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Take Our Cat, Please: A Get Fuzzy Collection (Get Fuzzy #11)
by Darby ConleyThe humor is a wickedly authentic blend of young-professional-bachelor shtick and pets-from-hell high jinks. . . . And, perhaps best of all, the strip keeps getting better." -Milwaukee Journal-SentinelGet Fuzzy was named Best Comic Strip of the Year in 2002 by the National Cartoonists Society. Satchel, the Shar-pei-Lab mix in the Get Fuzzy family who actually believes what TV commercials say, and his owner-housemate Rob Wilco, a single, somewhat befuddled, Red Sox-obsessed ad exec, endure the scourge of their daily existence, Bucky Katt. Whether baiting the ferret down the hall for battle, gorging on rubber bands (and the ensuing gastric consequences), or joining the gun repair club, Bucky continuously tests the patience and endurance of his hapless mates.Three Get Fuzzybooks, Bucky Katt's Big Book of Fun, Blueprint for Disaster, and Say Cheesy, have been New York Times best-sellers.
Take Two
by Suzanne EnochEleanor Ross has it all: fame, fortune—and Brian MacCafferty, the perfect combo of bodyguard and assistant who makes every day a breeze. MacCafferty anticipates her needs, puts out her fires, and—once upon a time—nearly put a ring on her finger.And when a scandal erupts that could ruin El, it’s Brian who rushes to the rescue and joins her in hiding. Will El discover there’s no hiding from true love? And is she finally ready to take a second chance for her own, real life Happily Ever After?*previously published in the I LOVED YOU FIRST anthology*
Take Two (mix)
by Jennifer Roy Julia DeVillersPayton and Emma left a trail of chaos in their wake when they “traded faces” just for fun. This time they’ll switch places to help each other and their friends out of a ginormous mess! Payton is helping out on the middle school musical while Emma puts her brains to use by tutoring—more like “twotoring”—identical twin boys. But when the boys turn out to be double trouble, Payton and Emma’s worlds collide and lead to more middle-school mix-ups and mayhem. In the end, Payton and Emma realize that no matter what, they have each other’s backs (as well as faces).
Take Two, Birdie Maxwell
by Allison Winn ScotchHollywood&’s biggest rom-com star tries to recover from her damaged reputation by staging her own rom-com and following a lead on a lost love in the new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch. Birdie Robinson thought she&’d gotten everything she wanted out of life: fame, adoration, and an A-list Hollywood career. But after an on-set feud goes viral, she leaves L.A. for the one place where no one would think to find her: her hometown. She&’s startled to stumble upon a love letter from a former boyfriend asking for a second chance. And there&’s just one issue: the letter was unsigned and she&’s not sure which ex sent it. Still, a public reunion with an ex-boyfriend could turn the wave of public opinion back in her favor. Life imitating art. What could go wrong? Elliot O&’Brien, star reporter, knows that life isn&’t an actual rom-com. Case in point, he&’s spent two decades repressing his long-simmering feelings for his twin sister&’s best friend, Birdie. But with his journalism career cratering and Birdie back in their hometown at the same time he is, he realizes that chronicling her search for her long-ago ex may be his opportunity to right some wrongs. As they hit the road in an ancient RV, Birdie and Elliot retrace her romantic history for clues to who wrote the letter and come face to face with their own romantic missteps, all while grappling with whether happy endings are found only on the big screen—or whether their own happier ever after could be closer than they both ever imagined.
Take Us to Your Sugar: Too Much Space!; Party Crashers; Take Us To Your Sugar; Double Trouble (Beep and Bob #3)
by Jonathan RothBeep and his best friend Bob hatch a plan to save Halloween—and their school—in this third book in the hilarious, action-packed Beep and Bob series!It’s October in space, and Bob is getting excited for his favorite holiday: Halloween. When Bob tells Beep that soon they’ll get to dress up like monsters and get as much free candy as they can carry, Beep thinks he has gone to heaven. But Lani informs them that Halloween isn’t celebrated at Astro Elementary. Bob cannot imagine life without Halloween! He appeals to Principal Quark, but with no success. Determined to save Halloween, Bob and Lani organize a secret club: SCARES (Scary Costumes Are the Right of Every Student, or, more truthfully, the Society of Candy Addicts who Rely on Energy from Sugar). As the secret club grows, Halloween fever invades Astro Elementary. Unfortunately, a horde of grotesque aliens, attracted by the treats, also invades the school on the last day of the month. With everyone in costume, no one can tell who’s who. Beep and Bob may have saved the holiday, but can they somehow use their sugar-addled wits to save the school?
Take Your Medicine
by Pamela CraneDoused with humor, fortified with women empowerment, and starring an irresistibly quirky leading lady, Lessons in Chemistry meets Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine as one woman refuses orders to take her medicine (like a man) and overthrows convention instead.When Sam Stanton’s father dies from prescription complications, she pulls up her big-girl undies and demands to hold the drug company responsible. As her father always said, if you want to take down the man, you’ve got to fight like one. So she converts her great room into a greenhouse and becomes the first holistic advice columnist to challenge modern medicine. But it’s 1970, and Sam’s readers are wary to accept health advice from anyone but a man.Except one person takes an obsessive interest in Sam’s herbal remedies: Thomas Cook, her pharmaceutical adversary with more money than J. Paul Getty, and a reach long enough to squash Sam’s unconventional ways...like the way Sam cures marital dry spells with horny goat weed—it’s not called that for nothing! Even Thomas can't resist her unconventional ways, until Sam doses him with a tough pill to swallow: that her column is upheaving the medical industry, along with women’s roles in it.Thomas isn’t the only jilted ego out to get Sam. When a disturbing detail mysteriously surfaces about her father’s death, Sam becomes a target scandalized, risking everything she’s spoken out to save.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:"If there's one book you absolutely must read, this is it. Hilarious, original, and page-turning entertainment, I laughed until I cried and cried until I laughed. Every woman who has ever needed a friend must read this." - reader review ★★★★★"Superbly written, deliciously feminist, and darkly witty! It's a whole new genre of women's fiction blended with mystery that we've been waiting for." - reader review ★★★★★
Take Your Pet to School Day
by Linda AshmanWouldn't it be fun to bring your pet to school? Now imagine if EVERYONE brought their pet to school! That's exactly what happens in this hilarious picture book! A lighthearted, perfect read for back to school--no matter what that looks like! When pets show up with their kids at Maple View Elementary, it's total chaos! These animals have no respect for school rules, and every class quickly gets out of hand. But why did they show up in the first place? Who said they could come? Could it have been...the pets themselves? It turns out they just wanted in on the fun! Now, if they want to stay, they'll just have to behave....Linda Ashman's bouncy, rhyming text lends itself perfectly to an exuberant classroom read-aloud, and Suzanne Kaufman's playful art is full of hilarious details. A great way to generate enthusiasm for school, this book will easily find a place in pet lovers' hearts.
Take a Girl Like You
by Kingsley Amis Christian LorentzenTake a Girl Like You may well be Kingsley Amis's most ambitious reckoning with the serious subject at the heart of his work: the sheer squalor--emotional, material, sexual, you name it--of modern life. It also introduces one of the rare unqualified good guys in Amis's rogue-ridden world: Jenny Bunn, a girl from the (English) north country come south to teach school in a small smug town where she hopes to find love and fortune. Jenny is a beauty and men and women are crazy about her, most of all handsome Patrick Standish, who Jenny also likes. But Jenny and Patrick live in a world where it's becoming ridiculously difficult--disastrously difficult--to sort out the claims of sex and the claims of love.
Take a Hike, Miles and Spike!
by Ethan Long Travis FosterTake care, GRIZZLY BEAR! Stay loose, MOOSE! Buh-bye, BUTTERFLY! Join Miles and Spike as they take a hike...and a few provisions, as well, much to the vexation of their fellow forest creatures. Travis Foster and Ethan Long offer a hilarious picture book full of silly rhymes, outdoor adventures, and learning how to get along with others.
Take a Hike, Miles and Spike!
by Ethan Long Travis FosterThe creators of Give Me Back My Book! deliver &“an environmental message that goes down easily amid the cartoony cast&” (Kirkus Reviews). Take care, GRIZZLY BEAR! Stay loose, MOOSE! Buh-bye, BUTTERFLY! Join Miles and Spike as they take a hike . . . and a few provisions, as well, much to the vexation of their fellow forest creatures. Travis Foster and Ethan Long offer a hilarious picture book full of silly rhymes, outdoor adventures, and learning how to get along with others. &“Audiences who get the giggles from hearing &‘see you later, alligator&’ are going to find plenty to love (and repeat).&” —Publishers Weekly &“Foster and Long&’s hilariously pithy rhymes are perfectly paired with cheerful comic illustrations, both good enough to make a popular TV cartoon sitcom . . . An enticing picture book sure to win over any storytime crowd with its rollicking rhymes and enduring message.&” —School Library Journal &“Hilarious . . . Miles and Spike prove that learning manners can be enjoyable.&” —BookPage &“Young audiences will have no trouble catching on to the pattern and chiming in with the appropriate rhymes.&” —Booklist
Take a Hint, Dani Brown: A Novel (The Brown Sisters #2)
by Talia HibbertTalia Hibbert returns with another charming romantic comedy about a young woman who agrees to fake date her friend after a video of him “rescuing” her from their office building goes viral... <p><p> Danika Brown knows what she wants: professional success, academic renown, and an occasional roll in the hay to relieve all that career-driven tension. But romance? Been there, done that, burned the T-shirt. Romantic partners, whatever their gender, are a distraction at best and a drain at worst. So Dani asks the universe for the perfect friend-with-benefits—someone who knows the score and knows their way around the bedroom. <p><p> When brooding security guard Zafir Ansari rescues Dani from a workplace fire drill gone wrong, it’s an obvious sign: PhD student Dani and ex-rugby player Zaf are destined to sleep together. But before she can explain that fact, a video of the heroic rescue goes viral. Now half the internet is shipping #DrRugbae—and Zaf is begging Dani to play along. Turns out, his sports charity for kids could really use the publicity. Lying to help children? Who on earth would refuse? <p><p> Dani’s plan is simple: fake a relationship in public, seduce Zaf behind the scenes. The trouble is, grumpy Zaf’s secretly a hopeless romantic—and he’s determined to corrupt Dani’s stone-cold realism. Before long, he’s tackling her fears into the dirt. But the former sports star has issues of his own, and the walls around his heart are as thick as his... um, thighs. <p><p> Suddenly, the easy lay Dani dreamed of is more complex than her thesis. Has her wish backfired? Is her focus being tested? Or is the universe just waiting for her to take a hint?
Take a Hint, Dani Brown: the must-read romantic comedy
by Talia Hibbert'Talia Hibbert is a rockstar! Her writing is smart, funny, and sexy' Meg Cabot'The author's charm and wit sings off the page in this delightful fake-romance fare' Bolu Babalola, bestselling author of Love in ColourUSA Today bestselling author Talia Hibbert returns with another charming romantic comedy about a young woman who agrees to fake date her friend after a video of him 'rescuing' her from their office building goes viral - perfect for fans of Sally Thorne, Jasmine Guillory and Helen Hoang! Danika Brown knows what she wants: professional success, academic renown and an occasional roll in the hay to relive all that career-driven tension. But romance? Been there, done that, burned the T-shirt. So Dani asks the universe for the perfect friend-with-benefits... When brooding security guard Zafir Ansari rescues her from a workplace fire drill gone wrong, it's an obvious sign: PhD student Dani and ex-rugby player Zaf are destined to sleep together. But before she can explain that fact, a video of the heroic rescue goes viral. Now half the internet is shipping #DrRugbae - and Zaf is begging Dani to play along. Dani's plan is simple: fake a relationship in public, seduce Zaf behind the scenes. But grumpy Zaf is secretly a romantic - and he's determined to corrupt Dani's stone-cold realism. With every fake date and midnight meeting, Dani's easy lay becomes more complex than her thesis. Has her wish backfired? Or is the universe waiting for her to take a hint?Why readers love Talia Hibbert'The perfect combination of hilarious and heartfelt, comforting and caressing your soul, Take a Hint, Dani Brown is an unforgettable game changer of a romantic comedy . . . the holy grail of romantic comedy perfection' The Nerd Daily'Funny, deep, and romantic as hell. Will leave you smiling for days' Kirkus Reviews (starred review)'Tender, joyous, and hot as all get-out, this is sure to make readers swoon' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'Funny, sexy and intensely romantic' Lucy Parker, author of The Austen Playbook 'Clever, sweet, sexy and brilliant' Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author 'So so so so good' Andie J. Christopher, USA Today bestselling author of Not the Girl You Marry 'A pure exuberant delight. I loved this book... Exactly what a romance should be' KJ Charles, author of Proper English '[An] awesome book, so full of heart and warmth and feels!' Charlotte Stein, author of Never Sweeter'A magical friends-to-lovers tale . . . this tale will appeal to all contemporary romance fans, including those who enjoy British romantic comedies' Booklist (starred review)
Take a Hint, Dani Brown: the must-read romantic comedy (The\brown Sisters Ser. #2)
by Talia Hibbert'Talia Hibbert is a rockstar! Her writing is smart, funny, and sexy' Meg CabotOne of Oprah Magazine's 21 Romance Novels That Are Set to Be the Best of 2020USA Today bestselling author Talia Hibbert returns with another charming romantic comedy about a young woman who agrees to fake date her friend after a video of him 'rescuing' her from their office building goes viral - perfect for fans of Sally Thorne, Jasmine Guillory and Helen Hoang! Danika Brown knows what she wants: professional success, academic renown and an occasional roll in the hay to relive all that career-driven tension. But romance? Been there, done that, burned the T-shirt. So Dani asks the universe for the perfect friend-with-benefits... When brooding security guard Zafir Ansari rescues her from a workplace fire drill gone wrong, it's an obvious sign: PhD student Dani and ex-rugby player Zaf are destined to sleep together. But before she can explain that fact, a video of the heroic rescue goes viral. Now half the internet is shipping #DrRugbae - and Zaf is begging Dani to play along. Dani's plan is simple: fake a relationship in public, seduce Zaf behind the scenes. But grumpy Zaf is secretly a romantic - and he's determined to corrupt Dani's stone-cold realism. With every fake date and midnight meeting, Dani's easy lay becomes more complex than her thesis. Has her wish backfired? Or is the universe waiting for her to take a hint? ***Praise for Talia Hibbert:'The author's charm and wit sings off the page in this delightful fake-romance fare' Bolu Babalola, bestselling author of Love in Colour'The perfect combination of hilarious and heartfelt, comforting and caressing your soul, Take a Hint, Dani Brown is an unforgettable game changer of a romantic comedy . . . the holy grail of romantic comedy perfection' The Nerd Daily'Funny, deep, and romantic as hell. Will leave you smiling for days' Kirkus Reviews (starred review)'Tender, joyous, and hot as all get-out, this is sure to make readers swoon' Publishers Weekly (starred review)'Funny, sexy and intensely romantic' Lucy Parker, author of The Austen Playbook 'Clever, sweet, sexy and brilliant' Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author 'So so so so good' Andie J. Christopher, USA Today bestselling author of Not the Girl You Marry 'A pure exuberant delight. I loved this book... Exactly what a romance should be' KJ Charles, author of Proper English '[An] awesome book, so full of heart and warmth and feels!' Charlotte Stein, author of Never Sweeter'A magical friends-to-lovers tale . . . this tale will appeal to all contemporary romance fans, including those who enjoy British romantic comedies' Booklist (starred review)
Take a Look
by Gene TaylorJordan Baldwin has a job at a popular coffee shop, a cool apartment downtown, and a charming hunk of a new neighbor who doesn't mind taking a chance on him. Jordan's also got a smartass mouth on him, just like his new boyfriend, Grant Heathman. Compatibility is definitely a plus. Grant writes a review column called "Take A Look" for the local newspaper, which intrigues Jordan even more since Grant is blind. But Grant takes Jordan to a new Italian restaurant and shows him how it's done, leaving the place with only a modest 4-star review. Just when Jordan doesn't think Grant can impress him any further, the surprises keep on coming. After a bad review, Jordan finds himself kidnapped, roughed up, and mistaken for Grant. Now Grant and Jordan must hide out before the next "look" they take is from a coffin.
Take the Mummy and Run: The Riot Brothers Are on a Roll (The Riot Brothers #4)
by Mary Amato Ethan LongPlastic snakes, lost mummies, and water parks? Hip hip hooroonie! Summer has just begun, and the Riot Brothers are ready for adventure. But their cousin Amelia E. Hart is coming for a weekend visit. Will she be boring? Not a chance! Whether solving mysteries or playing Holey Cheese-n-Peas, this zany trio is always up for an adventure.
Takedown
by Meg MaguireWinning is good. Succumbing is even better...EvasionRecently retired pro MMA fighter Steph Healy is through having rough-and-tumble romps with sexy blue-collar dudes. Unfortunately, Wilinski Gym has hired an electrician with a body built to make a gal weep. And avoiding some full-body contact is taking all of Steph's self-control.GrappleCarpenter-turned-electrician Patrick Doherty is damn good with his hands. Sure, he's not what Steph is looking for-yet. But he's about prove that she has seriously underestimated her opponent....SubmissionThe moment Patrick has her deliciously pinned, Steph knows she's in deep, deep trouble. Because this seemingly mild carpenter has the mastery to give her exactly what she needs...and this is one takedown she's willing to take lying down!Previously published as Driving Him Wild
Takedown Twenty: A Stephanie Plum Novel (Stephanie Plum #20)
by Janet Evanovich<p><p>Stephanie Plum has her sights set on catching a notorious mob boss. If she doesn’t take him down, he may take her out. <p><p>New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum knows better than to mess with family. But when powerful mobster Salvatore “Uncle Sunny” Sunucchi goes on the lam in Trenton, it’s up to Stephanie to find him. Uncle Sunny is charged with murder for running over a guy (twice), and nobody wants to turn him in—not his poker buddies, not his bimbo girlfriend, not his two right-hand men, Shorty and Moe. Even Trenton’s hottest cop, Joe Morelli, has skin in the game, because—just Stephanie’s luck—the godfather is his actual godfather. And while Morelli understands that the law is the law, his old-world grandmother, Bella, is doing everything she can to throw Stephanie off the trail. <p><p>It’s not just Uncle Sunny giving Stephanie the run-around. Security specialist Ranger needs her help to solve the bizarre death of a top client’s mother, a woman who happened to play bingo with Stephanie’s Grandma Mazur. Before Stephanie knows it, she’s working side by side with Ranger and Grandma at the senior center, trying to catch a killer on the loose—and the bingo balls are not rolling in their favor. <p><p>With bullet holes in her car, henchmen on her tail, and a giraffe named Kevin running wild in the streets of Trenton, Stephanie will have to up her game for the ultimate takedown.
Taken by the Highest Bidder (For Love Or Money Ser. #7)
by Jane PorterSold in Monte Carlo: a beautiful English baroness!Samantha van Bergen has been wagered and won by the highest bidder: dark and sexy Italian, Cristiano Bartolo.Did he buy her to bed her?Innocent Sam is scared Cristiano will seduce her! But she quickly finds out he has his own reason for wanting her--bedding her is just a bonus!
Taken for Granted
by Caroline AndersonA battle of the sexes?Sally Alexander felt as if everyone in her life was taking her for granted-Ben and Molly but most of all her husband, Sam. After twelve years of marriage surely she wasn't expecting too much that her husband should remember her thirty-ninth birthday! Yes, he was a busy doctor, but her life was hectic, too! And no, this time he wouldn't win her over with his lovemaking.In the ensuing fight, Sally issued a challenge-reverse their roles! She was a qualified doctor, too-it was how they had met-and she needed to be more than just a housewife and mother. Sam picked up the gauntlet...but had they drifted too far apart to save their marriage?
Taken for Revenge, Bedded for Pleasure
by India GreyA notorious lady’s man gets more than he bargained for when he seduces a rival’s innocent daughter in this sexy contemporary romance.Dangerously handsome Olivier Moreau has everything: power, money and endless women warming his bed. But there is one thing Olivier hungers for: revenge on the Lawrence family. And his plan for vengeance is deviously perfect.Olivier has set his eyes on beautiful but inexperienced Bella Lawrence. Once he has seduced her and had his fill, he will unceremoniously cast her aside. An eye for an eye, a heart for a heart. But when cold, calculating revenge turns into red-hot passion, Olivier has no intention of letting her go. Bella will stay right where he wants her—in between his sheets!
Taken with You: Love A Little Sideways: Book Seven Of The Kowalskis Taken With You: Book Eight Of The Kowalskis Falling For Max: Book Nine Of The Kowalskis What It Takes: A Kowalski Reunion Novel (The Kowalskis #8)
by Shannon StaceyNew York Times–Bestselling Author: He came to her rescue in the wilds of Maine—and now he&’s just plain driving her wild . . . Hailey Genest has seen most of her friends marry and have babies, and she&’s happy for them, but it was a lot easier before she hit forty. She&’s spent her entire life in Whitford, Maine, and if she hasn&’t found her Prince Charming by now, she has to accept she&’s probably not going to. When a new friend suggests they go on an adventure and embrace being single, Hailey agrees. Surviving in the woods is game warden Matt Barnett&’s idea of a relaxing vacation. But when he meets two women in need of help, he leads them back to safety—a task that proves more fun than expected, thanks to a certain hot blonde. He can&’t resist pushing her buttons, even though she&’s made it clear that the rugged, outdoorsy type just isn&’t for her. Hailey is glad to see the back of her tempting-tour-guide-slash-pain-in-the-ass. When he shows up in her life again, she&’s determined to avoid him, no matter how good he looks in his uniform. But that&’s easier said than done in Whitford, especially when he&’s renting the house right next door. . . . Praise for the Kowalskis series &“I love Shannon Stacey's voice!&” —Nalini Singh, New York Times–bestselling author of the Guild Hunter novels &“The perfect contemporary romance.&” —RT Book Reviews
Takes One to Know One
by Lissette Decos"A scandal-ridden musician clashes with the buttoned-up label rep sent to clean up his reputation" in this angsty enemies-to-lovers rom-com set in Puerto Rico's. (Fangirlish, '16 Best Romances of April 2025') Daniela is risk-averse, blazer-obsessed, and likes to be taken seriously. So when her record label job is on the line, she&’s prepared to do anything to keep it. Except for working with the genre of music she hates most: reggaeton. It's supposed to inspire sensual hip-swinging dance moves and Dani&’s hips do not swing—not like that anyway. Out of desperation, Dani lies and says she loves reggaeton. But not only does Dani get to keep her job, she gets a ticket to Puerto Rico . . . on a mission to clean up the scandalous image of international reggaeton singer Rene &‘El Rico&’ Rodriguez. Despite her best act, Dani&’s dislike of his music and Rene's prickly disposition is palpable, resulting in them butting heads at every turn. Yet as the two spend more time together under the island&’s sizzling sun, Dani realizes there&’s more to Rene than his rough edges and good looks. The man that many only see as a sex icon actually cares about his music, community, and culture. Against her will, she slowly begins finding him harder to hate. And before she knows it, Rene is teaching Dani how to find the rhythm of the music and learn to let go. But will she ever be ready to acknowledge the heat growing between them and put her heart on the line?
Takes One to Know One: A Novel
by Susan IsaacsAn ex-FBI agent in suburbia feels driven to investigate her neighbor in the “delicious” new novel from the New York Times–bestselling author (Newsday).Just a few years ago, Corie Geller was busting terrorists as an agent for the FBI. But at thirty-five, she traded in her badge and married the brilliant and remarkably handsome Judge Josh Geller, becoming adoptive mother of his lovely teenage daughter. Between cooking meals and playing chauffeur, Corie scouts Arabic fiction for a few literary agencies and, on Wednesdays, has lunch with her fellow Shorehaven freelancers at a so-so French restaurant. Life is, as they say, fine.But at her weekly lunches, Corie senses that something's off. Pete Delaney, a milquetoast package designer, always shows up early, sits in the same spot (often with a different phone in hand), and keeps one eye on the Jeep he parks in the lot across the street. Corie intuitively feels that Pete is hiding something—and as someone accustomed to keeping her FBI past from her new neighbors, she should know. But does Pete really have a shady alternate life, or is Corie just imagining things, desperate to add some spark to her humdrum suburban existence? The only way to find out is to dust off her FBI toolkit and take a deep dive into Pete Delaney’s affairs . . . “[Isaacs] has us chasing Corie all over the map, charmed by this motormouth sleuth’s snappy wit and awed by her courage.” —TheNew York Times Book Review“Corie’s combat skills and investigative prowess are still up to snuff, but her snarky commentary and hilarious interactions with her father are the real page-turners here.” —Booklist
Taking Back Mary Ellen Black
by Lisa ChildsA starter marriage hadn’t been the first act Mary Ellen Black had meant to script for herself, but bowing out provided hard-won perspective: The most important things in life were not things at all, but the people she held dear. In her case, the lovable eccentrics she called family, the ones who were more than ready to support her leading role-if only she’d step into the spotlight. So now Mary Ellen’s drafted act two-her return home-and she’s pretty sure she’s ready for the performance of Her Life, starring a strong, single mother of two.She’s all dressed up and ready to take on the world...and take back the woman she was meant to be.
Taking Care of Mama
by Mitra ModarressiWhen Mama gets sick. Papa and the kids wear themselves out doing the cooking and cleaning for the day.