Maia and Nico are the very best of friends, spending all of their time together. When Nico and his family move far away for a little while, Maia is left with a hole in her life that she thinks will never be filled. Eventually, though, she meets a furry companion, makes a new friend and even discovers a new passion. Her life feels full once again. When it's finally time for Nico to return, Maia worries --- does she still have enough room in her life for her old friend? This heartfelt story explores complex childhood emotions: the sadness of loneliness, the uncertainty of the unknown and the joy of new experiences. A tender tale about a deeply felt friendship, Life Without Nico will win over readers of all ages.
New York Times bestseller David Arnold's most ambitious novel to date; Station Eleven meets The 5th Wave in a genre-smashing story of survival, hope, and love amid a ravaged earth. When a deadly Fly Flu sweeps the globe, it leaves a shell of the world that once was. Among the survivors are eighteen-year-old Nico and her dog, on a voyage devised by Nico's father to find a mythical portal; a young artist named Kit, raised in an old abandoned cinema; and the enigmatic Deliverer, who lives Life after Life in an attempt to put the world back together. As swarms of infected Flies roam the earth, these few survivors navigate the woods of post-apocalyptic New England, meeting others along the way, each on their own quest to find life and love in a world gone dark. The Electric Kingdom is a sweeping exploration of art, storytelling, eternal life, and above all, a testament to the notion that even in an exterminated world, one person might find beauty in another.
Nico was revered as ‘the most beautiful creature who ever lived’. She was Andy Warhol’s femme fatale and the High Preistess of Weird, yet few knew her real name or her wretched origins. When she called herself ‘a Nazi anarchist junkie’, they thought she was joking. Bob Dylan wrote a song about her, Jim Morrison a poem, Jean Baudrillard an essay, Andy Warhol a film, Ernest Hemingway a story – yet she fought against the idolatry of men to assert her independence as a composer of dissident songs. Nico’s contribution as an artist (17 films and 7 LPs) was smothered by gossip of her alleged affairs with men and women, whether Jimi Hendrix or Jeanne Moreau, Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones or Coco Chanel. She drifted through society like a phantom. Each era celebrated a different Nico – the top covergirl of the Fifties, the Siren of the Sixties (as The Times acclaimed her), the Moon Goddess of the Seventies, and the High Priestess of Punk when rock stars like Siouxsie Sioux and Pattie Smith acknowledged her pre-eminence. Ironically, they did so at the lowest point in her life. For behind the Garbo-esque veneer lived a lonely woman trying to stand autonomous in a fast-changing world, seeking to survive her heroin addiction and to cope with her tormented mother and her troubled son, his existence denied by his film-star father. In this pioneer biography, which Nico asked the author to write shortly before her outlandish death in 1988, Richard Witts uncovers the reasons for her subterfuge, and examines the facts surrounding her encounters with terrorist Andreas Baader, the Black Panthers, and the Society for Cutting Up Men. Exclusive contributions from artists such as Jackson Browne, Iggy Pop, Viva, John Cale, David Bailey, Siouxsie Sioux – and many others including her relatives, friends and enemies – make this the definitive biography of an icon who was not only a testament to an era but hitherto unrecognised influence on popular music and style.
Love and marriage, children and family, death and grief. Life touches everyone the same, but living under lockdown? It changes us alone. A man abroad wanders the stag-and-hen-strewn streets of Newcastle, as news of the virus at home asks him to question his next move. An exhausted nurse struggles to let go, having lost a much-loved patient in isolation. A middle-aged son, barred from his mother's funeral, wakes to an oncoming hangover of regret. Told with Doyle's signature warmth, wit and extraordinary eye for the richness that underpins the quiet of our lives, Life Without Children cuts to the heart of how we are all navigating loss, loneliness and the shifting of history underneath our feet. 'Life Without Children is boldly exhilarating, with its revelations of quiet love and the sheer charm of the characters' voices' Sunday Times 'Quietly devastating...shivers with emotion' Financial Times 'In the stripping away of everyday anxieties, the virus reveals what matters most, those qualities that are always at the heart of Doyle's fiction: love and connection' Observer 'Moving...and beautiful' Daily Mail
Steven is not your typical psychotherapist. Operating in the unique realm of Re-live therapy, a part of the treatments is The Slap, a controversial move Steven regrets after a session with a client. Grappling with the nuances of love, therapy, and self-development, Steven finds his life in New York City constantly changing in unexpected ways. From the danger lurking in nearby Marcus Garvey Park to the contrasting worlds of the elite, middle-class, and those perpetually stalled in life, he navigates a full spectrum of human experience. On his journey, Steven encounters enigmatic figures like the radiant Eu-Mei and the menacing Mateo, each shaping his path. Alongside his martial arts grandmaster Jay, Steven learns lessons transcending mere technique--those of spirit, heart, and the subtleties of human connection. As the lines between therapist and savior blur, Steven realizes that his quests for love, professional success, and spiritual depth are more intertwined than he'd ever imagined. G. Miki Hayden's RE-LIVE is a story of contemporary struggles punctuated with the ethereal mystique of martial arts, the challenges of helping desperate others, and the timeless search for love and meaning. Dive into a world where every encounter teaches a lesson and where, amid the chaos of life, moments of perfect clarity emerge.
Book #3 in Jamila Jasper's best-selling interracial mafia romance series. A dead man rises with the intent to destroy Eve and Nico's wedding. They have one last battle to fight before they can leave the mafia forever. While their love deepens, a threat to their lives looms on the horizon. The strength of their marriage will determine their way out of bondage. This extra-steamy romance is so HOT it will melt your device. Book #1: Mad Mafia Love Book #2: The Family Secret Book #3: You are here!
From USA TODAY bestselling author Alexx Andria comes the second book in the Dirty Sexy Rich series! Nico Donato, the youngest billionaire brother, will stop at nothing to get his woman… Journalist Lauren Hughes needs her job. And if that means writing a feature on Nico Donato—billionaire playboy and primo fantasy material for every straight woman with a pulse—so be it. All she has to do is not be charmed by him. Or tempted. Or invite this sexy, too-hot-to-be-true man into her real world…especially when he has the power to destroy it. The reporter Luxe magazine sent to his penthouse is not who Nico Donato expected. The woman’s gruff exterior and lack of style confuse him. For a staffer at one of New York’s hottest fashion magazines, Ms. Hughes doesn’t appear chic, poised or charming. Despite himself, he’s intrigued. Few women can resist the Donato appeal, but she can—superbly. What’s her deal? When Nico sets a plan in motion to get Lauren closer to him—and inevitably into his bed—he tells himself he’s just having a little fun. But the more he gets to know Lauren, the more time he wants with her. And the more time he gets, the more he wants something he never thought to have…a true connection. Can a jaded reporter open herself up to love, and can a notorious playboy settle down for the right woman? “Dare is Harlequin’s hottest line yet. Every book should come with a free fan. I dare you to try them!” —Tiffany Reiz, international bestselling author Sexy. Passionate. Bold. Discover Harlequin DARE, a new line of fun, edgy and sexually explicit romances for the fearless female.
Are monsters really out there in the big, wide world? Frankenstein, vampires, bigfoot, zombies, werewolves, sea monsters — they’re not real, right? But what if they were? How would science explain their existence? In this totally original book, these mythical creatures are put under the microscope, one by one, and the scientific principles that prove or disprove their plausibility are explained. How does electricity work, and can it ever wake the dead? What’s in our blood, and do real-life bloodsuckers exist? Find out what’s true — and what’s just legend! With frightful fun and just enough ick, the scariest monsters on earth will engage kids so thoroughly in the world of science, they’re sure to be screaming for more!
None of us are ever really alone — not with the trillions and trillions of microbes that call our bodies home. Recent scientific research has uncovered just how interdependent our relationships with these tiny “hitchhikers” are, and that lots of them are actually good for us! Filled with intriguing information and just enough yuck factor, kids will be thrilled to discover what a big deal these small “critters” who live in and on their bodies are. No hand sanitizer required!
"My kindle went dead several times reading this series. I could not stop reading!" Two years out of college, Angelica Bondesan spends her time working as a barista, keeping in touch with her prodigal brother, and trying to figure out how to bridge the gap with her father, a wealthy real estate developer. But all of that changes the night she’s kidnapped. Thrown into a windowless room, Angelica is positive there’s been some kind of mistake — until she meets Nico Vitale. Gorgeous and frightening, Nico became the boss of New York City’s Vitale crime family after the execution style murder of his parents two years earlier. Since then he’s turned the old-school mob into a sleek, modern army of ruthless men who understand that physical violence — while always an option — isn’t the only way to get what you want. Sure Nico is lying to her about her father's involvement in the criminal underworld, Angel hates Nico with a vengeance. But when it become obvious nothing is as it seems, Angel is forced to face the truth: Her father is not the man she believed him to be. Nico Vitale is dangerous, possibly lethal. She is falling in love with Nico Vitale. As Nico and Angel begin to unravel the complex entanglements between their families, a new threat emerges from an unexpected place. Now Nico and Angel are on the run, desperate to get their hands on the one thing they can trade for their lives - and a chance to begin again. This is not your mother's mob. "Romantic and intriguing. A gripping read!" - NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Lauren Blakely "Dark, seductive, compelling, and hot as HELL." - USA Today Bestselling Author Lili Valente "Hot sensuality and gripping suspense. Brace yourself for a perfect romantic journey!" - NYT and USA Today Bestselling Author Angel Payne ___________________________ ★★★★★ "Nail-biting, heart-pounding romance!" ★★★★★ "Nico is not your daddy's mob boss… the kind of serious bad boy you can't help but root for." ★★★★★ "Everything a mafia romance should be." ★★★★★ "Perfect for readers who like their romance steamy with a shot of adrenaline and intrigue!" ★★★★★ "Nico could kidnap me any day!" ★★★★★ "Written flawlessly and hotter than sin!" ★★★★★ "An exquisite story of sacrifice, love and happily ever afters!" ★★★★★ "Woman on Fire Sexy, strong, determined and now let’s add dangerous." ★★★★★ "Not just steamy scenes but great plot too!" ★★★★★ "This was a wonderful conclusion to the series."" ★★★★★ "Love, love, LOVED this series!" ★★★★★ "Keeps you on the edge and loving that "bad boy" hero. He's my kind of guy!" ★★★★★ "The kind of mob boss I love to read about." ★★★★★ "I could not get enough. The tension and chemistry between the two were off the charts... I could not put these books down."
