On the eve of his thirtieth birthday, Miguel Santos leaves his high-powered life behind for a visit to the small town he grew up in... and the high school sweetheart whose wild passion he's never stopped craving. Faith Bennett loved Miguel the moment she saw him. But she always knew his future was in New York, while hers was tied to the auto shop that was her close-knit family's livelihood. Pushing him away nearly broke her, but when he took her heart with him, he left something precious behind. Now he's back, demanding her body, her desire, her very soul as retribution for the pain he still carries. He won't settle for anything less than everything she's got, but she still can't leave with him and he still can't stay, and their past has secrets too explosive to share.

'A warm, joyous, seasonal read' Swirl and Thread 'A perfect pre-Christmas treat ... hilarious and heartwarming' Irish Central It's the time of year ... to run away from your life Holly always seems to make the wrong decisions: her career in London is going nowhere, and she's ended up engaged to a man she doesn't love. Which is why she decides that's all going to change - starting with calling off her engagement, six weeks before their Christmas Eve wedding. Then Holly sees an ad for what could be her dream job: helping to declutter a remote country house back home in Ireland. It's her chance to avoid all talk of weddings and the trappings of her least favourite time of year. But when Holly arrives at the beautiful but neglected Knockboden, she discovers that Serena Harpur, the glamorous owner, is planning on renting it out as a romantic honeymoon destination in a bid to avoid financial ruin. With Serena's handsome but moody son hanging around, dead set against his mother's plan, Holly begins to wonder if she's made yet another bad decision. Then Serena gets a phone call that looks set to change the fate of Knockboden. Will Holly realise that maybe she has found herself in exactly the right place, at the right time of year, for the first time ever? Read what people are saying about All Wrapped Up: 'The PERFECT pre-Christmas read to get you in the festive mood. Lovely writing, characters are just charming and you can absorb the festive feels throughout. Loved it!' Netgalley reviewer 'A festive fun book that you will read in one sitting ... unputdownable' Netgalley reviewer 'Such a cute and cosy read - I finished it in one sitting and by the end of it I wanted to google old castles to spend Christmas in' Netgalley reviewer 'Grab your favourite blanket and a hot cocoa and set aside a few hours. You are sure to lose yourself within the pages of this wonderful book and what a joy it is too' Netgalley reviewer

Allison has always been the round peg in her very square family. Instead of becoming a doctor or lawyer like her successful sisters, she’s perfectly happy running her diner in ripped jeans and comfortable sneaks. But she wouldn’t mind a little bit of her siblings’ wedded bliss. And now that she’s catering her best friend’s Christmas wedding, she can’t get marriage off her mind. So even though she’s never been against a little harmless fun, she makes herself a promise: no more meaningless flings. Luke needs to lay low to avoid the process servers dogging him. He’s left his three-star Michelin-rated restaurant in Chicago in good hands, and Pineville, Michigan seems as good a place to hide-out as any. Especially with Allison giving him those hot looks she thinks he doesn’t see. He’s wheedled his way into her kitchen…and now is taking aim at her heart. If there’s one thing Luke is good at, it’s heating things up. But Allison is only looking for forever, and his life is back in Chicago. Will the chemistry between them be strong enough to cook up something special? Or will these holidays give them nothing but the blues? Formerly published as THE CHRISTMAS WEDDING SWAP.

Todd Lerner's never been much of a student, but he's got plenty of street smarts and he's a mean poker player. Todd's always had a thing for Claire, the most beautiful girl in grade eleven -- but Claire likes nice things. If Todd wants to date her, he'll need cash and plenty of it. Soon, a weekly poker game turns into a costly and dangerous obsession, and Todd's luck begins to change. Inspired by true events, All In journeys into the high-stakes worlds of gambling, addiction, and fraud.

Meat Loaf, the larger-than-life rock icon, starred in the biggest cult film of all-time, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, before releasing one of the best-selling albums of all-time, Bat Out Of Hell, and some of the most celebrated and successful singles in music history, such as I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That), Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad and Paradise By The Dashboard Light. The Grammy Award-winning singer has released an impressive eleven UK Top 10 studio albums, including the #1 releases Dead Ringer and Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell and his latest offering, 2016's Braver Than We Are. Meat Loaf's epic collaborations with songwriter Jim Steinman are legendary, as are his striking album covers, wide-ranging operatic voice, female duet partners, signature red handkerchief and theatrical live performances. In 2016, he was presented with the Q Hero Award; to many that have had a hand in helping him sell near 100-million records, he is exactly that – a musical hero. CONTENTS Introduction From Marvin To Eddie Making Bat Out Of Hell Unleashing Bat Out Of Hell Dead Ringer Midnight At the Lost And Found Bad Attitude Blind Before I Stop Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell Welcome To The Nightmare Couldn't Have Said It Better Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose Hang Cool Teddy Bear Hell in a Handbasket Braver Than We Are Meat Loaf Albums I) Studio Albums II) Live Albums III) Compilation Albums Meat Loaf Singles Meat Loaf Tours Meat Loaf Music Videos Meat Loaf Films Meat Loaf Awards

You want intense? How about riding your motorcycle through mud and muck, soaring over jumps, and battling the world’s top racers? Motocross racing calls for guts, skill, and goggles! Learn all about the top riders, find out how the sport got started, and take a few laps with some world champions. This title will allow students to refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. • Bolded keywords • Profiles of athletes • Text based questions

I dont know about other kids past or present, but when I hit high school and as I drew near to the day of my sixteenth birthday, there was only one thought on my mind. That was to get my drivers license and my own car. With those two items in hand, I had obtained my independence! That you heard correctly. To have a license to drive and a set of keys to a car that was there for me to get into and drive away from the farm and go just about anywhere was, in my mind, the ultimate goal a sixteen-year-old could possibly obtain.

Eavesdropping and saying exactly what she’s thinking are just a couple of flaws that get Amelia into trouble. Who knew magic was real? That there is a whole world out there she’d never heard of, where magic is common? Amelia’s life is about to take a dramatic change—will she be able to survive all the twists and turns to come? Or will she end up pissing off the wrong man?

A twelve-year-old boy's world is flipped upside down when his family moves to a new, far away state. All his hopes and dreams seem to disappear as he struggles to adjust to his new surroundings. He feels like an outcast and feels so alone, but holds on to his dreams by a thread. After going through tough times, he remains true to who he is, and things start to change for the better. He soon finds himself on top of the world and learns what perseverance can do. All his dreams he once had come true, and he finds himself happier than ever.

From abdabs to zit From pillock (14th century) to couch potato (20th century) From She'll be apples (Australia) to the pits (USA) This new collection brings together some 5,000 contemporary slang expressions originating in all parts of the English-speaking world. It gives clear and concise definitions of each word, supplemented by examples of their use and information about where and when they came into being. This entertaining reference work will be of use to students of English at all levels and a source of fascination to word-lovers throughout the world.