![]() ![]() ![]() But when their glorified hookups start breaking the rules, one of them has to be smart enough to put on the brakes… Joce’s review: Nik knows that in the wilds of LA, a handsome doctor like Carlos can’t be looking for anything serious, so she embarks on an epic rebound with him, filled with food, fun, and fantastic sex. He’s even there for her when the video goes viral and Nik’s social media blows up-in a bad way. The hard part is having to face a stadium full of disappointed fans…Īt the game with his sister, Carlos Ibarra comes to Nik’s rescue and rushes her away from a camera crew. Saying no isn’t the hard part-they’ve only been dating for five months, and he can’t even spell her name correctly. ![]() When freelance writer Nikole Paterson goes to a Dodgers game with her actor boyfriend, his man bun, and his bros, the last thing she expects is a scoreboard proposal. ![]()
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Brigit was more of a hero to me than the heroes in fantasy mega novels or series. ![]() I am forever thankful that I did not live during the War and that I live in a society that was shaped by the heroics of the war. I can understand the thought process behind the actions but that doesn’t make hearing about them any better. I knew that the attitude towards German’s living in the UK were bad but this book offered an account of how bad things really were. The language was simple enough for me to understand and yet also complex enough to get across the seriousness of the situations presented within the story.Ĭharacterisation – Brigit put up with a lot and that was before the War started. Ability to read – I had no difficulty with reading this and I enjoyed how much I learnt from the story. ![]() ![]() ![]() It was like he just shifted gears and started turning out some of the most amazing comic pages I’d ever seen.”īernie knew he could not complete this project, so he hand-picked Kelly Jones to finish it, from Bernie’s thumb nails and layouts. But he goes on to explain how this book was Bernie’s special project, “It was amazing to watch. Niles in his introduction talks about working closely with Bernie on many projects, aided by the fact they were neighbors and and also dinner and scrabble buddies along with their wives. ![]() Now all in one volume, and a very handsome package. Originally issued in a comic series that was at first uncompleted, then collected in a trade paperback with just the three stories, and a fourth comic book finale. All-new Introduction by Steve Niles, a tribute to his friend Bernie.Īdditional art is supplied in the final chapter by Kelley Jones (at Wrightson’s request), who stepped in to complete the series upon the comic book legend’s untimely passing. ![]() ![]() Bonus 18-page gallery section of never-before-seen layouts and pencils by Wrightson, some with the original text, all scanned from the original art. Victor Frankenstein’s cobbled together creature continues his adventures, embarking on a journey to discover his own humanity. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s immortal gothic horror tale, Frankenstein Alive, Alive brings new life to the Promethean monster, courtesy of Steve Niles ( 30 Days of Night) and Bernie Wrightson ( Frankenstein, Swamp Thing). Pin-Up & Adult –You must be 18 or older. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() And they'll do anything to keep their secrets private.īuy Private by Kate Brian from Australia's Online Independent Bookstore, BooksDirect. She quickly discovers that inside their secret parties and mountains of attitude, hanging in their designer clothing-packed closets the Billings Girls have skeletons. Reed uses every part of herself - the good, the bad, the beautiful - to get closer to the Billings Girls. Reed vows to do whatever it takes to be accepted into their inner circle. She has also written many other books for teens including Sweet 16 and Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys. ![]() They hold all the power in a world where power is fleeting but means everything. Kate Brian is the author of the NY Times and USA Today best-selling Private series and it's spin-off series, Privilege. They are the most beautiful, intelligent, and intensely confident girls on campus. She feels like she's on the outside, looking in. Reed realizes that even though she has been accepted to Easton, Easton has not accepted her. 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