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| how to ruin your sister's life: How to Ruin Your Sister's Life Mary McHugh, 2009-01-01 Sisters love each other, hate each other, torment each other-and still manage to stick up for each other. Author Mary McHugh explores the unique relationship sisters share and provides plenty of ways to drive a beloved sister mad in How to Ruin Your Sister's Life. Sisters have made tormenting each other a virtual art form, despite their familial love. Their emotional and mental tricks can make the physical torture brothers inflict on one another seem like child's play. Finally girls and women have somewhere to turn when they run out of ideas for making their sisters miserable: How to Ruin Your Sister's Life. Author Mary McHugh's hilarious, sometimes outrageous suggestions provide all the guidance these girls need, whether they're 16 or 60. A few examples: * Marry her boyfriend. * Throw away the heads of all her Barbie dolls. * Sob loudly throughout her wedding. * Tell your 13-year-old sister's boyfriend that she still sucks her thumb. * Cut up her Christmas stocking and flush it down the toilet. * Take a picture of your 55-year-old sister nude, brushing her teeth. Of course, the best defense is to buy this book before your sister does! |
| how to ruin your sister's life: How to Ruin Your Sister's Life Mary McHugh, 2006-10 Sisters love each other, hate each other, torment each other-and still manage to stick up for each other. Author Mary McHugh explores the unique relationship sisters share and provides plenty of ways to drive a beloved sister mad in How to Ruin Your Sister's Life. Sisters have made tormenting each other a virtual art form, despite their familial love. Their emotional and mental tricks can make the physical torture brothers inflict on one another seem like child's play. Finally girls and women have somewhere to turn when they run out of ideas for making their sisters miserable: How to Ruin Your Sister's Life. Author Mary McHugh's hilarious, sometimes outrageous suggestions provide all the guidance these girls need, whether they're 16 or 60. A few examples: * Marry her boyfriend. * Throw away the heads of all her Barbie dolls. * Sob loudly throughout her wedding. * Tell your 13-year-old sister's boyfriend that she still sucks her thumb. * Cut up her Christmas stocking and flush it down the toilet. * Take a picture of your 55-year-old sister nude, brushing her teeth. Of course, the best defense is to buy this book before your sister does! |
| how to ruin your sister's life: How to Ruin Your Life Ben Stein, 2010-07 How to Ruin Your Life is a powerful self-help tool in the form of a work of humor. It is sardonic advice, presented with tongue in cheek, explaining how people can ''ruin' their lives. The essays cover topics such as ''Convince Yourself That Youre All That Matters,' Think the Worst of Everyone,' ''Pour Salt on Those Wounds,' and ''You Can Change People.' Seriously, though, to anyone who reads this book, it is an earnest warning about falling into traps of self-destructive behavior that can ruin any man or womans life. More than that, it comprises 35 steps that - if read and understood - provide a road map to making life work in the most effective way possible. It is humor and self-help all in one, delivered by Ben Stein, a man who has witnessed more than his share of people who did ruin their lives - as well as those whose lives have been wildly successful. |
| how to ruin your sister's life: My Sister Rosa Justine Larbalestier, 2016-01-27 'I promise,' said Rosa. 'I won't kill and I won't make anyone else kill.' I can't see the loophole. Since the guinea pig there's been nothing. Months now without Rosa killing as much as a mosquito. As far as I know. Che Taylor has four items on his list: 1. He wants to spar, not just train in the boxing gym. 2. He wants a girlfriend. 3. He wants to go home. 4. He wants to keep Rosa under control. Che's little sister Rosa is smart, talented, pretty, and so good at deception that Che's convinced she must be a psychopath. She hasn't hurt anyone yet, but he's certain it's just a matter of time. And when their parents move them to New York City, Che longs to return to Sydney and his three best friends. But his first duty is to his sister Rosa, who is playing increasingly complex and disturbing games. Can he protect Rosa from the world - and the world from Rosa? My Sister Rosa will have you on the edge of your seat from the very first page to the last. |
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| how to ruin your sister's life: High Kicks, Hot Chocolate, and Homicides Mary McHugh, 2016-09-27 “Hilarity and camaraderie.” —RT Book Reviews Murder takes center stage . . . It’s a Christmas miracle for the Happy Hoofers—Tina, Janice, Pat, Mary Louise, and Gini. They’ve scored a gig at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall with the legendary Rockettes, complete with sexy Santa suits and microphones on their shoes. But when a dazzling diva of a dancer is found dead under the stage, there’s quite a lineup of suspects. In between rehearsals and seasonal sightseeing—and the discovery of a multi-talented, multi-colored cat—the toe-tapping troupe has to sort out the intrigue before another victim kicks the bucket . . . INCLUDES COOKING TIPS AND TASTY RECIPES Praise for the Happy Hoofers Mysteries “McHugh delivers murder and mayhem.” —Jerilyn Dufresne “Hilarity and hijinks.” —Nancy Coco “Cozy adventure for mystery buffs.” —Library Journal |
| how to ruin your sister's life: To the Manor Born: Fourth Book in the Brigandshaw Chronicles Peter Rimmer, The roaring twenties are in full swing. The war at an end. Spirits are high. Everything is possible. Or is it? Harry and Tina Brigandshaw welcome the birth of their son, Anthony, on Elephant Walk. They appear to be a normal contented family, but with the arrival of two English prospectors, not all is what it seems to be. Harry is blissfully happy on his African farm, yet Tina is desperate to return to England and civilization. She is bored and when Tina is bored, anything can happen! Back in England and America, business is buoyant, the stock markets climbing and climbing. The social circuit is teeming with newcomers and new money. It's all a toxic mix. When will the bubble burst and with that, what will happen to Colonial Shipping and the Brigandshaws? Will all be lost? Find out and start reading the next instalment, To the Manor Born. Get your copy today. What readers say about the Brigandshaws: 'Great stories difficult to put down.' 'A gripping family saga.' 'Very enjoyable reading!' 'Peter Rimmer never fails to capture the savage beauty of the land.' 'Highly recommended. Addictive author. ' 'Peter Rimmer has a great style of writing.' 'Written with knowledge and love.' 'Loved this book as I have loved all of Peter Rimmer's books ..... do yourselves to favor and read them all.' |
| how to ruin your sister's life: Then He Happened Claudia Burgoa, 2020-05-06 Jason is a cynical rich playboy. He doesn’t take life seriously, He doesn’t believe in settling down. Eileen's thirtieth birthday is almost here. But as always she's her parent’s afterthought. Her family is too busy planning a shotgun wedding for her older sister—and she has to help. It’s just another year where she’s overlooked. But the best man is smoking hot and actually notices her and makes her feel special. Jason doesn’t believe in commitment, but Eileen intrigues him. She’s not the kind of girl he usually hooks up with. She doesn’t even fall for his charm. He’s made it his task to convince her that he’s not the shallow man she thinks he is. But can Jason give up his playboy lifestyle to become what Eileen needs? |
| how to ruin your sister's life: How I Spent My London Season Lauren Royal, Devon Royal, 2016-04-29 ♥ A swoon-worthy Irishman ♥ A rebellious marquess’s daughter ♥ A surprise inheritance ♥ A sensational London Season ♥ Two sweet romances, twice the fun! A double Regency romance from New York Times bestselling author Lauren Royal and her daughter, featuring their “outrageously funny, loyal, and endearing” Chase family! Lady Corinna Chase came to London to launch her painting career—though in her older brother’s mind, she’s only here to find a husband. Unfortunately the art world offers women fewer opportunities and more obstacles. But rebellious Corinna isn’t about to let anything divert her from achieving her dreams. Not even the suspicious behavior of the gorgeous Irishman who’s just moved in next door… Sean Delaney isn’t who he says he is. Well, he is Sean Delaney, but many people have the impression that he’s John Hamilton, a renowned landscape artist (probably because that’s how he introduced himself). The real John may have blackmailed Sean into the deception, but Sean’s going to have to get himself out of it—or risk spoiling not only his sister’s future, his family’s good name, and the enterprise he built from scratch, but any chance he may have with his lovely new neighbor… Meanwhile, Corinna’s older brother Griffin is helping their cousin Rachael find her father. Rachael is a beauty, but Griffin is wedded to his bachelorhood. Besides, they’re cousins—and though it’s not unusual for cousins to wed, Rachael can’t stomach the thought of marrying even a very distant (and handsome) one like Griffin. Until their search leads them to discover they’re not actually related, after all… PLEASE NOTE: This SWEET & CLEAN book was formerly titled “Corinna.” It is an alternate version of the steamy romance “The Art of Temptation” by Lauren Royal. BOOK DETAILS A complete, standalone story—no cliffhangers! Series: Sweet Chase Brides: The Regency, Book 3 Style: Sweet historical romance Length: 100,000 words (about 400 standard pages) Bonus Material: Author’s Note, preview of next book, link to giveaway Clean Read: No offensive language or explicit content* * If you’d prefer to read a steamy version of this series, look for “The Art of Temptation” by Lauren Royal. AWARDS • Finalist for the RWA Award of Excellence REVIEWS “Captivating historical romance. Romance readers of all ages will love Lauren Royal & Devon Royal’s books!” —Glynnis Campbell, USA Today Bestselling Author CONNECTING BOOKS While How I Spent My London Season can be read as a stand-alone novel, many readers enjoy reading it as part of a series. All of Lauren & Devon’s books feature Chase family members. Should you wish to read them in chronological order, this is the sequence: Sweet Chase Brides The Earl’s Unsuitable Bride The Marquess’s Scottish Bride The Laird’s Fairytale Bride The Duke’s Reluctant Bride The Viscount’s Wallflower Bride The Baron’s Inconvenient Bride The Gentleman’s Scandalous Bride The Cavalier's Christmas Bride A Chase Brides Christmas (A Family Reunion) Alice Betrothed Sweet Chase Brides: The Regency How the Marquess Was Won How Do Earls Fall in Love? How I Spent My London Season How the Duke Ruined Christmas Specially Priced Boxed Sets Sweet Chase Brides Boxed Set One: The Chases Sweet Chase Brides Boxed Set Two: The Ashcrofts Sweet Chase Brides: The Complete Regency Trilogy ABOUT THE AUTHORS LAUREN ROYAL decided to become a writer at the age of eight, after winning a “Why My Mother is the Greatest” essay contest. Now she’s a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of humorous historical romance novels. Lauren lives in Southern California with her husband and two constantly shedding cats. She still thinks her mother is the greatest. DEVON ROYAL is the daughter of romance novelist Lauren Royal. After attending film school, she wrote an award-winning TV comedy pilot and spent several years working in Hollywood before turning her focus to fiction writing. Devon lives in Southern California with her husband and children. She also thinks her mother is the greatest. |
| how to ruin your sister's life: Woman'S Era Delhi Press, 2017-08-22 A magazine that caters to the tastes of discerning and intelligent women. Carries women oriented articles, fiction, exotic recipes, latest fashions and films. |
| how to ruin your sister's life: The Alchemy of Moonlight David Ferraro, 2023-05-30 In this queer gothic romance, a young marquis caught between freedom and passion, honor and love will have to unravel a centuries-old curse to find his own happy ending. Trapped in a world of straight expectations, queer marquis Emile longs for independence. So, when his aunt declares he must marry to produce an heir or be disowned, he runs away disguised as a servant until he can come of age and reclaim his inheritance. All Emile needs to do is keep his head down and bide his time, but he quickly stumbles into a mystery beyond his imagination. While working in the service of the intimidating Count Montoni and his family, Emile learns that they suffer from a strange affliction every full moon, which requires full sedation. And when he discovers a mangled corpse on the estate the same night as suspicious family arguments break out, he reports it. But Emile cannot guess what lengths Count Montoni is willing to go to to keep his family’s secrets safe. As Emile becomes more entangled in the household and its paranormal origins, his inquiries draw the attention of the handsome doctor, Bram, and the count’s charismatic nephew, Henri. But how can Emile earn the esteem of the earnest doctor, while keeping his own identity and desires a secret? And how can he trust—let alone love—Henri, a man as mercurial as the ever-changing moon? To find the love he deserves and survive the Montoni family, Emile will have to risk his title as well as his life. |
| how to ruin your sister's life: TAME ME, MY BROTHER-IN-LAW Sweet Sakura, 2024-10-30 Celine's identical twin sister Brylee, was separated from her when they were four years old because their parents got divorced. The court awarded her mother her custody while Brylee was taken by her father-- Julio Lauren who married a rich, and sophisticated woman, and soon forget about Celine and her mother, building a new family with Sasha and Brylee. One day, Julio Lauren decided to have a connection with Celine again, but only to offer her a task to sleep with Brylee's boyfriend, Sebastian Anderson, in return for a huge amount of money. Her father needs a clean woman to do it--- a virgin one to be exact, so that Sebastian, the richest man in the country, will finally marry his favorite daughter, Brylee. But that would only happen if Sebastian was assured that Brylee was still not touched by any man. Julio saw Celine as the only candidate because she wasn’t only virgin, but also looked exactly like Brylee. Celine accepted the offer without hesitation. She needed the money for her critically ill mother. She completed the mission successfully, but they had no idea that Sebastian, the billionaire whom she had slept with, had doubts if the woman he had sex with that night was really his girlfriend, Brylee. He decided to conduct an investigation and the things he discovered really shocked him. Book 3 of the Series. |
| how to ruin your sister's life: Wrapped in White Kevin Brooks, 2013-04-11 PI John Craine - still struggling to cope with the weight of his past - is forced to finally confront it in his most personal and frightening case yet. PI John Craine is hired to investigate the brutal murder of a Somali youth called Jamaal Tan. The police are treating the murder as just another gang-related crime, but Tan’s aunt believes there’s more to it than that, and she claims the police are trying to cover up her nephew’s death. While investigating the case, Craine learns of the sudden death of his friend and mentor Leon Mercer. At first it appears to be a tragic accident, but Craine soon finds himself entangled in two deeply suspicious investigations. And before long he comes face to face with a man he hoped never to see again. |
| how to ruin your sister's life: Healing from Abuse: How the Atonement of Jesus Christ Can Heal Broken Hearts and Broken Lives Janene Baadsgaard, 2023-02-14 Abuse happens all around us, and it's our job to intervene. In this Christ-centered approach to preventing and stopping abuse, renowned author, speaker, and family relations expert Janene Baadsgaard describes the path to awareness, empowerment, and healing that will break the cycle of abuse. This must-have volume - defines destructive behavior - details the necessary steps to take when leaving an abusive relationship - shows victims how to heal and move forward with their lives in meaningful ways - teaches friends and family members how and when - to help loved ones escape abuse With hope and encouragement, Janene shares her personal convictions of the power you can have when the Savior is at your side. Perfect for counselors, church leaders, and concerned friends, Healing from Abuse gives readers everywhere a new sensitivity to destructive behavior so you'll know how to recognize and keep it from hurting the people you love most. |
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| how to ruin your sister's life: Sisters Daisy Johnson, 2020-08-25 A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR “[A] skillfully crafted gothic mystery . . . Johnson pulls off a great feat in this book.” —Financial Times “It reminded me, in its general refusal to play nice, of early Ian McEwan.” —The New York Times Book Review “Johnson crafts an aching thriller about the dangers of loving too intensely.” —Time From a Booker Prize finalist and international literary star: a blazing portrait of one darkly riveting sibling relationship, from the inside out. “One of her generation’s most intriguing authors” (Entertainment Weekly), Daisy Johnson is the youngest writer to have been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Now she returns with Sisters, a haunting story about two sisters caught in a powerful emotional web and wrestling to understand where one ends and the other begins. Born just ten months apart, July and September are thick as thieves, never needing anyone but each other. Now, following a case of school bullying, the teens have moved away with their single mother to a long-abandoned family home near the shore. In their new, isolated life, July finds that the deep bond she has always shared with September is shifting in ways she cannot entirely understand. A creeping sense of dread and unease descends inside the house. Meanwhile, outside, the sisters push boundaries of behavior—until a series of shocking encounters tests the limits of their shared experience, and forces shocking revelations about the girls’ past and future. Written with radically inventive language and imagery by an author whose work has been described as “entrancing” (The New Yorker), “a force of nature” (The New York Times Book Review), and “weird and wild and wonderfully unsettling” (Celeste Ng), Sisters is a one-two punch of wild fury and heartache—a taut, powerful, and deeply moving account of sibling love and what happens when two sisters must face each other’s darkest impulses. |
| how to ruin your sister's life: Putting right the Past Ian Wilfred, 2013-04-01 Carole Harding is in her 50s. She divorced her husband after he cheated on her with a prostitute. She hated her life – working in a Bristol supermarket – and the only exciting thing she’d done was to go on holiday (to Scotland in a caravan).Then she inherited 2 million pounds. Now she lives in an apartment in a plush complex in Tenerife, but it seems all her neighbours have problems and Carole finds herself helping to change their lives...Nadean is the actress who hit the headlines and had to go into hiding; Victoria, a model, why did her family turn against her? Hamilton spent his life traveling the world, earning so much money, but was so lonely; Riley gave up everything for love... Then there are Peter and Paul, who only seem to be happy when having a crisis and Jeremy – who has secrets from his wife and from the law.As Carole gets involved with the lives of her neighbours, she blossoms into the woman she’d always longed to be... when she meets Robson, can Carole make the biggest transformation of her life? |
| how to ruin your sister's life: Glass Girls Danie Shokoohi, 2025-06-24 A former child medium is forced to face her deadly past and the ghosts she left behind in this electrifying debut. Alice Haserot thought she’d escaped the curse. For sixteen years, she’s lived far from her family and the ghosts she used to conjure. But her past isn’t so easily left behind. When Alice discovers she’s pregnant and her estranged sister, Bronwyn, turns up on her doorstep, her carefully built new life begins to unravel. Bronwyn offers an ultimatum: one of her daughters is trying to possess the other, and only Alice has the power to save them. If Alice refuses, Bronwyn will go to their abusive mother and expose her location. Forced to confront the terrors of her childhood, Alice returns home to face the inheritance of her family curse. Tautly paced and gorgeously written, Glass Girls explores the deep, complicated bonds of family and the shadows that follow us, no matter how far we run. |
| how to ruin your sister's life: Randolph the Blue-Nosed Reindeer Drew Charles Carriker, 2017-02-03 Many years ago on Christmas Eve, a reindeer black as coal was born at the North Pole. He had a sapphire blue nose that would brightly glow, whether he wanted it to or not. This makes Randolph the Blue-Nosed Reindeer feel alone, because he stands out from everyone else. Even though he is very close to his cousins, who are like a brother and sister to him, what Randolph really wants is a friend outside his family. One day he builds a snow fawn to get his mind off things. Little does he know that the snow fawn will change his life forever. Randolph learns why he was gifted with a blue nose. He meets many creatures, gains new friends, and finds love in this very special children’s story. Unfortunately, in the darkest part of the North Pole, where the sun never shines and it is always bitterly cold, lives a warlock whose heart is blacker than darkness itself. This evil warlock seeks to kill the kind-hearted blue-nosed reindeer and take over everything he sees. Randolph bravely chooses to use his glowing nose in an attempt to save the world, hoping to put a stop to the warlock’s threat once and for all. |
| how to ruin your sister's life: How Not to Become a Little Old Lady Mary McHugh, 2002-03 You can be little, and you can be old, but that doesn't mean you have to be a little old lady. We've all seen her. She's hunched forward, her blue hair is tucked neatly under a plastic rain bonnet, she's clutching expired coupons, and she's discussing her latest health problems over lunch. She's a little old lady . . . and she's coming your way at 2 m.p.h. Little old ladies have elastic waistbands on all their slacks. They save rubber bands, remember 15-cent McDonald's hamburgers, and have never seen a public rest room that was clean enough. How Not to Become a Little Old Lady is for any woman who is proud to have escaped little old ladyhood, and it's the perfect, lighthearted gift to give women in danger of slipping into those awful little old lady tendencies. The charming illustrations from Adrienne Hartman perfectly capture the senior syndrome. Say good-bye to little old ladies who pass off their liver spots as beauty marks and say hello to this fresh and fun gift book. |
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| how to ruin your sister's life: Pheonix Overturns the World Dan KanFuHuaSanQian, 2020-06-10 Xihe State rumour: Blue eyes covering the world! When she was born, her eyes were blue like the ocean. She was sent as a monster into the depths of the forest. The dignified young mistress of the Prime Minister's Estate had been of no interest to anyone for the past fifteen years. Fifteen years later, the empress had snuck in, the enemy had hunted him down and the emperor had set a trap, so there was no harm in it! [The Jun Family is powerful and has unlimited wealth. I will kill my enemies, fight the Queen, and harm the Emperor!] The Tian Family was heartless, turning their hands into clouds and dropping them into the deep abyss, what was there to fear?! She was born extraordinary. She changed her fate and was bathed in blood after she was reborn. When I kill her until the color changes in the mountains and rivers, the ghosts and deities will weep. I slaughter my way to the golden age of the dynasty! Rivers and mountains? If I overshadowed you, what would you do to me?! She was born to rule over the world! |
| how to ruin your sister's life: The Francis Meadowes Mysteries Books One to Three Mark McCrum, 2024-01-15 Three novels in the acclaimed series starring an author whose itinerary often leads him to crime scenes . . . The Festival Murders Bryce Peabody is ready to give a talk at the annual literary festival in the pretty English town of Mold-on-Wold—until he’s found dead in his hotel room. Soon, author Francis Meadowes is drawn into a role he knows only from his own fiction—that of amateur detective . . . “A marvellous set of unsavoury suspects . . . good, nasty fun with a ring of truth.” —The Mail on Sunday, Thriller of the Week Cruising to Murder Francis has landed a job lecturing aboard a luxurious liner as it cruises down the West African coast. His fellow passengers include an eclectic mix of characters. But when two of them die, the sleuthing crime writer discovers he may be out of his depth . . . “[An] entertaining mystery.” —Publishers Weekly Murder Your Darlings Francis is soaking up the sun in Italy, running a creative writing course at a villa in the Umbrian countryside. But what should have been a magical week turns sinister when a body is found in the sauna . . . A Mail on Sunday Book of the Year “A neat twist on the classic English-country-house formula.” —Kirkus Reviews |
| how to ruin your sister's life: Francis Meadowes Mysteries Books One to Four Mark McCrum, 2024-04-09 The first four novels in the series starring a globetrotting sleuth whose travels include some deadly detours. The Festival Murders Scathing in his reviews and unseemly in his affairs, Bryce Peabody is ready to give a talk at the annual literary festival in the pretty English town of Mold-on-Wold—until he’s found dead in his hotel room. Soon, author Francis Meadowes is drawn into a role he knows only from his own fiction—that of amateur detective . . . “A wicked send-up of literary festivals.” —The Independent Cruising to Murder Francis is lecturing aboard a luxurious ship as it cruises down the West African coast. Among the passengers are a retired surgeon, a mischievous elderly widow, and a beautiful American accompanied by her tedious but extremely wealthy aunt. But when two of them die, the sleuthing crime writer may be out of his depth . . . “[An] eclectic mix of characters—none of whom would be out of place in an Agatha Christie tale.” —Daily Mail “A likable and smart series lead.” —Booklist Murder Your Darlings—A Mail on Sunday Book of the Year Francis is in Italy, running a creative writing course at an Umbrian villa. His students include snooty Poppy and her husband; a Northern Irishman who writes angry poems about the Troubles; a kooky American; and a possible spy. But things turn sinister when a body is found in the sauna. “A neat twist on the classic English-country-house formula.” —Kirkus Reviews Murder on Tour On his first paid detective gig, Francis joins a rock star’s entourage as they tour from Berlin to Brussels and beyond. The musician’s manager has been concerned about some dangerous events—but the biggest shock comes from the guitar that electrocutes a bandmate . . . |
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| how to ruin your sister's life: Bossa Novas, Bikinis, and Bad Ends Mary McHugh, 2016-04-26 Cozy adventure for mystery buffs. --Library Journal Murder's a showstopper... The fancy-footed Happy Hoofers--Tina, Janice, Pat, Mary Louise, and Gini-- are kicking off Carnival by entertaining posh guests at the most elegant hotel in Rio de Janeiro. Stunning beaches and spectacular views abound. But the party is cut short for the fab five when their alluring Brazilian companion is found dead in her room, without a clue as to what killed her. As the samba-loving sleuths sift the evidence, they realize that even in beautiful Rio, murder can set the stage--and steal the show... Includes Travel Tips And Tasty Recipes Praise for the Happy Hoofers Mysteries A fun read . . . the camaraderie between the characters is intriguing. --RT Book Reviews McHugh delivers murder and mayhem. --Jerilyn Dufresne Hilarity and hijinks. --Nancy Coco |
| how to ruin your sister's life: Chorus Lines, Caviar, and Corpses Mary McHugh, 2014-11-01 First in a delicious series: Five friends and dancers on a Russian river cruise discover it takes legwork to solve a murder. It’s never too late to kick up your heels. Just ask Tina, Janice, Pat, Mary Louise, and Gini—a.k.a. the Happy Hoofers. After posting a video of their tap-dancing routine on the internet, the leggy ladies find themselves booked to perform on a lavish river cruise up the Volga from Moscow to St. Petersburg. But when murder cuts in, the five fabulous friends find it’s not so easy to tap their troubles away. The chef has been killed (the food was lousy, but come on), and a passenger has gone missing. With a killer on board, the Hoofers need to watch their step. But with a little fancy footwork, these soft-shoe sleuths may get a leg up on a murderer who’s cruising for a bruising. Includes travel tips and tasty recipes! |
| how to ruin your sister's life: Cancans, Croissants, and Caskets Mary McHugh, 2015-09-01 A huge treat for mystery fans.” —Peggy Ehrhart You can’t tiptoe when murder’s afoot... It’s Bastille Day in Paris. The Happy Hoofers—Tina, Janice, Pat, Mary Louise, and Gini—are all set to kick off the fete by dancing the cancan on a beautiful sightseeing cruise down the Seine. As the leggy ladies soak in the magic of the city of lights, everything is magnifique...until a very important patron goes belly-up on the top deck. On the heels of their French debut, murder takes center stage. The five daring dancers will need to step lively to stop the crafty killer fast...or their grand finale will turn out far more explosive than the fireworks over the Eiffel Tower... Includes Fashion Tips And Tasty Recipes |
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| how to ruin your sister's life: Lady Frederica and the Scot Who Would Not Julie Johnstone, 2021-07-17 When the guarded King of the Underworld collides with a maddeningly reckless lady, the road to ruination becomes impossible not to take. Lady Frederica Darlington isn’t prim, obedient, or appropriately dispassionate as a proper lady of the aristocracy should be. Nor is she interested in securing a husband, whether rake, rogue, duke, or lord. Freddy wants to live as she pleases in a place she feels she belongs, and for a unconventional lady, the bohemian world of Covent Garden seems the perfect spot. She has a plan to achieve her goal, but when one of her secret missions goes awry and the King of the Underworld rescues her, danger never looked so enticing. And the future she was certain of now feels utterly confusing. Born and bred on the cutthroat streets of London, Gabriel Beckford has known his share of struggle and loss. He even obtained a few enemies, one of whom is waiting to destroy any lady Gabe falls in love with, so Gabe lives by one simple, necessary rule: never get close. It’s a dictate that’s been easy to abide—until the day Frederica sweeps into his life like a storm. Her passionate nature and impossible impetuousness tempts him beyond reason, and when she declares to make the territory he rules her home, he’ll do everything in his power to stop her and keep her out of his life, head, and heart. But when a threat to Frederica brings Gabe to her side once more, keeping her at a distance becomes impossible. As Gabe’s enemy closes in, Frederica and Gabe must learn how to trust themselves—and each other—and either submit to the love they thought they never wanted or risk losing the very thing that could save them both. Join the adventure today! You’ll love Lady Frederica and the Scot Who Would Not , book four in the Scottish Scoundrels: Ensnared Hearts series! It’s a captivating regency Scottish romance by USA Today bestselling author Julie Johnstone! |
| how to ruin your sister's life: Tales of Scottish Highlands & Moors – 70+ Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & Victorian Romances Robert Louis Stevenson, John Buchan, George MacDonald, Walter Scott, J. M. Barrie, 2023-11-15 DigiCat presents to you this unique collection with carefully picked out historical novels, adventure classics, romance novels, war stories and other tales set in Scottish highlands and moors. Table of Contents: Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped Catriona Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale Weir of Hermiston Walter Scott: Waverley Guy Mannering The Antiquary Rob Roy Ivanhoe Kenilworth The Pirate The Fortunes of Nigel Peveril of the Peak Quentin Durward St. Ronan's Well Redgauntlet Woodstock The Fair Maid of Perth Anne of Geierstein Old Mortality The Black Dwarf The Heart of Midlothian The Bride of Lammermoor A Legend of Montrose Count Robert of Paris Castle Dangerous The Monastery The Abbot The Betrothed The Talisman John Buchan: The Thirty-Nine Steps The Three Hostages Huntingtower Castle Gay The Power-House John Macnab Sir Quixote of the Moors John Burnet of Barns A Lost Lady of Old Years The Half-Hearted Salute to Adventurers Midwinter Witch Wood The Free Fishers Anna Buchan: Olivia in India The Setons Penny Plain Ann and Her Mother Pink Sugar The Proper Place The Day of Small Things Priorsford Taken by the Hand Jane's Parlour The House That Is Our Own George MacDonald: David Elginbrod Alec Forbes of Howglen Robert Falconer Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood What's Mine's Mine The Elect Lady Heather and Snow Salted with Fire Malcolm The Marquis of Lossie Sir Gibbie Donal Grant J. M. Barrie: Auld Licht Idylls A Window in Thrums The Little Minister Sentimental Tommy Tommy and Grizel |
| how to ruin your sister's life: The Magic of Scotland - 70+ Scottish Historical Novels, Adventure Classics & Romance Novels Robert Louis Stevenson, John Buchan, George MacDonald, Walter Scott, J. M. Barrie, 2023-11-13 This eBook collection has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: Robert Louis Stevenson: Kidnapped Catriona Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses The Master of Ballantrae: A Winter's Tale Weir of Hermiston Walter Scott: Waverley Guy Mannering The Antiquary Rob Roy Ivanhoe Kenilworth The Pirate The Fortunes of Nigel Peveril of the Peak Quentin Durward St. Ronan's Well Redgauntlet Woodstock The Fair Maid of Perth Anne of Geierstein Old Mortality The Black Dwarf The Heart of Midlothian The Bride of Lammermoor A Legend of Montrose Count Robert of Paris Castle Dangerous The Monastery The Abbot The Betrothed The Talisman John Buchan: The Thirty-Nine Steps The Three Hostages Huntingtower Castle Gay The Power-House John Macnab Sir Quixote of the Moors John Burnet of Barns A Lost Lady of Old Years The Half-Hearted Salute to Adventurers Midwinter Witch Wood The Free Fishers Anna Buchan: Olivia in India The Setons Penny Plain Ann and Her Mother Pink Sugar The Proper Place The Day of Small Things Priorsford Taken by the Hand Jane's Parlour The House That Is Our Own George MacDonald: David Elginbrod Alec Forbes of Howglen Robert Falconer Ranald Bannerman's Boyhood What's Mine's Mine The Elect Lady Heather and Snow Salted with Fire Malcolm The Marquis of Lossie Sir Gibbie Donal Grant J. M. Barrie: Auld Licht Idylls A Window in Thrums The Little Minister Sentimental Tommy Tommy and Grizel |
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RUIN Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of RUIN is to damage irreparably. How to use ruin in a sentence.
RUIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
RUIN definition: 1. to spoil or destroy something completely: 2. to cause a person or company to lose all their or…. Learn more.
1633 Synonyms & Antonyms for RUIN - Thesaurus.com
Find 1633 different ways to say RUIN, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.
Ruin - definition of ruin by The Free Dictionary
1. ruins, the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or is decaying. 3. a fallen, wrecked, or decayed condition: The house fell into ruin. 4. the downfall, decay, or destruction …
RUIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
Ruin is the state of being severely damaged or spoiled, or the process of reaching this state. The vineyards were falling into ruin. She wasn't going to let her plans go to ruin.
RUIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com
Ruin, from the verb meaning to fall to pieces, suggests a state of decay or disintegration (or an object in that state) that is apt to be more the result of the natural processes of time and …
What does Ruin mean? - Definitions.net
Ruin generally refers to the state of decay, collapse, or destruction of something, often due to neglect, damage, or age. It can also refer to the remains of a destroyed or decayed building, …
Ruin Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary
Ruin definition: A cause of destruction or irreparable harm or loss.
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Ruin - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com
To ruin means to wreck or destroy. If you're wearing a long dress, make sure your clumsy brother stays away from you. If he steps on it, it'll rip and be ruined.
