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Jude Watson

    October 26, 1956
    Jude Watson
    The Dark Rival
    Starwars Last of the Jedi, Against the empire
    A King's Ransom. Cahills Vs. Vespers
    In Too Deep
    Nowhere to Run
    Vespers Rising
    • 2018

      High Season

      • 396 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.4(7317)Add rating

      No matter what the world throws her way, at least Ruthie Beamish has the house. Lovingly renovated, located by the sea in a quiet Long Island village, the house is her nest egg--the retirement account shared with her ex-husband, Mike, and the college fund for their teenage daughter, Jem. The catch? To afford the house, Ruthie must let it go during the best part of the year.It's Memorial Day weekend and Ruthie has packed up their belongings for what Jem calls "the summer bummer": the family's annual exodus to make way for renters. This year, the Hamptons set has arrived. The widow of a blue-chip artist, Adeline Clay is elegant, connected, and accompanied by a "gorgeous satellite" stepson. But soon Adeline demonstrates an uncanny ability to help herself to Ruthie's life--her house, her friends, even her husband (okay, ex-husband, but still). And after her job as the director of a local museum is threatened, Ruthie finally decides to fight back.Meanwhile, away from the watchful eyes of her parents, Jem is tasting independence at her first summer job, but soon finds herself growing up too fast. One of Ruthie's employees, a master of self-invention named Doe, infiltrates the inner circle of an eccentric billionaire and his wayward daughter. With a coterie of social climbers and Ruthie's old flame thrown into the mix, the entire town finds itself on the verge of tumultuous change. By the end of one unhinged, unforgettable summer, nothing will be the same.In a novel packed with indelible characters, crackling wit, and upstairs/downstairs drama, Judy Blundell emerges as a voice for all seasons--a wry and original storyteller who knows how the most disruptive events in our lives can twist endings into new beginnings

      High Season
    • 2018

      Radiant

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Turn your pantry into a storehouse of beauty fuel -- and you'll begin to radiate health from the inside out. From adaptogens and algae to sweet potatoes and turmeric, discover the exquisite flavors and healing magic of whole foods. In this A to Z guide and cookbook of the world’s most nutrient-dense foods, chef and nutritionist Mafalda Pinto Leite will illuminate how nature provides everything you need to achieve radiant health. Radiant is about falling in love with pure food and receiving the dynamic life-force fuel these superfoods naturally provide. With the healing potency of raw vegetables, fruits, petals, herbs, roots, nuts, seaweeds, and more, you can age gracefully, ease stress, sleep better, and even feel more confident and creative. The (mostly) raw, vegan recipes highlight these powerhouse foods in unexpected ways, such as with the Rose Quartz Latte, Zen Chia Pudding with Matcha Whip, Moroccan Spiced Salad with Chickpea Popcorn, Into the Sea Salad Bowl, and Chocolate Maca Doughnuts. As you follow Mafalda’s joyful “inside out” approach, you’ll experience bountiful energy, acute brainpower, balanced hormones, luminous skin, elevated moods, and restored digestion. These transformative recipes are your guide to choosing foods with the potential to change your life.

      Radiant
    • 2018

      The High Season

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      3.5(111)Add rating

      "No matter what the world throws her way, at least Ruthie Beamish has the house. Lovingly renovated, located by the sea in a quiet Long Island village, the house is her nest egg--the retirement account shared with her ex-husband, Mike, and the college fund for their teenage daughter, Jem. The catch? To afford the house, Ruthie must let it go during the best part of the year ... This is a novel about the dreams and ambitions of youth coming to terms with the realities of middle-age; about the way desperation can make us astonish ourselves; and about how the most disruptive events in our lives can sometimes twist endings into new beginnings"-- Provided by publisher

      The High Season
    • 2017

      Sting: A Loot Novel

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.6(24)Add rating

      The story follows 12-year-old twins March and Jules McQuin as they discover that the stone they stole during their latest heist is the cursed Morning Star, part of a trio of sapphires. As they navigate the challenges and dangers that come with their newfound treasure, the twins must confront the implications of their actions and the curse that threatens them. This sequel promises an exciting blend of adventure, mystery, and the complexities of sibling dynamics.

      Sting: A Loot Novel
    • 2013

      The Cahill family has protected the 39 Clues for five centuries, which are key ingredients in a powerful serum. When the serum goes missing, siblings Dan and Amy must retrieve it and prevent its theft from leading to disastrous consequences for everyone.

      Nowhere to Run
    • 2011

      Fourteen-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother Dan thought they could return to their regular lives when they found the 39 clues. But the Vespers, powerful enemies, will stop at nothing to get the clues. And with the Vespers rising, the world is in jeopardy.

      Vespers Rising
    • 2011

      This is the tale of a sixteen-year-old girl caught in a mix of love, mystery, Broadway glamour, and Mob retribution in 1950 New York

      Strings Attached
    • 2011

      A King's Ransom. Cahills Vs. Vespers

      • 190 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.2(21274)Add rating

      After seven member of their family are kidnapped by a organization called the Vespers, Dan and Amy Cahill must race against time to track down an ancient map to pay as ransom to bring the hostages home.

      A King's Ransom. Cahills Vs. Vespers
    • 2010

      Amy and Dan are hot on the trail of the fourth Clue, but their ruthless relatives will stop at nothing to eliminate them from the competition. Their hunt leads them to an ancient city that has been a hotbed of Cahill activity for centuries. The clock is ticking for Amy and Dan.

      Beyond the Grave 4. The 39 Clues