Corpus Christmas


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A relic of Manhattan's Gilded Age, the Erich Bruel House on Gramercy Park contained three floors of glorious art--and one Christmas corpse. Now it's up to Lieutenant Sigrid Harald to wrap up this homicide before the killer strikes again.




McCall's


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Blusher's First Christmas


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This story is about a reindeer called Blusher who has rosy red cheeks. Mrs. Claus has come to find her, because Santa has hurt his leg and is unable to deliver the toys to the children on Christmas Eve. So with help of eight other girl reindeer and Mrs. Claus, they will have to save Christmas.




Face Paint


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The “exquisite and richly illustrated” New York Times bestseller from the renowned makeup artist, “a retrospective written for all women, everywhere” (Vogue France). Makeup, as we know it, has only been commercially available in the last 100 years, but applying decoration to the face and body may be one of the oldest global social practices. In Face Paint, Lisa Eldridge reveals the entire history of the art form, from Egyptian and Classical times up through the Victorian age and golden era of Hollywood, and also surveys the cutting-edge makeup science of today and tomorrow. Face Paint explores the practical and idiosyncratic reasons behind makeup’s use, the actual materials employed over generations, and the glamorous icons that people emulate, it is also a social history of women and the ways in which we can understand their lives through the prism and impact of makeup. “Makeup artist and Lancome global creative director Lisa Eldridge drops serious knowledge in Face Paint, her book on the history of beautifying.” —Marie Claire “Clear your coffee table and turn off YouTube—Lisa Eldridge’s book is a must read.” —Teen Vogue “The book is not only rich with history but also with a series of paintings, sketches and photographs in an intense array of colors, selected by the make-up artist herself in the most aesthetically pleasing universal statement to women you’ll ever see.” —Vogue France “Face Paint delves into the history of makeup, with glossy pictures to match . . . the book’s cover is striking.” —New York Post




A Winter Wedding at Primrose Hall


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Preorder the BRAND NEW instalment in Jill Steeple's beautiful Primrose Woods series. As the year draws to an end at Primrose Hall, Pia and her Lord of the Manor fiancé Jackson are putting the finishing touches to their annual Carols by Candlelight evening. The past twelve months have not all been plain sailing – Jackson’s father Rex had a serious health scare, his long-lost brother Tom appeared unannounced, and Jackson himself had his own disaster. So the family are thrilled to finally be able to look forward to Christmas together and the event of the year – Jackson and Pia’s long-awaited wedding. With the idyllic backdrop of Primrose Woods, the dream venue, and a community ready to celebrate with them, Pia and Jackson are counting the days until they are husband and wife. Now they just need to cross their fingers that the dramas of the previous year are all behind them... Welcome back to Primrose Hall for the wedding of the year and guaranteed laughter, friendship and romance. Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Heidi Swain and Julie Houston. ‘A gorgeous setting and wonderful characters, just the loveliest place to cosy up and escape to.' Beth Moran Readers are loving the adventures at Primrose Woods: ‘I have read every one in this series and thoroughly enjoyed them all. This was my favourite I think, totally recommend these feel good books.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved being back at Primrose Woods/Hall and to another story in the series although this could be read as a standalone I highly recommend reading the full series for full enjoyment... This was another lovely read from this author within the beautiful setting of Primrose Hall and with an element of festive magic.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a delightful, warm and cosy read. Jill always writes such heart-warming books and never fails to disappoint.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Jill has been one of my favourite rom-com authors since I discovered her Dog and Duck series. She continues her excellent output her with a wonderfully warm and charming story.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is one of those series which leave you feeling uplifted, looking on the bright side.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This is a lovely book and I really enjoyed reading it. It is a** heartwarming read**. I'm really looking forward to reading the next book in the series.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐




Cue


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Almost Sisters


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Set against the turbulent background of Fleet Street in the greed-is-good 1980's, Almost Sisters explores the love-hate relationship between Vivi, a cynical go-getting journalist, and Gemma, her unassuming but equally ambitious half-sister. When their father dies, destroying the fragile bridge between his two dysfunctional families, sibling rivalries resurface as Gemma and Vivi are propelled into a battle for control of The Courier, a failing broadsheet - Gemma by marrying her way into wealth and power and Vivi through a dangerous liaison with a ruthless American entrepreneur with hidden agenda. Both women will find themselves caught in traps of their own making. But escape carries a price which seems too high to pay.As events spiral out of control, shocking family secrets are laid bare, unleashing years of suppressed emotions and setting in motion an unstoppable chain of events. The resulting scandal, bloodshed and heartbreak will change both Gemma's and Vivi's lives for ever.'She writes with energy and imagination, creating compellingly complex characters and a plot so fast moving there's never a dull moment' - London Evening StandardOriginally published by Random House.




In Too Deep


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Heat up your Valentine's with the Unlocked Collection Daisy's high school ex-boyfriend let her believe that their unsatisfying sex life was her fault. Tormented by the pictures he's posting on Facebook, she throws herself into training for her university rowing try outs - until she crashes her boat into gorgeous Ben's, who seems sexy and sweet one minute and then sexy and arrogant the next. Either way, Ben has her aroused in ways she hadn't thought possible. With her place at university on the line, can Daisy sort out how she feels about Ben?




Playgirl


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