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**New York Times bestselling author Dead men tell no tales—but their pasts can’t keep a secret—in this “suspenseful, fast-paced” Monkeewrench crime thriller (Catherine Coulter, author of the FBI Thrillers)** Gregory Norwood is Minnesota’s most beloved philanthropist, and the story of his son’s overdose was splashed across the front page of all the papers. When a photojournalist sets out to get a candid shot of the highly successful businessman on the one year anniversary of his son’s death, he’s shocked to find Norwood dead with a smoking gun in his hand. The city is devastated, and Minneapolis detectives Leo Magozzi and Gino Rolseth are called in to handle the delicate case. It should be open and shut, but something is not right. Norwood's death is no suicide. With no suspects and an increasing tangle of digital evidence that confounds the Minneapolis Police Department’s most seasoned cops, Magozzi calls on Grace MacBride, Monkeewrench Software’s founder and chief computer genius and the soon to be mother of their child together. She and her motley crew of partners begin to unravel connections between Norwood’s death and an even larger plot. Norwood wasn’t the first, won’t be the last, and by the end, may be just one of many to die. The breakneck, high stakes race to find his killer and save the lives of hundreds make P. J. Tracy’s The Guilty Dead her most outstanding novel yet.
Fifteen-year-old Carolyn Maull McKinstry was just a few feet away when the Klan-planted bomb that killed four of her friends exploded in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. It was one of the seminal moments in the Civil Rights movement, a sad day in American history . . . and the turning point in a young girl’s life. Carolyn’s story is a poignant and gripping eyewitness account of what it was like to grow up in the Jim Crow South — from the bombings, riots, and assassinations to the historic marches and triumphs that characterized the Civil Rights era. A unique and moving exploration of how racial relations have evolved over the past five decades, While the World Watched is an incredible testament to how far we’ve come — and how far we have yet to go.
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The Amazon Purchase link below is an Amazon Affiliate link. Amazon UK Title: The Bad Mother's Book Club Author: Keris Stainton Format reviewed: Ebook Source: Netgalley Publisher: Trapeze Publication Date: 18th April 2019 Rating: 4 Stars Since moving to the Liverpudlian seaside after her husband's career change, Emma Chance's life consists of the following: long walks on the beach (with the dog), early nights (with the kids) and Netflix (no chill). Bored and lonely, when Emma is cordially invited to the exclusive cool school-mums' book club, hosted by Head of PTA and footballer's wife, Jools Jackson, she thinks her luck may finally be about to change. She soon realises she may have made a grave mistake when she realises it's all about books, and less about wine and gossip - but it's always better to stick things out, isn't it? Or not. After a few months and a few awkward moments involving a red wine on white carpet accident and a swear-word incident involving Jools's daughter, Emma is ungraciously kicked out of the book club. Exhausted and exiled, she decides it's about time she fights back against the shame and humiliation. Enlisting the help of some similar-thinking mums, Emma sets up her own book club - no cleaners, polite conversation or reading required: this is the Bad Mother's Book Club. I really enjoyed this book about a group of mothers at the same school, all which do like reading. Yet although there are some book club meetings featured, this story is about so much more than that. It shows just how different people are coping with being parents, the challenges they face in parenting, professional and personal lives. There are many moments that will make you laugh, and then there is Jules' much more serious story line. I adored Sam and Rosie, Emma's two children, who are worlds apart, with individual personalities, and who both get rather a starring role in this book. The Bad Mother's Book Club is a fun story, that was reasonably quick to read. It was the first book I have read by the author, and now i am wondering why on earth that is! Thank you to Netgalley and Trapeze for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK "Captivated me from the first chapter to the final page."—Reese Witherspoon Vivid and compelling in its portrait of one woman’s struggle for fulfillment in a society pivoting between the traditional and the modern, The Henna Artist opens a door into a world that is at once lush and fascinating, stark and cruel. Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist—and confidante—to the wealthy women of the upper class. But trusted with the secrets of the wealthy, she can never reveal her own… Known for her original designs and sage advice, Lakshmi must tread carefully to avoid the jealous gossips who could ruin her reputation and her livelihood. As she pursues her dream of an independent life, she is startled one day when she is confronted by her husband, who has tracked her down these many years later with a high-spirited young girl in tow—a sister Lakshmi never knew she had. Suddenly the caution that she has carefully cultivated as protection is threatened. Still she perseveres, applying her talents and lifting up those that surround her as she does. “Eloquent and moving…Joshi masterfully balances a yearning for self-discovery with the need for familial love.”—Publishers Weekly Look for The Secret Keeper of Jaipur and The Perfumist of Paris from New York Times bestselling author Alka Joshi!
New York Times bestselling author Darynda Jones is back with the first novel in the brand-new snarky, sassy, wickedly fun Sunshine Vicram series—A Bad Day for Sunshine! "Laugh-out-loud funny, intensely suspenseful, page-turning fun."—**New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan "A Bad Day For Sunshine is a great day for the rest of us."**—New York Times bestselling author Lee Child Sheriff Sunshine Vicram finds her cup o’ joe more than half full when the small village of Del Sol, New Mexico, becomes the center of national attention for a kidnapper on the loose. Del Sol, New Mexico is known for three things: its fry-an-egg-on-the-cement summers, strong cups of coffee—and, now, a nationwide manhunt? Del Sol native Sunshine Vicram has returned to town as the elected sheriff—thanks to her adorably meddlesome parents who nominated her—and she expects her biggest crime wave to involve an elderly flasher named Doug. But a teenage girl is missing, a kidnapper is on the loose, and all of this is reminding Sunshine why she left Del Sol in the first place. Add to that the trouble at her daughter’s new school, plus and a kidnapped prized rooster named Puff Daddy, and, well, the forecast looks anything but sunny. But even clouds have their silver linings. This one's got Levi, Sunshine's sexy, almost-old-flame, and a fiery-hot US Marshal. With temperatures rising everywhere she turns, Del Sol's normally cool-minded sheriff is finding herself knee-deep in drama and danger. Can Sunshine face the call of duty—and find the kidnapper who's terrorizing her beloved hometown—without falling head over high heels in love...or worse?
The stars of "Fixer Upper" share an excerpt from their new memoir, "The Magnolia Story," on sale today.
Australian Tom Sherbourne, a World War I veteran, meets young Isabel in the town of Point Partaguese. Tom and Isabel soon marry and move to the isolated island of Janus Rock where Tom is the lighthouse keeper. The lighthouse keeper and his family live alone on Janus Island, having sporadic contact with the mainland via supply boats and occasional shore leaves. A few years later, while Isabel is in deep mourning after suffering three miscarriages, a small boat lights upon the shore of Janus Island. It contains a dead adult male and a tiny baby. Tom wants to report the incident, as required, but Isabel - having immediately fallen in love with the baby - convinces him to keep mum. So Tom buries the man's body and the couple proceed to raise the baby, who they call Lucy, as their own child. A couple of years later Tom, Isabel, and Lucy vist Point Partaguese. Isabel's parents, who lost two sons in WWI, are thrilled with their new grandchild and make a great fuss of her, and Isabel is very happy. During their visit to Point Partaguese, however, Tom and Isabel learn about the baby's parents. Hannah - a local resident - lost her husband Frank and infant Grace two years before when Frank, an Austrian persecuted by the locals, took Grace out on a boat and never returned. Hannah is almost insane from grief and is constantly searching for news about her missing family. Tom, already uneasy about the subterfuge, tells Isabel that they must make a clean breast of everything. But Isabel, insisting that she's only concerned about Lucy's happiness and well-being, refuses. So the family returns to Janus Island, though there is now a small rift between Tom and his wife. Events take their course and the lie is eventually exposed with difficult consequences for all concerned. Stedman does a wonderful job with descriptions - and Point Partaguese, Janus Island, the ocean, the sky, the crashing waves, thundering lightning storms, rolling boat rides, people's homes and yards, are all brought vividly to life. The characters are also well-rounded, realistic, and compelling. The story made me uncomfortable as stealing someone's beloved child is an awful thing and I couldn't sympathize with Isabel's bogus rationalizations. The book is probably a good choice for book clubs, with many issues to dissect and discuss. For me the book was just okay: well written but too slow-moving, with a troubling story line. Rating: 3 stars
I absolutely love Christmas in Bayberry! If you're a fan of Hallmark Christmas movies and sweet, clean romance, you will love it too.
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Savanna Gray needs a do-over. Her life was seemingly perfect but then it unravelled when her husband was arrested. With her divorce settled, she takes her two children to Silver Springs to seek refuge between the walls of her late father’s house. And when Gavin Turner steps in to help Savanna fix not just her home but herself, Savanna must decide whether she can learn to trust again.
First off, if you've only seen the abominable movie, put it out of your mind. This book is the ultimate in literary romance. Henry has an extremely rare genetic disorder that causes him to pop out of the present and into random points of his own life, future and past. In one such journey, he meets Claire — then a child — and learns that they'll much later fall in love. Gut- and heart-wrenching obstacles ensue as they work to maintain their relationship across time. A word of caution: It can take a little while to work out the logistics when first reading, but the emotional payout is so worth it.—Christina C.
Synopsis Expand/Collapse Synopsis “Once you visit Silver Springs, you’ll never want to leave.”—Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times **bestselling author Escape to Silver Springs, the picturesque small California town where love conquers all…** After catching her fiancé cheating—with another man—usually straitlaced, workaholic Ellie Fisher indulges in a one-night stand with a tall dark stranger she meets at a trendy Miami bar. Embarrassed, she ducks out the following morning without learning the guy’s full name, something that shouldn’t have been a problem…until a pregnancy test turns positive. Being a professional football player, Hudson King has always been cautious around women. But this one had been different—so disinterested in his celebrity, so convincingly into him. When Ellie tracks him down, claiming she’s carrying his baby, he’s stunned. But having grown up as an orphan, he’ll do anything to stay involved in his child’s life, so he urges Ellie to move to Silver Springs, where they can co-parent. Hudson has a lot of love to give. Certainly enough for his child…and, he soon learns, for Ellie too. Don’t miss Brenda Novak’s latest book, When I Found You!
Are you walking through an unexpected storm? On this solo episode, I discuss some important truths I learned from Laura’s book, *When God Doesn’t Fix It. At the end of each chapter, Laura shares a myth and a truth statement. I cannot wait you for you to hear the truth statements that helped me as…
This debut asks the age-old question, “Can you go home again?”
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A REESE WITHERSPOON X HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK USA Today's top 100 books to read while stuck at home social distancing “I’ve been a huge Jojo Moyes fan....
