![]() ![]() ![]() The bouncer – whose name is Rupert – approaches Jodi and asks if he’s alright, and when Jodi says he lives just round the corner, offers to see him home. Sitting at the bus stop opposite (although he doesn’t need to catch a bus), Jodi watches calmly through his buzz until the police have arrived to pick up the troublemakers he’s still there when the pub closes. He’s started walking (none too steadily) when he a fight breaks out in front of the pub up the road and he watches as the pub’s bouncer – tall, blond and the hottest guy Jodi has ever seen – breaking it up. ![]() Late at night one Boxing Day Jodi Peters stumbles, somewhat worse for wear, out of the dodgy gay bar just round the corner from his home in Tottenham (North London). I’ve been meaning to read it for ages so this month’s “Blue Collar” prompt gave me the excuse to push it to the top of the TBR because one of the leads is a fireman, although his job doesn’t feature heavily in the story. Garrett Leigh’s What Remains is a touching, heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting story about a couple who are forced to rebuild their lives and relationship after one of them is involved in a serious accident. ![]()
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Slabbed Sales Data COVRPRICE’S TAKE ON COMIC VALUESĪ comic is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. ![]() ![]() ![]() The group was accompanied by two friars, eager to travel as missionaries but, after the hardships of the journey, they only got as far as Armenia before turning back. In 1271 CE, then aged just 17, Marco accompanied his father and uncle, Niccoló and Maffeo, on what was the elder men's second journey to East Asia, visiting the court of the Mongol leader Kublai Khan in China. Marco Polo was born into a wealthy Venetian merchant family in 1254 CE his mother died shortly after giving birth to Marco. Even if doubts remain as to just where he travelled to and what he saw with his own eyes, Marco Polo continues to enjoy a reputation as one of the world's greatest ever explorers and his work provides invaluable insights into Mongol rule and Asia in general in the late 13th century CE. The work caused a sensation and was one of the principal factors in creating a lasting image in European minds that China was a fabulous land of wealth and exotica, almost too fantastic to be believed. Polo's adventures are recounted in his own writings, The Travels, where he describes the peoples, places, and customs of the East, including the fabulous court of the Khan. Marco Polo (1254-1324 CE) was a Venetian merchant and explorer who travelled to China and served the Mongol ruler Kublai Khan (l. ![]() ![]() What seems like a win-win scenario quickly becomes messier in romance, fake dating rarely stays fake for long. Dani can get her friends with benefits scenario with hunky Zaf, and Zaf can get closer to his crush, Dani, while using the exposure to help his sports nonprofit for children, Tackle It. ![]() Friends with benefits? Surely, but nothing that requires careful cultivation and patience navigating emotional bombshells.Īfter a fire drill goes haywire, Zaf’s gallant rescuing of Dani becomes a viral sensation and both realize they can use the situation to their mutual benefit. ![]() She certainly doesn’t have time for romance. student who can barely stop working long enough to eat a decent meal. Zaf is a former rugby player turned security guard whose weakness is reading romance and who has a passion for destigmatizing mental illness. ![]() Zafir Ansari and Dani Brown couldn’t be more different. Her return to the adventures of the Brown siblings with Take A Hint, Dani Brown is an easy contender for best book of the year. Talia Hibbert is quickly becoming a contemporary romance powerhouse. ![]() ![]() He had bought one car for me, although not for me because he bluntly refused that I shouldn’t drive myself instead I should get a driver. I couldn’t remember the last time I boarded a taxi, it has been ages, Mum drove me to school until she died then Dad took over and drove me to school till I graduated. ![]() “Hop in ma’am” He opened the door for me and gave me a “go ahead and enter” gesture with his head. “I’m going to City Hospital’ I said not looking at his face and pointing to the direction that led to the City Hospital. Not all of these taxi drivers were kind enough to compliment their passengers, some would insult you or charge you more than what you’re supposed to pay if they had the chance., so I was a bit surprised when the young man complimented me. “Hello pretty, at your service” the dark skinned and well looking young man who sat on a driver’s seat in the taxi said to me. I know I’m beautiful but the way the taxi driver looked at me in admiration made me feel embarrassed even when I was supposed to be happy. Just in front of our building, I was lucky enough to see a taxi that just dropped off a passenger. I stepped out of the house feeling all refreshed. ![]() ![]() He’s silent for so long I’m beginning to think he didn’t hear me when he finally says, “Pooky. I consider lying but what’s the point? I clear my throat. He glares at me as if he already hates it. If you’ve named her, she’s stuck with it for as long as she’s with you.” “Have you named her yet? She gets named once by each carrier. ![]() The humour in the books continues to shine… She realizes what an utter tool she’d been about her sister, and it’s a beautiful moment in the book when the sisters finally come face to face again. Ryn is forced to face the difficult facts of life (and no, they don’t involve figuring out whether or not to fall in love with an angel). Neither the action nor the gore lets up in this sequel, which is a good thing. ![]() The election is for the post of Messenger of God, and there’s a casual vacancy because the archangel politician had the old one killed. We also hear all about the upcoming angel election being put forward by Uriel – the only archangel politician ever. Their respective paths end with them crashing yet another angel party – this one ends horrifically – and Ryn earns the title ‘Slayer of Angels’. ![]() It also sees Ryn off on a journey to try and find her sister, Paige (again). World After sees Raffe on a quest to regain something that was stolen, (long story) and murderously stalking the fallen angel who stole it from him. Penryn and the End of Days #2 – World After by Susan Ee ![]() ![]() ![]() The central murder of the book becomes "a crime born of love." Even Mrs McGillicuddy is given her share of tragedy in the form of unrequited feelings. A minor, happily married character is given a sordid backstory of sexual assault. The prim politician detests his exaggeratedly unattractive wife and bitterly resents his parents' happiness. The shady businessman type also breaks down crying after his disappeared accomplice. The cocky, smug artist of the book publicly announces he's an artistic failure and breaks down crying in front of his father in the film. The lecherous old man who called his wife stupid becomes a grieving widower. ![]() ![]() 4:50 From Paddington does this to almost every character.Miss Marple herself is equipped with a romance backstory where she cast away a man she loved because he was married and she urged him to uphold his responsibilities." The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side". ![]() ![]() ![]()
![]() The signs posted on Archer land discouraged trespassers. I don't know if there are subsequent books planned for these entertaining brothers, but sign me up for the petition drive. Meredith's hero worship transforms seamlessly into a mature understanding of her husband, without costing him any shine. Travis's confused handling of his bride is endearing. When would Travis figure out that Meredith didn't want him to be SO gentlemanly? Would Crockett, Jim and Neill find brides of their own? (Love their names, by the way.) I was deep into the story when one of my new waiting room acquaintances knocked on the car window to see if I was having car trouble. ![]() One chapter stretched into another.and another. Archer what she really thinks of him.and I snorted.snorted loudly earning concerned glances from my waiting-room friends.īut I couldn't stop thinking about the story and when I got back to my car I gave into temptation and decided to sit there and read at least one more chapter - after all, the kids were okay without me for just a bit more. ![]() I was completely engrossed in the story when Meredith, under the impression that she's dreaming, tells the scary Mr. When young Meredith steals onto Archer land and Travis - the misunderstood and feared hero - comes to her rescue, I was hooked. ![]() Unfortunately, the waiting room was too quiet. ![]() I had a doctor appointment recently and was excited to finally have some quiet time to read "Short-Straw Bride". Warning - reading this book in public can lead to embarrassment. ![]() ![]() ![]() In a breakneck adventure that spans the globe, Charlie must crack a complex code created by Einstein himself, struggle to survive in a world where no one can be trusted, and fight to keep the last equation safe once and for all. In desperation, a team of CIA agents drags Charlie into the hunt, needing her brilliance to find it first-even though this means placing her life in grave danger. Fearing what would happen if the equation fell into the wrong hands, he hid it.īut now, a diabolical group known as the Furies are closing in on its location. Lemoncello's Library seriesīestselling author Stuart Gibbs comes the first novel in a thrilling new series about the world's youngest and smartest genius who's forced to use her unbelievable code-breaking skills to outsmart Einstein.Ĭharlie Thorne isn't old enough to drive.Īnd now it's up to her to save the world.ĭecades ago, Albert Einstein devised an equation that could benefit all life on earth-or destroy it. Author: Gibbs, Stuart Narrator: Zeller, Emily Woo Series: Charlie Thorne volume 1. Fast-paced, smart, and action-packed.a real page-burner.īestselling author of the Mr. Charlie Thorne and the Curse of Cleopatra Part of Charlie Thorne By Stuart Gibbs Hardcover LIST PRICE 17. ![]() |
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