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When her family's pub is threatened with foreclosure, Hennessy O'Halloran, along with her three sisters, is determined to raise enough money to keep it out of the hands of the L.A. real-estate developer trying to raze it and replace it with a—god forbid!—multiplex theater. Bryan Truitt always gets what he wants. And what he wants is the sweet corner property on Mayhem's Main Street where O'Halloran's Pub sits. But his "quick business" turns into more than he bargains for when he meets the feisty Hennessy. 

She is a loving grandmother to her two wild-child grandsons who know her only as abuelita. The Mexican government knows her as a criminal with far-reaching arms, fingers in every pie, and spies everywhere. The people of Juarez know her as their generous patroness. They call her La Mala.

UNA PRODUCCIÓN DE PIGEON CASA EDITORIALAudiolibros Pigeon reúne las obras más influyentes de la historia —clásicos de finanzas, filosofía, desarrollo personal y más— narradas con calidad premium y pensadas para acompañarte mientras construyes una vida más fuerte y próspera. Contenido atemporal, accesible y diseñado para aprender en cualquier momento del día.Escucha nuestras colecciones:(Disponibles en español e inglés.)Audiolibros Pigeon: FinanzasAudiolibros Pigeon: Top 100 más vendidosAudiolibros Pigeon: FilosofíaAudiolibros Pigeon: ClásicosAudiolibros Pigeon: Edición ...

Un crimen ritual y un huracán que se avecina. A punto de colgar la placa, Lope Laguna debe resolver el caso más brutal de su carrera. En el corazón del Caribe, entre orishas y asesinos, un solo hombre se interpone entre el caos y la redención. A punto de retirarse como teniente de la...

Cuando la neoyorquina Rachel Chu acepta pasar el verano en Singapur con su novio, Nicholas Young, imagina un hogar familiar humilde y tiempo a solas con el hombre con el que espera casarse. Pero Nick ha olvidado facilitar ciertos detalles a su novia. En primer lugar, que la casa en la que creció parece un palacio; segundo, que está más acostumbrado a viajar en aviones privados que en coche; tercero, que, aparentemente, es el hombre soltero más codiciado del país.

In the wake of her divorce, Jameson O'Halloran has gone man-vegan. And this is one diet she's determined to stick with. Even when her long-lost ex-brother-in-law shows up looking like two scoops of double dutch dipped in chocolate... She's not giving in. Been there and still wearing the messy T-shirt. It's been a decade since Scott Clarke left his family and his hometown, never to return. But when tragedy strikes, he finds himself dragged back to the land of gossip, judgment, and the one woman he absolutely, positively, without a doubt can never have. His brother's ex is off-limits. 

Puerto Rico was acquired by the United States in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. This volume was written in 1903 as Book XII in the series “The World and Its Peoples.” The series was intended for young people, but this work would be fun listening for those of any age interested in what Puerto Rico was like in the early 20th century. Intended to familiarize people in the U.S. with their new territory, topics include the island’s people, geography, climate, flora, fauna, and schools. There is also some coverage of Puerto Rican history and the new government established under U.S. ...

A Christmas Wedding in Mayhem: You're cordially invited to the wedding of the century! Please join bride-trying-not-to-be-a-zilla Hennessy O'Halloran and her prince-in-shining-snow-boots as they finally say, "I do." Unless a rogue wedding planner and a blizzard that takes out the entire Midwest can stop them, these two will get married on Christmas. The town of Mayhem will make sure of it.

Poppy has a plan...and it may get her killed. Is it worth the risk? As a Federal Wildlife Agent, Poppy’s passionate about her job. She's got her badge, and now she wants to earn their respect. But all they see is 5’ 2” with perky assets. They’ve underestimated her. That’s her best weapon. There’s just one problem. Her annoyingly attractive partner, a former Navy Seal, and Poppy don’t see eye to eye. While he follows procedure, Poppy crafts a clever trap for the killers. But the Costa Ricans play for keeps. They have a crime syndicate to protect.

Divorced, overworked, and full of doubts, Laura Humphreys escapes to paradise to volunteer for a sea turtle conservation project. Her vacation is shattered when a friend is murdered. The police are understaffed, a government official may be stalling the investigation, and Laura refuses to relent.

As the fact checker for a popular magazine, Gabby DiMarco believes in absolute, verifiable Truths—until they throw the facts of her own life into question. The genealogy test she took as research for an article has yielded a baffling result: Gabby has a sister—one who’s been desperately trying to find her. Except, as Gabby’s beloved parents would confirm if they were still alive, that’s impossible.

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Questo podcast nasce come appendice al mio canale youtube, Rica tra le righe, dedicato alle mie letture. In ogni episodio vi propongo un'analisi di uno degli ultimi libri letti.

Providence, Rhode Island. Los cuatro socios de un destacado bufete de abogados afiliado a la mafia, mueren en un jet privado que se estrella a las afueras de la ciudad de Nueva York.

UNO DE LOS 10 MEJORES LIBROS DE 2024 SEGÚN THE WASHINGTON POST Una investigación sin precedentes que descubre un universo paralelo construido y moldeado por los más poderosos para su propio beneficio. Nuestra concepción del globo se estructura en torno a naciones soberanas que, delimitadas...

In this chapter two worlds collide: the ancient past that reveals shocking secrets to the protagonist of the story of a past life he lived during the last Ice Age.

Dr. Jennifer Flores swore she’d never return to Miami—not after her mentor nearly destroyed her career and reputation to save his own. But when he asks the successful psychiatrist to consult on a high-profile case, she reluctantly agrees. This case echoes Jenn’s own twin-related trauma, and no one is better suited for the job.

At the tender age of 20, Vanessa "Sunny" McCord is shocked to learn that her father, Darnell McCord, wants to groom her to take over his drug empire. In his mind, his time has run its course, and he wants to graciously ride off into the sunset. Sunny reluctantly accepts the offer, and in no time, her lust for power grows. Instead of being horrified by the street life, Sunny's thirst for the good life smothers her feelings of compassion and human decency. She learns quickly, however, that being a queenpin means that foes, and sometimes even friends, are gunning for her spot. 

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After enforcer Richard “Rico” Sanders stepped in to protect his girlfriend from a local mob boss’s hot-headed nephew, all hell broke loose. When the smoke cleared, the nephew had vanished and three goons lay dying where they’d stood. Fighting for his life, Rico was alive but gravely wounded. Out of the hospital but not fully recovered, he needed a place to crash - a place where he wouldn’t be found. A place like the cabin owned by lawyer Paul Elliott, whose life Rico had saved more than once.