Lethal Intent
Lethal Intent

Author: Cara C. Putman

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2021-01-12

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 0785233245

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If they expected silence, they hired the wrong woman. Caroline Bragg’s life has never been better. She and Brandon Lancaster are taking their relationship to the next level, and she has a new dream job as legal counsel for Praecursoria—a research lab that is making waves with its cutting-edge genetic therapies. The company’s leukemia treatments even promise to save desperately sick kids—kids like eleven-year-old Bethany, a critically ill foster child at Brandon’s foster home. When Caroline’s enthusiastic boss wants to enroll Bethany in experimental trials prematurely, Caroline objects, putting her at odds with her colleagues. They claim the only goal at Praecursoria is to save lives. But does someone have another agenda? Brandon faces his own crisis. As laws governing foster homes shift, he’s on the brink of losing the group home he’s worked so hard to build. When Caroline learns he’s a Praecursoria investor, it becomes legally impossible to confide in him. Will the secrets she keeps become a wedge that separates them forever? And can she save Bethany from the very treatments designed to heal her? This latest romantic legal thriller by bestseller Cara Putman shines a light on the shadowy world of scientific secrets and corporate vendettas—and the ethical dilemmas that plague the place where science and commerce meet. “I loved Cara Putman’s Lethal Intent and rooted for her heroine Caroline Bragg through every twist and turn. This legal thriller perfectly captures what it’s like to grow from law clerk to lawyer, and when Caroline finds herself faced with a heartbreaking ethical dilemma that leads to the corporate battle of her life, she confronts the challenge with strength and resources she never knew she had. Putman seamlessly blends the story with a wonderfully inspiring romance, too. Do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Lethal Intent!” --Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestelling author of 30 novels, including her upcoming, After Anna. “Intriguing characters. Romantic tension. Edge-of-your-seat suspense. And a fast-paced ending that will leave you exhausted (in a good way!).” —Robert Whitlow, award-winning author of Promised Land

Swimming in the Steno Pool: A Retro Guide to Making It in the Office
Swimming in the Steno Pool: A Retro Guide to Making It in the Office

Author: Lynn Peril

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2011-04-25

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0393341461

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Feed your boss’s ego. Dress for success. And don’t let your heels trip you up on the corporate ladder. Millions of women have held the position of secretary, alternately lauded as a breakthrough opportunity and excoriated as dead-end busy work. From the female pioneers who infiltrated Capitol Hill offices during the Civil War to today’s tech-savvy administrative assistants, secretaries have withstood criticism for abandoning their rightful sphere (the home), weathered the dubious advice of secretarial guide-books, taken hits from feminists and antifeminists alike, and demanded the right to resist making coffee—all while making their bosses look good. In Swimming in the Steno Pool, author-secretary Lynn Peril profiles the various incarnations of the secretary, from pliable, sexy mate of the "office husband" to postfeminist executive-in-training, drawing inspiration from a wide range of "femorabilia" and secretarial guidebooks of yesteryear. Featuring an array of fabulous illustrations promoting office equipment and office girls alike, Peril delivers a feisty, witty celebration of the women who’ve been running the show for decades.

Short Stories Two
Short Stories Two

Author: Duncan L. Dieterly

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2008-10-28

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1465316825

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This is a book of twelve fictional stories. Short stories that should entertain and enchant the reader. They may also fascinate, enlighten, frighten, anger and excite the reader. The author attempts to provide entertainment mixed with some interesting concepts and perceptions that may offend some, challenge others and delight those remaining. The stories range from science fiction to western and always reflect a unique social perspective and analysis. They are a mixture of whimsy, wit, what if and social commentary. He wishes to grow to be a teller of tales who titillates his audience. Hopefully, you the reader will be inspired and enthralled by one or more of these new stories.

Terebithia
Terebithia

Author: Lorain O'Neil

Publisher: Lorain O'Neil

Published:

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13:

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Delve into a mind-bending adventure through a fantastical version of the United States, where magic reigns supreme and the extraordinary becomes the everyday. Welcome to the vibrant city of Chicago, a place where peculiar wonders abound—a chain-smoking invisible rabbit and a chatty, colossal tarantula. Allow us to introduce you to the unforgettable Gwendolyn. Amidst this whimsical backdrop, meet Terebithia, the fearless yo-yo-wielding hero of the Alliance. Brace yourself for a thrilling mission that will test her unique abilities to the limit. But hold on tight, because a far greater peril looms—a cataclysmic explosion threatening to unleash chaos and shatter the already upended world. Prepare to be transported by the enchanting charm and unexpected twists of this magical United States. Join Terebithia as she navigates a world brimming with eccentric characters, fantastical creatures, and heart-pounding danger. Will she unravel the mysteries that surround her and save the world from impending doom? Immerse yourself in a captivating narrative that effortlessly blends fantasy, humor, and suspense. Discover the delightful dynamic between Terebithia, the enigmatic rabbit, and the colossal tarantula Gwendolyn as they traverse a world teetering on the brink of catastrophe. Get ready to be enthralled by a tale that defies conventions and embraces the extraordinary. From hidden secrets to explosive revelations, embark on a journey to uncover the fate of Terebithia and the mesmerizing world she calls home. Bonus chapters from some of the author’s other books are included.

Mr. Perfect on Paper
Mr. Perfect on Paper

Author: Jean Meltzer

Publisher: MIRA

Published: 2022-08-09

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 0369718518

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From the author of The Matzah Ball comes a pitch-perfect romcom following a third-generation Jewish matchmaker who unwittingly finds her own search for love thrust into the spotlight... The perfect Jewish husband should be: A doctor or lawyer (preferably a doctor) Baggage-free (no previous marriages, no children) And of course—he must be Jewish As the creator and CEO of the popular Jewish dating app J-Mate, matchmaker Dara Rabinowitz knows the formula for lasting love—at least, for everyone else. When it comes to her own love life, she’s been idling indefinitely. Until her beloved bubbe shares Dara’s checklist for “The Perfect Jewish Husband” on national television and charming news anchor Chris Steadfast proposes they turn Dara’s search into must-see TV. As a non-Jewish single dad, Chris doesn’t check any of Dara’s boxes. But her hunt for Mr. Perfect is the ratings boost his show desperately needs. If only Chris could ignore his own pesky attraction to Dara—a task much easier said than done when Dara starts questioning if “perfect on paper” can compete with how hard she’s falling for Chris… "A warm, heartfelt ode to self-acceptance, honesty, and tight-knit Jewish communities…a true pleasure to read."—Olivia Dade, author of Spoiler Alert, on The Matzah Ball

Closure and Other Stories
Closure and Other Stories

Author: Bill Dantini

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2020-06-21

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1728364280

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Married at nineteen, she was a war widow at twenty. Now 85 years old, Meara Sullivan is determined to reconnect with her husband who died during World War II on D-Day. They knew each other as husband and wife for only five days when Private 1st Class Paul Hughes shipped off for Europe, never to return. CLOSURE, the anchor story of this 7-story anthology, recounts Meara’s unlikely trail of discovery. Told in a series of flashbacks, CLOSURE captures life on the home front for Meara and Paul in 1940s Boston and offers a gripping account of the young soldier’s part in the greatest amphibious invasion in military history. Dan Celeste is both narrator and participant in each of the anthology’s seven tales. His personal story interlaces historical events, intriguing characters, and coming-of-age lessons. CLOSURE and Other Stories spans seven decades, beginning in 1943 and ending in 2011 when Meara completes her quest for renewal.

A Rouge's Gallery
A Rouge's Gallery

Author: Robert Lockwood

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2014-09-18

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1499068980

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Nikos Rallis is the definitive high-risk investor, whose avarice entraps even the most savvy members of the international business community. He fluidly skirts legal barriers in Monaco, Switzerland, and the United States. His roguish pixie dust suffocates astute targets with outrageous promises of reward. Savvy women front his schemes, captivated only slightly by his charms but much more by the opportunity to share his gains. Perched in his Alpine headquarters, the obsessive secrecy of Switzerland and strategic purpose of Chinese foreign investment become veiled money-laundering tools for his exploitation of a defense contract in Washingtons easy-money climate. Ultimately, his chilling gallery of plundered emotions produces a fatal result that even his legendary diligence never anticipated.