Diary

Diary

Chuck Palahniuk

Literature & Fiction

Misty Wilmot has had it. Once a promising young artist, she’s now stuck on an island ruined by tourism, drinking too much and working as a waitress in a hotel. Her husband, a contractor, is in a coma after a suicide attempt, but that doesn’t stop his clients from threatening Misty with lawsuits over a series of vile messages they’ve found on the walls of houses he remodeled. Suddenly, though, Misty finds her artistic talent returning as she begins a period of compulsive painting. Inspired but confused by this burst of creativity, she soon finds herself a pawn in a larger conspiracy that threatens to cost hundreds of lives. What unfolds is a dark, hilarious story from America’s most inventive nihilist, and Palahniuk’s most impressive work to date.
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Say When

Say When

Elizabeth Berg

Literature & Fiction

When is a marriage worth saving and when is it best to let go? When do half-truths turn into full-blown lies? When does betrayal end and passion begin? Say When is a compelling, complex novel that takes readers into the heart of a modern marriage where companionship and intimacy, and denial and pain, so often collide. "Of course he knew she was seeing someone," begins the story of Frank Griffin, a man who's willing to overlook his wife's infidelity -- he would let her have this, this thrilling little romance -- for the sake of keeping his family intact. But when the forty-year-old Ellen requests a divorce on the basis that she has finally found true, romantic love, Griffin must decide whether to fight or flee...or search elsewhere for the kind of life he always dreamed of. With Elizabeth Berg's trademark blend of rare insight, raw emotion, and hard-won wisdom, Say When is a work of startling revelation that no reader will soon forget.
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The Dominion and Ferenginar

The Dominion and Ferenginar

Keith R. A. DeCandido

Keith R. A. DeCandido

Travel to two of the most colorful and fascinating civilizations in the Star Trek universe with this collection of two sweeping and reflective novellas that transport us to the alien planets of Ferenginar and the Dominion. In Ferenginar, Quark's profit-driven home planet is rocked by a shocking scandal when allegations that Quark's brother's first wife has threatened to overthrow the Grand Nagus of the Ferengi Alliance, Rom. To make matters worse, Quark has been recruited by Rom's political adversaries to join their coup d'état, with promises that all of Quark's wildest dreams will come true if he helps. Quark must decide if the future of Ferenginar is worth his greatest desires or if he is strong enough to save it himself. In The Dominion, the Great Link—the living totality of the shape-shifting Founders—has struggled with questions ever since its defeat in the war for the Alpha Quadrant. At its greatest moment of intense...
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The Bracelet

The Bracelet

Miriam Willard

Miriam Willard

Teddy is not Miss Thompson's favorite student. He doesn't focus in class, his homework is never complete, and he comes to school unkempt. When, at Christmas, Teddy gives Miss Thompson a bottle of cheap perfume and a rhinestone bracelet with half the stones missing, Miss Thompson is confused-until she discovers that these items had belonged to his recently deceased mother. Miss Thompson's profound realization changes her attitude and behavior forever; in turn, young Teddy begins to truly blossom. The Bracelet is a heartwarming story of how one person can deeply affect another person's life, and it will touch everyone who reads it.Miriam de Rosier is a native of Washington State. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Brigham Young University. Ms. de Rosier works as a freelance illustrator; her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.
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The Black Knight's Reward

The Black Knight's Reward

Marliss Melton

Romance / Suspense

As the roaring flames engulf her, Merry du Boise struggles futilely against the ropes binding her to the stake. Just as she relinquishes herself to her fate, a warrior appears out of nowhere to sweep her from certain death. Condemned for heresy, however, and with whispers of sorcery surrounding her, Merry's problems have barely begun.Luke, the king's commander, has battled fire before and lived. Rising in the ranks of King Henry's service, the Phoenix, as he is known, has one goal in mind—to inherit his grandfather's coveted estate of Arundel. Yet in the blink of an eye, by rescuing a witch from the flames and stealing her away from the powerful Church, he has put his entire future in jeopardy!Vowing to protect the fiery-haired beauty, Luke realizes he wants to offer her more than merely his sword arm. As Merry's dark past catches up with her, can she put her faith in an earthly savior who is torn between duty to his king and his own personal desires?
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A Test of Fire

A Test of Fire

Elizabeth Ann West

Elizabeth Ann West

When two new eligible bachelors move into the neighborhood, the Meryton Assembly becomes a more exciting harvest celebration than ever before. Couples dance and make new acquaintances, reveling in so many possibilities the evening presents . . . until the shout of "FIRE!" echoes from overhead. Scrambling for safety separates Elizabeth Bennet from her sister, Jane. Frightened that she might lose the person she loves best in all the world, Lizzy sets aside her fear and rushes back in to the burning building. Overwhelmed by the heat and falling debris, suddenly it's Elizabeth in desperate need of saving! When the burned out shell of the tavern and assembly rooms are left smoldering in the early morning hours, many families have lost too much. The Bennet family sits vigil over the injured Lizzy, praying that she wakes up. They are joined by another, the very man who carried her out in his arms: Mr. Darcy. Enjoy this twist of Jane Austen's...
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Saving Francesca

Saving Francesca

Melina Marchetta

Literature & Fiction / Science Fiction & Fantasy / Crime

Before there was Eleanor and Park, there was Francesca and Will. A compelling story of romance, family, and friendship, with humor and heart, perfect for fans of If I Stay, The Spectacular Now, and Looking for Alaska. Francesca is stuck at St. Sebastian’s, a boys' school that pretends it's coed by giving the girls their own bathroom.  Her only female companions are an ultra-feminist, a rumored slut, and an impossibly dorky accordion player.  The boys are no better, from Thomas, who specializes in musical burping, to Will, the perpetually frowning, smug moron that Francesca can't seem to stop thinking about. Then there's Francesca's mother, who always thinks she knows what's best for Francesca—until she is suddenly stricken with acute depression, leaving Francesca lost, alone, and without an inkling of who she really is.  Simultaneously humorous, poignant, and impossible to put down, this is the story of a girl who must summon the strength to save her family, her social life, and—hardest of all—herself. Melina Marchetta is the Printz-winning author of Jellicoe Road, as well as Looking for Alibrandi and Finnikin of the Rock.
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Barry Lyndon

Barry Lyndon

William Makepeace Thackeray

Fiction

THE COMPLETE NOVELS OF WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY (Special Kindle Edition) FULL COLOR ILLUSTRATED VERSION: All Thackeray\'s Unabridged Novels in a Single Volume! Including Vanity Fair, Barry Lyndon, Catherine, Pendennis, NewcomesKindle Edition (COMPLETE WORKS COLLECTION)EVERY SINGLE NOVEL BY WILLIAM MAKEPEACE THACKERAY ESPECIALLY CREATED FOR AMAZON KINDLE DECIVE: ILLUSTRATED IN FULL COLOR![Illustrated]PARTIAL TABLE OF CONTENTS• CATHERINE• THE HISTORY OF SAMUEL TITMARSH AND THE GREAT HOGGARTY DIAMOND• THE MEMOIRES OF BARRY LYNDON, ESQ.• VANITY FAIR• THE HISTORY OF PENDENNIS, HIS FORTUNES AND MISFORTUNES, HIS FRIENDS AND HIS GREATEST ENEMY• THE HISTORY OF HENRY ESMOND, ESQ.• THE NEWCOMES, MEMOIRS OF A MOST RESPECTABLE FAMILY• THE VIRGINIANS, A TALE OF THE LAST CENTURY• THE ADVENTURES OF PHILIP ON HIS WAY THROUGH THE WORLD SHEWING WHO ROBBED HIM, WHO HELPED HIM, AND WHO PASSED HIM BYEXCERPT"For some time George strove to keep the liaison a secret. There was a woman in the case, that he admitted. “And not the first either,” said Ensign Spooney to Ensign Stubble. “That Osborne’s a devil of a fellow. There was a judge’s daughter at Demerara went almost mad about him; then there was that beautiful quadroon girl, Miss Pye, at St. Vincent’s, you know; and since he’s been home, they say he’s a regular Don Giovanni, by Jove.”Stubble and Spooney thought that to be a “regular Don Giovanni, by Jove” was one of the finest qualities a man could possess, and Osborne’s reputation was prodigious amongst the young men of the regiment. He was famous in field-sports, famous at a song, famous on parade; free with his money, which was bountifully supplied by his father. His coats were better made than any man’s in the regiment, and he had more of them. He was adored by the men. He could drink more than any officer of the whole mess, including old Heavytop, the colonel. He could spar better than Knuckles, the private (who would have been a corporal but for his drunkenness, and who had been in the prize-ring); and was the best batter and bowler, out and out, of the regimental club. He rode his own horse, Greased Lightning, and won the Garrison cup at Quebec races. There were other people besides Amelia who worshipped him."- Vanity Fair, by William Makepeace ThackerayWHY BUY BOOKS FROM THE COMPLETE WORKS COLLECTION FOR KINDLE EDITION?1. All COMPLETE WORKS COLLECTION Kindle Books are priced as low as possible in order to offer unbelievable value and hours of reading pleasure for Kindle readers. All COMPLETE WORKS COLLECTION Kindle Books bring together ALL the complete works of a classic literary author, character or series in a single, extremely low priced volume in a single download, thereby freeing up valuable space and visual clutter on your Kindle device.2. All COMPLETE WORKS COLLECTION Kindle Books are painstakingly formatted especially for Kindle and come with a FULLY INTERACTIVE table of contents DIRECTLY ACCESSIBLE FROM THE KINDLE MENU, Kindle MasterLink (tm) technology, Kindle text-to-speech Audiobook technology, and Kindle Free Lending Technology.3. All COMPLETE WORKS COLLECTION Kindle Books come with additional material including photo(s) of the author, and/or critical commentary, and/or biographical or historical background.
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Longarm and the Bad Girls of Rio Blanco

Longarm and the Bad Girls of Rio Blanco

Tabor Evans

Tabor Evans

Longarm finds out just how bad the bad girls of Rio Blanco can be!U.S. Deputy Marshal Custis Long is off to Rio Blanco County to catch some thieves stealing Indian Agency cattle. Two of the rustlers are women, so it should be interesting. But Longarm is being stalked by two hired killers. Some very wealthy folks want him dead so badly that they’ve secretly put a bigger bounty on his head than the James Boys and Billy the Kid combined.   They say that Longarm is Colorado’s answer to the late Wild Bill. But lately, he has trouble enough to overwhelm even the legendary Hickok. After he’s forced to kill Turk Tarrington, Longarm has the whole bloodthirsty clan on his trail. And a certain woman who kills the men she seduces hasn’t forgotten that Deputy Marshal Long turned down her advances. As soon as Liza Carver hooks up with her murderous accomplices, she plans to treat herself to the greatest thrill of all—luring Longarm to his death.
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