Camino Rios lives for the summers when her

father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on

the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives

at the airport to see crowds of crying people.

In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal's

office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father,

her hero, has died in a plane crash.

Separated by distance-and Papi's secrets-the two girls

are forced to face a new reality in which their father is dead

and their lives are forever altered.

And then, when it seems like they've lost everything of their

father, they learn of each other.

"If you remain in me and my words remain in

you,

ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."

John 15:7

You've likely scratched your head over this verse, wondering

how literally to take it. Could Jesus have been serious about

His over-the-top declaration? Can you really ask for

anything?

If you think these words cant possibly mean what they say

Craig Hazen wants to reveal the astonishing reality of this

promise. You'll learn why Christians hesitate to embrace

this powerful statement and how you can put it to work in

your life for the sake of God's kingdom.

According to the Lord himself, "asking" is the center point of

prayer. He wants us to bring our fruit-bearing requests to

him boldly and with expectation for the blessing of his

answer.

He wants to hear our Fearless Prayer!

THE ART OF CREATIVE THINKING reveals how

we can transform our businesses, our society and

ourselves through a deeper understanding of human

creativity.

Rod Judkins, a lecturer in creativity at the world-famous St

Martin's College of Art, will examine the behaviour of

successful creative thinkers and explain how all of us can

learn from them to improve our lives.

"This is not a book about charismatic visionary

leaders. It is not about visionary product concepts or

visionary products or visionary market insights. Nor is it

about just having a corporate vision.

This is a book about something far more inmportant,

enduring, and substantial. This is a book about visionary

companies." So write Jim Collins and Jerry Porras in this

groundbreaking book that shatters myths, provides new

insights, and gives practical guidance to those who would

like to build landmark companies that stand the test of

time.

Guided by Tamed marketing consultant and

best-selling author Perry Marshall, sales and marketing

professionals save 80 percent of their time and money by

zeroing in on the right 20 percent of their market -then

apply 80/202 and 80/203 to gain 10X, even 100X the

success.

With a powerful 80/20 software tool (online, included with

the book), sellers and marketers uncover how to slash

time-wasters; advertise to hyper-responsive buyers and

avoid tire-kickers; gain coveted positions on search

engines, differentiate themselves from competitors and

gain esteem in their marketplace.

With the included tools they'l see exactly how much money

they're leaving on the table, and how to put it back in their

pockets. Sellers will identify untapped markets, high-profit

opportunities and incremental improvements, gaining time

and greater profit potential.

Supported by online tools from Marshall, including The

80/20 Power Curve, a tool that helps you see invisible

money, and a Marketing DNA Test, a personal assessment

that zeroes in on one's natural selling assets, this timeless

guide promises to change the game for seasoned and

novice marketers and sellers.

Baking has never been this fun filled with amazing varieties

.

Very pictorial and contains detailed step by step with every

single information you need. It time to level up your culinary

skills

Dynamic and inspirational, FEEL THE FEAR

AND DO IT ANYWAY is filled with concrete techniques to

turn passivity into asssertiveness.

Dr. Susan Jeffers, teaches you how to stop negative

thinking patterns and reeducate your mind to think more

positively.

You will learn: the vital 10-Step Positive Thinking Process;

how to risk a little every day; how to turn every decision into

a " No-Lose" situation, and much more.

From Hygge to Ikigai, positive philosophies have taken the world by storm. Now, Kaizen—meaning “good change”—will help you transform your habits, without being too hard on yourself along the way. With Kaizen, even the boldest intention becomes a series of small, achievable steps. Each person’s approach will be different, which is why it’s so effective.

First popularized by Toyota, Kaizen is already proven in the worlds of business and sports. Here, Sarah Harvey shows how to apply it to your health, relationships, money, career, hobbies, and home—and how to tailor it to your personality. Kaizen is the key to lasting change

Are you experiencing God’s great gift of a life lived in forgiveness? Does your heart know how to forgive someone when trust has been broken? And when your actions hurt others, do you seek forgiveness?

Cheryl Brodersen, author of When a Woman Lets Go of the Lies and daughter of Calvary Chapel founder Pastor Chuck Smith, reveals the transformation you’ll experience when you learn why and how to forgive someone. With inspiring stories, biblical teaching, and a compassionate perspective, she explores:

• how to trust God’s forgiveness
• why unforgiveness takes a toll on your body, spirit, and mind
• how anger and regret can be replaced by freedom and joy
• how grace transforms thoughts, choices, and relationships
• the breakthrough you need to forgive yourself, God, and others

Discover the beauty of life without regrets and doubt. Choose to forgive and choose to move forward in the great adventure God has for you.

An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States
 
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WATCH THE EMMY-NOMINATED NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER• ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK BOOKS OF THE PAST 50 YEARS

In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American to serve in that role—she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. Along the way, she showed us a few dance moves, crushed Carpool Karaoke, and raised two down-to-earth daughters under an unforgiving media glare.
 
In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same.

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The gripping story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos—one of the biggest corporate frauds in history—a tale of ambition and hubris set amid the bold promises of Silicon Valley, rigorously reported by the prize-winning journalist. With a new Afterword.

“Chilling ... Reads like a thriller ... Carreyrou tells [the Theranos story] virtually to perfection.” —The New York Times Book Review

In 2014, Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes was widely seen as the next Steve Jobs: a brilliant Stanford dropout whose startup “unicorn” promised to revolutionize the medical industry with its breakthrough device, which performed the whole range of laboratory tests from a single drop of blood. Backed by investors such as Larry Ellison and Tim Draper, Theranos sold shares in a fundraising round that valued the company at more than $9 billion, putting Holmes’s worth at an estimated $4.5 billion. There was just one problem: The technology didn’t work. Erroneous results put patients in danger, leading to misdiagnoses and unnecessary treatments. All the while, Holmes and her partner, Sunny Balwani, worked to silence anyone who voiced misgivings—from journalists to their own employees.

“Pay attention.”—Jason Fried

A revolutionary roadmap for building startups that go the distance
 
Now more than ever, you don’t need a fancy office, Ivy League degree, or millions of dollars in venture capital to launch a business that matters for the communities you care most about. Software, the internet, and remote work have made it possible for entrepreneurs to start for free, make a customer of anyone, and grow a profitable, sustainable company from anywhere. 

Packed with hard-won, battle-tested lessons from Lavingia’s own journey of building Gumroad, a platform for creators to sell their work, The Minimalist Entrepreneur teaches founders how to:
 
  •  start then learn
  •  build a community, then solve a problem for them
  •  charge for something even before you’ve built anything
  •  avoid running out of money and, more importantly, energy
  •  run a tight ship amid the rise of the gig economy and remote work
  •  own a business without it owning you back.
 
The Minimalist Entrepreneur is the manifesto for a new generation of founders who would rather build great companies than big ones. This is essential knowledge for every founder aspiring to build a business worth building.

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Following Spoiler Alert, Olivia Dade returns with another utterly charming romantic comedy about a devil-may-care actor—who actually cares more than anyone knows—and the no-nonsense woman hired to keep him in line.

"An absolutely witty, swoon worthy behind the scenes romp! Delightful from beginning to end!"--Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin'

Alexander Woodroe has it all. Charm. Sex appeal. Wealth. Fame. A starring role as Cupid on TV’s biggest show, Gods of the Gates. But the showrunners have wrecked his character, he's dogged by old demons, and his post-show future remains uncertain. When all that reckless emotion explodes into a bar fight, the tabloids and public agree: his star is falling.

Enter Lauren Clegg, the former ER therapist hired to keep him in line. Compared to her previous work, watching over handsome but impulsive Alex shouldn’t be especially difficult. But the more time they spend together, the harder it gets to keep her professional remove and her heart intact, especially when she discovers the reasons behind his recklessness…not to mention his Cupid fanfiction habit.

When another scandal lands Alex in major hot water and costs Lauren her job, she’ll have to choose between protecting him and offering him what he really wants—her. But he’s determined to keep his improbably short, impossibly stubborn, and extremely endearing minder in his life any way he can. And on a road trip up the California coast together, he intends to show her exactly what a falling star will do to catch the woman he loves: anything at all. 

Author of cult classics The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur offers a simple, counterintuitive cash management solution that will help small businesses break out of the doom spiral and achieve instant profitability.

Conventional accounting uses the logical (albeit, flawed) formula: Sales - Expenses = Profit. The problem is, businesses are run by humans, and humans aren't always logical. Serial entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz has developed a behavioral approach to accounting to flip the formula: Sales - Profit = Expenses. Just as the most effective weight loss strategy is to limit portions by using smaller plates, Michalowicz shows that by taking profit first and apportioning only what remains for expenses, entrepreneurs will transform their businesses from cash-eating monsters to profitable cash cows. Using Michalowicz's Profit First system, readers will learn that:

· Following 4 simple principles can simplify accounting and make it easier to manage a profitable business by looking at bank account balances.
· A small, profitable business can be worth much more than a large business surviving on its top line.
· Businesses that attain early and sustained profitability have a better shot at achieving long-term growth.

With dozens of case studies, practical, step-by-step advice, and his signature sense of humor, Michalowicz has the game-changing roadmap for any entrepreneur to make money they always dreamed of.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us—whose writing is “emotionally wrenching and utterly original” (Sara Shepard, New York Times bestselling author of the Pretty Little Liars series)—delivers a tour de force novel about a troubled marriage and the one old forgotten promise that might be able to save it.

Quinn and Graham’s perfect love is threatened by their imperfect marriage. The memories, mistakes, and secrets that they have built up over the years are now tearing them apart. The one thing that could save them might also be the very thing that pushes their marriage beyond the point of repair.

All Your Perfects is a profound novel about a damaged couple whose potential future hinges on promises made in the past. This is a heartbreaking page-turner that asks: Can a resounding love with a perfect beginning survive a lifetime between two imperfect people?

A Toolkit For Working

Women is the modern career guide every creative woman

needs, whether you're just starting out or already have

years of experience. Packed with fresh ideas and

no-nonsense practical advice, this travel-sized career

handbook is guaranteed to become your go-to resource

when it comes to building the career you want.

Writer Otegha Uwagba (one of Forbes European 30 Under

30) takes you through everything you need to build a

successful self-made career: from how to negotiate a

payrise to building a killer personal brand, via a crash

cOurse in networking like a pro, and tips for overcoming

creative block. Plus Little Black Book is full of indispensable

advice on how to thrive as a freelancer, and an entire

chapter dedicated to helping you master the tricky art of

public speaking.

With contributions from trailblazing creative women

including acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie,

Refinery29 co-founder Piera Gelardi, The Gentlewoman's

Editor in Chief Penny Martin, and many more, Little Black

Book is a curation of career insights.

Finding my virginity by Richard Branson

Rare find. Just one copy available.

In the two decades since Richard Branson wrote Losing My

Virginity, his life and company have changed significantly.

Now he brings his life story up to date, including all the

successes and failures of ventures such as Virgin Galactic.

He also shares his personal, intimate thoughts on five

decades as the world's ultimate entrepreneur, and his shift

to focusing more and more on public service. Virginity

Regained shows how Branson created hundreds of

different companies, going from a houseboat to his own

private island. Join him as he juggles working life with

raising his children, sustaining his marriage, and creating a

unique company culture. Discover how he created a new

life on Necker lsland, while continuing to grow the Virgin

brand into all corners of the world. Get the real story behind

his encouters with everyone from Bill Gates and Rupert

Murdoch to Nelson Mandela and Beyonce.

Go behind the scenes as Branson creates the world's first

commercial spaceline, Virgin Galactic; handles the biggest

crisis of his career, and makes wold record attempts on

land, sea and air. He even discusses what it's like for the

original business hippy to become a doting "grand-dude" to

his three grandchildren.

Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day

before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely

attraction leads them to spend Fallon's last day in LA.

together, and her eventful life becomes the creative

inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time

and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of

their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same

date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben

has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality

for the sake of the ultimate plot twist

Can Ben's relationship with Fallan-and simultaneously his

novel-be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?

Not every mistake deserves a consequence.

Sometimes the only thing it deserves is forgiveness.

The Voss family is anything but normal. They live in a

repurposed church, newly baptized Dollar Voss. The once

cancer-stricken mother lives in the basement, the father is

married to the mother's former nurse, the little half-brother

isn't allowed to do or eat anything fun, and the eldest

siblings are irritatingly perfect. Then, there's Merit.

Merit Voss collects trophies she hasn't earned and secrets

her family forces her to keep. While browsing the local

antiques shop for her next trophy, she finds Sagan. His wit

and unapologetic idealism dis arm and spark renewed life

into her-until she discovers that he's completely

unavailable. Merit retreats deeper into herself, watching her

family from the sidelines when she learns a secret that no

trophy in the world can fix.

Fed up with the lies, Merit decides to shatter the happy

family illusion that she's never been a part of before leaving

them behind for good. When her escape plan fails, Merit is

forced to deal with the staggering consequences of telling

the truth and losing the one boy she loves.

Receive healing for your emotional wounds

and discover your destiny as God's daughter with this

90-day devotional by internationally renowned Bible teacher

Joyce Meyer.

Healing the Soul of a Woman delved deeply into Joyce

Meyer's personal story and the journey of healing for all

women. Despite suffering from years of abuse,

abandonment, and betrayal by those closest to her, Joyce

firmly believes a woman who has been deeply hurt by life's

circumstances can be healed, heart and soul. Her steadfast

claim comes from living her own journey of soul healing,

and from seeing so many women who don't believe they

can fully overcome their pain-or even know where to

begin-find the guidance they need in the life-changing

wisdom of the Bible.

Now, in this companion devotional, Joyce will guide you

through 90 daily readings to encourage you through

whatever obstacles may be holding you back from finding

your true destiny. God can heal your pain, and He wants to

do this in you. Let HEALING THE SOUL OF A WOMAN

DEVOTIONAL be an inspiration in your journey toward the

wonderful, joyful future God has planned for you.

Here are talented tomboy and

author-to-be Jo, tragically frail Beth, beautiful Meg, and

romantic, spoiled Amy, united in their devotion to each other

and their struggles to survive in New England during the

Civil War.

It explores such timeless thermes as love and death, war

and peace, the conflict between personal ambition and

family responsibilities, and the clash of cultures between

Europe and America.

That's the philosophy that has allowed Richard Branson, in

slightly more than twenty-five years, to spawn so many

successful ventures. From the airline business (Virgin

Atlantic Airways), to music (Virgin Records and V2), to cola

(Virgin Cola), to retail (Virgin Megastores), and nearly a

hundred others, ranging from financial services to bridal

wear, Branson has a track record second to none.

Losing Mly Virginity is the unusual, frequently outrageous

autobiography of one of the great business geniuses of our

time. When Richard Branson started his first business, he

and his friends decided that 'since we're complete virgins at

business, let's call it just that: Virgin." Since then, Branson

has written his own "rules" for success, creating a group of

companies with a global presence, but no central

headquarters, no management hierarchy, and minimal

bureaucracy.

Many of Richard Branson's companies--airlines, retailing,

and cola are good examples--were started in the face of

entrenched competition. The experts said, "Don't do it." But

Branson found golden opportunities in markets in which

customers have been ripped off or underserved, where

confusion reigns, and the competition is complacent

And in this stressed-out, overworked age, Richard Branson

gives us a new model: a dynamic, hardworking, successful

entrepreneur who lives life to the fullest. Family, friends, fun,

and adventure are equally important as business in

Branson's life. Losing My Virginity is a portrait of a

productive, sane, balanced life, filled with rich and colorful

stories.

And much more. Losing My Virginity is the ultimate tale of

personal and business survival from a man who combines the business prowess of Bill Gates and the promotional 

Money gives us freedom.

It gives us choices.

But why is it women are nearly always poorer than men?

The modern world is rigged unfairly in men's favour. From

pensions to the tampon tax, bearing children to boardroom

bullying, Why Women Are Poorer Than Men shows how

society conspires to limit women's wealth.

Did you know that the NHS spends more on Viagra than

helping single mother families eat healthily?

Or, that women are the majority of the elderly poor?

Or, that female entrepreneurs only receive 1p in every £l of

funding given to start-up businesses?

Economies thrive when women do well, and only by

understanding why women are poorer than men can we

finally end this unfair disparity between the sexes. This

book will equip you with the knowledge on how to build

wealth as a woman in a world that majorly favors men.

Leadership is not about titles,

status and power over people. Leaders are people who hold

themselves accountable for recognising the potential in

people and ideas, and developing that potential. This is a

book for everyone who is ready to choose courage over

comfort, make a difference and lead.

When we dare to lead, we don't pretend to have the right

answers we stay curious and ask the right questions. We

don't see power as finite and hoard it; we know that power

becomes infinite when we share it and work to align

authority and accountability. We don't avoid difficult

conversations and situations; we lean into the vulnerability

that's necessary to do good work.

But daring leadership in a culture that's defined by scarcity,

fear and uncertainty requires building courage skills, which

are uniquely human. The irony is that we're choosing not to

invest in developing the hearts and minds of leaders at the

same time we're scrambling to figure out what we have to

offer that machines can't do better and faster. What can we

do better? Empathy, connection and courage to start.

In Working with Emotional Intelligence,

Goleman reveals the skills that distinguish star performers

in every field, from entry-level jobs to top executive

positions. He shows that the single most important factor

is not 10, advanced degrees, or technical expertise, but the

quality Goleman calls emotional intelligence.

Self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-control

commitment and integrity; the ability to communicate and

influence, to initiate and accept change-these

competencies are at a premium in today's job market. The

higher up the leadership ladder you go, the more vital these

skills become, often influencing who is hired or fired,

passed over or promoted. As Goleman shows, we all

possess the potential to improve our emotional

intelligence-at any stage in our career. He provides

guidelines for cultivating these capabilities-and also

explains why corporate training must change if it is to be

effective.

Dr. Joseph Murphy explains that life events are

actually the result of the workings of your conscious and

subconscious minds. He suggests practical techniques

through which one can change one's destiny, principally by

focusing and redirecting this miraculous energy. Years of

research studying the world's major religions convinced

him that some Great Power lay behind all spiritual life and

that this power is within each of us.

The Power of Your Subconscious Mind will open a world of

success, happiness, prosperity, and peace for you.

In this insightful book, #1 New York Times

bestselling author T.D. Jakes wrestles with age-old

questions: Why do the righteous suffer? Where is God in all

the injustice?

Bishop Jakes tells crushing personal stories from his own

journey the painful experience of learning his young

teenage daughter was pregnant, the agony of watching his

mother succumb to Alzheimer's, and the shock and

helplessness he felt when his son had a heart attack.

Bishop Jakes wants to show you how God uses difficult,

crushing experiences to prepare you for unexpected

blessings. If you are faithful through suffering, you will be

surprised by God's joy, comforted by His peace, and fulfilled

with His purpose. Crushing will inspire you to have hope,

even in your most difficult moments. If you trust in God and

lean on Him during setbacks, He will lead you through.

Every business Owner MUST read this to grow

a profitable brand.

Using Michalowicz's Profit First system, readers willearn

that

Following 4 simple principles can simplify accounting and

make it easier to manage a profitable business by looking

at bank account balances.

A small, profitable business can be worth much more than

a large business surviving on its top line.

Businesses that attain early and sustained profitability

have a better shot at achieving long-term growth.

With dozens of case studies, practical, step-by-step advice,

and his signature sense of humor, Michalowicz has the

game-changing roadmap for any entrepreneur to make

money they always dreamed of.

Unlock your creativity.

An inspiring guide to creativity in the digital age, Steal Like

an Artist presents ten transformative principles that will

help readers discover their artistic side and build a more

creative life.

Nothing is original, so embrace influence, school yourself

through the work of others, remix and reimagine to discover

your own path. Follow interests wherever they take you-

what feels like a hobby may turn into you life's work. Forget

the old cliché about writing what you know: Instead, write

the book you want to read, make the movie you want to

watch.

And finally, stay Smart, stay out of debt, and risk being

boring in the everyday world so that you have the space to

be wild and daring in your imagination and your work.

Create Space for Your Faith to Grow

If you're ready for the next fun step in journaling, this book

is for you. illed with faith- affirming activities to nurture

your heart, mind, and soul, Faith Outside the Lines is the

creative pursuit you have been craving.

Following God is anything but boring. Celebrate that truth

when you apply your own unique personality to complete

thought-provoking prompts, such as..

Cover this page in love-using words, pictures symbols,

scents...or anything!

Fill this page with blessings. Then count 'em all up.

When you see the word "God" what comes to mind? Fill in

this page with your thoughts, feelings, and prayers.

These and many more engaging ideas await you in this

unique interactive journal. Throughout, you"'ll also encounter

Scripture verses and quotes to delight and inspire you.

Accept this invitation to go outside the lines and discover a

deeper connection with our God of creativity and love.

Newlyweds Celestial and Roy are the

embodiment of both the American Dream and the New

South. He is a young executive, and she is an artist on the

brink of an exciting career. But as they settle into the routine

of their life together, they are ripped apart by circumstances

neither could have imagined. Roy is arrested and sentenced

to twelve years for a crime Celestial knows he didn't

commit. Though fiercely independent, Celestial finds herself

bereft and unmoored, taking comfort in Andre, her

childhood friend, and best man at their wedding. As Roy's

time in prison passes, she is unable to hold on to the love

that has been her center. After five years, Roy's conviction is

suddenly overturned, and he returns to Atlanta ready to

resume their life together.

This stirring love story is a profoundly insightful look into

the hearts and minds of three people who are at once

bound and separated by forces beyond their control. An

American Marriage is a masterpiece of storytelling, an

intimate look deep into the souls of people who must

reckon with the past while moving forward-with hope and

pain-into the future.

 Influencers are now the future of marketing. If

you are a business owner or an upcoming influencer or an

influencer then make sure you read this bookt

Influencer marketing works like magic. I have tested it and

proven it. This year, influencer marketing is going to be

hugeeee. This book is a good place to start from if you are

looking at working with influencers as a brand owner. If you

are an influencer, this will help you know what brands are

looking for and this help you position yourself better.

Tried of using the wrong influencers and losing money with

no sales? This book is a must read!!

Schaffer teaches entrepreneurs, marketing executives, and

cutting-edge agencies how to:

Identify, approach, and engage the right influencers for their

brand or product.

Determine what resources to put behind influencer

campaigns.

Manage the business side of influencer marketing,

including tools that will help measure ROI.

Develop their brand's social media voice to become an

influencer in its own right.

This book is the definitive guide to addressing the issues

disrupting marketing trends, including declining television

viewership, growing social media audiences, and increasing

usage of ad-blocking technology.

First of all, I agree with this title. You know you agree too,

so let's not argue about it

This was a fun and easy read. For someone like me who

doesn't quite like short stories, I found that I had no issues

at all reading this. The stories are short but have endings,

so it doesnit leave you on a cliffhanger (which is my major

frustration with short stories)

Ididn't expect it to have a lot of descriptive sexual scenes

so that was a bit of a put-off for me. Honestly didn't see th

need for all of that. But otherwise, if you're looking for a fun

light, and easy read that you may probably relate with if

you're a woman (because nearly all the men in Lagos are

fr fr) then this is a good book to pick up.

Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon

Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her

glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses

unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job, no

one is more astounded than Monique herself. Why her?

Why now?

Monique is not exactly on top of the world. Her husband

has left her, and her professional life is going nowhere.

Regardless of why Evelyn has selected her to write her

biography, Monique is determined to use this opportunity to

jumpstart her career.

Summoned to Evelyn's luxurious apartment, Monique

listens in fascination as the actress tells her story. From

making her way to Los Angeles in the 1950s to her decision

to leave show business in the '80s, and, of course, the

seven husbands along the way, Evelyn unspools a tale of

ruthless ambition, unexpected friendship, and a great

forbidden love. Monique begins to feel a very real

connection to the legendary star, but as Evelyn's story near

its conclusion, it becomes clear that her life intersects with

Monique's own in tragic and irreversible ways.