Bared to You" by Sylvia Day is the first in the Crossfire trilogy featuring Gideon & Eva two wounded souls who come together in an explosion of lust & passion as intoxicating as it is devastating
- the perfect read for fans of bestselling erotic romance Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. Our journey began in fire... Gideon Cross came into my life like lightning in the darkness
- beautiful & brilliant jagged & white hot. I was drawn to him as Id never been to anything or anyone in my life. I craved his touch like a drug even knowing it would weaken me. I was flawed & damaged & he opened those cracks in me so easily... Gideon knew. He had demons of his own. & we would become the mirrors that reflected each others most private wounds.. .and desires. The bonds of his love transformed me even as I prayed that the torment of our pasts didnt tear us apart.. . Intensely romantic darkly sensual & completely addictive Bared to You will take you to the very limits of obsession
- & beyond. Sylvia Day is the " New York Times" & "USA Today" bestselling author of over a dozen novels written across multiple sub-genres
- contemporary fantasy historical futuristic science fiction romantic suspense paranormal romance & urban fantasy
- under multiple pen names: three! A wife & mother of two she is a former Russian linguist for the U.S. Army Military Intelligence. " Bared to You has an emotional feel similar to Fifty Shades of Grey... It is full of emotional angst scorching love scenes & a compelling story line". (" Dear Author"). " While it is true that Bared to You has much in common with " Fifty Shades of Grey" " Bared to You" is a more complete story one that is better written. The characters are better developed & the story is far sexier. This is an erotic romance that should not be missed. It will make readers fall in love". (" Romance Novel News"). " The secondary characters are just as flawed as Eva & Gideon which makes Bared to You richer & more real to me than many of the contemporary books Ive read in a while". (Romance Junkies). " This is a sophisticated provocative titillating highly erotic sexually driven read & is extremely well done. I enjoyed " Fifty Shades of Grey" but I loved " Bared to You"". (" Swept Away by Romance"). " This book was just incredible. I couldnt put it down! The sex was so hot & the relationship was so juicy that I just had to know what was coming next!". (" Read Our Lips"). " It literally blew my mind & after finishing it I wasnt able to stop thinking about it!.. ." Bared to You" is an intense novel full of hardships heartbreak overcoming obstacles trust & most of all.. .trying to find love in a relationship that may seem hopeless. I truly & wholeheartedly was amazed by this book". (" Happy Ever After"). " Bared to You obliterates the competition with its real emotionally intense characters that deal with pain & pleasure with honesty". (Joyfully Reviwed)."




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Bared to You by Sylvia Day is the first in the Crossfire trilogy featuring Gideon & Eva two wounded souls who come together in an explosion of lust & passion as intoxicating as it is devastating
- the perfect read for fans of bestselling erotic romance Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. Our journey began in fire... Gideon Cross came into my life like lightning in the darkness
- beautiful & brilliant jagged & white hot. I was drawn to him as I'd never been to anything or anyone in my life. I craved his touch like a drug even knowing it would weaken me. I was flawed & damaged & he opened those cracks in me so easily... Gideon knew. He had demons of his own. & we would become the mirrors that reflected each other's most private wounds.. .and desires. The bonds of his love transformed me even as I prayed that the torment of our pasts didn't tear us apart... Intensely romantic darkly sensual & completely addictive Bared to You will take you to the very limits of obsession
- & beyond. Sylvia Day is the number one New York Times & number one international bestselling author of more than a dozen award-winning novels which have been translated into thirty eight languages. She has been nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Author & her work has been honoured as Amazon's Best of the Year in Romance. She has won the RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Award & been nominated for the Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA award twice. The second novel in the series Reflected in You is available from Penguin in october. Bared to You has an emotional feel similar to Fifty Shades of Grey... It is full of emotional angst scorching love scenes & a compelling story line." (Dear Author). " While it is true that Bared to You has much in common with Fifty Shades of Grey Bared to You is a more complete story one that is better written. The characters are better developed & the story is far sexier. This is an erotic romance that should not be missed. It will make readers fall in love." (Romance Novel News). " The secondary characters are just as flawed as Eva & Gideon which makes Bared to You richer & more real to me than many of the contemporary books I've read in a while." (Romance Junkies). " This is a sophisticated provocative titillating highly erotic sexually driven read & is extremely well done. I enjoyed Fifty Shades of Grey but I loved Bared to You." (Swept Away by Romance). " This book was just incredible. I couldn't put it down! The sex was so hot & the relationship was so juicy that I just had to know what was coming next!" (Read Our Lips). " It literally blew my mind & after finishing it I wasn't able to stop thinking about it!.. . Bared to You is an intense novel full of hardships heartbreak overcoming obstacles trust & most of all.. .trying to find love in a relationship that may seem hopeless. I truly & wholeheartedly was amazed by this book." (Happy Ever After). " Bared to You obliterates the competition with its real emotionally intense characters that deal with pain & pleasure with honesty". (Joyfully Reviewed)."


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Jools Holland has had a fascinating life. From playing on bomb sites as a boy in the East End to skiving off school & then selling millions of records with Squeeze the first twenty years of his life were eventful chaotic & colourful. Then came The Tube with Paula Yates the seminal live music programme that propelled him to fame. Over the following three decades Jools succeeded in placing himself at the epicentre of a global community comprising just about anybody who is anybody in music. Through Later with Jools Holland the longest-running music programme on television he has given British TV debuts to countless now world famous bands. Packed with hilarious anecdotes written in Hollands own inimitable style & laced with quirky insights & deliciously acute detail this autobiography by one of Britains most gifted & debonaire musicians is not just for music fans but for anyone who is looking for something several cuts above the conventional showbiz memoir. ...

Classic poems from the English literary tradition come together in an anthology that traces our journey through life with a thoughtful blend of humour & playfulness poignancy & nostalgia. This beautifully illustrated collection contains the works of some of the finest poets in the English language. It introduces children to the world's best poetry from John Milton to William Carlos Williams. Here too are the voices of Robert Frost W. H. Auden Eleanor Farjeon Rainer Maria Rilke & Marianne Moore. Beautiful illustrations & classic entries make this a wonderful addition to any library. Jackie Morris is a celebrated author & illustrator & the winner of the Welsh Books Council Tir na n-Og Award for her title The Seal Children". Her illustrations for " How the Whale Became" by Ted Hughes (2000) were universally praised & prompted the " Guardian" to comment ' This exquisite new edition provides illustrations whose rich grave muted almost medieval beauty is in perfect harmony with the deceptive simplicity of the words.'" ...

Author Shahrukh Husain has selected seven classical operas retelling them in a way that will capture the imagination of today's children. Each story opens with background information on the composer & the opera plus a musical extract while endnotes offer advice for parents on best recordings. This title is narrated by Golden Globe winner Miranda Richardson. ' Children need music! This anthology introduces them to opera in an unforgettable way!'
- Placido Domingo. All stories open with an introduction & a new section at the back

Includes:: information on famous opera houses behind the scenes contributors singers composers & more!


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When Ina Garten opened her fabulous food store The Barefoot Contessa it soon became the most popular place in town & attracted masses of visitors all year round. But after 18 years Ina needed a new challenge & she turned her hand to writing up her wonderful recipes & the great tips on style & entertaining that are the hallmark of her work. & it wasnt too long before Ina became one of Americas most successful cookery writers. Her New York Times bestselling books went on to sell more than 3 million copies worldwide & today she is one of the stars of Americas Food Network where she attracts weekly audiences of more than 5 million. Genuinely warm & inspiring Ina is Americas own Domestic Goddess & her television popularity has carried over to the UK. She is currently one of the most successful & respected cooks on the UKs Food Network & the Good Food Channel which attract terrific audiences. This ever-growing tv profile is all down to the accessible no-nonsense approach Ina takes to cooking delicious meals that even beginners can conjure up. Added to this is the little touch of luxury she offers in both her books & her tv shows all photographed & filmed against the glorious backdrop of her fabulous kitchen & garden in East Hampton. Now in BACK TO BASICS Ina offers almost 100 brand new recipes all tried & tested to the highest standard & beautifully illustrated in full-colour throughout. Focusing on her simple techniques this book has something for everyone. So whether youre aiming to prepare a delicious main-course crowd-pleaser a quick & easy tea-time treat or something a little more sophisticated for a special occasion theyre all here
- & with simple instructions to guarantee success every time!
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In Barefoot Contessa at Home Ina shares the recipes she loves & her secrets to making guests feel welcome. Here she offers the recipes she makes over & over again because theyre easy & theyre universally loved. * For a leisurely Sunday breakfast she has Easy Cheese Danishes or Breakfast Fruit Crunch to serve with the perfect Spicy Bloody Mary. * For lunch she has classics with a twist such as Tomato Mozarella & Pesto Panini & Old-Fashioned Potato salad which are simply delicious. * Then there are Inas delicious dinners
- from loin of pork stuffed with sauteed fennel to the exotic flavours of Elis Asian Salmon. * And there are outrageously luscious sweets like Peach & Blueberry Crumble. Ina also lets readers in on her time-tested strategies for cooking & entertaining
- from what she considers when shes designing a kitchen to menu-planning basics. In this beautifully illustrated book Ina Garten proves beyond a shadow of doubt that there truly is no place like home.

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In Barefoot Contessa Family Style" Ina Garten explains that sharing our tables with those we love is too essential to be saved just for special occasions
- & it's easy to do if you know how to cook irresistible meals with a minimum of fuss. For Ina the best way to make guests feel at home is to serve them food that is as unpretentious as it is delicious. So in " Family Style" she's collected the recipes that please her friends & family most
- dishes like East Hampton Clam Chowder Parmesan Roasted Asparagus Linguine with Shrimp Scampi & Saffron Risotto with Butternut Squash. It's the kind of fresh accessible food that's meant to be passed around in big bowls or platters & enjoyed with warm conversation & laughter. Packed with fabulous colour photographs as well as menu suggestions & practical wisdom on what to do if disaster strikes this is the must-have guide to the joy of everyday entertaining."

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Whether shared in a cosy French bistro or in the comfort of your own home the romance & enduring appeal of French country cooking is irrefutable. In Barefoot in Paris" is a Garten helps you bring that spirit & those evocative dishes into your own kitchen. Packed full of easy to follow recipes & ideas for adding a special twist to classic dishes this is the perfect fare for family & friends. Hearty boeuf Bourguignon is served in deep bowls over a garlic-rubbed slice of baguette toast; croque monsieur is decadently rich eggy & oozing with cheese; Inas kir royale

Includes:: the addition of raspberry liquor a refreshing alternative to the traditional recipe; creamy vichyssoise is given a fresh tasting lift with the addition of courgettes " Barefoot in Paris" is suffused with Inas love of the city of the bustling outdoor markets bakeries fromageries & charcuteries. Its the perfect guide to Paris & its wonderful celebration of food."

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In Parties! Ina Garten shares the secrets she has gleaned from her years as a caterer & a dedicated party giver. Ina's parties are easy to prepare & fun for everyone including the host. Packed with plans for pulling off parties like a pro & stories & recipes from her own parties this is a must-have guide to easy entertaining. * In the spring you can invite your friends to a party where they all make their own pizzas. * Come summer it's into the garden for a lunch with grilled lamb & pitta sandwiches that guests assemble themselves. * In the autumn Ina roasts a fresh turkey which her friends enjoy with a creamy spinach gratin. * And on a winter's day everyone is invited for a lunch buffet with seafood chowder & butternut squash & apple soup. Delicious! Ina has reached new heights here with recipes like sour cream coffee cake
- the ultimate breakfast treat. Salads? The red lettuce balsamic onions & blue cheese salad; Chinese chicken salad; & panzanella may be the best you've ever tasted. & fillet of beef is easy to make for a fancy dinner with oh-so-good gorgonzola sauce. With so many great ideas & recipes to choose from this will be an essential read for anyone who loves a party.
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