Graham
The Greek's Christmas Baby (Christmas Theme Ser. #14)
by Lucy MonroeHope for the holidays . . . Forgetting the past just might save a billionaire’s marriage in this joyful romance from the USA Today–bestselling author.The most special Christmas gift of all . . .After a head-on collision with another vehicle, Eden Kouros is overjoyed that her unborn baby has survived. But Aristide, her husband, has suffered a partial loss of memory.Eden’s heart is torn in two. Greek billionaire Aristide remembers almost everything—except that he has a wife. Yet perhaps Eden has been given a second chance to repair her marriage, which was at breaking point before the accident. The desire they once shared is still present in every look, every touch—and Eden’s still carrying their precious, tiny child . . .From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Praise for Lucy Monroe“Lucy Monroe captures the very heart of the genre.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author“If you enjoy Linda Howard, Diana Palmer, & Elizabeth Lowell, then I think you’d really love Lucy’s work.” —Lori Foster, New York Times–bestselling author“Lucy Monroe is an awesome talent and just gets better with each book.” —The Best Reviews
The Greek's Christmas Bride: Under Pressure The Darkest Torment The Greek's Christmas Bride Those Texas Nights Everything For Her Forged In Desire (Christmas with a Tycoon #2)
by Lynne GrahamA Greek playboy’s marriage of convenience yields more than he can handle in this holiday romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Coldly ruthless and deeply cynical, Apollo Metraxis has made a career of bachelorhood. But when the inheritance of his father’s estate is conditional on a marriage and a child, he is forced to do the unthinkable! Unpolished Pixie Robinson is the world’s worst choice of a wife for Apollo. Yet her family’s mounting debts leave her defenseless and therefore uniquely suitable. But when the wedding night exposes Pixie’s untouched vulnerability, striking a chord in the dark reaches of his heart, Apollo is forced to think again. And that’s before he discovers that she’s carrying not one—but two Metraxis heirs!
The Greek's Pregnant Bride (Society Weddings #1)
by Michelle SmartA Greek tycoon is in for a few surprises when he succumbs to his desire for his best friend’s sister in this addictive romance.Christian Markos swapped the streets of Athens for the world’s top boardrooms. Now, with enough riches to indulge his every whim, there’s only one luxury he can’t buy: stunning, sensual Alessandra Mondelli.His best friend’s sister is strictly off-limits . . . until their forbidden attraction consumes them both, leaving Alessandra pregnant!After a youthful mistake, Alessandra is no stranger to public scrutiny. Christian’s honorable proposal offers her and their baby protection, but she must push all thoughts of love aside. Except their dishonorable hunger for one another is threatening their convenient arrangement!
The Greek's Surprise Christmas Bride (Conveniently Wed! #24)
by Lynne GrahamA troubled medical student enters a marriage of convenience with billionaire in this holiday romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Greek tycoon Leo is a businessman, not a family man. Yet becoming guardian to his orphaned nieces and nephews leads him to make the ultimate sacrifice—finding a wife! And kindhearted Letty is the perfect bride for the job.Letty can’t let her family fall into financial ruin. A convenient Christmas wedding with Leo is the ideal solution! Until their paper-only arrangement is scorched . . . by the heat of their unanticipated passion! Which awakens innocent Letty to the inescapable truth: she wants more from Leo than she signed up for . . .
The Green Baby Swing
by Thomas KingA tender picture book about loss, intergenerational love and the power of family keepsakes, from acclaimed author Thomas King and for fans of Memory Jars.After Nana passes away, Xavier, his mother and Comet the kitten all head up to Nana's attic to help clean it up.At first, Xavier is a little nervous. Though there are no dragons up there, it looks like a dragon's cave — it's gloomy, dusty and full of cobwebs. But as Xavier explores the attic, he discovers all kinds of interesting things:An old tricycleTwo monkeys made out of coconutsA scrapbook full of photographsA rocking horse with gold and red stars stuck to its neckAt the bottom of one box, Xavier finds a strange piece of fabric. It's thick, soft and green, and it makes his mother's eyes wet with memories.As Xavier learns more about this keepsake, he discovers more about his family and himself in this gorgeous picture book about intergenerational love and the power of memory.
The Green Bicycle
by Haifaa Al MansourIn the vein of Year of the Dog and The Higher Power of Lucky, this Middle Eastern coming-of-age story is told with warmth, spirit, and a mischievous sense of humor Spunky eleven-year-old Wadjda lives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with her parents. She desperately wants a bicycle so that she can race her friend Abdullah, even though it is considered improper for girls to ride bikes. Wadjda earns money for her dream bike by selling homemade bracelets and mixtapes of banned music to her classmates. But after she's caught, she's forced to turn over a new leaf (sort of), or risk expulsion from school. Still, Wadjda keeps scheming, and with the bicycle so closely in her sights, she will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Set against the shifting social attitudes of the Middle East, The Green Bicycle explores gender roles, conformity, and the importance of family, all with wit and irresistible heart.
The Green Frogs: A Korean Folktale Retold by Yumi Heo
by Yumi HeoLike most rebellious children, the green frogs in this Korean folktale love to disobey their mother. What-ever she asks them to do, they do the opposite . . . until their bad habit lands them in trouble.
The Green Glass Sea
by Ellen Klages(back of book) It is 1943, and almost eleven-year-old Dewey Kerrigan is on a train to New Mexico, where she will live with her father. She doesn't know where in New Mexico, exactly; the corporal who took her to the station can't tell her. It's wartime, and so many things are secret. Soon she arrives at a town that- officially- doesn't exist. It is called Los Alamos, and it is abuzz with activity, as famous scientists and mathematicians from all over America and Europe- Dewey's father among them- work on the biggest secret of all, something everyone calls only "the gadget." Over the next few years, Dewey gets to know those scientists, starts working on her own mechanical projects, and locks horns with Suze Gordon, a budding artist who is as much of a misfit as she is. None of them- not J. Robert Oppenheimer, the director of the Manhattan Project; not the mathematicians and scientists; and least of all, Dewey and Suze- know how much "the gadget" is about to change their lives, and the world. Ellen Klages's voice is remarkable, fresh, and without pretense. You will be swept away by The Green Glass Sea.
The Green Pen
by Eloy MorenoA young husband and father confronts his past in order find meaning within himself What begins as a series of recollections of a young married man with 1 child and a steady and stable existence turns into a vivid and imaginative portrayal of how seemingly insignificant moments can weave themselves into memories and open our eyes to what is essential in life. Author Eloy Moreno paints a picture of displacement in the present--and reconnection with the past--that revolves around the loss of and obsessive search for a particular green pen. What ensues is a yearning for self-discovery and truth that causes the man to reflect on the people and myriad stories he has previously overlooked, but which have surrounded him all along. The Green Pen is told with exquisite precision and detail through the eyes of this husband and father as he explores both the pain and the beauty of life, and searches for rebirth through an introspective journey.
The Green Shore
by Natalie BakopoulosIN HER MASTERFUL DEBUT NOVEL, The Green Shore, award-winning writer Natalie Bakopoulos vividly illuminates a seminal yet little-explored moment in Greek history: the 1967 military coup d'état, which ushered in a seven-year period of devastating brutality and repression. Through lyrical prose of wisdom and sophistication, we follow the adventures of one family, whose stories of love and resistance play out against the backdrop of this turbulent period. Eleni, a widowed doctor, struggles with her lost sense of passion, both personal and political, in the face of this latest challenge to democracy. Her brother, Mihalis, an eccentric poet of some renown, finds himself keeping a low profile as he attempts to reconcile with his estranged wife. Eleni's daughter Sophie, a student of French literature, gets swept up in the resistance alongside her privileged, left-leaning boyfriend, while her youngest child, pensive Anna, watches events unfold with increasing anxiety. As the years pass and the dictatorship's oppressive rule continues unchallenged, their lives unfold in surprising ways, each seeking and finding love and fulfillment as they struggle to make their own peace with when to stay silent and when to act. Set in Athens and Paris, The Green Shore is an ambitiously told and transporting literary tour de force that delves into a momentous episode in the history of a distant country. The stories of these unforgettable characters sear our hearts and make us understand not only this place, but also what it means to be human, in a new way.
The Green Shore
by Natalie BakopoulosIN HER MASTERFUL DEBUT NOVEL, The Green Shore, award-winning writer NatalieBakopoulos vividly illuminates a seminal yet little-explored moment in Greek history: the 1967 military coup d'état, which ushered in a seven-year period of devastating brutality and repression. Through lyrical prose of wisdom and sophistication, we follow the adventures of one family, whose stories of love and resistance play out against the backdrop of this turbulent period. Eleni, a widowed doctor, struggles with her lost sense of passion, both personal and political, in the face of this latest challenge to democracy. Her brother, Mihalis, an eccentric poet of some renown, finds himself keeping a low profile as he attempts to reconcile with his estranged wife. Eleni's daughter Sophie, a student of French literature, gets swept up in the resistance alongside her privileged, left-leaning boyfriend, while her youngest child, pensive Anna, watches events unfold with increasing anxiety. As the years pass and the dictatorship's oppressive rule continues unchallenged, their lives unfold in surprising ways, each seeking and finding love and fulfillment as they struggle to make their own peace with when to stay silent and when to act. Set in Athens and Paris, The Green Shore is an ambitiously told and transporting literary tour de force that delves into a momentous episode in the history of a distant country. The stories of these unforgettable characters sear our hearts and make us understand not only this place, but also what it means to be human, in a new way.
The Greengage Summer: A Novel (Perennial Bestsellers Series)
by Rumer GoddenA sixteen-year-old girl captures the dangerous attention of an older man in this New York Times–bestselling novel by the author of Black Narcissus. Soon after the end of the terrible Great War, Mrs. Grey brings her five young children to the French countryside for the summer in hopes of instilling in them a sense of history and humility. But when she is struck down by a sudden illness and hospitalized, the siblings are left to fend for themselves at the lovely, bullet-scarred hotel Les Oeillets, under the suspicious, watchful eyes of its owner, Mademoiselle Zizi. The young ones find a willing guide, companion, and protector in charming Englishman Eliot, a longtime resident at Les Oeillets and Mlle. Zizi&’s apparent paramour. But as these warm days of freedom, discovery, and adolescent adventure unfold, Eliot&’s interest becomes more and more focused on the eldest of the Grey children, sixteen-year-old daughter Joss. The older man&’s obsession with the innocent, alluring, heartbreakingly beautiful woman-child soon threatens to overstep all bounds of propriety. And as Eliot&’s fascination increases, so does the jealousy of his disrespected lover, adding fuel to a dangerously smoldering fire that could erupt into unexpected violence at any moment. Told from the point of view of Cecil, Joss&’s sharp-eyed younger sister, The Greengage Summer is a beautiful, poignant, darkly tinged coming-of-age story rich in the sights, smells, and sounds of France&’s breathtaking Champagne country. It remains one of the crowning literary achievements of Rumer Godden, acclaimed author of beloved classics Black Narcissus, The River, and In This House of Brede.This ebook features an illustrated biography of the author including rare images from the Rumer Godden Literary Estate.
The Grerks at No. 55: Book 1 (Nelly the Monster Sitter #1)
by Kes GrayNelly isn't scared of monsters. In fact, she babysits for them. From the bestselling author of the OI FROG! and DAISY books comes this hilarious, action-packed series for fans of THE BOLDS and BARRY LOSER.'If monsters are real, how come I've never seen one?''Because they never go out.''Why don't monsters ever go out?''Because they can never get a babysitter.'Ever played catch with a six-legged Gog, or made pancakes with an oozy orange Squurm? Every time Nelly rings on a new monster family's doorbell she's up for a new challenge. Come on her monster-sitting adventures in this laugh-out-loud funny first book in the NELLY THE MONSTER SITTER series. Kes Gray is one of the Independent's top ten children's authors, and winner of the Red House Children's Book Award.This story now comes with brand-new illustrations; it was previously published in a collection entitled: Grerks, Squurms & Water Greeps.