Can friends become lovers, and can lovers remain friends? Frannie Life in Beaver Bluff has always been predictable, just like me. I've always been the one who takes care of others and never expects anything in return. But then a plumbing disaster leads me straight to Evan’s doorstep, and suddenly I’m living with my childhood best friend. Sharing close quarters with him, the lines between our past and present blur. Evan I've loved Frannie from the shadows, always looking for a way to become someone worthy of her. Enlisting in the Army was my answer, but I never planned on coming back with scars I can’t keep hidden. Now she’s living under my roof but feels further away than ever. And with competition for her heart moving in, I’ve got to man up and show her she belongs with me or risk losing her forever. Lose yourself in the richly crafted world of Beaver Bluff, Tennessee where the whiskey flows freely and love is only ever a few pages away.
Absinthe is not a relic of the past; there is a vibrant and devoted contemporary scene focused exclusively around the notorious Green Fairy. Indeed, the liquor's lore piques the interest of many: Does the drink drive one to madness? Does it serve as a gateway to boundless creativity? Which is the best method for enjoying the drink-set aflame or chilled with ice and sugar? How can I get my hands on all of the beguiling absinthe antiques? Answering these burning questions, authors Betina Wittels, Robert Hermesch, and T. A. Breaux, all astute absinthe connoisseurs, have updated their wildly successful book with an expanded historical section, new absinthe reviews to tantalize imbibers, sidebars peeking into various absinthe subcultures, stunning new imagery from both past and present, and much more. For those looking to begin their absinthe journey or for those who've been on the path for some time, this book is a must for those who fancy all things absinthe.
The hidden truth about the French way of life: it's all about seduction—its rules, its pleasures, its secrets France is a seductive country, seductive in its elegance, its beauty, its sensual pleasures, and its joie de vivre. But Elaine Sciolino, the longtime Paris bureau chief of The New York Times, has discovered that seduction is much more than a game to the French: it is the key to understanding France. Seduction plays a crucial role in how the French relate to one another—not just in romantic relationships but also in how they conduct business, enjoy food and drink, define style, engage in intellectual debate, elect politicians, and project power around the world. While sexual repartee and conquest remain at the heart of seduction, for the French seduction has become a philosophy of life, even an ideology, that can confuse outsiders. In La Seduction, Sciolino gives us an inside view of how seduction works in all areas, analyzing its limits as well as its power. She demystifies the French way of life in an entertaining and personal narrative that carries us from the neighborhood shops of Paris to the halls of government, from the gardens of Versailles to the agricultural heartland. La Seduction will charm you and encourage you to lower your defenses about the French. Pull up a chair and let Elaine Sciolino seduce you.
As a writer Im implored by instinct to put forth pieces of art for people to be entertained, educated, and reason beyond measure. Entangled Seduction is an inspiration of the pattern of nature as regards to romance relative to coercion of money and affluence as has become the norm among the youth within my surrounding. The content is engaging, simplified, and juiced of romance and the element of money that has certainly become the bargaining power for the players to engage in the game of cupid. Entangled Seduction introduces a rare combination of love and science as it fathoms a calamity befalling a little city, setting scientists up on heels as they seek to discover the epicenter of a mysterious virus that wreaks havoc, leaving nothing of option but pursuit of a cure. Its Alex and his incredible doctor and revered scientist, Dr. Bell, who connives discreetly to venture into quicksand, and as result, a cure beckons whereas the master of the plot, Alex, smiles in perpetuity albeit in a different formhis clone.
Agreen fairy, geniuses' muse, deliverer of madness and maladies, harmless elixir -- absinthe carries quite a reputation. Absinthe: Sip of Seduction, A Contemporary Guide reveals the true nature of this notorious and alluring sub-culture, from past to present. Punctuated with classic and current poster art, postcards, paintings, drawings, advertisements, and photographs, this book does not leave the eye feeling neglected. Beginning with the birth and temporary death of absinthe, our story moves towards the contemporary revival of the Green Fairy. As a must, the comprehension of the piqued interest of absinthe requires a look at the famous drinkers who have cuddled up to the rumored green muse. From Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, and Alfred Jarry to Vincent van Gogh, Edgar Degas, and Pablo Picasso to Ernest Hemingway, Aleister Crowley, Johnny Depp, and Marilyn Manson, absinthe has had many suitors. Discussions on how absinthe may serve as a brilliant release for creativity and, in some cases, a road to abuse and destruction are held for each featured artist. As displayed by our aforementioned modern imbibers, the consumption and enjoyment of absinthe is not relegated to the past. For the curious drinker of today, Absinthe: Sip of Seduction provides information on the various sipping methods, recipes for cocktails and tasty accompaniments, as well as a number of reviews on the absinthes currently available for purchase and recommended drinking spots where the absinthe-minded person can visit around the world. And not to be left without additional references, a complete listing of websites, vendors, and literature is compiled in the back of the book. For those wishing to delve deeper, an entire chapter has been devoted to the collecting of all things absinthe. For the untrained eye, it may be difficult to distinguish a true antique Eiffel Tower spoon from a modern reproduction, yet the chapter on collectibles provides the reader with detailed clues on what to look for, what to avoid, and general asking prices. Not to be ignored is the lithograph poster, the most popular and widely known collectible. Seductive descriptions on the true intent of the ads are discussed with each vibrant piece. Confirmed absinthe drinkers, neophytes, the curious, and collectors will all find this book as equally intriguing, informative, and seductive as the Green Fairy herself. Book jacket.
Amalie: I've lived in Beaver Bluff, Tennessee my entire life. My only goal is to put myself through school working as a full-time nanny so I can earn my degree and get the heck out of this small, suffocating town. When a run-in with a cocky single dad lands both of us in the principal's office at my old elementary school, I'm forced to find a way to work with the nemesis from my past to set a good example for the kids. As the two of us butt heads, my frustration builds until I don't know if I'm on the edge of my breaking point or falling for the reformed bad boy. Miller: My son comes first. He's my top priority, and as a single dad, I haven't had time to even look at a woman in over six long years. So when I overreact during a school event and am forced to work with a gorgeous nanny to plan the spring fundraiser, I suddenly find myself out of my league and going out of my mind. She's everything I haven't been looking for and now desperately crave. Unless I can convince her I've changed from the entitled a-hole she knew as a kid, I'll run out of time before I can make her mine. Lose yourself in the richly crafted world of Beaver Bluff, Tennessee where the whiskey flows freely and love is only ever a few pages away.
Nothing could tempt widower Ward Miller from his self-imposed seclusion. Until the private celebrity met his new "handler,"the beautiful, no-nonsense Ana Rodriguez. While he'd only stepped back into the spotlight for the worthy charity Ana ran, having her by his side was the benefit he truly wanted. She claimed she'd never fall for a musician—being starstruck wasn't her style. But that wouldn't stop Ward. Ana made him want things he hadn't wanted in much too long. So he'd pursue her…and with one kiss turn the tables on this innocent, leaving her begging for his touch.
Fielding Grey is the second son of the Marquess of Eldon and fortune hunter by night. He's on a mission for the Legend Hunters--a group of wealthy, titled, and heart-breakingly gorgeous men, each of whom are after the find of the century--he has his eyes set on obtaining the illustrious Pandora's Box. But before he finds it, he encounters an equally alluring treasure--the woman bold enough to look inside. Esme Worthington can't resist taking the tiniest peek inside when fate drops the real Pandora's Box in her lap. Thus, she unleashes one of Pandora's irresistible curses: the curse of lust. Now, both Esme and Fielding must deal with this passionate curse--or blessing?--before unknown implications of Pandora's Box overpower them both.
Kat Roberts’s life plan is definitely derailed. Her mind should be on school—Cambridge!—and her grades—Yikes! Instead all she can think about is him. Tristan Kingsley. It’s not his money or his title...it’s not even his panty-dropping good looks. Kat loves Tristan because he’s unguarded, sharing his emotions, his desires, and his dreams with her. But it seems Kat inherited the unlucky-in-love gene. Her father and Tristan’s mother are now dating, which means she’s spending Christmas break in the same London townhouse as Tristan. But Tristan’s father, the Earl of Pembroke, wants more than an American college girl for his son, and it would take a decree by the Queen herself to change his mind. Christmas break should be relaxing and fun... For Tristan Kingsley it’s a living hell. He can’t think about Decking the Halls when the girl of his dreams is staying right across the hall! But her father wouldn’t approve of Tristan’s roguish reputation as a London playboy, and despite agreeing to keep their relationship secret, stolen moments aren’t enough. Tristan can’t keep his hands off Kat, and when a fairy tale style picture of them kissing hits the London newsstands, they know it’s only a matter of time before their families discover the truth. No matter how much Kat and Tristan want to be together, fate isn’t on their side. Unless something changes, it looks like both of them will soon be members of the Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club.
