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Pérola de Lótus - livro 2: a sombra da cerejeira
by Mariela Saravia Ana Paula Ruth LimaCom a morte de Donovan, Kiele deixe de se sentir parte de Londres e de Adolf, aquele homem que tanto ama, pois seu sangue inglês foi à maldição de seu povo. Trabalha em diferentes ofícios, até que chega a uma família londrina estabelecida na China e se transforma na instrutora da filha de um poderoso empresário. Rubén Mosses é um homem de poder, que procura a forma de fazê-la sua amante, mas quando Kiele está disposta da lhe dar uma relação extra-matrimonial, estoura a Segunda Guerra do Ópio, que a obriga se separar daquela família que a acolheu por seis anos e, sobretudo, da menina Catarina que nessa época já era uma jovem de quinze anos. Diante da noticia de que a China se encontra em Guerra de novo, Adolf McColl realiza a viajem para China que estava adiando, agora não em busca de tecidos para seu império, mas sim para proteger a única mulher que amou e segue amando. Mas, as visões da morte não o deixam em paz, e a dúvida de não saber se Kiele está viva ou morta, lhe torturam até o cansaço.
Pérola Rara
by Dawn Brower Gabriel MarcosA morte e a destruição da guerra podem acabar até mesmo com os mais fortes de nós. A perda e a dor serão intensas demais para Rebecca suportar? No ano de 1941, o paraíso é um estilo de vida no Havaí. Para Rebecca O’Shea, as coisas não poderiam estar mais perfeitas. Ela segue a carreira que deseja, a de enfermeira naval, e está apaixonada pelo homem de seus sonhos — parece que conquistou tudo o que queria. Um dom empático que ela possuiu a vida inteira começa a crescer, cobrindo-a de emoções e premonições que indicam a aproximação de uma grande escuridão. Quando ela acha que já não conseguirá mais aguentar, seu guardião Joel chega para ajudá-la. A vida de Rebecca vira um caos quando a guerra atinge a costa do Havaí. Enquanto os japoneses bombardeiam seu lar, seu dom explode dentro de si. A perda e a morte se tornam seu novo estilo de vida. Ela abandona toda as esperanças e se desliga de suas habilidades empáticas. Com corpos enchendo os hospitais e poluindo os mares, sua vocação de enfermeira se mostra útil, mas seu coração permanece inacessível. Será que ela conseguirá sair da escuridão e aceitar seu verdadeiro destino? Ou a morte e a destruição da guerra a consumirão?
Los perros y los lobos
by Irène NémirovskyTeñida de marcados ecos autobiográficos, la novela se construye con retazos de la infancia y del exilio, la crisis de identidad, las historias de amor, todo sujeto a los azarosos caprichos del destino. Publicada por primera vez en 1940 -año en que Irène Némirovsky huyó de París en compañía de su marido y sus dos pequeñas hijas para refugiarse en un pueblo de la Borgoña-, ésta es la última obra que la autora de la magistral Suite francesa publicó en vida, dos años antes de su deportación y asesinato en Auschwitz. Ada y Harry Sinner, parientes lejanos, son dos jóvenes judíos procedentes de niveles sociales muy distintos a quienes un recuerdo infantil ha dejado una huella imborrable en sus vidas. Ada abandonó Ucrania poco antes de la revolución bolchevique, se ha casado con su primo Ben y lucha por abrirse camino como pintora. Harry, por su parte, ha contraído matrimonio con una joven francesa, hermosa, rica y católica, y se mueve en el mundo de las altas finanzas. Pero la fascinación que siente al contemplar dos cuadros de Ada en un escaparate lo llevan a recordar el mundo que ambos han dejado atrás. Con su destreza habitual para el retrato psicológico, Némirovsky delinea con claridad el torbellino de sentimientos de un clásico triángulo amoroso. Al hilo de los apasionados personajes, el relato transporta al lector desde Ucrania hasta el París de los años veinte, y la tensión narrativa crece sin cesar hasta la conclusión del relato. La crítica ha dicho...«Escrita con inmensa delicadeza y maestría, Los perros y los lobos es un logro extraordinario de la ficción europea.»The Sunday Times «Una nueva muestra del extraordinario talento de Némirovsky para ser a un tiempo una escritora épica e intimista.»La Stampa
Perscription For Love: A Homespun Romance (A Homespun Romance #7)
by Geeta KakadeTess Hudson starts her own business as an entertainer at children’s parties, when she cannot find a job as a teacher. Her beloved Aunt Mattie has had surgery and needs Tess to live with her in Green Valley, a suburb of California. Tess runs into trouble when pre-teens at a birthday party lure her into the garden shed and lock her there. Rescued by Dr. Simon Tyler she accepts his job offer of working at Reaching for Rainbows the children’s hospital where he’s administrator. RFR wants to start a program studying the effect of laughter therapy on sick children. Aware that she’s far too attracted to the doctor Tess takes the position determined to steer clear of him. That isn’t as easy as she plans. When she meets Brewster a six year old orphan admitted to RFR for a tricky heart surgery pioneered by Simon, Tess wants nothing but the best for the little boy. Dr. Tyler however has stopped performing surgery since one of his patients died when he was operating. It’s going to take a great deal to get him to change his mind. Simon wants to marry Tess telling her they have a lot in common but Tess wants to know that he believes in love . For a number of reasons he’s put his feelings into cold storage and says love is just a delusion.…will he ever fill the prescription for love she wants him to?
Persecución (Night School #Volumen 3)
by C. J. DaughertyCuando todos mienten, ¿en quién puedes confiar? «Night School», un mundo de misterio, peligro, romance... y traición del que no es fácil escapar. Todo parece venirse abajo tras los muros de Cimmeria... <P><P>Allie está furiosa y desorientada. Siente la constante amenaza de un espía infiltrado en la Academia Cimmeria. Pero no es la única que se encuentra así: todo parece venirse abajo en la escuela. Los estudiantes no entienden qué está ocurriendo, los profesores se enfrentan unos a otros y las Reglas han comenzado a perder fuerza. <P>Cuando Nathaniel revela su plan, la directora Isabelle deja de tener control sobre la academia, pero también sobre la Night School y toda la organización que la sustenta. El miedo ha invadido el lugar y la amenaza está próxima. No se puede confiar en nadie: ya nadie está salvo. <P>Esta vez Natahaniel no representa una amenaza para los alumnos de Cimmeria, ellosmismos se han convertido ahora en la verdadera amenaza.
La persecución
by Lynsay Sands¡Preferiría mil veces ir a un convento! Espadas y besos... esta guerra requiere todas las armas disponibles y la persecución está a punto de comenzar.Ésa no ha sido su primera opción, pero la escocesa Seonaid Dunbar #que ha sido educada como un guerrero bajo la tutela de su padre, al igual que su hermano# prefiere ponerse el hábito antes que tener que matar a Blake Sherwell con su espada #que es lo que va a hacer si la obligaban a casarse con él#. No... ella no caminará sumisa hacia el altar, ni jurará obediencia a ese hombre al que la Corte inglesa llama "Ángel". El pelo dorado y los ojos azules no demuestran la valentía de ningún hombre. Además, en Inglaterra no existe nada parecido a los ángeles... sólo hay demonios, y existen muchas formas de eludir a un pretendiente venido del infierno, aunque sea el mismísimo rey Henry el que ha ordenado el matrimonio.No, la futura condesa de Sherwell no se quedará bordando en el castillo a la espera de que su marido llegue, como Blake piensa que hará. Ella escapará a su fortaleza y preparará su plan de defensa.
Persecuted
by Lisa ChildsElena Jones thinks that her dream-visions are why herlife has been a living nightmare. She would do anythingto stop them-anything to give her daughter a normallife. But when her dreams show her long-lost sisters indanger, Elena has the chance to transform her curseinto a gift. To stop death, before it strikes.Joseph Dolce is her grandmother's right-hand man,with violence in his past and darkness in his soul.Elena dreams of him, too-sweeter dreams, but justas dangerous. Joseph doesn't want to be her knightin shining armor. But his generous lovemaking andselflessly heroic actions cause Elena to have a changeof heart. Now, instead of seeing unwanted visions,she'll do everything in her power to make a specialone come true....
Perseguição Desenfreada
by Dawn Brower Norberta De MeloPerseguição desenfreada Vitoria Miene mora em Nova York - no lado oposto do país onde mora sua melhor amiga. Depois de pensar cuidadosamente, ela decide empacotar tudo e se mudar para Seattle. Há apenas um problema com o plano dela - Wes Novak. Ele a odeia e faz tudo em seu poder para fazê-la infeliz. Wes nunca detestou ninguém tanto quanto odeia Vitoria. Ele acredita que ela é o mal encarnado. Se ela não fosse a melhor amiga da noiva de seu irmão, ele nunca teria que vê-la novamente. Infelizmente ele a vê mais do que quer. Tanto é assim, que ele está começando a ter problemas para manter suas mãos longe dela. Wes e Tori lutam a cada passo do caminho. Eles queimam nos braços um do outro tanto quanto eles brigam. Eles podem parar de lutar o tempo suficiente para encontrar a única coisa que ambos querem - amor?
Perseguidos
by K. Matthew Diego Fernando Prado RiestraCuando Claire y su tía se cruzan con un cachorro huérfano en el bosque, Claire y él parecen hechos el uno para el otro. Claire también acababa de perder a sus padres recientemente, y el perro parecía la cosa perfecta para ayudarla a sanar. Pero cuando Fido comienza a madurar, Claire descubre que no es exactamente lo que parece ser.
Perseguir las estrellas (Lang Downs #2)
by Ariel Tachna M. J. SánchezLa secuela de "Heredar el cielo"Volumen 2 de la serie Lang Downs Chris Simms, un joven de veinte años, apenas logra salir adelante. Después de perder a su madre y su hogar, lucha para ganar a duras penas lo suficiente para sobrevivir con su hermano menor. Cuando un grupo de homófobos le ataca, piensa que su vida ha acabado, pero es rescatado por unos empleados de un rancho de ovejas de la zona. Se queda muy sorprendido de que le ofrezcan un trabajo y aún más al enterarse de que el dueño y el capataz son gais. Para Chris, Lang Downs es un sueño hecho realidad, que no hace más que mejorar cuando descubre que el hombre que le gusta, Jesse Harris, es gay y está abierto a tener una aventura. Todo va bien hasta que Chris se da cuenta de que se está enamorando de Jesse más profundamente de lo que su acuerdo permite. Jesse va de rancho en rancho y no busca nunca nada permanente. Convencido de que Chris es demasiado joven y frágil para una relación, pone las normas para tener una interacción sin compromiso. Ver juntos al dueño del rancho y al capataz le hace pensar en los posibles beneficios de echar raíces, pero cuando se da cuenta de los sentimientos de Chris le entra pánico. Chris y él tendrán que decidir si vale la pena intentar alcanzar juntos la felicidad antes de que el final de la temporada los separe.
Persephone's Orchard (The Chrysomelia Stories #1)
by Molly RingleThe Greek gods never actually existed. Did they? Sophie Darrow finds she was wrong about that assumption when she's pulled into the spirit realm, complete with an Underworld, on her first day at college. Adrian, the mysterious young man who brought her there, simply wants her to taste a pomegranate. Soon, though she returns to her regular life, her mind begins exploding with dreams and memories of ancient times; of a love between two Greeks named Persephone and Hades. But lethal danger has always surrounded the immortals, and now that she's tainted with the Underworld's magic, that danger is drawing closer to Sophie. Molly Ringle's growing list of other successful titles include:The Chrysomelia Stories 1. Persephone's Orchard 2. Underworld's Daughter 3. Immortal's Spring The Goblins of Bellwater All the Better Part of Me Lava Red Feather Blue Sage and King
The Persian Bride: A Novel
by James BuchanHailed as a masterpiece in Britain, this epic novel is at once a great love story, a riveting political thriller, and a profound analysis of modern Iran. It is the spring of 1974, and John Pitt, a young Englishman, sets off for the hippie East, stopping in Iran. There, in the lovely city of Isfahan, he meets the enchanting and spirited Shirin, an Iranian schoolgirl of seventeen. They fall desperately in love, marry in secret, and are forced into hiding. Shirin not only gives John happiness beyond anything he could have dreamed, she gives him her country's terrible history, its beauty and bitterness, its poetry and religious fanaticism. As the old world disintegrates in revolution and terror, John and Shirin are brutally separated. From the corrupt court of the shah to the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, in an enduring human quest as old as THE ODYSSEY, John stumbles through history to find his wife. James Buchan has lived in Iran and knows its people and its culture as few outsiders do. THE PERSIAN BRIDE is unflinching in its vision of twentieth-century chaos and deeply romantic in its marvelous love story. Lyrical and reflective in turn, this is a brilliant and beautiful novel.
Persígueme
by Osy Flores-Heredia Sharon KleveSage nunca imaginó las vueltas que daría su vida después que se fijara en ese chico sexy del bar. Una serie de situaciones misteriosas y emocionantes la llevarán a encontrar el amor de forma inesperada.
Persiguiendo a Debret - Por Rio de Janeiro
by Ana Margareth GonçalvesUn joven estudiante de Historia descubre en un museo carioca evidencias de la desaparición de algunas obras de Debret. Obstinado, decide encontrar sus paraderos, entretanto, no dispone de recursos suficientes para mantenerse en otra ciudad. Hospedado en una pensión en el centro, va a convivir con tipos de personas hasta entonces desconocidos. La búsqueda comienza y lleva las nuevas vivencias y los lugares emblemáticos de Rio de Janeiro donde, inclusive, reafirmaba sus orígenes en la Madre África.
Persimmon Kiss
by Mel BossaA year has passed since Derek's motorcycle accident, but he still battles with brain injury symptoms. Forced to take a sick leave from work, Derek picks up painting to occupy his time. Through his art, he begins to rediscover his imagination and turns to his journal again.Meanwhile, a new business venture is on the horizon for Nick and he can't postpone his trip to Norway any longer. Concerned for Derek's safety, Nick convinces Derek that he needs someone to watch over him while he's away.Myles has just returned from Japan, where he spent time mending his heart after another disappointment. He's longing for a break, so when Nick and Derek reach out to him, he can't refuse.Each man wants what's best for Derek, but soon, Nick and Myles discover that they're not rivals, because what's there between them is echoed in Derek's heart.Can all three men let go of their fear and allow this new love to unfold?
Persistence of Memory
by Winona KentThe first in a “wonderfully complex and charming” series combining “time travel, mystery, and romance” as a young woman unlocks the secrets of her past (Publishers Weekly, starred review of In Loving Memory). Charlie Lowe has two obsessions: researching her mysterious ancestor, Louis Augustus Duran, and saving the Stoneford Village Green from unscrupulous developers. When a freak lightning strike and a rogue computer virus send her back to 1825, Charlie suddenly finds herself playing matchmaker between Louis and a reluctant young woman, Sarah Foster. They simply must marry, or two centuries of descendants—including herself—will cease to exist. Unfortunately, her forebearer turns out to be a despicable French count who spends his days chasing housemaids and attempting to invent the first flushing toilet in Hampshire. A hopeless romantic, our heroine does her best to encourage the happiness of those who surround her—but will she be able to mend a matrimonial wrong and restore the Village Green to its rightful owner while also pursuing her own chance at happily ever after?
Persistence of Memory
by J. M. SnyderFive years ago Joah was culled -- kidnapped by the government to be trained as a soldier. In the process, they erased his memory, destroying his past, his dreams, everything but his name. Armed with that alone, Joah escapes from the facility in search of someone to help him recall the man he used to be.That person is Tobin, Joah’s husband, who never gave up hope of finding him again. He refuses to believe that the strength of his love alone won’t be enough to bring back Joah’s memories of their shared lives, and he’s determined to bring back the man beneath the soldier, the man he knows has to love him.But an alarm in the chip blocking Joah’s memories was triggered at his escape, and if it isn’t removed soon, it will shriek his life away. Removing it won’t bring back his past, and may destroy the present that Tobin has tried so hard to build between them. How can the love they once shared possibly survive?
The Persistent Earl
by Gail EastwoodAn injured Earl may be just the thing to cure a widow's broken heart in this classic Signet Regency Romance from Gail Eastwood. AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME After the Earl of Devanham has been injured in the battle of Waterloo, he is shuffled into the care of Lady Phoebe Brodfield, a widow who withdrew from life into the company of her rambunctious nieces and nephews. Since the events surrounding her late husband's death are still a mystery to her, she is unwilling to pursue another love. But when the Earl begins to heal, Phoebe starts to see the warm heart just beneath his rakish exterior--and it may be just enough to make the pain from her past melt away... Don't miss Gail Eastwood's other classic Signet Regency Romances, A Perilous Journey and An Unlikely Hero in digital format.
Person of Interest: Proof Of Innocence Person Of Interest Smokescreen (Military Investigations #8)
by Debby GiustiA woman suspected of murder finds an ally in the cop investigating her, in this inspirational romantic suspense from a USA Today–bestselling author.While babysitting a young servicewoman’s infant, Natalie Frazier hears a murder in the neighboring army duplex. Convinced her former commander is behind the crime, the ex-soldier bolts with the baby. But who will believe her story? Army investigator Everett Kohl deals only with the facts, but this time his gut instincts can’t be denied. Is the attractive Natalie a cunning killer, as his ranking officers believe, or an innocent victim? Ordered to bring her in, Everett has a decision to make. Helping her could cost him his job—but not protecting Natalie and the baby could get all of them killed.
A Person Of Interest
by Ernest HillFrom the highly acclaimed author of It's All About the Moon When the Sun Ain't Shining, Cry Me A River, and Satisfied with Nothing, comes a riveting, suspenseful page-turner about the power of love, true friendship--and second chances. . . After a long absence, forty-year-old Felicia Fontenot has returned to her hometown to care for her ailing mother. Nestled in her quaint bedroom in the small, quiet community, Felicia adjusts to her new situation--including that fact that she now lives across the street from Luther Jackson, her first love--and his wife, Juanita, the woman for whom he left her. But Felicia bears Luther no ill will. Their past is in the past. Yet no sooner has she settled in than the town is rocked by a tragic crime--one that hits all too close to home. When Felicia is awakened one early morning by the piercing sound of sirens and the intense smell of smoke, she is shocked to find that the scene involves Luther's house, now cordoned off by reams of yellow police tape. To her dismay, she quickly learns that both Luther's pregnant wife and his young son have been horrifically killed. Felicia cannot imagine how Luther will go on without his family--she had only just seen them happily picnicking in their yard. But things are worse than Felicia thinks, for the police have instantly identified Luther as their prime suspect. With nowhere else to turn, Luther's distraught aunt asks Felicia for help--leaving her torn between her mother's admonition not to get involved--and her own desire to clear Luther and perhaps gain a second chance for the love she has never forgotten. It is a journey that will lead Felicia to discover not only the depths of her own humanity, but the true meaning of love. . . Ernest Hill was born in Oak Grove, Louisiana. He holds degrees from the University of California at Berkeley, Cornell University, and UCLA. He is the author of four previous books--It's All About the Moon When the Sun Ain't Shining, Cry Me a River, Satisfied with Nothin' and A Life for a Life, and now lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Person-to-Person Astrology: Energy Factors in Love, Sex and Compatibility
by Stephen ArroyoUsing a new language of energy based on the ancient “four elements” and in harmony with that used by the more advanced healing arts, renowned author Stephen Arroyo here explores how astrology as a language of energy can be astoundingly accurate and useful in illuminating individuals’ energy exchange in all close relationships. The preface, author’s note, introduction, and early chapters of Person-to-Person Astrology lay the groundwork for serious consideration of astrology as a significant discipline. The following chapters detail the influence of the four elements—Fire, Earth, Water, Air—on the 12 signs, with a particular emphasis on the rising sign (Ascendant). The author shows readers how to experiment by comparing birth charts, and explains, through detailed descriptions, people’s psychological motivations and needs based on the positions of their Moon, Venus, and Mars. Appendices include astrological definitions, keywords, and sign tables that allow readers quick access to the basics. Written in the author’s trademark clear, accessible style, Person-to-Person Astrology presents a new approach to finding fulfillment in any kind of relationship.
La persona que fuimos
by Lolita BoschUna llamada telefónica hace que la narradora de esta historia de amor rememore una relación que marcó su vida años atrás en Ciudad de México, donde una tarde se sintió extrañamente alarmada por un suceso de su pasado. Poco después de ese episodio, la historia de amor que empezó con entusiasmo en una pensión barata se precipita a un desenlace incierto. La persona que fuimos recrea una historia de amor que busca su final y en la que nuestra protagonista se confiesa ante el lector, desgranando las etapas amorosas a través de los objetos que la habitaron: un álbum de fotos, un dinosaurio diminuto, algunas cartas, una caja de metal naranja y unas postales. Todo esto para poner de manifiesto que hubo una época, hace ya tiempo, en que ellos dos fueron una misma persona. O eso quisieron creer.
Personal Assets
by Kelsey BrowningSex therapist Allie Shelby has the professional credentials, but she could use a bit more practical experience. Finding the right man to bring out her inner bad girl is tough in a population-challenged Texas town. So when sinfully sexy Cameron Wright rolls back into Shelbyville, Allie wastes no time inviting him to join her in some hands-on research.Cameron has come home to fulfill his dream of restoring classic cars. Back in high school, he knew the town princess, Allie Shelby, was way out of his league. Today he has even less in common with Allie, so he's shocked as hell when she propositions him. Still, he's only human, so he accepts her offer-and with each encounter, she shows him another, wilder side. Before long, he's thinking about more than just sex.But while her personal life heats up, Allie's business is about to crash and burn. And she has to convince Cameron that she's one princess who's not looking for a prince to ride to her rescue.82,000 words
Personal Best 2: A Going For The Gold Novel (Personal Best #2)
by Sean MichaelPersonal Best: Book TwoSwimmer Mike Gauliet is moving up in the elite ranks of the American swim team, despite his repetitive stress injuries. He's hiding his pain from coach Jessy Turner, not wanting to give in to it or let his coach and lover down, and by the time he gets treatment, it’s almost too late. Jessy helps Mike heal, both in an out of the bedroom, and their need for each other grows as quickly as Mike’s career. They’re scorching hot and ready to go to the top competitions when another injury forces Mike to the sidelines. Jessy thinks this one is no accident, and Mike has to work hard to recover the lost ground. Mike needs a break from the nonstop stress of training, so they move to the coast so Mike can recuperate once again. But their struggles don’t end with getting him back in competition form, and they can’t truly call it a victory unless they can find the balance between their romantic relationship and Mike grabbing the success he’s earned.
Personal Best 3 (Personal Best #3)
by Sean MichaelPersonal Best: Book ThreeSwimmer Mike Gauliet is on his way to an Olympic berth, sitting on the edge of fulfilling his potential and achieving the dreams his coach and lover, Jessy Turner, has for both of them. All Mike wants to think about is swimming his laps faster than anyone else. Too bad things aren’t going exactly according to plan. Mike’s getting threats, and he’s afraid to tell Jessy and determined to handle things alone. When the threats escalate to the point where Mike can’t hide them, though, Jessy takes over, moving Mike to a new training location, promising to keep him safe. Mike and Jessy try to go on with business as usual, but someone has such hatred for Mike that it seeps into their everyday life, straining their relationship, making Mike wonder if he even wants to swim anymore. Danger lurks around every corner, in and out of the pool, and while Mike and Jessy work with the police to discover the culprit, one attack leaves their life in shambles. Can Mike and Jessy find their attacker and get Mike back on track to a championship?