Tuesday, February 22, 2011

"Firebird" by Janice Graham

Title: Firebird
Author: Janice Graham

Price: Php 170.00
Short URL: http://sulit.com.ph/3244371

About the Book:

In the tradition of The Horse Whisperer comes a novel from the heart that tells a story of universal truths--of the love between men and women and mothers and daughters; of
passion that transcends tragedy; of promises made and promises kept. Janice Graham's Firebird is an extraordinarily accomplished first novel that will be published around the world and has been named a main selection of the Literary Guild, already marking this as one of the most noteworthy debuts of 1998 and assuring Graham a brilliant future as a greatly beloved storyteller. Set in the majestic Flint Hills of Kansas, Firebird tells of a man caught between two women--one who shares his life and his dream of land and cattle; the other a stranger whose love threatens to destroy the dream he has built. Ethan Brown is a gentleman rancher--an Ivy-educated lawyer who is as comfortable amongst his books as he is at ease in the company of cowboys. Engaged to the daughter of the wealthiest landowner in the county, he is within reach of the life he has worked so hard to achieve. Annette Zeldin enters Ethan's life when she returns from Europe to settle her mother's estate. A concert violinist, she feels every inch the outsider in the closed ranching community of Cottonwood Falls and clings to her darling young daughter, her lifeline. The time Annette spends with Ethan in his office offers her moments of comfort and communion, and before long, both must acknowledge the passion growing between them. Annette and Ethan begin a clandestine, transcendent affair that promises to change the landscape of their lives, but is too soon torn apart by tragedy. Yet their connection is soul-deep and everlasting, and their love transforms the lives of those around them in ways subtle and unknown long after its embers have died down. Graham skillfully infuses the novel with ethereal touches that transport the reader from the vast prairies of the Midwest to the intimate realm of the heart. Firebird is a novel that richly articulates the enduring possibilities of love; it is a novel impossible to forget.


"Faery Magic" by Jo Beverley, Mary Jo Putney, Karen Harbaugh, Barbara Samuel

Title: Faery Magic (A Zebra Historical Romance)
Author: Jo Beverley, Karen Harbaugh, Barbara Samuel & Mary Jo Putney

Price: Php 150.00
Short URL: http://sulit.com.ph/3244344

About the Book:

Welcome to the land of Faerie... where the magic of the faery folk comes to life through the skillful storytelling ability of four talented authors. This enchanting anthology weaves the tales together in one delicious collection sure to make you believe! In Jo Beverley's tale The Lord of Elphindale, Kerrigwen, the Lady of Faerie, thinks the mortals are betraying their ties with the faeries by cutting down the trees of Elphindale. She concocts a plan to mix the blood of the Elphinson family with that of a faery child. This will strengthen the bond between human and faery and bind them to the land just as the faeries are bound. What transpires between the human Elphindale heir and the faery girl created to be his bride is a bond of another sort. The Faery Braid by Karen Harbaugh is a delightful twist on the old Rapunzel tale. The faery Aldara took poor Rowan from her mortal family. The birth of a faery child is so rare, Aldara intends to make Rowan into a faery so that she may mate with a faery male and produce faery children. But Rowan has other plans when she meets a blind man who shows her the true meaning of love. Can the bad boy of Faerie repent for his wicked ways? In a variation on Irish faery lore, Barbara Samuel's story The Love Talker is about a charming and handsome faery who desires only mortal women. Galen's talent for seduction leaves his victims pining for him until they die. The Faerie Queen punishes him for his rakish behavior- cursed to a life of eternal loneliness. That is, until he shows the proper remorse for his crimes. Mary Jo Putney proves the old adage be careful what you wish for in her tale Dangerous Gifts. With his own interests in mind, Ranulph of the Wood promises mortal Leah Marlowe beauty beyond words for a price yet to be named. The young girl, insecure and longing for love, is so captivated by Ranulph's offer that she pays little heed to what the consequences may be for making a deal with a faery. But a faery from the land of India has her own plans for Ranulph.Four of romance's most gifted authors are brought together under one cover... and the result is pure magic! Weaving faery stories from lore and legend, this talented group of women has created a must-read anthology! Readers will be charmed! At last... faery tales for adults! You will believe in magic!

~ Kristina Wright


Saturday, February 19, 2011

"The Perils of Pursuing a Prince" by Julia London

Title: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince
Author: Julia London

Price: Php 150.00
Short URL: http://sulit.com.ph/3230746

About the Book:

Lady Greer Fairchild's only hope of avoiding marriage to the first bidder lies in journeying into the untamed Welsh countryside in search of an inheritance she's not sure even exists -- one reportedly controlled by Rhodrick Glendower, Earl of Radnor, also known as the Prince of Powys. Rumor has it that the prince is rough, ruthless -- even a murderer. But Greer never imagined that the brute would refuse to let her leave his remote castle until she has proven her identity. Or that she would find herself powerfully attracted to this passionately virile man whose gruff demeanor belies a proud and sensual nature. The further Greer falls under his spell, the more determined she becomes to unravel the secrets of her Welsh heritage and the mystery surrounding the dark prince who dares her to become his wife and princess.


"A Heart So Wild" by Johanna Lindsey

Title: A Heart So Wild [HB]
Author: Johanna Lindsey

Price: Php 200.00
Short URL: http://sulit.com.ph/3230578

About the Book:

Courtney Harte is certain her missing father is a alive, lost somewhere deep in Indian territory. But she needs a guide to lead her safely through this dangerous, unfamiliar country, someone as wild and unpredictable as the land itself. And that man is the gunslinger they call Chandos.

Courtney fears this enigmatic loner whose dark secrets torture his soul, yet whose eyes, bluer than the frontier sky, enflame the innocent, determined lady with wanton desires. But on the treacherous path they have chosen they have no one to trust but each other--as shared perils to their lives and hearts unleash turbulent, unbridled, passions that only love can tame.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

The 2nd Hand Library: The Real Deal by LUCY MONROE

Title: The Real Deal
Author: Lucy Monroe

Price: Php 170.00
Short URL: http://sulit.com.ph/3223761

About the Book:

The most important thing in Amanda's life is negotiating a successful merger between her company and Brant Computers, a family-held competitor. Company president, Eric Brant is on board with the idea, but when Amanda arrives in Eric's office, it is his cousin Simon Brant who greets her - and Simon is anything but agreeable. Squaring off against the sexy, brilliant, sexy, obstinate, sexy, eccentric, not to mention sexy Simon is completely frustrating - and a total turn-on...Simon has never met a woman as driven as Amanda, or as devastatingly attractive. He can't decide if he wants to put her on the next plane home - in the cargo hold - or kidnap her and spend a long weekend showing her the kind of negotiating he likes best. But when intimacy leads to an explosive passion, it might be time to think of a different, more permanent kind of merger...one that's less about business and all about pleasure...

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

The 2nd Hand Library: Murder Game (Ghostwalker series) by Christine Feehan

Title: Murder Game (Ghostwalker Series)
Author: Christine Feehan

Price: Php 180.00
Short URL: http://sulit.com.ph/3190157

About the Book:

Return to the world of the GhostWalkers with “the queen of paranormal romance” (USA Today) as she raises the stakes in the ultimate game of love and death…

Games should be fun, but for two expert teams across the country, they’re murder – because the winning team is the one that gets the most kills. The participants in this violent challenge rumored to be GhostWalkers. And Kadan Montague isn’t happy about it.

Kadan is a GhostWalker and he’s determined to clear the GhostWalker name of the rumors. To do it, he’s going to need the help of psychic Tansy Meadows. But as soon as he sees her, he knows his mission will be more complicated than he imagined – and the “murder game” may not be at all what it seems.

The 2nd Hand Library: Summer by The Sea by Susan Wiggs

Title: Summer by the Sea
Author: Susan Wiggs

Price: Php 120.00
Short URL: http://sulit.com.ph/3188909

About the Book:

It's the beginning of another season in the seaside resort town of Winslow, Rhode Island, and Rosa Capoletti is given the chance to rediscover the pleasures of love and laughter, food and wine, friendship and romance . . .

With a little determination and a lot of charm, Rosa Capoletti took a run-down pizza joint and turned it into an award-winning restaurant that has been voted "best place to propose" three years in a row. For Rosa, though, there has been no real romance since her love affair with Alexander Montgomery ended suddenly and without explanation a decade ago.

But Rosa's life takes an unexpected turn when Alexander arrives back in town and asks for her help sorting through his late mother's affairs. Reunited at the beach house where they first met and fell in love, Rosa and Alexander discover that the secrets of the past are not what they seem. Now, with all that she wants right in front of her, Rosa searches for happiness with the man who once broke her heart -- and learns that in love, as in life, there are second chances.

The 2nd Hand Library: Daisy's Back in Town by Rachel Gibson

Title: Daisy's Back in Town
Author: Rachel Gibson

Price: Php 120.00
Short URL: http://sulit.com.ph/3188883

About the Book:

Daisy Lee Monroe thought she'd brushed the dust of Lovett, Texas, off her high-heeled shoes years ago, but she's come back home only to find that little has changed. Her sister is still crazy, and her mom still has pink plastic flamingos in her front yard. And Jackson Lamott Parrish, the bad boy she'd left behind, is still so sexy it hurts. She'd like nothing better than to avoid this particular man, but she can't. Daisy has something to say to Jackson, and she's not going anywhere until he listens.

Jackson learned his lesson about Daisy the hard way, and now the only word he's interested in hearing from Daisy's red lips is good-bye. But she's popping up everywhere, and he doesn't believe in coincidence. It seems the only way to keep her quiet is with his mouth, but kissing Daisy had once been his downfall. Is he strong enough to resist her now? Strong enough to watch her walk out of his life again? Is he strong enough to make her stay?

The 2nd Hand Library: Highland Wedding by Hannah Howell

Title: Highland Wedding
Author: Hannah Howell

Price: Php 120.00
Short URL: http://sulit.com.ph/3188837

About the Book:

"Few authors portray the Scottish highlands as lovingly or colorfully as Hannah Howell."
--Publishers Weekly

New York Times Bestselling Author Hannah Howell

The vivid scar that spans Sir Iain MacLagan's cheek is a daily reminder of the wife he lost - and of the enemy that still stalks him. Commanded by Scotland's king to remarry in order to unite two powerful border clans, lain reluctantly weds Islaen MacRoth, a woman whose delicate appearance belies a playful, seductive nature that proves dangerously attractive to a man who has vowed never to jeopardize his heart, or his loved ones, again...Raised with eleven boisterous brothers, Islaen has little time for foolish romantic notions. Even so, she hoped for more than a forced marriage to a man who shares her bed, but not her life. Step by step, Islaen sets out to wear down Iain's defenses.

The 2nd Hand Library: The Devil to Pay by Liz Carlyle

Title: The Devil to Pay
Author: Liz Carlyle

Price: Php 120.00
Short URL: http://sulit.com.ph/3188803

About the Book:

Liz Carlyle, bestselling author of The Devil You Know and A Deal With the Devil, continues her devilish streak with this sensual regency romance.
By day, Sidonie Saint-Godard is a quietly elegant young widow who teaches deportment to the unpolished daughters of London's nouveau riche. By night, she is someone altogether different....

The notorious Black Angel -- so called for her lusciously located angel tattoo -- ruthlessly takes from powerful men who exploit, and gives to those who suffer at their hands. Always in disguise, she has eluded capture and her identity remains a mystery....

The Marquess of Devellyn, one of the least noble noblemen in town, uses and discards women as he pleases. But when the Black Angel entices him into her bed, ties him up, and pilfers his most valued possession, she may have gone too far. This time, Devellyn tells her, she'll have the devil to pay. And he definitely means to collect.

The 2nd Hand Library: The Sum of Our Days by Isabel Allende

Title: The Sum of Our Days (HB)
Author: Isabel Allende

Price: Php 250.00
Short URL: http://sulit.com.ph/3188614

About the Book:

In this sequel to her memoir Paula (1995), about the year-long coma suffered by her daughter, Chilean novelist Allende tells of the difficult years following Paula’s death. She makes a transformative journey in these pages, from the moving opening chapter, in which the grief-stricken author and her family scatter Paula’s ashes in the forest, to the final rewarding coda, where she is able to once again experience contentment and gratitude for the abundance in her life. Framing her story around her family, and directly addressing her daughter throughout, Allende reveals herself in all her roles: feisty marital partner, intrusive mother, dedicated writer, and spiritual seeker. She takes great comfort from her wide circle of support, a loosely connected network she refers to as her tribe, which provides her with the “three-ring circus material” she needs for her writing. Among the many personal revelations she makes here are her daughter-in-law’s discovery that she is gay, which broke up her marriage to Allende’s son and launched the author into a laborious matchmaking process to help him remarry, and her own imbibing of a hallucinogenic tea, which subsequently helped awaken her imagination during the writing of her children’s books. Surprisingly candid, frequently funny, and highly aware of her own failings, Allende is a person fully engaged in life, and readers will find her eloquent memoir inspirational reading. --Joanne Wilkinson