★★★★★ "The suspense in this book is next-level. King has an uncanny ability to get inside his characters' heads and make you feel like you're a part of the story. ★★★★★ "As a lover of dark, twisted tales, Room 553 hit all the right notes for me. ★★★★★ "I couldn't put it down! King's writing is hauntingly beautiful, and each twist and turn left me riveted! This is easily the best book I've read all year!" ★★★★★ Room 553 is an absolute masterpiece of psychological suspense! If you're a fan of heart-stopping thrillers, this book will blow you away! Unnerving and addictive, Room 553 is a vivid and sensual, psychological thriller that weaves a story of cruelty, reckless desire, and blind, bloody justice. Under heavy scrutiny by the police and the media, Max is hailed as a cold and evasive womanizer. But when things take a sharp and sudden turn for the worse, he finds himself ensnared in a trap of his own making. His mistress is Jesus on the streets, and Satan in the sack. Their illicit affair is exhilarating, passionate-and dangerous.ĭriven as much by compulsion as pleasure, Max can't stop. In the context of their relationship, it had its place."įor Max and Laurel, nothing is off limits when they meet in room 553. The pace is fast, the prose is smooth, and the plot genuinely twisty." "This tale of seduction, obsession, and murder will resonate with fans of Patricia Highsmith.
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They set out in a small boat for an island their leader has seen in a dream, with only faith to guide them. Three men vow to leave the world behind them. Purchasing Info: Author's Website, Publisher's Website, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo,, Better World Books Published by Audible Audio on August 23, 2022 Source: supplied by publisher via NetGalleyįormats available: hardcover, large print, paperback, ebook, audiobook Especially since Cam is determined to uncover all of Jo’s secrets …even if it means taking apart her defenses piece by piece. Then Cam moves into the flat below Jo’s, and their blistering connection becomes impossible to ignore. Cam is just as obsessed with getting to know Jo, but her walls are too solid to let him get close enough to even try. And for once, Jo is tempted to put her needs first. The sexy new bartender at work gives her butterflies every time she looks at him. But with Cameron MacCabe, the attraction is undeniable. She even determines what men to date by how much they can provide for her brother and her, not on whatever sparks may-or may not-fly. With an absent father and a useless mother, she’s been making decisions based on what’s best for Cole for as long as she can remember. It has always been up to Johanna to care for her family, particularly her younger brother, Cole. But she’s about to meet someone who will make her lose control. Before their trip, Gus tells Lorelei to behave herself while in France or his father might find out and prevent their marriage from even happening. Despite this, she decides to go anyway, taking Dorothy along with her. (Taylor Holmes), disapproves of Lorelei, he prevents them from going. As it starts off, Lorelei and her fiance, Gus Esmond (Tommy Noonan), were going to travel to France in order to get married. The story follows two showgirls, and best friends, Dorothy Shaw (Russell) and Lorelei Lee (Monroe). (An earlier silent movie version is lost.) A semi-sequel, Gentlemen Marry Brunettes, was released a couple of years later starring Russell and Jeanne Crain it didn't do nearly as well as the first movie. It was adapted into a Broadway musical in 1949 the songs (written by Jule Styne and Leo Robin) included "Little Rock" and "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend." The musical version was adapted into a movie in 1953, starring Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was a 1925 novel written by Anita Loos. Theodore Laurence is stationed as an army pilot.Įach March sister's point of view is written by a separate author, three in prose and Beth's in verse, still holding the family together from beyond the grave. Under the strain of their grief, Beth's remaining sisters fracture, each going their own way with Jo nursing her wounds and building planes in Connecticut, Meg holding down the home front with Marmee, and Amy living a secret life as a Red Cross volunteer in London-the same city where one Mr. While the US starts sending troops to the front, the March family of Concord, Massachusetts grieves their own enormous loss: the death of their daughter, Beth. In the fall of 1942, the United States is still reeling from the attack on Pearl Harbor. A reimagining of Little Women set in 1942, when the United States is suddenly embroiled in the second World War, this story, told from each March sister's point of view, is one of grief, love, and self-discovery. Eloise's Guide to Life pieces together snippets from Eloise, Eloise in Paris, Eloise in Moscow, and Eloise at Christmastime in the interest of instructing its readers on "how to eat, dress, travel, behave, and stay six forever." Of course, if everyone took this advice, people would put large cabbage leaves on their heads when they had headaches, throw occasional temper tantrums, comb their hair with forks, and pretend they were orphans to get food from strangers. Frankly, it's difficult to remain unaffected by a 6-year-old girl who lives in New York City's Plaza Hotel, braids her turtle's ears, talks to Mars through a paper cup, and pours water down the mail chute. If you grew up with Kay Thompson and Hilary Knight's Eloise books, some of her eccentricity probably rubbed off on you whether you realize it or not. As always, Heyer commands the setting with convincing descriptions, lively historical characters, and an authenticity that makes one believe it is truly 1746. : The Masqueraders (9780099429395) by By Heyer, Georgette and a great selection of similar New, Used and Collectible Books available now at great prices. In the Masqueraders there are escaped Jacobite rebels, siblings cross-dressing and pretending a part, an egotistical father pulling the strings, unlikely romance, and a lot of fun. After the first couple of chapters, however, the plot unfolds to reveal Heyer's mastery. Whether reading print version or listening to audio, it takes a little concentration to sort out the Peter/Prudence and the Kate/Robin characters. The Masqueraders performed by Eleanor Yates is superb! She has a soothing alto voice, and she has mastered the careful timing needed for this difficult novel. And thankfully now, some new Penguin U.K. When older editions of Georgette Heyer's audio books started disappearing, I feared I'd lost my chance. You do not have to have read that trilogy to enjoy this book. NOTE: This is a full-length standalone romance that takes place approximately five years before The Krinar Chronicles trilogy (aka Mia & Korum’s story). Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Krinar Captive. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Letting her go would compromise his mission, but keeping her could destroy him all over again. The Krinar Captive - Kindle edition by Zaires, Anna. For the first time in years, he feels something more than rage and grief, and Emily is the reason for that. Yet when he finds the broken body of a human girl, everything changes. Emily Ross never expected to survive her deadly fall in the Costa Rican jungle, and she certainly never thought she’d wake up in a strangely futuristic dwelling, held captive by. A new standalone romance from the New York Times bestselling author of Twist Me and The Krinar Chronicles. Summary Emily Ross never expected to survive her deadly fall in the Costa Rican jungle, and she certainly never thought she’d wake up in a strangely futuristic dwelling, held captive by the most beautiful man she’d ever seen-a man who seems to be more than human… Zaron is on Earth to facilitate the Krinar invasion-and to forget the terrible tragedy that ripped apart his life. 12.99 2 Used from 12.96 5 New from 12.99. In disguise as the scrappy dockworker Jack Camp, this should be easy-once she muscles her way into the local organization, wins the trust of the magnetic local boss and his boys, discovers the turncoat, and keeps them all from uncovering her secrets. When product goes missing at their Washington Territory outpost, Alma is tasked with tracking the thief and recovering the drugs. Trained in espionage by the Pinkerton Detective Agency-but dismissed for bad behavior and a penchant for going undercover as a man-Alma now works for Delphine Beaumond, the seductive mastermind of a West Coast smuggling ring. It is 1887, and Alma Rosales is on the hunt for stolen opium. Painstakingly researched and pulsing with adrenaline, Carrasco's debut will leave you thirsty for more." -Lyndsay Faye, author of The Gods of GothamĪ vivid, sexy barn burner of a historical crime audiobook, The Best Bad Things introduces listeners to the fiery Alma Rosales-detective, smuggler, spy "A brazen, brawny, sexy standout of a historical thrill ride, The Best Bad Things is full of unforgettable characters and insatiable appetites. Dick Hallorann, the Overlook's former chef, teaches Danny to create mental lockboxes to contain the ghosts, including that of former Overlook owner Horace Derwent.Īs an adult, Danny (now going by Dan) takes up his father's legacy of anger and alcoholism. Massey, the woman from Room 217, still want to find Danny and eventually consume his phenomenal "shining" power. The two are living in Florida, but angry ghosts from the Overlook, including Mrs. The novel was adapted into a film of the same name, which was released on Novemin the United States.įollowing the events of The Shining, after receiving a settlement from the owners of the Overlook Hotel, Danny Torrance remains psychologically traumatized as his mother Wendy slowly recovers from her injuries. Doctor Sleep won the 2013 Bram Stoker Award for Best Novel. The book reached the first position on The New York Times Best Seller list for print and ebook fiction (combined), hardcover fiction, and ebook fiction. Doctor Sleep is a 2013 horror novel by American writer Stephen King and the sequel to his 1977 novel The Shining. |