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Reversal


Kemuri Karakara - 2011
    One day, while coming back from dancing, she saves a mysterious man from a dog. The man drops what looks to be a game console. Ayame can't resist playing with it, but sometimes things are better left untouched...

The Mirage of Love


Lady Diana - 2015
    She had been happily married to her lover, until four years later she and her husband becomes an estranged couple. The lady gets lost in a whirlpool of her monotonous life, a life without love and respect, a life of servile existence, a life repressed in every sense from joy and desires. She starts beating her wings to escape from the deadly clutches of expectations and social repressions to rise above the menial existence and achieve what she wanted for her life.She falls in love with another man, a man who is her teacher and mentor. but she is afraid to acknowledge her feelings for fear of social accusations. But an incident drives to her to an awareness of the temporality of life and she indulges in an ambitious and sexual relationship with her mentor. She enters a world led by her lover where ambition becomes real and where she begins to face the disorder of the human world, of women particularly.a time comes when she is asked to choose between the men, and this is where she shows her independence and strength.

A New Jersey Love Story 3: Bulletproof Love


Myiesha - 2016
     That is when it comes to the elusive Kitty. Once again, Kitty has managed to slip out of Camilla’s grasp. This time leaving two people, that Troy and Camilla love, fighting for their lives. Still not convinced that she has gotten her revenge for Supreme and with her partner in crime, Keyonna dead, Kitty manipulates herself a new partner who also has a score to settle with Troy and Camilla. What’s a Bonnie without her Clyde? While maintaining her home, running her daycare and finishing school, Camilla is out for blood on her one woman warpath. Convinced that the hospital has become her second home, she’s determined to protect all those she care about and take down all who has chosen to become an enemy. With her new sadistic ways of torture Camilla is proving why she’s not the one to mess with. Sometimes less is more even when it comes to family. With his family growing by the minute Troy mistakenly lets his guard down and is now forced to deal with the consequences. Troy has tried to leave the killing in the past but with his family always being a target shit might just have to get ugly one last time. Not feeling his wife acting like a lone ranger, Troy has made it his business to never be too far away. The love this duo have for each other and their family has been tested many times and has proved to be Bulletproof.

Anything Necessary For Her


M. Monique - 2020
    

Landscape with Flatiron (アイロンのある風景)


Haruki Murakami - 1998
    Miyake is an older man with an obsession in building the perfect bonfire. He befriends Junko, a young woman who lives with her boyfriend Keisuke and is estranged from her family. Whenever Miyake is going to light a bonfire, he calls Junko to come down and watch it burn; and the two of them have an unusual connection. Junko’s boyfriend, Keisuke, is a musician who lives in the here and now and has difficulty understanding Miyake and Junko’s relationship.Much of the story revolves around a philosophical discussion between Miyake and Junko. It is important to understand that Murakami wrote this story shortly after the Kobe earthquake; and the themes of death, an uncertain future and the larger meaning of life resonate throughout the prose.

Alien Abduction


Irving Belateche - 2016
    Captivating and entertaining. If Breaking Bad were a science fiction novel, it would be Alien Abduction... A fresh and original science fiction story. (An) irresistible mix of smart plotting, great characters, and compelling twists." -- Must Read Novels Review Eddie Hart couldn't have lost his job at a worse time. His family has been hit with a medical emergency and his son's and daughter's college tuition is looming over him. He's broke, too old to start over, and desperate--until he discovers an unexpected solution to his troubles. An extraterrestrial solution.

Dance to My Tunes: A collection of short stories


Tanvi Sinha - 2020
    It is time to rewrite the stories. We are no longer the hero’s love interest. Neither do we believe in happily ever after. We do not wish to dance to anybody else’s tunes. We choose our path. We make mistakes. We learn from them. We love. We lose. We age. We evolve. These are stories of women. Different women. For we cannot and should not stereotype women. These stories are of relationships. These stories touch upon social issues. These stories may inspire you. These stories make you feel like you are not alone. These stories may surprise you. These stories may entertain you. I hope everybody would be able to pick something they like.

Bitch Chronicles


Deja King - 2011
    If you've read Bitch, Bitch Reloaded, The Bitch Is Back, Queen Bitch and Last Bitch Standing, here is an opportunity to have this captivating saga in one book. If you're unfamiliar with the characters get ready to go on a thrilling ride of how one woman's determination took her from having nothing to gaining it all. This is where the journey began for Precious Cummings.The saga continues in Bitch A New Beginning with her daughter Aaliyah.

Age was..…just a number


Shaheen Kazi - 2020
    Doing anything first time always remains special in your memories and secret in your hearts. We all must have gone through in our teenage life, for some it must have been an infatuation phase and for some seriously falling in love. Sometimes it is better to let the infatuation die a natural death and give birth to true love when it’s time. We all have love stories in our lives to tell but due to the absence of perfect listeners, many stories remain untold...

Rainbow Mountain Brides 10 Book Boxset


Terri Grace - 2016
    Their happiness is interrupted when Seth travels west in search of his fortune. His obsession almost leads him to lose all that is precious. Seth’s legacy continues when the 7 pieces of his torn treasure map find their way into the hands of 7 more colorful brides and their pioneer husbands. RUBY'S RACE Ruby Murphy is a young orphan who is used cruelly by her aunt and cousins. When one of her cousins attempts to molest her and she defends herself, she is kicked out into the street and left to fend for herself. Homeless and unable to find employment, she turns in desperation to The Western Matrimonial Agency and answers a complete stranger’s advertisement for a bride. CORAL'S CRY Despite all her friends’ warnings, Coral is determined to marry Richard. Then, when he leaves her at the altar for his secret lover, Coral is unable to face people’s looks and disdain. The chance to move west and marry Thomas Winters seems the perfect escape route. AMBER'S ESCAPE Amber is highly amused at the sight of the ridiculous Lord Richard Clarington The Third, Earl of Suffolk, but she is horrified when she discovers that her father and stepmother intend to marry her off to him. When she refuses, her parents confine her to her rooms, but she and her maid, Felicia, plot her means of escape: Amber will become a Mail Order Bride. JADE'S JOURNEY Forced to sell her family home, Jade Fern finds her ancestor’s papers, including a piece of a map. Jade decides to go to Rainbow Mountain. Meanwhile, Julius Neil discovers deeds to the same land. A spirited rivalry springs up between them, but Sheriff Augustus Gordon has a scheme to bring them togther. SAPPHIRE'S SURPRISE The determined Sapphire Alexander is a successful nurse and midwife at San Francisco’s prestigious Central Memorial Hospital, but she is plagued by the attentions of Dr. Michael “Itchy Fingers” Spinks. Her repeated rebuffs only anger him, and he eventually has her fired because she won’t give in to him. Forced to travel west and terrible accident leads to love. AMETHYST'S SECRET Amethyst Mayfield is the daughter of an archeologist whose travels lead him to the Amazon forest - he never returns. Amongst the artifacts that he leaves is a fragment of parchment promising rich returns from the Montana hills. Amethyst, fascinated and keen to continue her father’s legacy, devises a way to move to Montana as a Mail Order Bride. VIOLET'S VICTORY Violet Wakefield faces the impossible dilemma of providing the necessary fees for her sick mother’s urgent medical care. She is led to respond to the pleas of a lonely logger from Rainbow Mountain, willing to pay a handsome dowry for a suitable Christian bride. She reluctantly leaves her mother to join Martin Allen, who pays for her mother’s medical care 7 COLORS OF LOVE Each of our brides has found love in Montana, but all are unaware that a storm is brewing. Creeping from the past comes a greedy hand ready to grasp the hidden treasure, but first the seven brides must be lured where their bounty can be stolen. Watch and wonder as the thrilling finale of the Rainbow Mountain Brides gallops to its conclusion.

Country: by Danielle Steel | Summary & Analysis


Book*Sense - 2015
    Steel is known for her heartfelt love stories and this piece joins the ranks with the charming romance between Stephanie Adams and Chase Taylor. Although the plot itself is the familiar blueprint to many romance novels, Steel’s well-developed characters steal the show and provide an enjoyable performance. Stephanie and Chase shine in the leading roles, their strong likeability factor making them a team to root for. Steel takes care to give all the characters a clear purpose and journey of their own, adding to their depth and to their level of importance in Stephanie and Chase’s lives. Stephanie Adams has devoted her entire life to her husband and her children, remaining trapped in a loveless marriage in an effort to keep her family intact. The sudden death of her husband sends her reeling and she feels lost without his familiar presence. With her children grown and living elsewhere, she is forced to face the reality that her life no longer holds the purpose it once did. Danielle Steel’s novel is a sweet romantic tale that brings together an underappreciated widow with a famous music star in a simple twist of fate that changes their lives forever. This companion to Country also includes the following: • Book Review • Story Setting Analysis • Story elements you may have missed as we decipher the novel • Clear, concise description and analysis of personalities • Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed • Thought Provoking /or Discussion Questions for both Readers & Book Clubs • Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols… • And Much More! This Analysis fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.

High School Debut (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 2


Kazune Kawahara - 2014
    When Haruna and Yoh start dating, their path to true love is filled with obstacles—awkward dates, a manipulative sister, and even a vengeful nemesis! Through it all, Haruna’s determination keeps her going! But when Yoh’s ex-girlfriend shows up, how will she handle the competition?

Ashes


Kenzo Kitakata - 1990
    Unfolding thorugh chiseled sketches and run through with tantalizing motifs, Kitakata's masterpiece follows the fortunes of a yakuza mobster as his moment of truth approaches. Cool, real, and cleansing, Ashes is a literary tonic.

The Reluctant Millionaire


Joseph Birchall - 2017
    His job bores him and his love is unrequited. Very few people pay attention to Michael, and that suits him fine. Then one day, he finds himself the winner of the largest lottery in the history of Europe – €190,000,000! Under the weight of his new found wealth and fame, Michael’s life spirals out of control until he is forced to make a decision. A decision that will capture the imagination of the entire world…

Grave Whispers


Lily Harper Hart - 2017
    they just have to survive to make all of their dreams come true. Between ghosts, psychic flashes and murderous enemies, they have their hands full. This three-book omnibus includes: Grave Decisions, Grave Seasons and Grave Holiday.