I have always wanted Mr. Paul, but he was out of my reach. I was a poor chubby girl that lived in the suburbs. He, on the other hand, was a tall billionaire with a commanding attitude - there was no one that could match him... I thought that he was for me. I had a job offer to move elsewhere, and our final goodbye, which I thought was going to be a cold one, promised to be anything but. When Mr. Paul finally meets the German man that hired me, he let his Alpha side come out, and when he gets very obsessed, there is no stopping him.

The fan favorite Nakamura brothers have finally been collected into one crazy hot AMBW boxset! This limited time only set includes HIS ENDURING LOVE, HIS REVENGE BABY, and a sneak peak at Hayato Nakamura's long-awaited novel, 12 MONTHS OF KRISTAL. HIS ENDURING LOVE I’ve been hiding nearly all my adult life to protect myself and my autistic daughter from the mob boss who wants me dead. For those reasons, I’ve sworn off relationships and vowed never to fall in love again. Suro Nakamura gives exactly zero f-words about my vows. I’ve become the dangerous hitman’s sole obsession, and he’ll stop at nothing to make me his. Is there any way for me to escape him…or resist him? HIS REVENGE BABY When travel nurse Lilliana Tucker is coerced by a mysterious stranger into “interviewing” to become Norio Nakamura’s next mistress, she’s pretty sure there’s no way she’ll get the job. Lilli is awkward, unrefined, and not at all cut out to be a spy–or the lover of a smoking hot Japanese billionaire. But then—WTH!—she does get the job. And soon her arrangement with Norio goes from a role she must play, to a passionate, barely contained affair. Lilli knows there’s no way her clandestine relationship with Norio will end in unicorns and rainbows. But there are two things she doesn’t see coming: 1. Falling for the man she’s been hired to betray …and 2. What he does when he discovers her true identity PLUS, a very special preview for 12 MONTHS OF KRISTAL On the eleventh day of Christmas, a Japanese billionaire's date is completely disrupted by a curvy woman, claiming to be an elf. What could possibly go wrong when he challenges her to replace the date she lost him? Or very, very sexy? This tale is perfect for fans of omakase sushi experiences, PEOPLE magazine, and watching magical love stories unfold.

Mike Sullivan loves his adopted city of San Francisco, and he loves trees. In The Trees of San Francisco he has combined his passions, offering a striking and handy compendium of botanical information, historical tidbits, cultivation hints, and more. Sullivan's introduction details the history of trees in the city, a fairly recent phenomenon. The text then piques the reader's interest with discussions of 71 city trees. Each tree is illustrated with a photograph--with its common and scientific names prominently displayed--and its specific location within San Francisco, along with other sites; frequently a close-up shot of the tree is included. Sprinkled throughout are 13 sidelights relating to trees; among the topics are the city's wild parrots and the trees they love; an overview of the objectives of the Friends of the Urban Forest; and discussions about the link between Australia's trees and those in the city, such as the eucalyptus. The second part of the book gets the reader up and about, walking the city to see its trees. Full-page color maps accompany the seven detailed tours, outlining the routes; interesting factoids are interspersed throughout the directions. A two-page color map of San Francisco then highlights 25 selected neighborhoods ideal for viewing trees, leading into a checklist of the neighborhoods and their trees.

A major urban history of the design and development of postwar San Francisco Designing San Francisco is the untold story of the formative postwar decades when U.S. cities took their modern shape amid clashing visions of the future. In this pathbreaking and richly illustrated book, Alison Isenberg shifts the focus from architects and city planners—those most often hailed in histories of urban development and design—to the unsung artists, activists, and others who played pivotal roles in rebuilding San Francisco between the 1940s and the 1970s. Previous accounts of midcentury urban renewal have focused on the opposing terms set down by Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs—put simply, development versus preservation—and have followed New York City models. Now Isenberg turns our attention west to colorful, pioneering, and contentious San Francisco, where unexpectedly fierce battles were waged over iconic private and public projects like Ghirardelli Square, Golden Gateway, and the Transamerica Pyramid. When large-scale redevelopment came to low-rise San Francisco in the 1950s, the resulting rivalries and conflicts sparked the proliferation of numerous allied arts fields and their professionals, including architectural model makers, real estate publicists, graphic designers, photographers, property managers, builders, sculptors, public-interest lawyers, alternative press writers, and preservationists. Isenberg explores how these centrally engaged arts professionals brought new ideas to city, regional, and national planning and shaped novel projects across urban, suburban, and rural borders. San Francisco’s rebuilding galvanized far-reaching critiques of the inequitable competition for scarce urban land, and propelled debates over responsible public land stewardship. Isenberg challenges many truisms of this renewal era—especially the presumed male domination of postwar urban design, showing how women collaborated in city building long before feminism’s impact in the 1970s. An evocative portrait of one of the world’s great cities, Designing San Francisco provides a new paradigm for understanding past and present struggles to define the urban future.

As part of the Cities of the Imagination Series, this book presents an in-depth cultural, historical, and literary guide to San Francisco, a beautiful city renowned for its artists, eccentrics, visionaries, and activism.

Pocket Rough Guide: San Francisco is your essential guide to this diverse city, with information on all the key sights in an easy-to-use format. Whether you have a few days or just an afternoon, the carefully curated itineraries in Pocket Rough Guide: San Francisco help you plan your trip, and the "Best of" San Francisco section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss. Stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, and enjoy an authentic meal in Chinatown. Divided by area for easy navigation, the "Places" section is written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink, stay, and more. + Easy-to-use maps throughout help you find your way around. + The very best of the area, selected by our expert authors. + Tailored itineraries and highlights to make trip-planning easy. + Inspirational color photography brings the area to life. + Up-to-date background information, including transportation details and a calendar of events. Make the most of your time with Pocket Rough Guide: San Francisco.

The Golden Gate Bridge, stunning parks, and breathtaking vistas all make San Francisco a big draw for millions each year. But it's the food that makes this city a location like no other. Foodies unite: this cookbook is a brilliant celebration of the multicultural influences and traditions that have inspired San Francisco's cuisine. These dishes pay homage to culinary hotspots that have helped define this unique fare. With 50 recipes and dozens of restaurant profiles, you can eat like a local wherever you are in the world. Eat your way through Hayes Valley, savor beloved dim sum joints in The Richmond, sample Michelin-starred meals in The Mission, and more. With the best signature creations by top chefs in the area, this book offers a detailed rundown of the locations you can't miss. Inside you'll find 50 step-by-step recipes collected from the best restaurants in San Francisco In-depth profiles of these top locations An introduction to San Francisco's food scene Interviews with prominent local chefs and restauranteurs 15 hit lists with restaurants that are best for specific occasions, budgets, and more Stunning original photography There's a reason these restaurants are the best of the best. Discover why with City Eats: San Francisco.

Full-colour throughout, The Rough Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area is the ultimate travel guide to the colourful Californian capital and its stunning surroundings. With 30 years experience and our trademark 'tell it like it is' writing style, Rough Guides cover all the basics with practical, on-the-ground details, as well as unmissable alternatives to the usual must-see sights. At the top of your to-pack list, and guaranteed to get you value for money, each guide also reviews the best accommodation and restaurants in all price brackets. We know there are times for saving, and times for splashing out. In The Rough Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area: - Over 50 colour-coded maps featuring every listing - Area-by-area chapter highlights - Top 5 boxes - Things not to miss section Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area.