Great First Loves

"To begin with I was in love and I am in love so that's not hard," Barbara Bush told her granddaughter Ellie LeBlond Sosa. Sosa had asked for the secret to her and President George H.W. Bush's 77-year love affair that withstood World War II separation, a leap of faith into the oil fields of West Texas, the painful loss of a child, a political climb to the highest office, and after the White House, the transition back to a "normal" life. Sosa and co-author Kelly Anne Chase paint the portrait of the enduring relationship of George and Barbara Bush.

In 1932 Eleanor Roosevelt entered the claustrophobic, duty-bound existence of the first lady with dread. By that time she had put her deep disappointment in her marriage behind her and developed an independent life - now threatened by the public role she would be forced to play. A lifeline came to her in the form of a feisty campaign reporter for the Associated Press: Lorena Hickok. Over the next 30 years, until Eleanor's death, the two women carried on an extraordinary relationship.

This book collects a magnificent set of works by Russian classical authors: Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Mikhail Bulgakov. Each original story, springing from a common creative heritage, delivers a glimpse of the immortal Russian Soul and has influenced modern literary trends. These stories are interesting to their core and will bring pleasure to readers. Get ready to immerse yourself within these immortal works that have long been counted among the best of classic world literature: Fyodor Dostoevsky.

The collection includes the best works of famous Russian writers:. Fyodor Dostoevsky. NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND. THE DREAM OF A RIDICULOUS MAN. THE BEGGAR BOY AT CHRIST'S CHRISTMAS TREE. Leo Tolstoy. THE DEATH OF IVAN ILYICH. A LETTER TO A HINDU. A CONFESSION. GOD SEES THE TRUTH, BUT WAITS. A RUSSIAN CHRISTMAS PARTY. Anton Chekhov. THE LADY WITH THE DOG. A SLANDER. THE HORSE-STEALERS. THE PETCHENYEG. A DEAD BODY. A HAPPY ENDING. THE LOOKING-GLASS. OLD AGE. DARKNESS. THE BEGGAR. IN TROUBLE. FROST. MINDS IN FERMENT. GONE ASTRAY. AN AVENGER. THE JEUNE PREMIER. A DEFENCELESS CREATURE.

A spatula-wielding chef saved me from a thief in the dark of night. My publicist demanded I get a fake fiancée to sell my romance story. Ethan, my best friend’s brother—the chef—stepped in as my guardian angel. He needed a fake fiancée to nab a prestigious chef position. I needed a convincing romance for my readers to be motivated to read my book. We faked love at my book signings and his prestigious interview. Unexpected adventures shattered our walls, bringing us dangerously close. Together, we faced ghosts of our pasts and raw heartfelt confessions. I carried guilt over a fire ...

Inspired by TRUE Events! - In a historical with romance, action-adventure, family, foreign and national intrigue between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, all kinds of exciting things...Through blizzards, gale-force winds, temperatures falling below -80, and over 700 miles of death-dealing terrain, teams of brave men and courageous and smart dogs of in dominatable fighting spirit, mush sleds across the Alaska wilderness, in an around the clock relay, race with lifesaving serum for 11,000 plague-ravaged people inaccessible by everything, but death and their determined rescuers, warring with the...

Ever wondered what a woman is thinking about when she's about to have sex? Want to be a better lover, boyfriend, husband? You can be the World’s Greatest Lover. You don’t need to memorize the Kama Sutra or be Casanova or have dozens of partners. You just need to find out what women really want in bed. This book is compiled from frank conversations with women who shared their secret desires. They told the author all about the sort of secret, sexy, unforgettable things that they crave, and the unforgettable men who knew how to make love like no one else. Do you want to learn more about ...

Romantic with unfettered raunch and a happily ever after. TRADED TO THE STABLE MASTER As the daughter of an earl, I expect to be matched with a fellow peer of the realm—not given to the stable master. My father has a gambling problem, however, and he's behind on the servants' wages. Reuben is a brutal looking fellow, yes, and quiet, but the animals under his care trust him. Perhaps can I learn to, too... TRADED TO THE BLACKSMITH No one knows the full and dark truth about my wastrel husband until the night he dies by the blacksmith's hammer. Now I owe Lionel the Blacksmith more than coin...

Thomasina "Hitch" Waycott loves living and working on the remote family farm and B&B. But she also wants more. To see the world. To own her own home. To fall madly in love. But those are fairy tales, and if her life is a fairy tale, then she’s the ugly duckling. Her deformed lip, her crooked limbs and her weak heart have kept her from taking chances. But that’s about to change. When Grayson Potts comes to stay, he’s unlike anyone Thomasina has ever met.

Girls like her don’t get guys like him… CPA Jenny Carman is tired of playing by the rules. It didn't get her the promotion she deserved, and it certainly didn't get her Mr. Right. Or even Mr. Right now. It's time to do something besides spend Saturday nights at the Laundromat. To bolster her courage, she invents an alter ego—Jasmine, a quirky hairdresser. Visiting a sports bar with a friend, she meets gorgeous businessman Robert Marshall. Robert is smart, funny, sensitive and mesmerized by Jasmine. One lie leads to another, plunging Jenny/Jasmine in way over her head. She can't keep ...

Great Loves celebrates history's most famous romances—the joyful, the tragic, and the epic—in one stunning guide, showing that, regardless of age, race, gender, or orientation, love has always been a force to be reckoned with.

A highwayman takes what he wants—and I want Louisa. I want her to choose me. I'll use every means at my disposal to demonstrate my devotion and adoration... Romantic with unfettered raunch and a happily ever after. TRADED: TRADED TO THE STABLE MASTER TRADED TO THE BLACKSMITH TRADED TO THE ENEMY TRADED TO THE BRUTE TRADED TO THE HIGHWAYMAN BOXED SET: BOOKS 1-5 And MY SENSUAL DUKE: TAKE ME AT MIDNIGHT, MY DUKE THE DUKE'S SENSUAL AWAKENING NAUGHTY DUCHESS

What’s Love Got to Do With It? 1 Corinthians 13 Learn: Why the King James Bible uses the word charity instead of love. Every word of God is important. I do not believe we should carelessly change and modernize the old words used in the King James Bible. There is a reason the translators chose to use the word charity rather than the word love. Why was that? How to love you church Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. How may we best love the church God has placed us in? Why charity is the greatest of faith, hope and charity. Surely all three of these are great qualities. But the...

Picture this: a cozy breakfast table, warm chocolate chip pancakes, and a family bursting with excitement. As Papa Bear unveils his grand idea of embarking on the family's first camping adventure, the Bear family's anticipation reaches new heights. From exploring untamed wilderness to indulging in campfire s'mores under starlit skies, every moment promises thrills and bonding.

Do you want to plan an unforgettable first date? Would you like to know how to get over the nerves of a first date and have great conversation? Are you interested in the dos and don'ts of first date etiquette? Great First Date is a practical guide to help you begin to start a new love relationship. Often, the first impression between a couple is made on the first date and determines if a second and then a third date will occur. There is a lot of pressure and expectations run high for how it will go.

When you want to buy or rent your dream home, you go to an estate agent. When you want to learn to cook, you buy a recipe book from TV's latest celebrity chef. But who is there for you when you want to learn about having great sex? Or when you want to revive a flagging sex life? How to Have Great Sex is the answer. This step-by-step guide takes you from the underrated pleasures of a good snog through to the best positions for having that quickie in a forbidden place and gives you all the advice you need.