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The House that Alice Built
by Chris PenhallFirst in the romantic series about a prudent woman who throws sensibility to the wind to find herself in the sunny climes of Portugal. Alice Dorothy Matthews is sensible. While her best friend Kathy is living it up in Portugal and her insufferable ex Adam is traveling the world, Alice is working hard to pay for the beloved London house she has put her heart and soul into renovating. But then a postcard from Buenos Aires turns Alice&’s life upside down. One very unsensible decision later and she is in Cascais, Portugal. Thus begins her lesson in going with the flow; a lesson that sees her cat-sitting, paddle boarding, dancing on top of bars and rediscovering her artistic talents. But perhaps the most important part of the lesson for Alice is that you don&’t always need a house to be at home. Winner of the Search for a Star competition sponsored by Your Cat magazine
How Many People Are Worth Waiting For: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Initial ObservationI can marry you and give you the best life but I don't love you But He Zixin did not give up She tried hard to love him hoping that one day he would return
How Not to Ask a Boy to Prom
by S. J. GosleeHow (Not) to Ask a Boy to Prom is a modern gender-bent young adult rom com from S. J. Goslee.Nolan Grant is sixteen, gay, and very, very single.He's never had a boyfriend, or even been kissed. It's not like Penn Valley is exactly brimming with prospects. Nolan plans to ride out the rest of his junior year drawing narwhals, working at the greenhouse, and avoiding anything that involves an ounce of school spirit.Unfortunately for him, his adoptive big sister has other ideas. Ideas that involve too-tight pants, a baggie full of purple glitter, and worst of all: a Junior-Senior prom ticket.
How Not to Die Alone
by Richard RoperSmart, darkly funny, and life-affirming, How Not to Die Alone is the bighearted debut novel we all need, for fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, it's a story about love, loneliness, and the importance of taking a chance when we feel we have the most to lose."Wryly funny and quirkily charming." --Eleanor Brown, author of The Weird SistersSometimes you need to risk everything . . . to find your something.Andrew's been feeling stuck.For years he's worked a thankless public health job, searching for the next of kin of those who die alone. Luckily, he goes home to a loving family every night. At least, that's what his coworkers believe.Then he meets Peggy.A misunderstanding has left Andrew trapped in his own white lie and his lonely apartment. When new employee Peggy breezes into the office like a breath of fresh air, she makes Andrew feel truly alive for the first time in decades.Could there be more to life than this?But telling Peggy the truth could mean losing everything. For twenty years, Andrew has worked to keep his heart safe, forgetting one important thing: how to live. Maybe it's time for him to start.
How Not to Die Alone \ Cómo no morir solo (Spanish edition)
by Richard RoperUna novela de estreno muy divertida y que puede resonar a los lectores de Eleanor Oliphant buenísima: la historia de un hombre al que se le ofrece una segunda oportunidad de vida y amor cuando desarrolla una amistad inesperada: si es capaz de contar la mentira blanca que dijo hace años y que ya se ha convertido algo mucho más complejo.El día a día de Andrew es un poco sombrío, su trabajo consiste en buscar familiares para acompañar a aquellos que mueren solos. Afortunadamente, tiene una familia amorosa que lo espera cuando llega a casa, para ayudar a olvidar las preocupaciones del día. Al menos, eso es lo que creen sus compañeros de trabajo.Andrew no quiso que ocurriera el malentendido, pero quedó atrapado en su propia mentira blanca. La fantasía de su esposa y sus dos hijos se ha convertido en un escape placentero de su solitario dormitorio en los que solo tiene discos de Ella Fitzgerald por compañía. Pero cuando la nueva empleada Peggy entra en su vida como un soplo de aire fresco, Andrew es sacudido de su rutina. Ella no percibe el secreto que Andrew oculta.Andrew debe elegir: ¿Dice la verdad y comienza realmente a vivir su vida, pero corre el riesgo de perder su amistad con Peggy? ¿O se mantendrá a salvo y solo, detrás de la fachada? Cómo no morir solo se trata de la importancia de arriesgarse en los momentos en que tenemos más que perder. Afilada y divertida, cálida y real, es el tipo de historia de gran corazón que todos necesitamos.
How the Dukes Stole Christmas: A Christmas Romance Anthology
by Tessa Dare Sarah MacLean Sophie Jordan Joanna ShupeFrom the ballrooms of London, to abandoned Scottish castles, to the snowy streets of Gilded Age New York, four bestselling authors whip up unforgettable Christmas romance.“Meet Me in Mayfair” by Tessa DareLouisa Ward needs a Christmas miracle. Unless she catches a wealthy husband at the ball, the Duke of Thorndale will evict her family from their home. When Louisa finds herself waltzing with the heartless Thorndale, she’s unnerved by his handsome looks—and surprising charm.“The Duke of Christmas Present” by Sarah MacLean Rich and ruthless, Eben, Duke of Allryd doesn’t care for the holidays. But when Lady Jacqueline Mosby returns to town after a long absence, Eben falls under the spell of Christmas—and the woman he never stopped loving. “Heiress Alone” by Sophie Jordan When Annis Bannister finds herself stranded in the Highlands during a Christmas snowstorm, she must fend off brigands terrorizing the countryside. Her only hope falls on her neighbor, a surly hermit duke who unravels her with a kiss. “Christmas in Central Park” by Joanna ShupeMrs. Rose Walker pens a popular advice/recipe column. No one knows Rose can’t even boil water. When her boss, Duke Havemeyer, insists she host a Christmas party, Rose must find a husband, an empty mansion, and a cook. But Rose fears her plan is failing—especially when Duke’s attentions make her want to step under the mistletoe with him.
How the Light Gets In
by Katy UppermanKaty Upperman's How the Light Gets In is a haunting YA novel about a teen coping with the loss of her sibling.Since her sister’s tragic death, seventeen-year-old Callie Ryan has basically given up. Her grades have plummeted, she’s quit her swim team, and she barely recognizes the people her parents once were.When she returns to her aunt’s run-down coastal Victorian one year after Chloe’s death, Callie resigns herself to a summer of guilt and home renovations. She doesn’t expect to be charmed by the tiny coastal town or by Tucker Morgan, a local boy brimming with sunshine.But even as her days begin to brighten, Callie’s nights are crowded with chilling dreams, unanswered questions, and eerie phenomenon that have her convinced she’s being haunted. Will Callie be able to figure out what her sister is trying to communicate before it’s too late?
How to be a Gentlewoman: The Art of Soft Power in Hard Times
by Lotte Jeffs*'This is brilliant and timely' Elizabeth Day'Part memoir, part manual - this is the type of book every modern woman can take something from' GraziaLearn to navigate the harshness of life with soft power. In her debut book, Lotte Jeffs weaves powerful life experience with practical advice and a psychological deep-dive into what truly constitutes an emotionally rich and meaningful existence. She speaks to everyone from agony aunts and archaeologists, to pop stars and novelists, to explore a diverse picture of what it is to truly live life well.How to be a Gentlewoman will teach you how to slow down, lean out, recognize good relationships and let go of the bad, create a space you love, find your people and construct a happy and 'joined up' sense of yourself.The gentle antidote to a brutal world.For fans of Dolly Alderton's Everything I Know About Love and Elizabeth Day's How to Fail.
How to be a Gentlewoman: The Art of Soft Power in Hard Times
by Lotte Jeffs*'This is brilliant and timely' Elizabeth Day'Part memoir, part manual - this is the type of book every modern woman can take something from' GraziaLearn to navigate the harshness of life with soft power. In her debut book, Lotte Jeffs weaves powerful life experience with practical advice and a psychological deep-dive into what truly constitutes an emotionally rich and meaningful existence. She speaks to everyone from agony aunts and archaeologists, to pop stars and novelists, to explore a diverse picture of what it is to truly live life well.How to be a Gentlewoman will teach you how to slow down, lean out, recognize good relationships and let go of the bad, create a space you love, find your people and construct a happy and 'joined up' sense of yourself.The gentle antidote to a brutal world.For fans of Dolly Alderton's Everything I Know About Love and Elizabeth Day's How to Fail.
How to Be a Movie Star (How to Be #2)
by Tj KluneSequel to How to Be a Normal PersonA How to Be NovelJosiah Erickson wants to be a movie star. The problem with that is so does half of Los Angeles. But he’s on his way, what with memorable roles as a TV show background cadaver and a guy in a commercial for herpes medication. All he needs is his big break. And that break may come in the form of a novelist who goes by the enigmatic name of Q-Bert. Q-Bert, who is ready to make his directorial debut in a film Josy would be perfect for. Q-Bert, who Josy may or may not have a friend-crush on, and potentially something more. Being demisexual can be confusing. From the City of Angels to the small mountain town of Abby, Oregon, Josy will give his all to make sure his dreams come true—even the ones he never thought possible.
How to Be Luminous
by Harriet Reuter HapgoodHarriet Reuter Hapgood's beautiful writing radiates with color in How to be Luminous, a lyrical and engrossing story about the aftermath of tragedy and the power of self-belief and love.Minnie Sloe and her sisters have weathered it all together—growing up without fathers, living an eccentric lifestyle with a pet rabbit named Salvador Dali, and riding out their famous artist mother’s mental highs and lows.But then their mother disappears, and Minnie, who was supposed to follow in her footsteps, starts seeing the world in monochrome. Literally. How can she create when all she sees is black-and-white?As grief threatens to tear the three sisters apart, Minnie fears she could lose everything: her family, her future, her first love . . . and maybe even her mind.
How to Be Remy Cameron
by Julian WintersEveryone on campus knows Remy Cameron. He's the out-and-proud, super-likable guy who friends, faculty, and fellow students alike admire for his cheerful confidence. The only person who isn't entirely sure about Remy Cameron is Remy himself. Under pressure to write an A+ essay defining who he is and who he wants to be, Remy embarks on an emotional journey toward reconciling the outward labels people attach to him with the real Remy Cameron within. From the author of the bestselling novel Running With Lions, a story about overcoming the labels that try to define our lives
How to Belong with a Billionaire (Arden St. Ives #3)
by Alexis HallDon't miss the epic conclusion to Caspian Hart and Arden St. Ives' love story! If you love someone, set them free...I thought I'd be okay when Caspian Hart left. He was a brilliant, beautiful billionaire with a past he couldn't escape. And I was ... just me: an ordinary man lost in his own life. It would never have lasted. It should never have happened. Not outside a fairytale.And I am okay. I've got my job, my family, my friends, and everything Caspian taught me. Except it turns out he's going to marry his ex-boyfriend. A man who doesn't understand him. A man who almost broke him. And I've finally realized it's not enough for me to be happy. I need Caspian to be happy too.Problem is, I've already done all I can to help him. I've followed his rules and broken his rules and learned his secrets. And he still won't believe I can love him. So now it's his turn. His turn to fight, and trust, and hope. It's time for Caspian Hart to choose me.The Arden St. Ives Series: How to Bang a Billionaire How to Blow it with a Billionaire How to Belong with a Billionaire
How to Catch a Wicked Viscount (The Disreputable Debutantes #1)
by Amy Rose BennettA young lady's tarnished reputation might cost her everything in this first book in the Disreputable Debutantes series. Shy, bookish Sophie Brightwell is expected to make an advantageous match to improve her family's fortunes. However, Sophie's plans to make a spectacular debut go horribly awry when she and her three closest friends are expelled from a young ladies' academy for unbecoming conduct. Since the ton will be sure to close their doors on these disgraced debutantes, they determine that unconventional means need to be employed in the husband-hunting market. Rakehells—the beau monde's wickedest members—might be the only men willing to overlook a young lady's besmirched reputation. But how does one catch a rake? Nate Hastings, the devil-may-care Viscount Malverne, is the older brother of Sophie’s best friend, fellow disgraced debutante Lady Charlotte. When a terribly foxed Nate accidentally compromises Sophie, Charlotte strikes a wicked bargain: in order to avoid a scandal and the parson's mousetrap, Nate must help Sophie snare a husband. But as Nate fulfills his obligation and begins to instruct the lovely Sophie in the art of luring rakes, he soon finds himself battling his own fierce attraction to her.
How to Cross a Marquess (The Way to a Lord's Heart #3)
by Jane Ashford"A refreshingly different, sweetly romantic love story [readers] will long remember."—Booklist for Brave New EarlThe Marquess of Chatton and his neighbor Fenella Fairclough have known each other all their lives. They refused to marry each other years ago when their parents demanded it, and they won't concede now—even if circumstances have brought these former enemies much closer than they ever could have anticipated...The Way to a Lord's Heart:Brave New Earl (Book 1)A Lord Apart (Book 2)How to Cross a Marquess (Book 3)Praise for Jane Ashford:"Absolutely delightful...strong characters and interesting obstacles... a must read."—Night Owl Reviews for Brave New Earl"Wonderfully diverting...I give Last Gentleman Standing an enthusiastic recommendation."—Fresh Fiction for Last Gentleman Standing"Expertly crafted...another triumph of nuanced characterization and sparkling wit."—Booklist for Nothing Like a Duke"Vivid characters and lively plots...Conveyed with warmth and tenderness."—Publishers Weekly for Lord Sebastian's Secret
How to Fall in Love: A Novel
by Dalma Heyn Richard Marek&“Move over, Romeo and Juliet, Burton and Taylor, even Baby and Johnny—here come Evan and Eve! . . . a daringly simple, utterly fresh love story.&”—Linda Gottlieb, producer of Dirty Dancing When Cupid&’s job is deemed expendable (as the heavens are downsizing), he manages to buy a little bit of time by asking for one more chance to show that he can orchestrate a love for the ages . . . but the clock is ticking. Down on Earth, former ballerina Eve Golyakovsky is living a quiet life in Vermont, tending to her maple sugar business. She dearly loved her late husband, a famed choreographer, but more as a mentor than as a spouse. She&’s never been truly touched by romance, and she&’s okay with that. Evan Cameron is a well-known anthologist with a penchant for fine automobiles and commitment-free affairs. Love has threatened to visit him on occasion, but he&’s always managed to keep it from taking up residence. When Eve and Evan meet, there&’s something almost otherworldly about their connection. But when their budding romance is tested, old habits and new fears seem likely to choke this flower off at the roots. A love this intense might be more than either of them can handle—and more than even Cupid can nurture . . . At once heartwarming and wise, funny and touching, How to Fall in Love &“has its lovestruck eyes wide open. There is Divine Intervention in this beautifully written story, but the outcome is up to the mortals. A sexy and soulful novel&” (Joanna Gleason, Tony Award-winning actor). &“As fast-paced as a good thriller, and as riveting.&”—David Morrell, New York Times bestselling author
How to Hack a Heartbreak: A Novel
by Kristin RockawaySwipe right for love. Swipe left for disaster. By day, Mel Strickland is an underemployed helpdesk tech at a startup incubator, Hatch, where she helps entitled brogrammers--"Hatchlings"--who can't even fix their own laptops, but are apparently the next wave of startup geniuses. And by night, she goes on bad dates with misbehaving dudes she's matched with on the ubiquitous dating app, Fluttr.But after one dick pic too many, Mel has had it. Using her brilliant coding skills, she designs an app of her own, one that allows users to log harrassers and abusers in online dating space. It's called JerkAlert, and it goes viral overnight.Mel is suddenly in way over her head. Worse still, her almost-boyfriend, the dreamy Alex Hernandez--the only non-douchey guy at Hatch--has no idea she's the brains behind the app. Soon, Mel is faced with a terrible choice: one that could destroy her career, love life, and friendships, or change her life forever.Kristin Rockaway is a native New Yorker and recovering corporate software engineer. After working in the IT industry for far too many years, she finally traded the city for the surf and chased her dreams out to Southern California, where she spends her days happily writing stories instead of code. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, and planning her next big vacation.
How To Love A Duke in Ten Days (Devil You Know #1)
by Kerrigan ByrneThe first in an exciting new series by USA Today bestseller Kerrigan Byrne!These men are dark, bold, and brave. And there is only one woman who can bring them to their knees...Famed and brilliant, Lady Alexandra Lane has always known how to look out for to herself. But nobody would ever expect that she has darkness in her past—one that she pays a blackmailer to keep buried. Now, with her family nearing bankruptcy, Alexandra strikes upon a solution: Get married to one of the empire’s most wealthy eligible bachelors. Even if he does have the reputation of a devil.LOVE TAKES NO PRISONERSPiers Gedrick Atherton, the Duke of Redmayne, is seeking revenge and the first step is securing a bride. Winning a lady’s hand is not so easy, however, for a man known as the Terror of Torcliff. Then, Alexandra enters his life like a bolt of lightning. When she proposes marriage, Piers knows that, like him, trouble haunts her footsteps. But her gentleness, sharp wit, independent nature, and incredible beauty awakens every fierce desire within him. He will do whatever it takes to keep her safe in his arms.“Romantic, lush, and suspenseful.”—New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Enoch
How to Make Friends with the Dark: 'breathtaking And Heartbreaking, And I Loved It With All My Heart. ' Jennifer Niven
by Kathleen GlasgowFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces comes a novel about love and loss and learning how to continue when it feels like you're surrounded by darkness that Karen M. McManus, the New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying, calls "rare and powerful."Here is what happens when your mother dies.It's the brightest day of summer and it's dark outside. It's dark in your house, dark in your room, and dark in your heart. You feel like the darkness is going to split you apart. That's how it feels for Tiger. It's always been Tiger and her mother against the world. Then, on a day like any other, Tiger's mother dies. And now it's Tiger, alone.Here is how you learn to make friends with the dark."A rare and powerful novel, How to Make Friends with the Dark dives deep into the heart of grief and healing with honesty, empathy, and grace." --Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying and Two Can Keep a Secret"Breathtaking and heartbreaking, and I loved it with all my heart." --Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places and Holding Up the UniversePraise for Kathleen Glasgow's Girl in Pieces"Girl, Interrupted meets Speak." --Refinery29.com"One of the most affecting novels we have read." --Goop.com"A haunting, beautiful, and necessary book that will stay with you long after you've read the last page." --Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also a Star
How to Marry a Highlander: A Steamy Medieval Scottish Romance (The McTiernays #8)
by Michele SinclairA battle-hardened soldier, he is bound to the McTiernay brothers by a loyalty as strong as blood. But no woman in all of Scotland has been able to lay claim to his heart … UNBRIDLED PASSION A commander in the McTiernay clan, Dugan is known far and wide for his skills with a sword—and his skills in seduction. His rugged countenance and arrogant swagger are a lethal combination for the women who try to tame him and fail. Until a mysterious firebrand tempts him with her wicked ways … SHOCKING BETRAYAL All Adanel Mackbaythe knows about her Highland lover is that he is a McTiernay soldier—and a means of escaping her cruel father. But Dugan is a not a man to be toyed with. His distrust of Adanel’s motives will put a distance between them that can’t be breached. Yet when their secret trysts are discovered—sparking a war between clans—a lust for vengeance will drive Dugan back into her arms, where he will embark on his greatest battle: for her heart … Praise for The Most Eligible Highlander in Scotland “Steamy … packs the erotic punch of its predecessors.” —Publishers Weekly “Humor combines with romance, and the roller coaster ride to love will sweep readers into a fast-paced, charming, and rollicking love story.” —RT Book Reviews
How To Meet Your Soulmate: Hindi
by Bernard Levineबर्नार्ड लेविन द्वारा लिखित यह सुंदर पुस्तक में अपने मनपसंद हमदम(soul mate) को कैसे ढूंढा जाए और उसके लिए क्या क्या करना चाहिए और कहां कहां जाना चाहिए उसके सटीक उपाय दर्शाये गए है।जीवन में अकेलापन महसूस करनेवाले लोगों (चाहे वो महिला हो या पुरुष)के लिए यह पुस्तक वरदान समान साबित होगी।
How to Mend a Broken Heart: The perfect escapist read to bring joy to your day!
by Katey LovellWhen you know how, you can make anything from scratch, including a new life after love...When Leanne and Richard bought a dilapidated old seaside cottage to renovate together as their forever home, their future was full of hope and promise. But heartbreak was just around the corner: fast forward a few months and Richard is gone. With his death, Leanne finds herself stony broke, faced with an uninhabitable home and lacking even the basic skills to do it up herself. With the help of the friendly woman who runs the library and the reluctant assistance of the man who works in the local hardware shop, the cottage is lovingly restored. But broken hearts aren't so easy to fix... are they?Here's what readers are saying about Make Do and Mend a Broken Heart:'An absolutely perfect contemporary fiction book''Emotional, uplifting and immensely enjoyable, Make Do and Mend a Broken Heart is a wonderful story about hope, fresh starts, moving on and healing that will touch your heart and soul''a superb story that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy after reading... this book made me laugh and cry and I wish I could read it all over again and get to meet these amazing characters afresh''I am normally a hardened SF reader but all of Katey's books have me devouring them from cover to cover! Make Do is no different... Buy this book. Read this book. Tell your friends to do the same''This author is up there with the likes of Milly Johnson''A perfect break away from real life. It's a hug in a book''A beautiful, heartwarming story, perfectly told... for when you just need to escape for a while. Perfect!''A heartwarming uplit read... fantastic, engrossing, uplifting'
How to Propose to a Princess: How To Propose To A Princess (the Princess Brides) / A Husband She Couldn't Forget (the Bravos Of Valentine Bay) (The Princess Brides #3)
by Rebecca WintersShe fell for a doctor...Can she love a crown prince?In this The Princess Brides story, when Dr. Nico Barsotti meets Princess Fausta of Domodossola it’s love at first sight - for them both! Before he asks for Fausta’s hand in marriage, orphaned Nico resolves to uncover the secrets of his birth. Fausta’s always longed for a life away from the royal court, so their future is uncertain when Nico reveals his discovery - he’s a crown prince!The Princess Brides trilogyBook 1 — The Princess’s New Year WeddingBook 2 — The Prince’s Forbidden BrideBook 3 — How to Propose to a Princess“…this one is especially good…. There are tender moments, bouts of excitement and, of course, raw emotion. A delectable read that readers won’t want to end!”— Goodreads on Whisked Away by Her Sicilian Boss“I enjoy Rebecca Winters’ books and usually buy them without reading a review or summary. This is Harlequin at its finest, a love story that is sweet and happy.”— Goodreads on Bound to Her Greek Billionaire
How to Rescue a Family (Furever Yours #2)
by Teri WilsonSingle father Ryan Carter wants just one thing: a new beginning for his grieving son. That means decamping for small-town North Carolina, adopting a rescue dog… even proposing to the gorgeous restaurant manager he can’t stop thinking about! Amanda Sylvester knows what it’s like to need a mom in your life. But she sure isn’t the type to play pretend with her heart…
How to Tempt a Duke (Mills And Boon Historical Ser. #3)
by Madeline MartinA lady’s lessons……in temptation!When her almost fiancé proposes to someone else, Lady Eleanor is suddenly the talk of the ton! With her family in financial dire straits, Eleanor must marry before the end of the Season. Secret lessons with Charles, the dashing, infuriating—and devastatingly charming—Duke of Somersville, should help Eleanor shake off her shameful Ice Queen moniker. But how can she tempt a prospective husband when it’s the duke who ignites her desire?