Manila Takes Manhattan
- 288 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
'Manila Takes Manhattan is my favourite of Carla de Guzman’s books to date.' Reader review ?????
Tato autorka je celoživotní filmovou fanynkou, která si zvláště oblíbila éru němého filmu. Již více než třicet let sbírá filmové památky týkající se Rudolfa Valentina. Část této sbírky vzácných fotografií sdílí ve své první knize. V současné době zkoumá svůj druhý román: životopis hvězdy němého filmu a divadla Dorothy Gishové. Autorka ve dne pracuje v oblasti duševního vlastnictví a žije v San Franciscu se svou kočkou jménem Tango.






'Manila Takes Manhattan is my favourite of Carla de Guzman’s books to date.' Reader review ?????
Designs on a Rancher by LaQuette She's willing to give him everything in bed. But will she risk her career for passion?
History and the present collide in this fascinating and poignant new novel from Essence bestselling author Donna Hill.
"Step inside for a day of love, beauty, laughter...and love. Whether you want a cut, weave or braid; a facial, manicure, or massage; there's always a helping hand--and a sympathetic ear--at Rosie's Curl and Weave on 125th Street in Harlem. And sometimes, when you least expect it, love walks in the door. So sit back, relax, put your feet up, and enjoy, as four talented writers render four magical stories about the love of beauty and the beauty of love. Rochelle Alers gets the sparks flying, as a high-maintenance banker finds herself falling, against her better judgement, for a handsome delivery man who walks into Rosie's... Donna Hill puts the assistant manager of Rosie's in the path of a fine-looking contractor, whose hypnotic honey-brown eyes could be her undoing... Felicia Mason helps the owner of Rosie's discover that you don't have to be young--just young at heart--to fall in love... Francis Ray turns a timid, dowdy duckling into a confident, sexy swan--and sends her into the arms of a handsome artist--with the help of Rosie's Curl and Weave"--
When it turns out your life is built on a lie, how do you even start to find yourself? In this stunning follow-up to A House Divided, author Donna Hill reveals one woman’s challenge to peel back the layers of her identity—and hopefully gain more than she’s lost . . . She’s a brilliant Senate candidate, a tech mogul's loving wife, and mother to two precious daughters. As a member of one of the country's most prominent families, Kimberly Maitland grew up having it all—and fighting to help those who need help most. But when journalist Zoie Crawford reveals her family's best-hidden, most shattering secret, the media firestorm and personal fallout are beyond devastating . . . Now Kimberly's campaign and reputation is in ruins. Her unforgiving husband is moving to break up their family for good. And with nowhere to go, Kimberly must take refuge with the family she never knew she had—and answer the hardest questions of her life. Who is she outside of her accomplishments and privilege? Will forging new, unexpected bonds give her the strength and courage to remake herself without losing everything else she loves?
The bad-boy heir to the Lawson dynasty has found love! Until his past threatens the future... Longtime New Orleans bachelor Rafe Lawson is finally ready to tie the knot. His heart has been captured by gorgeous senator's daughter Avery Richards. Then the media descends, jeopardizing her Secret Service career--and their imminent wedding. But it's the unexpected return of Rafe's first love that could cost the tycoon everything.
An Essence Bestselling AuthorThe Grants of DC (Book 2)A Passionate Promise: Celebrity chef Alonzo Grant is no stranger to gold diggers. But his beautiful new maid doesn't fit the mold. Mikayla Harris is smart and utterly irresistible. She's in Hollywood to pursue her acting dreams. But when she finally lands a film role, will Alonzo trust her love is real? Falling for the Beauty Queen: Charlotte Pendergrass has moved to her family's quiet Georgia cabin. Her neighbor, Richard Swayne, feels the chemistry between them, but guards his heart. As she helps Richard's daughter fulfill her ambitions, can Charlotte make her own dreams come true?
The book offers an in-depth exploration of Rudolph Valentino's life through a collection of rare photographs, many of which have not been seen since the 1920s. Author Donna Hill presents a captivating narrative that showcases Valentino not just as a film icon but as a multifaceted individual, featuring candid snapshots from his personal life, travels, and film sets. This revised edition appeals to both devoted fans and newcomers, highlighting the enduring allure and charm of Valentino, who remains a significant figure in cinematic history.
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