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Getting into Practice (Edward Vernon's Practice series Book 3)
Edward Vernon - 2014
Still wet behind the ears, he found himself on a whirlwind tour through the seven ages of man and the 57 varieties of human nature. He has to learn how to examine real people, diagnose them without becoming emotionally involved and fend off the crises of confidence which await around every corner. The book is set in the 1970s and there will no doubt be some readers who might think that things were better then. Edward Vernon is a pen name of a well known British doctor/author. Here's what the critics said about the series: Delightfully and wittily written. His descriptions of daunting receptionists, magazine-strewn waiting rooms and hypochondriacal patients will strike many familiar cords, but Dr Vernon is at his best when recounting his encounters in the surgery and at the bedside. For anyone needing to be entertained, and at times moved, there could be no better prescription than one chapter...taken each night at bedtime - Liverpool Echo Truthful, well observed and consistently readable - Daily Telegraph The funniest of the funny doctor books - Richard Gordon Dr Vernon is onto a good thing; we could do with some more - Oxford Times Hilarious - Titbits Thoroughly delightful - Fresno Bee Delightfully funny - Sunday Advocate, Baton Rouge For entertainment, a chapter or two before bedtime is just what the doctor ordered - Sacromento Bee Does for British GPs what Herriot has done for vets - Booklist Hilarious - Grimsby Evening Telegraph Very funny - Citizen, Gloucester Genuinely funny - South Wales Echo Wise, funny, sad and heartwarming - Chattanooga Times Good fun - Homes and Gardens Jolly good reading - Publishers Weekly Views the human species he treats with much the same affection, compassion and humour as Herriot brings to the animal world - Cleveland Plain Dealer Sometimes serious, sometimes hilarious - Lancashire Evening Post Will amuse, amaze and entertain - Yorkshire Post etc etc
Lost in a Hitta's Love 3: The Royal Wedding
Antoinette Sherell - 2018
Finally, all is right in their world, and the only thing they have to worry about is planning their wedding... or so they thought. Just when they figured nothing could go wrong with only days left before the wedding, blasts from their past causes doubt within them both. Quan and Ginger Heart have been living their best married lives with no friction or major issues other than the usual marital spats. However, when Liberty asks them to open their home to family for a few days before the wedding, it quickly causes drama in their household that they clearly saw coming. Wanting to appease the bride and groom to be, they try their best to accommodate everyone... even if it means possibly putting their solid marriage at risk. Follow the Hearts and Royals—two big, crazy families—as they come together to join two persons as one... if they make it to the altar.
Love The Way You Thug Me
K.B. Cole - 2017
Paris always wanted a love like her mom’s and dad’s. But dad’s secrets are revealed and they change her outlook on love. Determined not to become her mother, she looks for men the total opposite of her dad. But that only brings her drama and pain. Parker doesn’t need anyone. She learned early in life that men weren’t to be trusted. She wants to love her boyfriend but can’t give him her all because of her past issues. Just when she decided to open up completely, she catches her man doing the unthinkable. She snaps now things may never be the same. Rampage’s focus is revenge and stacking his paper. But when he and Paris meet it’s anything but love at first sight. Even though they can’t stand each other the attraction is there. Will they be able to make things work? Or will past hurts keep them both apart? When drama takes over Paris and Parker’s lives, their cousin steps in to take them on a girls trip to take their minds off of their problems. A trip to Vegas seemed like a perfect distraction. But these ladies quickly learn that not everything that happens in Vegas stays there. Dive into this story of crazy cousins who all have to learn how to give and accept love. Will these cousins learn in time that it’s not always the men who are the problem? Or will their past continue to ruin their futures?
The Chronicle of Golgotha Days
Sujith Balakrishnan - 2019
Every day is a new hell for her, oscillating between torture and death, with a quickly dimming flicker of hope that one day she will find her way back home. But will she? What does home really mean to a fractured soul? In anguish, it appears the whole world delights in schadenfreude, while God lies in wait. In wait for what, no one knows. ***A provocative concoction of realism, mystery and myth in a dystopian tone. Throughout the reading, a sense of pain carries forward till the end and it endures. A disturbing impactful debut novel - The New Indian express Will leave a deep impact on the readers. The details and tone of the story are haunting. Incredible writing - The news up About the Author: Sujith Balakrishnan was born in Kerala, India. An engineer by profession, he lives in UAE. This is his Debut Novel. He can be contacted at - sujithwriter2018@gmail.com
A Side Chick Scorned
Solae Dehvine - 2015
Keith Brown is in a love triangle and he loves every minute of it until all parties find out about each other and all hell breaks lose. He has controlled Jazmine Porter for as long as she has been his side chick but she he turns her lose, all bets are off. Keith and his family soon finds out there is nothing worse than A Side Chick Scorned, especially when she wants revenge. Read the story of this crazy Side Chick and how she will do anything to get her Love back, even if he is a married man. ****NO CLIFFHANGER...THIS IS A STANDALONE***
The Importance of Being Roger
Raymond M. Hall - 2016
He doesn’t intend things to fall apart around him, but they generally do just that! Since childhood, he hated the surname fate pushed upon him by an uncaring father and a doting mother. His father abandons the family in order to run off with a ‘slapper’ from his workplace, leaving a bitter wife who’s only solace is the local Catholic priest. Father Reilly’s visits to her home are the only relief from the day to day drudgery. Roger befriends a girl, Mary, and at last finds something worthwhile in his young life. But, Mary lets him down when she goes off with Roger’s arch enemy, Billy Brown. Roger’s faith in women is destroyed and he vows never to become involved again, which is not difficult for Roger who appears to take very little interest in anything of a physical nature. The story takes the reader through Roger’s school days, university, and his dramatic entrance into the workforce. At first, Roger’s naivety causes all kinds of hilarious disasters, some of them with fatal consequences. Later in life, as he matures, he becomes more calculating, always putting himself first in order to take advantage of a situation. From time to time he touches base with home and his first love, Mary; never realising that the torch she once carried for him still burns brightly. In the vein of Tom Sharpe and Ben Elton, this story leads the reader through life according to Roger. You will either love him or hate him; however, you will almost certainly know someone just like him!
The Real Dopeboyz of Miami
Jenica Johnson - 2018
There’s nothing like those fresh labels and enough women to start a cheerleading team. Being the highlight of the city can be a good thing or a bad thing. It causes a lot of enemies and a lot of problems. Memphis is a single dope boy that doesn’t mind switching women and stuntin’. He has the money and the hate that comes with but what he wants takes times. Memphis is not a patient man and is used to having his way throughout life but when he encounters the woman he’s been trying to have; she has stipulations that he can barely stick to. Miami, the wild baby boy that makes things happen for his family. He’s young but he’s wise and is always ten steps ahead of his enemy. Miami has one weakness and his enemy tries to use it against him. He drives himself crazy trying to put the pieces to the puzzle together, even pushing his family away. Nobody wants to see Miami lose his cool because when he does, somebody dies. See what’s the big deal about a dope boy. Are they really worth the hype or they just another dude full of drama and empty promises?
Sacrificial Bride
Wendy Soliman - 2019
She doubts her decision the minute she sets eyes on Sir Cyril – a fat, cruel and drunken dolt who has no intention of making good on his promises to her father, but every intention of anticipating his wedding vows. Cordelia finds an unlikely ally in Sir Cyril’s cousin, Lord Angus Dryden. They join forces to discover the truth behind Sir Cyril’s latest suspicious investment scheme, and struggle to ignore the growing attraction that springs up between them. Shocked by revelations that threaten Cordelia’s life, can Angus find an honourable way to rescue her from a dangerous mésalliance before Sir Cyril attempts to cover his tracks by violent and deadly means… This title was previously published in a Regency Romantics Anthology
Alive Again: A Zombie Apocalypse in a Dystopian World
T.W. Piperbrook - 2021
The False Ascendant: A Progression Fantasy Epic (Book 2 of The Menocht Loop Series)
Lorne Ryburn - 2022
Reunited with an old ally from the loop, he must prepare to take part in an international tournament where the most powerful practitioners in the world fight for dominance.And unbeknownst to all, a calamity looms overhead—a continent-shattering trial that only Ian can stop.The Menocht Loop Series is a best-rated serialized novel on Royal Road with over a thousand ratings and millions of views. Now it's an Amazon best-seller.Buy a copy or read free with Kindle Unlimited today!
Eye Candy Ink: The Complete Series
Shaw Hart - 2021
Neglected by his parents his whole life, he’s finally found the family that he’s always wanted at the shop. He thinks he’s got everything that he needs...until Darcy walks into the shop.One look at the shy girl with the kind eyes and the curvy body of a goddess and Atlas is hooked. Now, he just needs to show Darcy that he’s here to stay.Mischa:Love, romance, dating. Mischa Jennings wants no part of any of it. He’s seen up close and personal how love can ruin your life and he’s vowed to stay far away from that emotion. Armed with a set of rules to keep him safe, he’s been going through life just fine. Then Indie Hearst comes bouncing into Eye Candy Ink and turns his whole world upside down.Suddenly, he’s breaking every one of his rules, but it’s okay. He’s not even close to falling for Indie.Right?Sam:Sam Kavan has grown up learning to be tough, at least on the outside. Like everyone else at Eye Candy Ink, she’s not interested in falling in love. In fact, after a string of failed dates, she's grown disillusioned with dating. She doesn't want to go out with boys who send her dick pics or who text at midnight looking to hook up. She wants someone that she can rely on—someone who loves and wants her for her. She wants a real man.Then she meets Maxwell Schulz, and she wonders if she’s finally met her match.Zeke:Zeke Miller is the owner of Eye Candy Ink and the father figure to everyone at the shop. He’s spent years building Eye Candy Ink into what it is today. While others dated and settled down, he worked, honing his skills until he’s one of the best and most sought after tattoo artists in the world. At thirty-six, he thinks his time to meet someone has passed and he’s resigned to being happy with the family that he’s found at his shop.Then Trixie Clemonte comes into Eye Candy Ink. She has all of his protective instincts kicking in. But none of them are fatherly.Nico:Nico Miller is the quiet, silent type. With ten years of experience, he’s probably the best artist at the shop. He's a giant at 6'8" and built like a linebacker with tattoos covering his neck and torso. Most people are a little afraid of him when they first meet him, but it doesn’t take long to see that while he might look scary, with his almost permanent frown, tattoos, and size, he was actually a giant teddy bear.Most of the time, he can’t wait for people to leave, but one encounter with Edie, and he doesn’t want to let her go. Will he be able to convince her that settling down with him doesn’t mean settling?
Daisy Days: Hilarious Misadventures
Lynne Gumbleton - 2019
How did we ever find time to go to work. New to Caravanning. Its mishaps. Its pleasures. Its fun. Susie and Jack take early retirement and end up biting off more than they can chew. An unexpected inheritance changes their lives forever.
That Bona Fide Hood Love 3: Fire & Pure
Dymond Taylor - 2019
To Fire, that’s equivalent to blowing his brains out. He’s not standing for that; no matter what. He let it be known to Pure, that there is no out, and they’re in it for the long haul. Pure thought she saw it all when it comes to Fire, but she hasn’t seen nothing yet. He’s desperate not to lose his family, and is willing to go all out before he does. Zoni comes to her senses and realize she isn’t ready to completely throw away what her and Yurey have. She’s madly in love, and in this case, she feels love conquers all. But showing up to Yurey’s place unannounced, reveals something she wasn’t quite ready for. Something that a little more than love, is needed to fix things. Trouble finds himself battling with his feelings towards Jumma. He’s not sure what he’s feeling but the one thing he does know, is he wants her to remain in his life. He also knows Jumma wants more, and tired of being in the friend zone. But, it isn’t easy being committed to one woman, for Trouble. And Jumma refuses to waste time on a man who doesn’t know what he wants. Seeing that Jumma means business, Trouble has to decide whether the countless amount of women, is worth losing the one woman he’s ever really cared about. In the end, only the couples who love is truly Bona Fide, will remain standing after all they’re about to face.
Give her Love. Give her Power. (Hussle & Heart Book 1)
Grey Huffington - 2019
The Hussle and Heart series, dedicated to the late Nipsey Hussle, travels to the slums of Channing City and places a magnifying glass on the lives of the biggest hustlers with the biggest hearts.
U.S. Marshal Shorty Thompson - Mister You Was Shot In The Head: Tales of the Old West Book 83
Paul L. Thompson - 2020