![]() ![]() Almost finished with her teaching degree, she still has to get through the dreaded algebra course. I can't get enough of this series! This story is so much fun, starting with Juliette. It was previously published as The Boyfriend Borrower as part of the Book Club series. This bite-sized romantic comedy has no cliff-hangers, a guaranteed HEA, and can be listened to as a stand-alone. But as the line between fantasy and reality blurs, Juliette is faced with her roommate’s growing jealousy and her own growing feelings for Troy.Ĭan her heart survive the fallout of fake dating a frenemy? Panicked by her failing math grade, Juliette agrees to help Troy in exchange for private tutoring sessions. Desperate to appear taken, Troy begs Juliette to pretend to be his girlfriend. That’s why his side gig as a boyfriend-for-hire is perfect - at least, until one of his clients decides she’s in love with him. Troy’s coveted unpaid internship at a top-rated Los Angeles architecture firm makes holding down a regular job impossible. Troy, her roommate’s frustratingly handsome best friend, is willing to help, but the price might be too high for her pride. Juliette Dubois is one semester away from her dream internship at a private arts high school - if she can pass college algebra. Can a fake relationship help these two frenemies reach their goals? A boyfriend-for-hire eager to dissuade a clingy client. An English teacher desperate to pass college algebra. ![]()
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In this unforgettable novel he weaves a tale of madness, suspense, love, and terror from a startling and true-life psychological condition so close to home it will stun even his most seasoned readers: autophobia-fear of oneself. ![]() As anyone who has ever read one of his novels knows, he creates atmospheric settings, believable characters, and all-too-plausible situations through which he explores the terror that we all suspect lurks just out of sight in our ordinary lives. A Dean Koontz novel is not just an unforgettable read-it is a life-changing experience. ![]() Just when you thought he couldn't top himself, Dean Koontz has done it again with a novel that will chill you to the bone and demonstrate why he has earned the distinction "America's most popular suspense novelist" (Rolling Stone). ![]() ![]() Now not only is the Dark Knight up against City Hall, but also the amassing armies of his numerous enemies-the Penguin, Two-Face and even The Joker himself. ![]() Though his mind, body and arsenal of crime-fighting gear were all honed to near-perfection, his methods were yet unproven.īut Batman's rookie lessons were just the prelude to far more desperate tales.ĭespite becoming an outlaw himself after quelling the Arkham Asylum riots, the World's Greatest Detective takes it on his shoulders to unravel why the new mayor, Quincy Sharp, wants to create Arkham City-a section of Gotham where heinous criminals and the insane can roam freely. The vigilante known as Batman was new to the city's dark streets, and his errors were costly. The Dark Knight was young, inexperienced and untested when he began his one-man war to save the soul of Gotham City. Batman: The Arkham Saga Omnibus is the ultimate companion to the best-selling Batman: Arkham series of video games! Collected in one place for the first time ever are all the games' action-packed backstories, from the volatile beginnings of Batman: Arkham Origins to the dark and deadly story of Batman: Arkham Knight Genesis and everything in between. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. With alternating chapters from both Ben and his dog, Atticus, this fast-paced book takes readers on an unpredictable ride that's all about family, friendship, and surprises. Only sharp-eyed Atticus realizes that Theo is on the run from something bad-and someone is following them. Next, they pick up Mia, a waitress escaping a tense situation. Before they know it, they've commandeered an old school bus and joined forces with its cranky mechanic, Gus. What could go wrong?īut when their truck breaks down, the family trip takes plenty of unexpected turns. And if Dad wants a family road trip, then the family dog, Atticus, should get to come, too. ![]() Like inviting his buddy, Theo, who's sure to get into fun (and trouble) along the way. But Ben is on to Dad's scheme, and he's got ideas of his own. A summer adventure you'll never forget, from a beloved Newbery Honor winning author!ĭad and Ben haven't been getting along lately, and Dad hopes a road trip to rescue a border collie will help them reconnect. ![]() ![]() Will her status as a prominent champion athlete be enough to bring together those who have despised one another since long before her birth? Will she be able to keep her family out of the clutches of the evil Lord Gargaron? And will her relationship with Prince Kalliarkos remain strong when they find themselves on opposite sides of a war? Find all the answers in this beautifully written and exciting conclusion to World Fantasy Award finalist Kate Elliott’s debut New York Times bestselling young adult trilogy! ![]() But enemies from foreign lands have attacked the kingdom, and Jes must find a way to unite the Commoners and Patrons to defend their home and all the people she loves. In this third book in the epic Court of Fives series, Jessamy is the crux of a revolution forged by the Commoner class hoping to overthrow their longtime Patron overlords. The explosive finale to World Fantasy Award finalist Kate Elliott’s captivating, New York Times bestselling young adult series Where I Got It: I borrowed the hardcover from the library Published July 2017 by Little, Brown Books For Young Readers|465 pages ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I also have a list of reviews with spoilers here. If you’ve read any of these books, click the image to join the spoiler discussion! If you have anything to add to any of these summaries, I’d love to see your comments. I still think they’re useful, though, so that’s why we’re here: I’ve created this landing page for all of my ten-second spoilers! I won’t ever have the time to go back and write full-length summaries or reviews for these books. Bookstagram became my main priority, but I still love posting spoilers here.įor some of these books I read pre-blog, all I have are two-sentence summaries to jog my own memory. I made a Bookstagram to promote my blog, but quickly fell in love with that community. To me, there seemed to be enough of a gap that I could start my own blog of spoilers to help people like me! I found a couple of sites that spoil the endings (shouting out my new friend Jen Ryland here!), but couldn’t find everything I was looking for. When I didn’t write down the ending right away, I would try googling it to add it to my list. Often the synopsis alone isn’t enough to jog my memory! I especially needed these spoilers for books in a series, when it had been a while since I read the previous novel. I started jotting down endings because I found myself re-reading books I had already read, knowing I’d read it before but unable to recall the ending. Before I started blogging and Bookstagram, I was writing down the endings to books in my bullet journal as I finished them. ![]() ![]() The website also specified that “we were inspired by this ideal while creating the wine. The island should not be fought over it should be shared,” it said. “Instead of appreciating the beauty of Dokdo, the world has been too busy fighting over it. The Dokdo Winery, established in 2007, produces about 20,000 bottles per year.Īccording to its website, the new wine was created to draw people away from the controversial debate over which country ― Korea or Japan ― owns the rocky islets, and to bring people back to the original delicacy and beauty of the island itself. The wine is labeled “799-805,” named after Korea’s easternmost Dokdo islets’ postal code.Īs his individual effort to spread the historial fact that Dokdo belongs to Korea and not Japan, Ahn is donating some of the profits from sales of wine to organizations campaigning Korea’s sovereignty over the islets.Įarlier, Dokdo Wine was released in the U.S. Korean-American dentist Ahn Jae-hyun, who is also founder of the “Dokdo Winery,” has been producing the wine in Napa Valley, United States. ![]() Shinsegae Department Store will launch a special wine product, dubbed “Dokdo Wine,” this Friday. ![]() ![]() Schneller-McDonald tackles the basics of water’s role in natural resource systems. Headwaters, which is described as “the initial source of water for all river systems,” naturally comes first (p. First, she begins by describing the subject in a way that sets up what follows. Schneller-McDonald organizes the book into three main sections, which this review addresses in turn. This work is at once educational, instructive, and passionate-particularly useful for citizens who care about the one thing we cannot live without: water. As a citizen, fisherman, father, legislator, and consumer of water, I am particularly vulnerable to Schneller-McDonald’s call to action. ![]() There is no better way into a Missoulian’s heart. ![]() McConnell (McConnell Law Office, PLLC)įittingly for this reviewer, Karen Schneller-McDonald begins her work with a quote from Norman Maclean’s A River Runs through It (1976). ![]() Connecting the Drops: A Citizens' Guide to Protecting Water Resources. ![]() ![]() ![]() “Any one of us could have been in that world-in Jerusalem, in Rome, in Antioch. If you are going to be using this film in your apostolate, Mike Aquilina’s book is a must-have companion and guide to fully understanding the historical impact of this classic story. Sophia Institute Press has allowed us to share an excerpt from The World of Ben Hur . The World of Ben Hur will not only help you to gain a greater awareness of the historical impact of the Roman Empire, but also gives detailed background information about the author and the inspiration to write the story of Ben-Hur. Popular Catholic author, Mike Aquilina, has written an insightful book that will serve as a guide to understanding the time period in which the movie takes place. ![]() However, some of the historical inaccuracies present in the movie require us to take a deeper look. Themes of grace, mercy, and forgiveness are clear throughout the film. It was the first work of fiction to be blessed by a Pope (Pope Leo XIII) and is considered one of the most influential Christian books of the nineteenth century. The film is inspired by the book Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ written by Lew Wallace in 1880. ![]() The much-anticipated blockbuster hit of the summer offers many lessons for us as Christians because of the powerful testimony of faith. An updated version of the 1959 classic movie “Ben-Hur” is currently playing in theaters across the country. ![]() ![]() People all over the world are tracking their books through BookCrossing. ![]() I hope you enjoy both the book and the site. In the Book Swap area located now at the bottom of the escalators going up near to Coles and Woolworths. But with a school of suspects who aren't willing to talk, and the dead woman telling no tales, Hamish may well be in over his head for he knows that secrets are dangerous, knowledge is power, and killers when cornered usually do strike again.Īverage Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars (118 customer reviews)" ![]() ![]() "When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joins the local fishing class she wastes no time in ruffling feathers - or should that be fins? - of those around her.Among the victims of her sharp tongue is Lochdubh constable Hamish Macbeth, yet not even Hamish thinks someone would seriously want to silence Lady Jane's shrill voice permanently - until her strangled body is fished out of the river.Now with the help of the lovely Priscilla Halburton-Smythe, Hamish must steer a course through the choppy waters of the tattler's life to find a murderer. ![]() |