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Earthquakes in London
Mike Bartlett - 2010
It is a fast and furious metropolitan crash of people, scenes and decades, as three sisters attempt to navigate their dislocated lives and loves, while their dysfunctional father, a brilliant scientist, predicts global catastrophe.Mike Bartlett's contemporary and directed dialogue combines a strong sense of humanity with epic ambition, as well as finely-aimed shafts of political comment embedded effortlessly into every scene. Earthquakes in London represents modern playwriting at its most exciting and ambitious.It's Cabaret, we've got our heads down and we're dancing and drinking as fast as we can. The enemy is on its way, but this time it doesn't have guns and gas it has storms and earthquakes, fire and brimstone…. You were the glimmer. At the end of the tunnel. And you went out.
Another Part of the Forest
Lillian Hellman - 1948
Marcus Hubbard, rich, despotic and despised, made a fortune during the Civil War by running the blockade and worse. In his family life he is equally injurious: one son he bulldozes while the other he holds in contempt for his frailty. By Marcus's side stands his mentally deranged wife and, finally, Regina, the adored daughter amoral, conniving, and beautiful as an evil flower. Marcus, it would seem, has been on the top of the heap long enough and someone must depose him. Turning the tables on a tyrant has always made for high drama, and when Hellman puts her brilliant talents to work on such a theme the result is a play of great theatrical intensity.
Colder Than Here
Laura Wade - 2005
There are boilers to be fixed, cats to be fed, and the perfect funeral to be planned. As a mother researches burial spots and biodegradable coffins, her family is finally forced to communicate with her and each other as they face up to the future. A dark comedy about death and life going on.
Holly Bough Cottage (Holiday Cottage #2)
Cindy Gunderson - 2021
Facing the possibility of spending Christmas alone—or even worse, at her over-eager parent’s—she booked a two-week stay at the first affordable, well-rated winter retreat she could find: Holly Bough Cottage in the Colorado Rockies. With her interior design business slowing down over the holidays, Liv can practically smell the pine trees and warm apple cider, but most importantly? She won’t have to face anyone for at least fourteen days. Jonah wasn’t planning on being anywhere but home for Christmas, but when the owners of the Cottages posted on a community board that their handyman injured himself, he decided to pull them a solid. It didn’t hurt that they were offering a free stay and double the daily rate he usually made as a middle-school science teacher. When Liv discovers that the man who came to replace her thermostat is staying in the next cottage over, she finds herself looking for opportunities to sit on the porch while answering emails. Even if it is thirty below. Jonah, battling ghosts of his own, can’t help but walk the long way to the office in the hopes of catching a moment with her. With Liv's heart still raw from past wounds and Jonah hiding a past life that could ruin any budding relationship, their initial attraction doesn't seem to stand a chance. Will their unexpected meeting during the most magical of times be enough to open their hearts to loving and trusting again? If you adore cozy Christmas memories, down-to-earth characters, and sweet romance, you'll love Gunderson's heartwarming holiday tale.
The Magic of The Christmas Box
Richard Paul Evans - 1995
The author discusses the inspiration for his phenomenally successful book, a touching story of a widow and the young family who moves in with her, and their discovery of the first gift of Christmas and what Christmas is really about.
The Cabin
David Mamet - 1992
They are about guns, campaign buttons, and a cabin in the Vermont woods that stinks of wood smoke and kerosene -- and about their associations of pleasure, menace, and regret.The resulting volume may be compared to the plays that have made Mamet famous: it is finely crafted and deftly timed, and its precise language carries an enormous weight of feeling.
A Very Dirty Xmas Box Set
Juliana Conners - 2017
What I want now is my younger, innocent assistant. I'll tie her up under my tree, just to experience the joy of making her come undone. There's one thing I never want: commitment. But this naughty elf has me thinking of jingling all the way to the chapel, and turning her into her my gift to keep forever. A Very Dirty Xmas is an anthology of five standalone Christmas romance novels featuring alpha male, bad boy billionaires and the curvy, feisty women who win their hearts. Warm up the season with these holiday books that perfectly blend steam and spice, naughty and nice. They have no cheating, no cliffhangers and very happily ever afters, including engagements, weddings and babies! Merry Christmas from Juliana Conners, Eva Luxe and Sierra Sparks.
Her Snow Valley Fake New Year's Eve Boyfriend
Taylor Hart - 2019
A woman who needs a fake boyfriend. Will they find true love over a dance?
Jax Casey, hot shot Navy SEAL, only cared about his team and his job—saving lives. After growing up being a military brat himself, it hasn’t been hard to keep all relationships on a commitment free basis. With two weeks off, he plans to go to a beach with his buddies, until he discovers his grandpa has had a heart attack and needs his help.Tia Snow has always wanted to be a famous singer, until bad mojo from her ex boyfriend ruins everything. Now she’s focused on being a writer and helping her aunt and uncle out in the flower shop while they are away on vacation. When said ex boyfriend shows up at the store and insists he wants to get back together, she does the only thing she can think of—tell her ex that the gorgeous hunk who came in to the store to buy flowers is actually her date for the dance and her boyfriend. Good thing the gorgeous hunk agrees, too bad he demands dinner and a kiss every night in exchange.When complications arise they have to make a choice—trust in fate or walk away from the only real thing they’ve ever had.
Baylyn, Bewitched
Christine Cacciatore - 2013
Magic has interfered with her dating in the past, and trust issues have kept her from true love. The quirky librarian falls hard for sexy Declan Hughes and the feeling is mutual. Will Declan still feel the same when he finds out Bay's biggest secret? After all, it's not every day you find out your girlfriend is a witch.
A Little Bit of Love
Kimberly Rae Jordan - 2013
Would she ever find hers?From Jingle Bells to Wedding Bells: Not wanting to just settle, Deidre makes a drastic decision. But is it the right one?Sudden Impulse: Tannis was Miss Predictable. Maybe shaking it up a bit would get his attention.Fountain of Love: Three years later Jennifer was back to ask forgiveness and get some closure. Would long buried hope be satisfied?
Christmas Shoppe Magic
Juliette Hill - 2012
Now Sophia’s alone, and she can’t help but wonder. Will the magic be gone, or will this year’s love be even stronger? Brew a cup of tea, grab a Christmas cookie, and prepare for a treat. You won’t want to miss this one!
Irish Doctor's Valentine: A Holiday Romance
K.C. Crowne - 2022
Casanova?!? Could the producers be any more vanilla?At least give me some character. Doctor with the hot Irish arse is more like it.Now, my days are filled with suggestive grinsAnd flirtatious winks from patients during exams.I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried!Whatever. I've got my sights set on one beauty.Amelia's mesmerizing eyes and luscious curves are all I want.But I've got my work cut out for me.She's jaded and would never go for her "playboy" boss.Valentine's Day or not...I'll make Amelia mine.And the world can watch for all I gave a d*mn.This is an Irish doctor, boss, docuseries, Valentine's Day romance. This is Dr. Collin O'Neill's story. Each book can be read on its own. Transport yourself into the charming and quaint town of Sandy Cover, Ireland as we follow a sexy brotherhood of Irish doctors in their quests to find lasting love.
The Bride Wore Mistletoe
Christina Skye
My novella is included right now in the paperback edition of her best-selling Christmas book, Mr Miracle. You can purchase the two combined stories now wherever books are sold.
Find Me
Olwen Wymark - 1980
Later, she was committed to Broadmoor "from where she may not be discharged without permission of the Home Secretary." Using a technique of multiple characterization, Find Me seeks to investigate in depth the personality of the young girl - to 'find her' - and at the same time studies the effects of her behavior on those around her.
The Philadelphia Story
Philip Barry - 1939
This Broadway hit starred Katharine Hepburn as Tracy Lord of the Philadelphia Lords, an inhibited and spoiled daughter of the privileged. Divorced from C.J. Dexter Haven, she is engaged to a successful young snob. A gossip weekly sends a reporter and a camera woman to report the wedding arrangements and they are injected into the house by Tracy's brother who hopes to divert their attention from father's romance with a Broadway dancer. Tracy finds herself growing int