The Couple Next Door: A Novel

The Couple Next Door: A Novel

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERShari Lapena’s new thriller, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now!“The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages.” —People“Provocative and shocking.” —Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author of Find Her“I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline.  The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!” —Sue Grafton, New York Times bestselling author of XIt all started at a dinner party. . .A domestic suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors—a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives. . .Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it all—a loving relationship, a wonderful home, and their beautiful baby, Cora. But one night, when they are at a dinner party next door, a terrible crime is committed. Suspicion immediately lands on the parents. But the truth is a much more complicated story.Inside the curtained house, an unsettling account of what actually happened unfolds. Detective Rasbach knows that the panicked couple is hiding something. Both Anne and Marco soon discover that the other is keeping secrets, secrets they've kept for years. What follows is the nerve-racking unraveling of a family—a chilling tale of  deception, duplicity, and unfaithfulness that will keep you breathless until the final shocking twist.

  • ASIN: 0735221103
  • ISBN: 0735221103
  • Brand: Shari Lapena
  • Manufacturer: Penguin Books

Our Best Life Together: A Daily Devotional for Couples

Our Best Life Together: A Daily Devotional for Couples

Whether you've been married a few months or a few decades, this encouraging daily devotional will help you find quiet moments together to strengthen your faith in God and renew your love for and commitment to your spouse.In Our Best Life Together, Joel and Victoria Osteen want to encourage you in your marriage and remind you that God brought you together to help each other succeed and to become all He created you to be. There's no better way to experience the fulfilling marriage God intends for you than to set aside a devotional time together each day and set your minds in the right direction for a positive, happy, faith-filled marriage. When you live together in unity, you honor God and open the door for His blessings to flow into every area of your life. If you will do your part, God will do His part, and you can live in love!

  • ASIN: 145559864X
  • ISBN: 145559864X
  • Brand: FaithWords/Hachette Book Group
  • Manufacturer: FaithWords

The Couple on Cedar Close: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller

The Couple on Cedar Close: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller

One sunny August afternoon, the residents of Cedar Close throw their annual summer barbecue. Children play in the cherry-tree lined street, tables are laden with food, and the wine is flowing. For Laurie Mills, it’s her first time meeting the neighbours. And it’s the first time she discovers her husband Robert is having an affair.Cedar Close has always been a nice place to live – a quiet suburban street where everyone looks out for one another and bad things don’t happen.Until late one evening, when Robert Mills is found dead in his bedroom.Downstairs, in their beautiful kitchen, his wife Laurie sits alone in the dark with her head in her hands. She can’t remember the last few hours, but she knows she didn’t kill Robert.The trouble is, no-one believes her…An utterly gripping page-turner about the dark secrets that lie behind closed doors. Perfect for fans of JP Delaney’s The Girl Before and Gone Girl, The Couple on Cedar Close will keep you reading late into the night.Read what everyone is saying about The Couple on Cedar Close: ‘A.......maz........ing, what a fantastic book, loved every word on every page, a great psychological thriller that held my interest throughout and I didn't want it to end…I could carry on raving about this book but just read it for yourself, I can definitely recommend, you will not be disappointed.’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars‘Gripping, page turner, disturbing, just a few words I would use to describe this fantastic read! I loved this book, it reminded me of The Girl on the Train and quickly became one of my new favorites!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘Ten stars for being able to keep me up until 4 a.m. I just HAD to finish this book! I cannot begin to describe how riveting this novel was. Great writing, characterizations, plot, timing, suspense--it has it all. Trust me, you will NOT be able to put it down until you finish reading it. So many mediocre thrillers out there that this one hit me like a ton of bricks. ... [Read More]

  • ASIN: 1786814994
  • ISBN: 1786814994
  • Manufacturer: Bookouture

The Perfect Couple

The Perfect Couple

From New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand, comes a novel about the many ways family can fill our lives with love...if they don't kill us first. *New York Times bestseller*It's Nantucket wedding season, also known as summer-the sight of a bride racing down Main Street is as common as the sun setting at Madaket Beach. The Otis-Winbury wedding promises to be an event to remember: the groom's wealthy parents have spared no expense to host a lavish ceremony at their oceanfront estate.But it's going to be memorable for all the wrong reasons after tragedy strikes: a body is discovered in Nantucket Harbor just hours before the ceremony-and everyone in the wedding party is suddenly a suspect. As Chief of Police Ed Kapenash interviews the bride, the groom, the groom's famous mystery-novelist mother, and even a member of his own family, he discovers that every wedding is a minefield-and no couple is perfect. Featuring beloved characters from The Castaways, Beautiful Day, and A Summer Affair, The Perfect Couple proves once again that Elin Hilderbrand is the queen of the summer beach read.

  • ASIN: B0763LB5LQ
  • Manufacturer: Little, Brown and Company

The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook, Gift Edition: 650 Recipes for Everything You'll Ever Want to Make

The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook, Gift Edition: 650 Recipes for Everything You'll Ever Want to Make

The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook (more than 250,000 copies sold) is coming out in a luxe, hardcover gift edition -- perfect for engagements, weddings, and graduations. For decades, the rule of thumb for recipes has been "serves 4 to 6," or even more, leaving small households, newlyweds, empty nesters, college students, and others stuck with days of leftovers. Who better than the test cooks at America's Test Kitchen, to deliver the perfect solution to this problem. Part kitchen manual, part cookbook, this groundbreaking volume was the first of its kind to engineer recipes from the ground up for the two-person household. We put our kitchen expertise to work to figure out how to scale down the trickiest dishes, from soups and stews to stir-fries and lasagnas--even cakes and pies. America's Test Kitchen takes out all the guesswork and delivers creative solutions for foolproof and delicious meals for two.

  • ASIN: 1945256060
  • ISBN: 1945256060
  • Manufacturer: America's Test Kitchen

No More Fighting: The Relationship Book for Couples: 20 Minutes a Week to a Stronger Relationship

No More Fighting: The Relationship Book for Couples: 20 Minutes a Week to a Stronger Relationship

No More Fighting offers fast strategies to stop fights now and build a stronger relationship long-term.All couples fight―but a little guidance goes a long way to tackling the issues that trigger fights in the first place. No More Fighting offers couples fast and effective strategies to overcome common relationship problems and build lasting love together.In just 20 minutes per week, couples will learn how to effectively speak and listen to each other as they confront critical relationship issues. From reconciling different values to navigating intimacy issues and everything in between, No More Fighting gives you the skills you need to fight less and love each other more.No More Fighting tackles challenges head-on, with:52 relationship challenges illustrated through real case studies, and address intimacy issues, gender roles, communication blocks, love languages, and more.20-minute exercises that help you unpack each challenge through tailored prompts, dialogues, and shared experiences.Supportive guidance that motivates you and your partner to tackle each exercise, with practical advice and helpful tips.Don’t escalate―find quick resolutions for a lifetime of mutual understanding, love, and acceptance with 20-minute strategies from No More Fighting.

  • ASIN: 1641521821
  • ISBN: 1641521821
  • Manufacturer: Zephyros Press

A Stranger in the House: A Novel

A Stranger in the House: A Novel

A perfect holiday gift.Shari Lapena’s new thriller, AN UNWANTED GUEST, is available now!“Smart and suspenseful. . . you'll never see the ending coming.” --PureWowIn this neighborhood, danger lies close to home. A domestic thriller packed full of secrets, and a twisty story that never stops—from the bestselling author of The Couple Next DoorHe looks at her, concerned. “How do you feel?” She wants to say, Terrified. Instead, she says, with a faint smile, “Glad to be home.”Karen and Tom Krupp are happy—they’ve got a lovely home in upstate New York, they’re practically newlyweds, and they have no kids to interrupt their comfortable life together. But one day, Tom returns home to find Karen has vanished—her car’s gone and it seems she left in a rush. She even left her purse—complete with phone and ID—behind.There's a knock on the door—the police are there to take Tom to the hospital where his wife has been admitted. She had a car accident, and lost control as she sped through the worst part of town.The accident has left Karen with a concussion and a few scrapes.  Still, she’s mostly okay—except that she can’t remember what she was doing or where she was when she crashed. The cops think her memory loss is highly convenient, and they suspect she was up to no good. Karen returns home with Tom, determined to heal and move on with her life. Then she realizes something’s been moved. Something’s not quite right. Someone’s been in her house. And the police won't stop asking questions.Because in this house, everyone’s a stranger. Everyone has something they’d rather keep hidden. Something they might even kill to keep quiet.

  • ASIN: B01N238IRQ
  • Manufacturer: Penguin Books

Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places

Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World's Most Amazing Places

NatGeo takes you on a photographic tour of the world’s most spectacular destinations, inspiring tangible ideas for your next trip. Travel to hundreds of the most breathtaking locales—both natural and man-made—illustrated with vivid images taken by the organization's world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, rain forests, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture. Loaded with hard service information for each location, Destinations of a Lifetime has it all: when to go, where to eat, where to stay, and what to do to ensure the most enriching and authentic experience.

  • ASIN: 1426215649
  • ISBN: 9781426215643
  • Brand: National Geographic
  • Manufacturer: National Geographic

I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships

I Hear You: The Surprisingly Simple Skill Behind Extraordinary Relationships

+ 2018 IPA Book Award Winner+ 2018 Readers' Favorite Award WinnerWhat if making one tweak to your day-to-day conversations could immediately improve every relationship in your life?In this 3-hour, conversational read, you’ll discover the whats, whys, and hows of one of the most valuable (yet surprisingly little-known) communication skills—validation. Whether you’re looking to improve your relationship with your spouse, navigate difficult conversations at work, or connect on a deeper level with friends and family, this book delivers simple, practical, proven techniques for improving any relationship in your life.Mastery of this simple skill will enable you to:• Calm (and sometimes even eliminate) the concerns, fears, and uncertainties of others• Increase feelings of love, respect, and appreciation in your romantic relationships• Quickly resolve, or even prevent, arguments• Help others become open to your point of view• Give advice and feedback that sticks• Provide support and encouragement to others, even when you don’t know how to “fix” the problem• And much moreIn short: this skill is powerful. Give the principles and practices in this book a chance and you’ll be amazed at the difference they can make.

  • ASIN: B071K4MWMK
  • Manufacturer: Autumn Creek Press

101 Nights of Great Sex: Secret Sealed Seductions for Fun-Loving Couples

101 Nights of Great Sex: Secret Sealed Seductions for Fun-Loving Couples

101 Nights - Amazon DescriptionNY Times Bestseller 101 Nights of Great Sex is the ultimate sex book for couples, and the last book on hot sex you'll ever need. Each copy contains 101 pre-designed "seductions" to help you shake up your bedroom routine, without shaking in your boots. You'll get 50 for her eyes only, 50 for his eyes only, and 1 special seduction that you can complete together. WHY? Because 101 Nights is not a book you read, it's a book you "do," while you DO your partner. Enticed yet?Kiss the instructional "how to's" goodbye, and join the millions of readers that have revitalized their sex life with this one-of-a-kind playbook for couples.How does it work?In each book, you'll receive 101 suggestively titled SEDUCTIONS, sealed in their own SECRET ENVELOPE, complete with step-by-step  instructions, tips, and "e-teases."Each week, you and your partner will take turns choosing a sealed page, tearing it from the book, and starting the seduction! No peeking at each other's pages! If you're being seduced, you'll simply await your erotic surprises! If you're seducing, you'll follow your "secret" instructions and watch your partner squirm with delight. Until the big night that is --- then it's a major sex blowout where everyone wins. ;) Links to swelteringly sexy "eTeases" are included to help heighten your partner's sense of anticipation. These clever and tempting emails will set up your night of great sex by giving clues that are guaranteed to get your lover's pulse racing. Time to get turned on.What's NEW in the 2017 edition?-Flirty, modern design. Hello!-Revised and updated seductions. Meow!-More compact size that's perfect for your nightstand, or discreetly hidden in your handbag-20+ BRAND NEW seductions to choose from!-ALL NEW e-Teases - crafty little emails to fire up your partner's imagination. Find out what millions of readers have already raved about, and buy 101 Nights of Great Sex today.Laura Corn - AmazonAuthor Page BioLaura Corn, NY Times Bestsel... [Read More]

  • ASIN: 0962962872
  • ISBN: 0962962872
  • Brand: Park Avenue Publishing California
  • Manufacturer: Park Avenue Publishers, California