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TABLE MANNERS: A NOVEL
- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Berkley Trade (August 4, 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0425227898
- ISBN-13: 978-0425227893
- PDF Downloads: Excerpt | Reader’s Guide
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Her simple life is more complicated than ever—the star of Mia King’s “entertaining” (Seattle Times) debut novel is back, and she’s got a full plate.
Deidre McIntosh finally has all the ingredients for a perfect life. She has her own line of cakes and cookies, and the perfect boyfriend, Kevin Johnson, one of Seattle’s top bachelors. Creative, energetic, and loving, Deidre is the person friends go to when they need a helping hand. But when Kevin’s ex-fiancée, the sultry and successful magazine publisher Sabine Durant, suddenly appears in Seattle, it’s Deidre who needs help. Already intimidated by Kevin’s glamorous, moneyed world—and his sister, who wants Deidre out of Kevin’s life—she knows she’s no match for Sabine. Deidre turns to her friends for advice, but finds they’re having crises of their own. When her business begins to slip from her fingers, Deidre knows she must to do something to keep her career and her love life from imploding. Can everyone’s favorite go-to person save herself?
Includes King’s trademark recipes from prominent chefs, chocolatiers, restaurateurs and food bloggers from Washington state and Paris, including Jamie Boudreau, Amy Chen, Ivy Chan, Kristi Drake, Lisa Dupar, Clotilde Dusoulier, Scott Harberts, Sean Hartley, Susan Kaplan, David Lebovitz, Stephane Lemagnen, Thierry Mougin, Thierry Rautureau, Peabody Rudd, Daniel Thiebaut, Jess Thomson, Molly Wizenberg, and Lan Wong.
“A delicious read. TABLE MANNERS delights.”
New York Times Bestselling Author Susan Mallery
A selection of the Doubleday, Literary Guild, Rhaspsody and Book of the Month Club book clubs.
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SWEET LIFE: A NOVEL
- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Berkley Trade (September 2, 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0425221679
- ISBN-13: 978-042522167
- PDF Downloads: Excerpt | Reader’s Guide | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10
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What if you got away from it all–and then it all got away from you?
When her husband gets a new job, Marissa Price, 40, leaves the island of Manhattan for the island of Hawaii. Paradise seems like the perfect place to find herself, save her marriage, and reconnect with her daughter. But Marissa soon discovers that her new life is less about beaches and beautiful sunsets and more about cows and lava flows. Their new “home” is a fixer-upper at best, and her brilliant daughter suddenly wants to be homeschooled. But what needs fixing the most–her marriage–is the first thing to crumble when her husband announces he wants time apart to find himself. Pulled in opposite directions, Marissa is faced with the most important decision of her life–a choice that will define who she is, what she wants, and where her happiness lies.
Includes King’s trademark recipes from prominent chefs, restaurateurs and foodies from Hawaii including Chef Keoni Chang, Chef Bev Gannon, Chef Albert Jeyte, Chef Peter Merriman, Joan Namkoong, Ira Ono, Chef Mark Vann, and Volcano Winery.
“SWEET LIFE is the ultimate ‘escape-and-find-yourself’ novel … funny, poignant, and filled with home truths any woman can relate to. This book is as warm and delicious as the recipes … a delightful indulgence!”
New York Times Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs
A selection of the Doubleday, Literary Guild, and Book of the Month Club book clubs. A lead title on CCN’s December 2009 “Your Winter Staycation Reading List.”
DET SØTE LIV
- (Publisher): Cappelen Damm
- (Language): Norweigan
”En sann glede å lese” – Booklist
De reiste for å finne lykken – ikke for å miste den …
Da ektemannen Paul får ny jobb, forlater Marissa Price Manhattan og drar til Hawaii sammen med ham og deres åtte år gamle datter. Hawaii virker som det perfekte sted hvor hun kan finne seg selv, redde ekteskapet og bli bedre kjent med datteren sin igjen. Men så snart hun kommer dit, oppdager Marissa at hennes nye liv dreier seg mindre om strender og nydelige solnedganger og mer om kyr og lavastrømmer. Det nye hjemmet deres er et oppussingsprosjekt, for å si det mildt. Men det som virkelig har behov for reparering – ekteskapet hennes – er det første som smuldrer sammen, da ektemannen kunngjør at han trenger en pause for å finne seg selv.
Mens New York kaller på henne og Marissa mistenker at Paul er utro, begynner hun for alvor å tvile på om det var lurt å flytte til Hawaii. Marissa hales i vidt forskjellige retninger, og må nå ta den viktigste avgjørelsen i sitt liv – et valg som vil definere hvem hun er, hva hun ønsker, og hvor lykken hennes venter.
Inkluderer matoppskrifter fra Hawaii.
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GOOD THINGS: A NOVEL
- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Berkley Trade (February 6, 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0425213714
- ISBN-13: 978-0425213711
- PDF Downloads: Excerpt | Reader’s Guide
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Living simply isn’t simple.
Deidre McIntosh is 40, single, and host of Seattle’s premier lifestyle TV show, Live Simple and Simply Live. But when her show is abruptly cancelled, her seemingly perfect life ends along with it. It’s a godsend when Kevin Johnson offers her a place to stay, even if her new living arrangement is literally a shack in the woods. As she slowly begins to practice what she once preached, Deidre takes the first step toward a new kind of success, and maybe even love.
Includes recipes: Orgasmic Corn Fritters with Chinese Peppercorn, Creme Fraiche, and Sherry; Linguine with Rose Petal Sauce; Uptown Bistro’s Spinach Salad with Light Roquefort Dressing; Lindsey’s Meatloaf Special; Maple Walnut Scones in Origami Parchment Pockets;Hardware Bobby’s oven- Baked, Old-Fashioned Fries; Chocolate Cherry Crackle Cookies; Old-Fashioned Mashed Potatoes; Deidre’s Aromatic Gingerbread; Johnson Family Eggnog; Fresh Salmon and Penne Salad with Creamy Light Dill Dressing; Potato and Leek Gratin; Deidre’s Peace of Mind Tea.
LIEBE KANN SO EINFACH SEIN
- Broschiert: 477 pages
- Verlag (Publisher): Blanvalet (1 Januar 2009)
- Sprache (Language): German
- ISBN-10: 3442370817
- ISBN-13: 978-3442370818
- PDF-Datei speichern: Excerpt
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Eine moderne romantische Komödie, die auch die letzten hoffnungslosen Realisten verzaubert …
„Lebe einfach“ ist das Credo der bekannten Fernsehmoderatorin Deidre McIntosh. Wie? Das zeigt sie Frauen in ihrer TV-Lifestyle-Show. Bis ihre Sendung aus dem Programm und Deidre aus ihrer Wohnung fliegt. Mangels Geld und Alternativen nimmt sie das Angebot ihres Kurzzeit-Lovers an und zieht in sein leer stehendes Landhaus. Weit abgelegen in den Wäldern muss Deidre feststellen, dass Theorie das eine und Praxis das andere ist. Das einfache Leben und die Liebe können ganz schön kompliziert sein!
Für selbstbewusste Single-Frauen und diejenigen, die immer noch vom Märchenprinzen träumen – zu Recht!
“A fresh and thoroughly enjoyable story as enticing as the delectable recipes at the end of the book.”
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