They vowed to remain the bitterest of enemies, even as their love ignited in a frenzy of desire and surrender...

Former New Orleans policeman Burke Basile kidnaps a mobster's beautiful wife in revenge for the death of his partner. Unforeseen problems begin almost immediately as Basile, hiding with her in a secluded cabin, realizes he is falling in love. The lady is no gangster's moll, her marriage a sacrifice for her family.

Explains the history and customs of Mardi Gras, the significance of the holiday, the many ways in which it is celebrated, and how the celebrations vary according to location.

Every class has to come up with an idea for a booth at the school carnival. Too bad your class has chosen your idea: a dunking booth and they want you to be the one who gets dunked!

"In Mardi Gras, early readers will learn about this American festival and the ways people celebrate it. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they explore this unique celebration."

Brazil. Electric. Exciting. Hot. Brazil is famous for it's world class beaches, beautiful women, Samba and soccer, but even it's gently swaying palms and sultry nouveau beat can't cover up the sound of screaming.

The Little Dude and his best friend, Charlie Crab, head out on a great adventure to discover Mardi Gras in New Orleans. If you believe in your big dreams, maybe one day you can put on a fun costume and ride on a grand float in a real Mardi Gras parade while throwing beads to all of your friends!

In the tradition of Camilla Sten and Victor LaValle, Melanie Golding's newest novel is a chilling carnival-set suspense, perfect for fans of Stranger Things. Look into her eyes-she can tell you how you'll die . . . As a child, Faith acquired the ability to see when and how people would die-a "gift" she neither wanted nor could get rid of. After foreseeing a family tragedy and being ostracized, Faith learns to control her visions, and returns to perform...

"It's Mardi Gras in New Orleans and rookie cop Maureen Coughlin has no idea what she's in for. Her night working the parades begins calmly enough--until a half-naked man careens through the crowd and throws himself onto the hood of an oncoming SUV. As she tries to deal with the incident amid the pulsing chaos of the parade, Maureen hears gunshots. Moments later, with three wounded and a handful of drunken witnesses, Maureen has a full-fledged investigation...

A young veteran of the US Army, River Roulet is struggling to shake the horrors of his past. War is behind him, but the memories remain. Desperate to distract himself from the images haunting him daily, River abandons the world he knows and flees to the country hes always dreamed of visiting: Brazil.Rio de Janeiro is everything he hoped for and more. In the lead-up to Carnaval, the city is alight with music, energy, and life. With a few friends at...