Breaking Love by M J Summers (15 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The first standalone in C.J. Duggan's addictive HEART OF THE CITY series - a sassy, sexy romance from the internationally bestselling author of the SUMMER and PARADISE series.'You're breaking up with me!'He was silent.'In Paris.'Eyes dropping.'Under the Eiffel-fucking-Tower!' I screamed.Twenty-five-year-old Claire Shorten had looked forward to spending a romantic weekend in Paris for as long as she could remember, and now it was here - three blissful days of strolling through cobbled streets arm-in-arm with her beloved, eating copious amounts of baked goods and soaking up the culture through each and every pore of her body. Well, at least, that was how she'd pictured it . . . Even after her boyfriend dumps her rather unceremoniously in the most romantic place on earth, Claire is determined not to give up on her dream altogether - with or without a boyfriend. She finds herself a job in the kitchen of a small hotel; Michelin-starred it most certainly is not, but somehow Claire makes a place for herself amidst the dirty dishes and the foreign misfits who run the place.When the restaurant attracts the attention of the enigmatic - if not slightly terrifying - tycoon Louis Delarue, and Claire manages to survive his high-powered business luncheon from hell, she knows that she can survive anything, surely. But all bets are off when Louis makes a game-changing decision: he's coming back for a second course . . .PRAISE FOR C.J. DUGGAN'S HEART OF THE CITY SERIES: 'Fun and sexy . Cheeky leading lady, dashing love interest, family complications and a fun setting - this book does have it all.' - Fictional Thoughts on London Bound 'I'm really glad that I've discovered C.J. Duggan's novels - her writing is sassy and witty with strong female characters who are willing to take on anything, no holds barred.' - Sam Still Reading on New York Nights 'CJ continuously provides us with books that are easy to read and addictive, with exciting plots and characters you just can't help but love.' - Sweet Reading on Paris Lights 'A refreshing blend of sassy, sexy characters with an emotional backstory' - Scandalicious Book Reviews on New York Nights 'New York Nights is a light, fun read, perfect for a bubble bath with a drink of choice. It is reminiscent of a Cinderella fairy tale; only Cinderella is having serious doubts about the handsome prince.' - Queensland Reviewers Collective on New York Nights 'Great plot, interesting characters, secrets and romance, I didn't want it to end.'- G The first standalone book in CJ Duggan's HEART OF THE CITY series - a very sassy, super sexy New Adult romance from the internationally bestselling author of the SUMMER and PARADISE series. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'A blistering debut . . . Hilarious and compelling, Holmes offers up a mirror to contemporary society . . . a compassionate and powerful exploration of how race, friendship and sex intersect and the real-world consequences of stereotypes.' - Independent Summer ReadsBoth humorous and heart-breaking, HOW ARE YOU GOING TO SAVE YOURSELF is a timely debut about sex, race, family and friendship for fans of Junot Diaz and Ta-Nehisi Coates. It explores the lives of four friends from the city of Pawtucket: Rydell, Lazarus, Rakim, and Giovanni, or more affectionately Rye, Dub, Rolls, and G. Once bound together by location and shared experience, their bonds fade and change as their adult lives begin to take different shapes. They are confronted with society's expectations of them, family pressures, and ultimately the way they see themselves - sometimes conforming, sometimes challenging the stereotypes. Ultimately they are trying not to fail themselves and the people they love. An arresting debut about being young, black and male in today's America. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Softcover. 1st edition. [165] p.; 19 cm. (Bibliotheca Kierkegaardiana ; 7) Contents: Established order (Det bestaaende), by Fr.-Eb. Wilde -- The nineteenth century, by Soren Holm -- Anthropology, by N. H. Soe -- The child, by E. Skjoldager -- Education, by Anna Paulsen; Character, by R. Widenmann -- Experience, by Per Lonning -- Affect, by Lars Bejerholm -- Ethical reflection, by Paul R. Sponheim -- Openness, by Soren Holm -- Decision, by Fr.-Eb. Wilde -- Responsibility, by Paul R. Sponheim -- Recollection (Erindring), by K. Nordentoft -- Loneliness, by K. Nordentoft -- Dreams, by K. Nordentoft -- Erotic love, by K. Nordentoft -- Engagement (Forlovelse), by K. Nordentoft -- The art of breaking off, by Palle Hoff -- Deceit, deception, by G. E. Arbaugh -- Demoralization, by G. E. Arbaugh -- Egoism, by G. E. Arbaugh -- Dread by W. v. Kloeden and P. Lonning -- Crime, by R. Widenmann -- Desperation, by C. Fabro -- Suffering, by M. Mikulova Thulstrup. -- Translators include M. Hammer, B. Kirmmse, J. Foley and R. Summers; translations of other articles were revised by Howard V. Hong and M. Plekon. VG, sewn, in orig. orange wrapper.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The first standalone in C.J. Duggan's addictive HEART OF THE CITY series - a sassy, sexy romance from the internationally bestselling author of the SUMMER and PARADISE series.'You're breaking up with me!'He was silent.'In Paris.'Eyes dropping.'Under the Eiffel-fucking-Tower!' I screamed.Twenty-five-year-old Claire Shorten had looked forward to spending a romantic weekend in Paris for as long as she could remember, and now it was here - three blissful days of strolling through cobbled streets arm-in-arm with her beloved, eating copious amounts of baked goods and soaking up the culture through each and every pore of her body. Well, at least, that was how she'd pictured it . . . Even after her boyfriend dumps her rather unceremoniously in the most romantic place on earth, Claire is determined not to give up on her dream altogether - with or without a boyfriend. She finds herself a job in the kitchen of a small hotel; Michelin-starred it most certainly is not, but somehow Claire makes a place for herself amidst the dirty dishes and the foreign misfits who run the place.When the restaurant attracts the attention of the enigmatic - if not slightly terrifying - tycoon Louis Delarue, and Claire manages to survive his high-powered business luncheon from hell, she knows that she can survive anything, surely. But all bets are off when Louis makes a game-changing decision: he's coming back for a second course . . .PRAISE FOR C.J. DUGGAN'S HEART OF THE CITY SERIES: 'Fun and sexy . Cheeky leading lady, dashing love interest, family complications and a fun setting - this book does have it all.' - Fictional Thoughts on London Bound 'I'm really glad that I've discovered C.J. Duggan's novels - her writing is sassy and witty with strong female characters who are willing to take on anything, no holds barred.' - Sam Still Reading on New York Nights 'CJ continuously provides us with books that are easy to read and addictive, with exciting plots and characters you just can't help but love.' - Sweet Reading on Paris Lights 'A refreshing blend of sassy, sexy characters with an emotional backstory' - Scandalicious Book Reviews on New York Nights 'New York Nights is a light, fun read, perfect for a bubble bath with a drink of choice. It is reminiscent of a Cinderella fairy tale; only Cinderella is having serious doubts about the handsome prince.' - Queensland Reviewers Collective on New York Nights 'Great plot, interesting characters, secrets and romance, I didn't want it to end.'- G The first standalone book in CJ Duggan's HEART OF THE CITY series - a very sassy, super sexy New Adult romance from the internationally bestselling author of the SUMMER and PARADISE series. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'A blistering debut . . . Hilarious and compelling, Holmes offers up a mirror to contemporary society . . . a compassionate and powerful exploration of how race, friendship and sex intersect and the real-world consequences of stereotypes.' - Independent Summer ReadsBoth humorous and heart-breaking, HOW ARE YOU GOING TO SAVE YOURSELF is a timely debut about sex, race, family and friendship for fans of Junot Diaz and Ta-Nehisi Coates. It explores the lives of four friends from the city of Pawtucket: Rydell, Lazarus, Rakim, and Giovanni, or more affectionately Rye, Dub, Rolls, and G. Once bound together by location and shared experience, their bonds fade and change as their adult lives begin to take different shapes. They are confronted with society's expectations of them, family pressures, and ultimately the way they see themselves - sometimes conforming, sometimes challenging the stereotypes. Ultimately they are trying not to fail themselves and the people they love. An arresting debut about being young, black and male in today's America. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. My name is Calvin Sinclair, I'm eleven years old and I have a confession. I killed my brother.It's the summer before grade six and Calvin Sinclair is bored to tears. He's recently moved from a big city to a small town and there's nothing to do. It's hot, he has no friends and the only kid around is his six-year-old brother, Sammy, who can barely throw a basketball as high as the hoop.Cal occupies his time by getting his brother to do almost anything: from collecting ants to doing Calvin's chores. And Sammy is all too eager - as long as it means getting a "Level" and moving one step closer to his brother's Eagle status.When Calvin meets Aleta Alvarado, a new girl who shares his love for Goosebumps books and adventure, Sammy is pushed aside. Cal feels guilty but not enough to change. At least not until a diagnosis makes things at home start spinning out of control and he's left wondering whether Sammy will ever complete his own journey. "Tender, direct, and honest."Kirkus Reviews"An honest portrayal of love, loss, and friendship." School Library Journal"A moving and ultimately hopeful book."Booklist"This book is heart-breaking, gut-wrenching, and awe-inspiring. highly recommend this book to fans of the book Wonder by R. J. Palacio, but i think that any reader will enjoy this excellent debut novel from Alex Lyttle." JacobtheBookworm, Goodreads"This is touching, moving, beautiful story and I can't recommend it enough. Even though its target audience is upper middle grade, everyone should read this. Did you watch that television show Red Band Society? My teenager daughter and I loved that show and this book had that seem feel but from the perspective of the non-ill sibling. Nicola Yoon's Everything, Everything was released in September of 2015 and the hype that followed was out of control. The hype for this book needs to surpass that." Candace, GoodreadsCheck out Alex Lyttle's other book:The Rise of WinterThe Critics Agree: From Ant to Eagle, like The Bridge to Terabithia and Out of My Mind, shouldn't be missed. Read this award-winning book today!Winner, Red Cedar Award 2019Winner, Silver Birch Fiction Award 2018Winner, Rocky Mountain Book Award 2019Finalist, Alberta Writers Guild 2019Finalist, Foreword Indies Book of the Year 2017 Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The first standalone in C.J. Duggan's addictive HEART OF THE CITY series - a sassy, sexy romance from the internationally bestselling author of the SUMMER and PARADISE series.'You're breaking up with me!'He was silent.'In Paris.'Eyes dropping.'Under the Eiffel-fucking-Tower!' I screamed.Twenty-five-year-old Claire Shorten had looked forward to spending a romantic weekend in Paris for as long as she could remember, and now it was here - three blissful days of strolling through cobbled streets arm-in-arm with her beloved, eating copious amounts of baked goods and soaking up the culture through each and every pore of her body. Well, at least, that was how she'd pictured it . . . Even after her boyfriend dumps her rather unceremoniously in the most romantic place on earth, Claire is determined not to give up on her dream altogether - with or without a boyfriend. She finds herself a job in the kitchen of a small hotel; Michelin-starred it most certainly is not, but somehow Claire makes a place for herself amidst the dirty dishes and the foreign misfits who run the place.When the restaurant attracts the attention of the enigmatic - if not slightly terrifying - tycoon Louis Delarue, and Claire manages to survive his high-powered business luncheon from hell, she knows that she can survive anything, surely. But all bets are off when Louis makes a game-changing decision: he's coming back for a second course . . .PRAISE FOR C.J. DUGGAN'S HEART OF THE CITY SERIES: 'Fun and sexy . Cheeky leading lady, dashing love interest, family complications and a fun setting - this book does have it all.' - Fictional Thoughts on London Bound 'I'm really glad that I've discovered C.J. Duggan's novels - her writing is sassy and witty with strong female characters who are willing to take on anything, no holds barred.' - Sam Still Reading on New York Nights 'CJ continuously provides us with books that are easy to read and addictive, with exciting plots and characters you just can't help but love.' - Sweet Reading on Paris Lights 'A refreshing blend of sassy, sexy characters with an emotional backstory' - Scandalicious Book Reviews on New York Nights 'New York Nights is a light, fun read, perfect for a bubble bath with a drink of choice. It is reminiscent of a Cinderella fairy tale; only Cinderella is having serious doubts about the handsome prince.' - Queensland Reviewers Collective on New York Nights 'Great plot, interesting characters, secrets and romance, I didn't want it to end.'- G The first standalone book in CJ Duggan's HEART OF THE CITY series - a very sassy, super sexy New Adult romance from the internationally bestselling author of the SUMMER and PARADISE series. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'A blistering debut . . . Hilarious and compelling, Holmes offers up a mirror to contemporary society . . . a compassionate and powerful exploration of how race, friendship and sex intersect and the real-world consequences of stereotypes.' - Independent Summer ReadsBoth humorous and heart-breaking, HOW ARE YOU GOING TO SAVE YOURSELF is a timely debut about sex, race, family and friendship for fans of Junot Diaz and Ta-Nehisi Coates. It explores the lives of four friends from the city of Pawtucket: Rydell, Lazarus, Rakim, and Giovanni, or more affectionately Rye, Dub, Rolls, and G. Once bound together by location and shared experience, their bonds fade and change as their adult lives begin to take different shapes. They are confronted with society's expectations of them, family pressures, and ultimately the way they see themselves - sometimes conforming, sometimes challenging the stereotypes. Ultimately they are trying not to fail themselves and the people they love. An arresting debut about being young, black and male in today's America. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. My name is Calvin Sinclair, I'm eleven years old and I have a confession. I killed my brother.It's the summer before grade six and Calvin Sinclair is bored to tears. He's recently moved from a big city to a small town and there's nothing to do. It's hot, he has no friends and the only kid around is his six-year-old brother, Sammy, who can barely throw a basketball as high as the hoop.Cal occupies his time by getting his brother to do almost anything: from collecting ants to doing Calvin's chores. And Sammy is all too eager - as long as it means getting a "Level" and moving one step closer to his brother's Eagle status.When Calvin meets Aleta Alvarado, a new girl who shares his love for Goosebumps books and adventure, Sammy is pushed aside. Cal feels guilty but not enough to change. At least not until a diagnosis makes things at home start spinning out of control and he's left wondering whether Sammy will ever complete his own journey. "Tender, direct, and honest."Kirkus Reviews"An honest portrayal of love, loss, and friendship." School Library Journal"A moving and ultimately hopeful book."Booklist"This book is heart-breaking, gut-wrenching, and awe-inspiring. highly recommend this book to fans of the book Wonder by R. J. Palacio, but i think that any reader will enjoy this excellent debut novel from Alex Lyttle." JacobtheBookworm, Goodreads"This is touching, moving, beautiful story and I can't recommend it enough. Even though its target audience is upper middle grade, everyone should read this. Did you watch that television show Red Band Society? My teenager daughter and I loved that show and this book had that seem feel but from the perspective of the non-ill sibling. Nicola Yoon's Everything, Everything was released in September of 2015 and the hype that followed was out of control. The hype for this book needs to surpass that." Candace, GoodreadsCheck out Alex Lyttle's other book:The Rise of WinterThe Critics Agree: From Ant to Eagle, like The Bridge to Terabithia and Out of My Mind, shouldn't be missed. Read this award-winning book today!Winner, Red Cedar Award 2019Winner, Silver Birch Fiction Award 2018Winner, Rocky Mountain Book Award 2019Finalist, Alberta Writers Guild 2019Finalist, Foreword Indies Book of the Year 2017 Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. ix, 318 pages; Publisher's putty-colored cloth, decoratively stamped in green and lettered in white. Minor rubbing and wear at the tips of the spine ends and the points of the corners, browning to the endpapers (a transfer from glue used in the binding), faint pencil signature (see below). A decorative cover, with some rubbing affecting some areas of the foliage-inspired frame to the front cover -- (there are no designer's initials or monogram for this binding). First edition of an interesting example of Southern literature, and a specimen of the early collecting of African American folk song. The author, Dorothy Scarborough, was born in Mount Carmel, Texas; her father was John Bledsoe Scarborough, a Confederate veteran from Louisiana and successful Texas lawyer. At the age of four her family moved to Sweetwater, Texas for her mother's health, and then on to Waco, in pursuit of superior educational opportunities. Dorothy's own education included studies leading to a B.A. from Baylor in 1896 followed by her M.A. in 1899. After teaching at Baylor, her studies continued at the University of Chicago, Oxford University and Columbia University, where she was awarded a PhD., and began teaching in 1916. After an early published volume of poems and a book version of her doctoral thesis ['The Supernatural in Modern English Fiction' (1917)] -- this charming 1919 volume is next, loosely organized around the author's stated amiration for the porch. From her introduction: "The porch is the soul of a house. Poor and dispirited indeed is that structure which lacks it! . Small wonder that city houses, conscious of the moral indignity of their appearance, huddle together in shame like criminals seeking to hide themselves in a crowd. . This, then, is a tribute of love to porches, and meant only for the eyes of fellow-porchers, not at all for the critical gaze of folk who sit shut up in houses. The colored people in Virginia have a saying that all kinds of meat are to be found in the turtle's flesh. This volume might be considered mock-turtle's meat, for it is a joyous, irresponsible jumble of things I like. It has written itself with tongue acheek, breaking all the laws I know of unity, coherence, and continuity, and should be read on a friendly Southern porch. The "ballets" and "reels" included here are given just as they were taken down from dusky lips in Texas and Virginia. They are genuine negro folk songs, not "cooked" or edited in any way, and, so far as I can learn, have not been previous published." The author's tagline to this foreword is "Richmond, Virginia / July, 1919." -- perhaps she required a summer residence, as, even 94 years ago, Morningside Heights in Manhattan was not richly endowed with houses graced by front porches. Six years later, having continued her academic and personal collecting of African American folk material, Dorothy Scarborough published "On the Trail of Negro Folksongs" (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1925) -- a classic reference in the field. She was an early member of the Texas Folklore Society, which was founded in 1910, and served as president of the society in 1914 15. Alas, her next scholarly publication as a folklorist was posthumous -- ["Song Catcher in Southern Mountains: American Folk Songs of British Ancestry" (1937)]. The rest of her writing life was devoted to novels and stories, including a novel which appeared, without its author's name, as "The Wind." The handbook of Texas Online gives a useful summary of that ".controversial novel, in which a gentle heroine is driven insane by the incessant wind and drought-plagued frontier environment, has assured her reputation as an American regional novelist. The book created a furor in Texas when it was published because of its negative portrayal of frontier living conditions on the cattle ranges around Sweetwater in the 1880s. The book was also published anonymously as a publicity ploy. Today, however, many critics regard this novel as a Texas classic ." J. Frank Dobie further reported that -- [The Wind] "excited the wrath of chambers of commerce and other boosters in West Texas--a tribute to its realism." Hollywood noticed 'The Wind' -- and a version, with a tacked-on happy ending, was made into a silent movie in 1927 starring Lillian Gish and Lars Hansen. Scarborough published other novels dealing with African Americans, tenant farmers, sharecroppers, cowboys, and women of all sorts and conditions-- ['In the Land of Cotton' (1923), 'Can't Get a Redbird' (1929), and 'The Stretch-Berry Smile' (1932)]. Through all of these books, Scarborough continued her academic career at Columbia, gaining a promotion to lecturer in the year our book was published, 1919; and further promotions to assistant professor in 1923, and to associate professor in 1931. In her Columbia career, centering on creative writing classes, Dorothy Scarborough made a further, most notable, contribution to modern Southern literature. Carson McCullers took her first college writing class from Scarborough while she attended night classes at Columbia University (as Lula Carson Smith). This well preserved copy of Dorothy Scarborough's first literary work in prose appropriately belonged to just the sort of reader she hoped, in her "foreword" to find. The front free endpaper of this copy has the pencil signature of "Wm. P. Boatwright" dated 1920. This was William Penick Boatwright (1866-1949) who was born in Danville, Virginia, the son of John Guerrant Boatwright, Civil War Surgeon in charge of the Blackie Hospital. The elder Boatwright graduated in medicine from the Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia after having spent two sessions at the University of Virginia, and practiced his profession in Buckingham until the Civil War and was made an Army surgeon on the staff of the General Hospital of Confederacy at Farmville, Prince Edward County in 1862. After the war he moved with his family to Danville, Virginia. The unusually detailed Boatwright f.