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Madly in Love with ME: The Daring Adventure of Becoming Your Own Best Friend
by Christine AryloMost of us know that loving ourselves would be a good idea, but we have no clue what that really means. Self-love feels too vast, too esoteric, and frankly like something you should keep under wraps. This breakthrough book on self-love changes all that by taking you beyond the idea of loving, valuing, and caring for yourself into daring acts that will help you experience it. Christine Arylo provides practical, fun ways to explore and embody the ten branches of self-love every day and in every part of your life. Reading this book is like receiving permission to treat yourself as a best friend would. Imagine having the power to: * Give to yourself first, without guilt * Shower yourself with loving words instead of criticism and comparison * Go for your dreams with conviction and courage * Choose the situations and relationships that make you happiest * Discover and explore your deepest thoughts and desires — and act on them
The Madman's Daughter
by Megan ShepherdA dark, breathless, beautifully-written gothic thriller of murder, madness and a mysterious island… London, 1894. Juliet Moreau has built a life for herself—working as a maid, attending church on Sundays, and trying not to think about the scandal that ruined her life. After all, no one ever proved the rumours about her father’s gruesome experiments. But when she learns her father is alive and continuing his work on a remote tropical island, she is determined to find out if the accusations were true. Juliet is accompanied by the doctor’s handsome young assistant and an enigmatic castaway, who both attract Juliet for very different reasons. They travel to the island only to discover the depths of her father’s madness: he has created animals that have been vivisected to resemble, speak, and behave as humans. Worse, one of the creatures has turned violent and is killing the island’s inhabitants. Juliet knows she must end her father’s dangerous experiments and escape the island, even though her horror is mixed with her own scientific curiosity. As the island falls into chaos, she discovers the extent of her father’s genius—and madness—in her own blood.
The Madman's Daughter
by Megan ShepherdFor fans of Libba Bray, this first book in a gothic suspense trilogy is inspired by H. G. Wells's The Island of Dr. Moreau and has been hailed by New York Times bestseller Carrie Ryan as having "beautiful writing, breakneck pacing, a pulse-pounding mystery, and an irresistible romance."Following accusations that her scientist father gruesomely experimented on animals, sixteen-year-old Juliet watched as her family and her genteel life in London crumbled around her--and only recently has she managed to piece her world back together. But when Juliet learns her father is still alive and working on a remote tropical island, she is determined to find out if the old accusations are true. Accompanied by her father's handsome young assistant, Montgomery, and an enigmatic castaway, Edward, Juliet travels to the island, only to discover the depths of her father's insanity. Torn between horror and scientific curiosity, Juliet knows she must end her father's dangerous experiments and escape her jungle prison before it's too late. Yet as the island falls into chaos, she discovers the extent of her father's genius--and madness--in her own blood.
The Madman's Daughter Trilogy: The Complete Collection
by Megan ShepherdMegan Shepherd's gothic suspense trilogy, inspired by the stories of H.G. Wells, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Mary Shelley, is perfect for fans of Libba Bray, Leigh Bardugo, and classic horror and science fiction. This collection also contains a sneak peek of The Cage, the first book in Megan Shepherd's gripping new series about teens held captive in a human zoo by an otherworldly race.The Madman's Daughter, inspired by The Island of Dr. Moreau, is the story of Dr. Moreau's daughter Juliet, who travels to her estranged father's island only to encounter murder, madness, and a scintillating love triangle.Her Dark Curiosity: Inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, this tantalizing sequel explores the hidden natures of those we love and how far we'll go to save them from themselves.A Cold Legacy: With inspiration from Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, this breathless conclusion to the Madman's Daughter trilogy explores the things we'll sacrifice to save those we love . . . even our own humanity.
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
by Jennifer AshleyIt was whispered all through London Society that Ian Mackenzie was mad, that he'd spent his youth in an asylum, and was not to be trusted-especially with a lady. Yet Beth found herself inexorably drawn to the Scottish lord. Despite his decadence and his intimidating intelligence, she could see that he needed help- her help. Because suddenly the only thing that made sense to her was...the madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie.
The Madness of Love: A Novel
by Katharine DaviesWith a sophistication and mischievousness remarkable for a first-time novelist, Katharine Davies takes inspiration from Shakespeare'sTwelfth Night and raises the curtain on the interconnecting lives and loves of an unforgettable cast of characters. By turns comic and moving,The Madness of Love is a deftly woven tale of mistaken identity, bold moves, and unrequited desires. Valentina, a clerk in a London bookstore, is still reeling after her twin brother broke a childhood promise and ran off without her to exotic lands. When she cuts her hair, masquerades as a gardener to the melancholic Leo, and moves to the remote seaside town of Illerwick, she perplexes even herself. Leo dreams of restoring his estate's gardens to their former glory as a romantically naïve gesture toward the woman he's loved all his life: Melody, an English teacher whose beauty bewitches many others. Melody rejects any attempt at capture; she is locked in a state of mourning over the suicide of her dear brother. As Valentina struggles with the decades-old neglect of flowers, plants, and weeds, her affection for her eccentric employer grows, even as she helps him plot his overture to Melody. The gardens must be made ready for a grand late-summer party. But between now and then, Illerwick will stir with old longings and new desires. As people fall dangerously for those incapable of reciprocating, we see, enchantingly, how our misguided pursuit of passion often distracts us from finding real love.
A Madness of Sunshine
by Nalini SinghNew York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh welcomes you to a remote town on the edge of the world where even the blinding brightness of the sun can&’t mask the darkness that lies deep within a killer.…On the rugged West Coast of New Zealand, Golden Cove is more than just a town where people live. The adults are more than neighbors; the children, more than schoolmates. That is until one fateful summer—and several vanished bodies—shatters the trust holding Golden Cove together. All that&’s left are whispers behind closed doors, broken friendships, and a silent agreement to not look back. But they can&’t run from the past forever. Eight years later, a beautiful young woman disappears without a trace, and the residents of Golden Cove wonder if their home shelters something far more dangerous than an unforgiving landscape. It&’s not long before the dark past collides with the haunting present and deadly secrets come to light.
A Madness of Sunshine
by Nalini SinghNew York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh welcomes you to a remote town with a killer hiding in plain sight . . . 'One of the year's must-read thrillers' Bustle'Compelling' GuardianGolden Cove was a peaceful town.Then one fateful summer a tragedy shattered the trust holding the community together. All that's left are whispers behind closed doors, broken friendships and a silent agreement to never look back. But you can't run from the past forever.Eight years later, a young woman disappears without a trace, and the residents of Golden Cove wonder if their home shelters something far more dangerous than an unforgiving landscape.The town's dark past and haunted present are about to collide . . . in a murder mystery that's been years in the making. 'Exceptional first crime novel' Publishers Weekly'A chilling and unexpected finish' Library Journal'Accomplished' Sunday Times
Madoc
by Bernard KnightThe epic story of Prince Madoc, son of the ruler of North Wales, who after the death of his wife leaves behind the battles for power and prestige in his homeland and journeys into the unknown, sailing with a small group of companions across the Western Ocean.In this novel, acclaimed author Knight skilfully blends historical fact and the histories of medieval Britain and France with the story of a Welsh prince who, legend says, discovered the continent of North America.
Madoc
by Bernard KnightThe epic story of Prince Madoc, son of the ruler of North Wales, who after the death of his wife leaves behind the battles for power and prestige in his homeland and journeys into the unknown, sailing with a small group of companions across the Western Ocean.In this novel, acclaimed author Knight skilfully blends historical fact and the histories of medieval Britain and France with the story of a Welsh prince who, legend says, discovered the continent of North America.
Madona con abrigo de piel
by Sabahattin AliNovela de aprendizaje, con los inevitables desencuentros entre el deseo y la realidad, Madona con abrigo de piel plantea, asimismo, un fascinante diálogo entre Oriente y Occidente, entre la Ankara y el Berlín del período de entreguerras. Raif Efendi llega a Berlín en los años veinte, enviado por su padre para aprender los secretos del negocio familiar, la fabricación de jabones de tocador. Sin embargo, su espíritu soñador lo empuja hacia el arte y la literatura. Además de estudiar alemán y leer novelas rusas, se dedica a recorrer la ciudad, visitando museos y exposiciones, en pos de algo que lo apasione verdaderamente. Una tarde, tras quedarse absorto ante la contemplación del retrato de una mujer envuelta en un abrigo de piel, sabe que por fin ha encontrado lo que buscaba. Así, poco después, Raif conocerá a la autora del lienzo, Maria Puder, y su vida dará un vuelco para siempre. Rescatada del olvido a finales de los noventa, esta tercera novela de escritor turco Sabahattin Ali -fallecido de forma prematura en 1948- es uno de los acontecimientos editoriales más llamativos de los últimos tiempos. Traducida a una decena de idiomas y con ventas cercanas al millón de ejemplares, esta historia de amor desdichado entre un joven turco y una pintora alemana se ha convertido en un auténtico fenómeno de culto en su país, sobre todo entre la juventud, que con su lectura manifiesta la resistencia a la creciente erosión de los derechos civiles y reivindica una mayor apertura hacia Europa. La crítica ha dicho...«Una novela mágica [...], que recrea una era desaparecida y dramatiza una relación destinada al fracaso con vigor, hondura e intensidad. El resultado es una obra maestra en miniatura.»The National «Los paralelismos entre lo que Sabahattin Ali tuvo que soportar en tanto que escritor disidente y lo que afrontan los escritores turcos encarcelados por criticar elactual gobierno islamista ayudan a explicar la renovada popularidad de este autor entre los lectores turcos.»The New York Times «Concisa, emocionante y memorable; llena de añoranza y melancolía.»The Times «Una historia de amor delicada, conmovedora y difícil de olvidar.»Irish Times
The Madonna of the Almonds
by Marina FioratoThe second unforgettable historical love story set in Italy from Marina Fiorato, author of the bestseller THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO. For fans of Philippa Gregory, Sarah Dunant and Alison Weir.Bernardino Luini, favoured apprentice of Leonardo da Vinci, is commissioned to paint a religious fresco in the hills of Lombardy. His eye is caught by the beautiful Simonetta di Saronno, a young noblewoman who has lost her husband to battle, and whose fortune is gone. Captivated by her beauty and sadness, Bernardino paints Simonetta's likeness, immortalizing her as the Madonna in his miraculous frescoes in Saronno's church. As the sittings progress, artist and model fall in love, and Simonetta reciprocates Luini's genius by creating a drinnk for her lover from the juice of almonds - the famous Amaretto di Saronno.As the frescoes and the liqueur near their completion, the couple's affair distils into a heady brew of religious scandal which threatens their love, and ultimately their lives. Who is the mysterious Jew with a golden hand? And how does a mute young soldier affect Simonetta's destiny?
The Madonna of the Almonds
by Marina FioratoThe second unforgettable historical love story set in Italy from Marina Fiorato, author of the bestseller THE GLASSBLOWER OF MURANO. For fans of Philippa Gregory, Sarah Dunant and Alison Weir.Bernardino Luini, favoured apprentice of Leonardo da Vinci, is commissioned to paint a religious fresco in the hills of Lombardy. His eye is caught by the beautiful Simonetta di Saronno, a young noblewoman who has lost her husband to battle, and whose fortune is gone. Captivated by her beauty and sadness, Bernardino paints Simonetta's likeness, immortalizing her as the Madonna in his miraculous frescoes in Saronno's church. As the sittings progress, artist and model fall in love, and Simonetta reciprocates Luini's genius by creating a drinnk for her lover from the juice of almonds - the famous Amaretto di Saronno.As the frescoes and the liqueur near their completion, the couple's affair distils into a heady brew of religious scandal which threatens their love, and ultimately their lives. Who is the mysterious Jew with a golden hand? And how does a mute young soldier affect Simonetta's destiny?
The Madonna Secret
by Sophie StrandMary Magdalene&’s confessions reveal a sensual world of love and betrayal, magic and mystery, hidden within the Gospels• Reroots Mary Magdalene and Jesus in the lush ecology and complex spiritual culture of Second Temple Period Judea and Galilee under Roman rule• Rewilds the Gospels with the forgotten voices of defiant and oppressed women, the nature-based storytelling of oral communities, and the embodied eroticism of a lovable rabbi with appetites and desires, doubts and shame, and a playful sense of humor• Retells a familiar narrative informed by extensive research in botany and ecology, scriptural analysis, feminist studies, and the mythic traditions of the MediterraneanWhen Leukas, a Christian convert, ventures into the wilds of Gaul to receive the hidden teachings from Mary Magdalene before she dies, he discovers that hidden within the Gospels he thinks he knows is an epic love story—between an educated Jewish woman overwhelmed by her mysterious spiritual powers and a sensual magician devoted to the wisdom of the earth. The secrets she will reveal are both more shocking and more tragic than anything readers have encountered before. Beginning with Miriam&’s childhood as a member of a wealthy Jewish family living outside of Bethany, we see her struggles as a young woman with spiritual curiosity and intellectual aspirations that drive her to combat the violence of Empire and the sexism of her own culture. Propelled by mystic visions, Miriam is finally drawn into the wilds of Galilee, where her destiny collides with a mischievous rabbi who will change her and the world forever. Trapped in a mythic story unfolding in events around them, the lovers strive not to repeat a tragedy older than the pyramids. In The Madonna Secret, Sophie Strand resurrects a richly textured world where complex characters reveal the lived reality of scripture and open familiar sayings to radical new meanings and possibilities.
Madre del arroz
by Rani ManickaUna historia de amor y traición, de gozo y dolor, rica en mitos y supersticiones, en una tierra exuberante y, a menudo, en condiciones de extrema dureza. Madre del arroz relata la vida de Lakshmi, una matriarca del siglo XX que, con solo catorce años, llegó a Malasia desde su Ceilán natal para casarse con un hombre mucho mayor que ella. Lakshmi pronto toma las riendas de su hogar y ahorra para poder dar a su numerosa descendencia un futuro mejor. Con gran tesón y temple, y a pesar de su juventud, defiende el bienestar de sus hijos y logra sobrevivir a la pesadilla de la invasión japonesa. Sin embargo, su familia queda marcada inevitablemente por profundas cicatrices que afectarán incluso a las generaciones venideras. El verdadero legado de Lakshmi, la entregada matriarca, no dará fruto hasta que su bisnieta Nisha logre recomponer el mosaico de la historia familiar, tejido sobre los secretos del pasado y las relacionesagridulces de cuatro generaciones de mujeres. La crítica ha dicho...«Madre del arroz destila las fascinación de otro mundo. Está escrito desde y sobre el interior de ese mundo, y muestra una cercanía y una entrega apasionada.»The Times
Madrigals And Mistletoe
by Cassie Ryan Hayley Ann SolomonA Song Of Love... Seraphina Camfrey, newest darling of the ton, is angelic in both name and face. Alas, the same can scarcely be said for her singing. And now she fears her off-key notes have sentenced her to yet another fussy old tutor. But Captain Argyll, though arrogant, proves irresistible! So the scampish Seraphina cares nothing for plans to match her with a duke at a country Christmas. Starry-eyed amid the snow and sugar plums, she hears only her heartstrings--strummed by her handsome music master. ...In A Season Of Joy Frederick Argyll is all set to fund his musical composition by teaching. No doubt his pupil will be some dreary wallflower. But Seraphina's hair flames as bright as the yule log and her spirit crackles as cheerily. Can Frederick mold her into the star of the Christmas pageant, and--despite a medley of misunderstandings--accompany her in holiday harmonies of love?
Madrilene's Granddaughter
by Laura CassidyThe beauty within...Hal Latimar could see it in Rachel's shy, quiet smile and patient stance. At a raucous celebration of wedded bliss, the secretive young woman was upstaged by her beautiful cousin. But Hal knew that outward beauty was sometimes hidden and deceptive. When Queen Elizabeth's plans brought them to Court, he found his sights firmly set on Rachel, whose sweetness knew no bounds. The more time he spent with her the more his appreciation gave way to desire. Though he was soon to learn that Rachel had a carefully guarded secret, which, once known, would jeopardize her presence at Court and the tender feelings growing between them....
The Madwoman Upstairs: A light-hearted literary comedy
by Catherine Lowell'A funny, smart read with a kick-ass heroine' Sun on Sunday. A witty, light-hearted comedy about love and fiction, and the all-important difference between the two. Think you know Charlotte, Emily & Anne? Think again. Samantha Whipple is the last remaining descendent of the illustrious Brontë family, of Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre fame. After losing her father, a brilliant author in his own right, it is up to Samantha to piece together the mysterious family inheritance lurking somewhere in her past - yet the only clues she has at her disposal are the Brontë's own novels. With the aid of her handsome but inscrutable Oxford tutor, Samantha must repurpose the tools of literature to unearth an untold family legacy, and in the process, finds herself face to face with what may be literature's greatest secret.
The Madwoman Upstairs: A light-hearted literary comedy
by Catherine LowellSamantha Whipple - a young American woman - is the last remaining descendent of the famous Brontë family, of Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre fame. After losing her father, a brilliant author in his own right, Samantha travels to Oxford in search of a mysterious family inheritance, described to her in her father's will only as 'The Warnings of Experience'. While at Oxford, Samantha studies under Professor J. Timothy Orville III, a disarmingly handsome tutor who seems nothing but annoyed by her family heritage. With Orville as her tempestuous sidekick, Samantha sets out on a mission to piece together her family's history - which, it turns out, may also be literature's greatest buried secret.(P)2016 WF Howes Ltd
A Mãe e o Crocodilo
by José GardeazabalA trabalhar numa fábrica de reciclagem algures num lugar centro europeu, ex-fascista, ex-comunista e ex-industrial, Vladimir cria um crocodilo chamado Benito e sobrevive à rotina alimentando sonhos de imigração e de uma relação íntima com uma mulher. Vladimir trabalha numa fábrica de reciclagem e partilha a sua vida com um crocodilo chamado Benito e uma longa história de esquecimento com a mãe, que recusa revelar-lhe o nome do pai desaparecido. Aprisionado numa geografia do desespero, num lugar centro europeu ex-fascista, ex-comunista e ex-industrial, por esta ordem, Vladimir observa os hábitos do perigoso animal, sonha com uma relação íntima com uma mulher, e resiste às idiossincrasias do seu grupo de amigos, ultrapassando a rotina apoiado na pergunta warum?, o velho porquê alemão. É então que o seu bocado de Europa é atravessado por um grupo de refugiados que chega à cidade na esteira de Noor, por quem Vladimir se apaixona, e que interrompe a rotina moral da reciclagem de forma violenta. Vladimir descobre numa antiga fotografia do pai uma revelação que muda o seu destino e o do crocodilo Benito. E o que muda, afinal? E warum?
Maelstrom
by Kass BarrowWhen Kylor Knightley, a multi-millionaire nightclub owner, is out talent-spotting at an open mic event in London’s Limehouse district, the last thing the stiff-lipped Brit expects is to fall head-over-heels for a devastatingly handsome singer ten years his junior.Born in New York, twenty-two-year-old Eden McFadden now calls London home and has ambitions of making it big in the capital’s music scene. In the meantime, the feisty free spirit is secretly rocking it as a stripper at a gay club in Soho. But when fate brings him and Kylor together in Limehouse, it starts a chain of events that tears both of their worlds apart.It’s going to take some serious attitude adjustment for the smart-mouthed stripper and the arrogant British gent to find common ground, but the attraction is too strong to ignore. Sometimes you have to trust in fate and see where it takes you.
Maelstrom (World Fallen #2)
by Susanna StromAs our band of survivors flee the city, we cling to one hope: Danger lies behind us, not ahead. Kenzie Dunwitty is one of the lucky ones. She survived the flu that ravaged the planet, but her old familiar world is shattered. Most of the population is dead, and the institutions that hold society together have been wiped out. The love she's found with Ripper—her bad boy biker—is more than a source of comfort. His unshakable confidence in her gives her the courage to learn how to fight for survival. And to act out her wildest fantasies.Ripper Solis will do anything to protect Kenzie. Taking care of a woman is a new role for the hardened former soldier, a role as intoxicating as she is. But even his formidable skills might not be enough to keep her from harm.They have their eyes on the prize: Valhalla, a cattle ranch "at the ass end of nowhere." A place so far off the beaten path that he hopes they'll be safe. But new threats await, and they might be even deadlier than the virus.**This is book two in the World Fallen series; start with Pandemonium, available now!**
La maestra de la laguna: Un amor entre Boston y las pampas
by Gloria V. CasañasUna historia de amor apasionante en la Argentina de fines del siglo XIX. Elizabeth O'Connor, una de las maestras norteamericanas que Sarmiento consigue traer a la Argentina, no sospecha hasta qué punto aquella empresa sobrepasa sus expectativas. Valiente, culta y decidida, su sangre irlandesa es puesta a prueba más de una vez, tanto en la Gran Aldea que sigue siendo Buenos Aires como en la pampa brava, donde el eco de los malones resuena aún, a la luz de la estrella del gran Calfucurá. La joven maestra trae consigo la nueva enseñanza, pero ignora que bajo la Cruz del Sur existen otras lecciones que ella debe aprender, en una sociedad salvaje donde las reglas son escritas con sangre y en la que los códigos del amor son muy distintos a los de su Massachusetts natal. Mientras tanto, en el Río de la Plata, un hombre de alcurnia que busca olvidar su condición y hundirse en el oprobio, lejos de la sociedad que lo vio nacer, es sin duda un condenado, pero no hay condenado que no desee la salvación. ¿Podrá una mujer civilizada, sin otras armas que su educación y su perseverancia, redimir al alma más oscura?
La maestra y el pintor: Un viaje de Asturias a La Habana. La historia de los fundadores del restaurante ZARA, el célebre cubano de Madrid
by Inés M. Llanos«Un texto honesto, limpio, ameno, emocionante, desgarrador, reconfortante y cálido. Un libro para entender lo complicada que puede llegar a ser la existencia y cómo el amor, repartido en dosis cotidianas, allana el camino hacia la felicidad».Pedro Zuazua, El País NOVELA BASADA EN HECHOS REALESPepe, un joven asturiano aficionado al dibujo que abandona la España de la posguerra y emigra a Cuba en busca de mejor fortuna, e Inés, una joven maestra cubana hija de emigrantes asturianos afincados en la isla, se conocen casualmente al pie de la escalinata del Centro Asturiano de la Habana al salir de un recital. A partir de ese encuentro, sus destinos se unirán para siempre. La historia de dos generaciones de emigrantes que lo arriesgaron todo, unas veces para ganar y otras para perder. La lucha y el trabajo como filosofía para enfrentar los golpes de la vida. El amor a la familia como escudo y refugio ante la adversidad. Con un estilo emotivo y detallista, Inés M. Llanos recoge historias de sus antepasados para iluminar el viaje de sacrificio y amor de sus padres desde la Habana revolucionaria hasta Madrid, pasando por Asturias, la tierra de sus ancestros, en lo que quiere ser un homenaje a la memoria de los héroes cotidianos que, como ellos, supieron sobreponerse a la ferocidad de la vida, a las separaciones, a las injusticias y a la desilusión, y que, a pesar del sufrimiento, buscaron la felicidad y la encontraron. La maestra y el pintor habla de sueños y de esperanzas, de la complejidad de la vida, del valor del corazón, de la revolución que lo cambió todo, de las cosas que se quedaron por el camino y de las que nacieron del dolor de la pérdida, de la tristeza por lo que no pudo ser y de la gratitud por lo recibido. De la importancia de ese legado.
El Maestro de Grex
by Joan WolfCuando Daniel Dereham hace su primera aparición en Londres, no pasa mucho tiempo antes de que las lenguas aristocráticas inglesas se muevan de curiosidad. ¿Quién es este hombre misterioso rico y hermoso? Lady Anne Sexton necesita un marido adinerado que conserve la propiedad de Grex y la devuelva a su antigua gloria. Si casarse con Dereham le permite quedarse en su casa, entonces hará lo que tenga que hacer. ¿Es un acuerdo comercial... o potencialmente el comienzo de algo más?