Almost Perfect

Author: Susan Mallery
Publisher: HQN Books
ISBN: 1426859899
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378

Book Description
Back in high school, Liz Sutton was the girl from the wrong side of the tracks. Then she'd stolen the heart of the most popular boy in town, and their secret romance helped her through the worst of times. Until Ethan Hendrix betrayed her and everything they'd ever meant to each other. Devastated and pregnant, Liz left Fool's Gold, California—forever, she thought…. Now Liz must return to town and face the man who doesn't know of their son's existence. And this time she won't have the option of making a quick getaway. Ethan and Liz can't deny their passionate attraction, even after all these years. But will their desire be enough to spark a second chance at love?

Almost Perfect

Author: Brian Katcher
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0385736657
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
This winner of the first Stonewall Award for Children’s & Young Adult Literature will make you marvel at the beauty of human connection and the irrepressible nature of love. Everyone has that one line they swear they’ll never cross, the one thing they say they’ll never do. We draw the line. Maybe we even believe it. Sage Hendricks was my line. Logan Witherspoon befriends Sage Hendricks at a time when he no longer trusts or believes in people. He's drawn to Sage, with her constant smile and sexy voice, and his feelings for her grow so strong that he can’t resist kissing her. Sage finally discloses a big secret: she was born a boy. Enraged, frightened, and feeling betrayed, Logan lashes out at her–a reaction he soon desperately wishes he could take back. Once his anger cools, Logan is filled with incredible regret, and all he wants is to repair his friendship with Sage. But it’s hard to replace something that’s been broken—and it’s even harder to find your way back to friendship when you began with love. *** “Tackles issues of homophobia, hate crimes and stereotyping with humor and grace in an accessible tone that will resonate with teens.” –Kirkus Reviews “It is Sage's story that is truly important.” –SLJ “Teens—both those familiar with transgender issues and those who are not—will welcome the honest take on a rarely explored subject.” –Booklist “A sensitive examination of the seldom treated subject of transgender teens.” –VOYA

ALMOST PERFECT

Author: Marilyn Tracy
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459272129
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
ALMOST, TEXAS In a stranger's arms HER ALMOST PERFECT PROTECTOR He'd rescued her daughters, moved to her ramshackle ranch and vowed to protect her family with his life. Single mom Carolyn Leary knew Pete Jackson was a tall, broad-shouldered godsend. But her self-proclaimed bodyguard was also a man—one who filled her with long-suppressed desires. Yes, Pete Jackson was almost perfect. He'd accepted the job for the total sum of a little girl's allowance and room and board. But the stranger she'd taken into her home—not to mention her heart—might just be a murderer. ALMOST, TEXAS. In a town called Almost, Texas, a hazard-free happily-ever-after is almost always guaranteed….

Almost Perfect

Author: RJ Crayton
Publisher: RJ Crayton
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37

Book Description
It's not just stepmothers who are wicked. Bitsy's insolent grandson has become too much of a problem for her to handle. She's come up with a solution, though. If she can just convince a doctor to go along with her sinister plan, everything will be just perfect .... (Please note this is a very short story.)

Almost Perfect

Author: Judy Duarte
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460315057
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
A killer remains at large… Carlotta Wren’s world is crumbling beneath her well-shod feet. One of her closest friends has been arrested as the Charmed Killer, but Carlotta refuses to believe it. And to prove her friend’s innocence, Carlotta goes against her boyfriend Peter’s wishes and resumes her after-hours body-moving duties. And then… Peter pressures her for an answer to his proposal… Her troubled brother Wesley goes missing… And the madman stalking the city strikes again, this time a little too close to home. But when Carlotta finds herself in the clutches of the Charmed Killer, is she destined for her own body bag?

Almost Perfect

Author: Joe Cox
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493019511
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 281

Book Description
The rich, poignant tales of major league baseball’s most hard-luck fraternity—the pitchers of its Almost-Perfect Games From 1908 to 2015, there have been thirteen pitchers who have begun Major League Baseball games by retiring the first twenty-six opposing batters, but then, one out from completing a perfect game, somehow faltering (or having perfection stolen from them). Three other pitchers did successfully retire twenty-seven batters in a row, but are still not credited with perfect games. While stories of pitching the perfect game have been told and retold, Almost Perfect looks at how baseball, at its core, is about heartbreak, and these sixteen men are closer to what baseball really is, and why we remain invested in the sport. Author Joe Cox visits this notion through a century of baseball and through these sixteen pitchers—recounting their games in thrilling fashion, telling the personal stories of the fascinating (and very human) baseball figures involved, and exploring the historical American and baseball backdrops of each flawed gem. From George “Hooks” Wiltse's nearly perfect game in 1908 to “Hard Luck” Harvey Haddix’s 12-inning, 36-consecutive-outs performance on May 26, 1959 (the most astounding single-game pitching performance in baseball history) to Max Scherzer’s near miss in 2015, Joe Cox’s book captures the action, the humanity, and the history of the national pastime’s greatest “almosts.”

Almost Perfect

Author: Greg Fogarty
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 145028518X
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
On July 2, 1970, tourists in Australia spotted a smashed car, teetering precariously on a cliff edge, overlooking the raging ocean below. It seemed the car would fall into the water at any moment, but the car lingered as did a mystery, revealed when police traced the license plate to the Crawford household. Here, the police discovered the shocking truth: a mother and her three children had been murdered, with the husband and fathernow missingthe main suspect. The quadruple homicide sent a wave of panic through Australia. Where was the husband? And what would make a father kill his own children? There was much speculation but few answers, as the Crawford patriarch remained missing. Forty years passedforty years of Australias Most Wanted, police dead ends, and silence until an unidentified body appears in a Texas morgue. Almost Perfect is the firsthand look at a terrible crime from the perspective of Greg Fogartya neighbor to the Crawford family and later a member of the Victoria Police Force, Australia. Using his skills of observation and investigation, Fogarty has put together a tragic and detailed crime narrative with a shocking conclusion. Could a morgue in San Angelo, Texas, hold the body of Australias most sought-after murderer or will the Crawford homicide remain unsolved forever?

An Almost Perfect Murder

Author: Gary C. King
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 0786026758
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 372

Book Description
A critical care nurse marries his patient’s widow only to later poison her in this true crime story by the author of Stolen in the Night. A Woman with A Passion For Power . . . Kathy Marie Augustine was not out to make friends. In politics, she rose to the top by playing hardball—and pushing her way through the old boy’s network of the Nevada legislature, rising to the rank of State Controller. When she died, only a few people shed tears—including the man who killed her. A Killer with A Foolproof Plan . . . Chaz Higgs was a former body-builder turned intensive care nurse who saw wealthy, sexy Kathy Marie Augustine as his meal-ticket—until he couldn’t stomach her domineering personality any longer. When Chaz decided he’d had enough, he chose a poison that would leave no evidence behind. Murder Hidden in Plain Sight . . . The death of a nationally-known politician made headlines, but one slip of the tongue came to the attention of a determined Nevada detective. Now, true-crime master Gary C. King takes us into the extraordinary life and death of a famously ambitious woman politician, behind the scenes of the investigation that unearthed shocking secrets, and into the heart and mind of a man who nearly got away with the perfect crime . . . Includes Sixteen Pages of Revealing Photos

The Almost Perfect Life

Author: Anthony Campbell
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 107

Book Description
About the Book Feeling lost, confused, or depressed? You are not alone. Many people deal with these complex emotions every day, but few have answers on how to make real progress against them. The Almost Perfect Life aims to tackle these emotions by helping individuals accept where changes need to be made in their life. This book tackles personal assessment, as well as assessments of interpersonal relationships, and understanding, practicing, and controlling different emotions. Self-pity will get you nowhere. Get up and do something with your life. About the Author Anthony Campbell was born in Jamaica, who didn’t have the opportunity to grow up with his biological parents, but had others who parented in their place. Overcoming many misfortunes, he is eager to share his talents with others who have also faced adversities. He has been a chef for thirteen years and also loves taking pictures of nature. He currently resides in Fort Myers, Florida. [email protected] [email protected] 239-737-1692 876-288-9038 Instagram: tonycamp10

An Almost Perfect Christmas

Author: Nina Stibbe
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316415790
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 124

Book Description
From the author of Love, Nina -- a hilarious ode to the joys and insanities of the most wonderful time of the year. Every family has its Christmas traditions and memories, and Nina Stibbe's is no exception. From her kitchen-phobic mother's annual obsession with roasting the perfect turkey (an elusive dream to this day) to the quest for a perfect teacher gift (memorable for all the wrong reasons); from the tragic Christmas tree ("is it meant to look like that?") to the acceptable formula for thank-you letters (must include Health Inquiry and Interesting Comment), Nina Stibbe captures all that is magical and maddening about the holidays.