![]() ![]() ![]() Her sister, Claire, has been strangely flirty with her husband. Plus, her job as a radio personality is suddenly unstable after she finds out her boss wants to fire her unless she turns things around. Lately, her husband has been unusually distant and secretive, causing Amber’s fragile mental state to further deteriorate. Left to her own thoughts and the voices of those around her, she tells the story of the week prior and her childhood. The mystery of what led Amber to her coma kept me reading but ultimately the abundance of unbelievable twists during the second half of the book made the plot feel convoluted and took me out of the story.Īfter a horrible accident she doesn’t remember, Amber is trapped inside her own body. This slow-building psychological thriller is led by the ever-popular unreliable narrator, leading the reader to question the veracity of her every thought. There are three things you should know: 1. When I read the tagline for this book last year, I knew I HAD to read SOMETIMES I LIE! Check it out: I appreciate my readers and make it my goal to be upfront and honest. ![]() This small income goes back into my blog, so I can continue to create fun content for you. In plain English, this means that I may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you purchase something through the links provided. Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. ![]()
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![]() Kristina lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters. After the birth of her second child, she decided to finally write that novel she'd always wanted to write. Before turning her hand to historical romance, Kristina did graduate work at Columbia University and wrote grant proposals for some of New York City's top cultural institutions. ![]() Not much has changed since then, except she’s added motherhood to the mix and now enjoys penning her own novels as much as reading everybody else’s. As a child, Kristina Cook took her nose out of a book only long enough to take a ballet class (or five) each week. Publication date 2004 Topics Love stories, American Publisher New York, NY : Zebra Books/Kensington Pub. ![]() ![]() As a child, Kristina Cook took her nose out of a book only long enough to take a ballet class (or five) each week. ![]() ![]() Read every book in the New York Times bestselling Harbinger series by Jennifer L. But all bets are off as a supernatural war is unleashed. To save her family and maybe the world, she’ll have to trust Zayne. Zayne has secrets of his own-but working together becomes imperative once demons breach the compound and Trinity’s secret comes to light. Not the least because one of the outsiders is the most annoying and fascinating person she’s ever met. ![]() When Wardens from another clan arrive with reports that something is killing both demons and Wardens, Trinity’s world implodes. If the demons discover the truth about Trinity, they’ll devour her to enhance their powers. Her characters will grab hold of your heart and refuse to. Her gift is the reason she’s been in hiding for years in a compound guarded by Wardens-shape-shifters who protect humankind from demons. Armentrout is a master of weaving rich contemporary realism with magic and mayhem. Armentrout starring a girl with an explosive secret whose hiding place has just been discovered.Įighteen-year-old Trinity may be going blind, but she can see and communicate with ghosts and spirits. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Hannah Rothschild's 'History-as-Storytelling', is visually imaginative, with a mesmerizing plot. The outdoors - the trees- with his group's of people could almost tell their Like they were celebrating with lavish clothes. In some of the paintings the festive community looked *Note: when I looked through images of Watteau's paintings.what stood out for me.īesides being exceptionally beautiful, was that the majority of his paintings were done outside under trees, with groups of people. He had many followers during his career, but also a lot of critics. His influence on the art world, encompassingĬostume, film, poetry, and music, was more extensive than almost any other 18thĬentury artist. She is sure her new painting will impress a lover.but things don't turn out that way.Īntoine Watteau, was the artist, a French painter. ![]() She has no idea of its true value or its history or anything about the artist. When Annie first discovers this painting, in a junkyard, other that thinking its beautiful, While at the same time begin to mend her crushed heart from a broken love-relationship. Then later found by 31 year old Annie McDee. It's a very valuable - expensive- desirable- painting that has been lost. It's a famous masterpiece.a painting that 'has-a-history'. "The Improbability of Love", by Hannah Rothschild is not only the title of this Historicalįiction novel, but it's one of the characters, narrating part of the story. ![]() ![]() Tanaka was the very best afternoon of my life, and also the very worst” (105).īefore reading Arthur Golden’s Memoirs of a Geisha, I had never understood what a Geisha really was. Even though she never knew she would become a successful Geisha, life had many surprises for Sayuri, and as she later confesses, “the afternoon when I first met Mr. With the help of Mameha, a beautiful and famous Geisha, who eventually becomes Chiyo’s “Older Sister,” Sakamato Chiyo changes her name to Nitta Sayuri, and makes her own reputation as a well-loved Geisha with startlingly blue-gray eyes. Tanaka, who then brought her to an Okiya (geisha boarding house) in Gion. Nitta Sayuri, formerly known as Sakamato Chiyo, used to live in a fishing village in Japan, called Yoroido, with her ill mother, her quiet father, and her clumsy sister. ![]() “…the ‘gei’ of ‘geisha’ means ‘arts,’ so the word ‘geisha’ really means ‘artisan’ or ‘artist’” ![]() *Apparently, Arthur Golden was sued by the retired geisha he had interviewed for his novel because he left her name as one of the sources in his acknowledgements, even though she was supposed to remain anonymous. ![]() ![]() ![]() Acknowledgments Introduction James Barr, Quatrefoil Larry Barretto, The Great Light Stuart Benton, All Things Human Alvah Bessie, Dwell in the Wilderness Andre Birabeau, Revelation Isabel Bolton, The Christmas Tree Vance Bourjaily, The End of My Life Kay Boyle, Gentlemen, I Address You Privately Myron Brinig, This Man Is My Brother Richard Brooks, The Brick Foxhole John Buchan, Greenmantle John Horne Burns, The Gallery James M. ![]() Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. ![]() ![]() New York to Dallas (In Death #33) (Abridged / Compact Disc):Ĭelebrity in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc):ĭelusion in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc):Ĭalculated in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc):įestive in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc):īrotherhood in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Treachery in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Indulgence in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Kindred in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc):įantasy in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Salvation in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Strangers in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Memory in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc):Ĭreation in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Origin in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): ![]() Survivor in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Visions in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Imitation in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc):ĭivided in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Portrait in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Purity in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Reunion in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Seduction in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): ![]() ![]() Judgment in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc):īetrayal in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Loyalty in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Rapture in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc):Ĭonspiracy in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Immortal in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): Glory in Death (Abridged / Compact Disc): This is book number 24 in the In Death series. ![]() ![]() The safest place to be during high winds is indoors. What should I do when a high wind warning is issued? Strong winds can also knock down trees, so it is also a good idea to check the trees on your property and ensure they are in good health. ![]() There have also been instances of trampolines and bounce houses being lifted off the ground during gusty winds. This includes things such as patio furniture, umbrellas, grills, garbage cans and holiday decorations. Whenever windy weather is expected, make sure any loose objects on your property are secured. What should I do when gusty winds are expected? That threshold is generally increased to 50 mph or greater in higher elevations. ![]() In general, a high wind warning is issued when winds not related to thunderstorms are expected to be sustained at 40 mph or greater for at least an hour, or above 58 mph at any time. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Here on Smuggler’s Island, Arlena is carrying on a heady flirtation with a fellow guest – a young man by the name of Patrick Redfern – careless of the effect on Patrick’s young wife, Christine. Her husband, Captain Kenneth Marshall, seems to be either unaware or uncaring of his wife’s indiscretions, but he’s the only one. ![]() Arlena has a reputation – gossip about her relationships with various men is whispered whenever her name is mentioned. There ought to be a special clause about him in travel insurance policies!Īs beautiful actress Arlena Stuart comes out of the hotel and walks to the beach, all eyes are drawn to her the men in admiration, the women in disapproval. Imagine their horror, then, on discovering that Hercule Poirot has booked in as a fellow guest! The man is a walking pestilence – wherever he goes, murder is sure to follow. Here the well-to-do come for a peaceful holiday in luxurious surroundings. The Jolly Roger Hotel sits secluded on Smuggler’s Island, a promontory off the Devon coast that can be reached only by boat or over the paved causeway from the mainland. Evil Under the Sun Beware! Poirot on holiday! □ □ □ □ □ ![]() ![]() I didn’t really like any of the characters in this book. This book speaks to the social commentary surrounding the killing of children, the rise of female serial killers and so much more! Tju! ![]() Children are dying, bodies disappearing & we see dark sides to both women that brings out dark sides that are largely perpetuated from childhood bondage & trauma.įrom sexual desires, killings, murders, mental psychosis that leaves you the reader asking yourself : do we justify this as a sickness or will and intent? □□ A thrilling ride!! ![]() The only catch is, people just keep dying around them. Liwa has lost her father, and Noel comes to her side. They work together & have a thriving business. The book opens with the two mates, all grown up, working together - Liwa, a brilliant architect with a thriving business, and Noel, an artist loved & respected for her beautiful & magnetic art pieces. So in this novel we follow Liwa and Noel, two childhood friends who grew up together in the villages in Port Alfred. ![]() “I know your demons, yet don’t think I won’t give you mine”. ![]() Childhood trauma, abortion, mothers who don’t love their children to mention a few. If you are a fan of DARK novels, thrilling, taking you on a wild ride, this is one to pick up! However, there are topics that may be triggers here: so if please read the synopsis & find out before picking it up- ie. ![]() |