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'Tis the Season

Snowbound with the Billionaire by Carole MortimerThe last person Caro Montgomery expects at Christmas is her estranged sexy, super-wealthy husband. But this is no accidental meeting. . . . Jake is back for good--to win back his wife and baby! Caro is determined to refuse. . . but a heavy snowstorm on Christmas Eve may change her plans!"Twins for Christmas" by Alison RobertsDr. Rory McCulloch returned to St. Bethal's Hospital to discover a truly special gift--twins! Pregnant, Kate has come to terms with being a single mom, until the man she loves walks through her E. R. doors. Now she and Rory are snowbound together, on one of their toughest cases yet. "The Millionaire's Mistletoe Mistress" by Natalie AndersonImogen's new boss, Ryan Taylor, is demanding, infuriating and gorgeous. But she's been burnt by a colleague before, and she's not about to commit the same mistake. . . no matter how tempted. However, making Imogen his mistress by Christmas is at the top of Ryan's list!

'Tis the Season

In "Christmas Masquerade" by Debbie Macomber, a kiss changes everything. In "Snowbound" by Lisa Jackson, a man will go to any length to keep his woman safe.

'Tis the Season

Evan Myers, divorced father of two, needs a baby-sitter fast to get him through a work crunch just before Christmas. He also needs a few Daddy School lessons to help him cope with his kids--their secrecy and odd behavior have really got him scratching his head. Beautiful, bewitching Filomena Albright can certainly assist Evan with child care for the kids. And a whole lot more, if he dares take the chance. Trouble is, both Evan and Filomena are reluctant to acknowledge that the magic between them isn't magic--it's real!

'Tis the Season

Santa quit! Well, Holly Winters' father who plays the beloved character every year at the local mall is quitting the business. Jack Winters has been the shopping mall's Santa for as long as anyone can remember, but this year the unrelenting commercialization of Christmas has him threatening to hang up his red suit. Holly loves Christmas and everything associated with it, and can't imagine a holiday without him. So when her father challenges her to prove him wrong by changing just one indifferent person back to the true spirit of the season, she accepts. But there's a catch. Her father must choose the person. When Jack picks Michael Sutton, the workaholic, bottom-line property manager of the mall, Holly has no choice but to agree. As Holly works to thaw Michael's cold Christmas heart, she finds that he has been hiding a heartbreaking holiday secret that could threaten to ruin everything. On top of that, she's beginning to have a holiday wish of her own--him!

'Tis the Season (The Harrisons #3)

As the eldest son of the illustrious Harrison clan, Charles Harrison the III has always done the right thing. With his family's legacy to uphold, he can't afford a scandal, even if temptation is living right under his roof. His well-publicized divorce was a disgrace, so Charles is sure an affair with his bewitching nanny would bring his family even more infamy. And yet, he can't resist the alluring Lisette . . . With her usually reserved boss sending her heated looks, Lisette Gardner is in a bind. The nurturing nanny has always loved the eldest Harrison from a distance. But coming from a vastly different world, with a painful past that still haunts her, Lisette is determined to resist Charles's advances. Because Lisette can accept nothing less than forever with Charles . . . and forever might be too much to hope for with the reigning prince of the Harrison clan.

'Tis the Season Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery)

Christmas has come to Tinker’s Cove, Maine, and sleuthing skills are at the top of Lucy’s Stone’s wish list in these two beloved mysteries—now collected in one festive volume for the very first time! . . . NEW YEAR’S EVE MURDER After the annual parade of Christmas presents in Tinker’s Cove has ended, Lucy Stone and her daughter are ready to ring in the new year in style. Elizabeth has won mother/daughter winter makeovers in Manhattan from Jolie magazine! But the all-expenses-paid trip is bound to have some hidden costs—and one of them is murder. Soon it will be up to Lucy to dress down a killer before the ball drops in Times Square . . . CHRISTMAS CAROL MURDER Lucy Stone is excited about acting in the town’s production of A Christmas Carol. But a real-life Scrooge has everyone feeling frosty. While Tinker’s Cove has fallen on hard times, Downeast Mortgage owners Jake Marlowe and Ben Scribner are raking in profits from misfortune. So when Marlowe is murdered, the suspects are many. But Scribner claims Marlowe’s ghost has come to warn him of his own impending demise—and he’s soon receiving death threats. Now Lucy will have to solve the case faster than she can say “Bah! Humbug!”. . .

'Tis the Season: An Anthology

Revisit Virgin River with two beloved holiday stories from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr. Includes the bonus novella Backward Glance! 'Tis the season for family, friendship and the thrill of a holiday romance… Under the Christmas Tree With snow falling over the redwood forests, secluded Virgin River is the ideal place to spend the holidays. Each year, the close-knit community gathers in the town square to decorate and light a massive tree. Carols are sung, hot chocolate is shared—and a surprise left under the Christmas tree is about to bring two special people together! Midnight Confessions Holiday kisses don't end with Christmas—there's still the New Year's Eve party at Jack's Bar to attend. Locals and newcomers alike find themselves eager for that special countdown…and that midnight kiss. So join us in Virgin River this year, where Robyn Carr's trademark humor, warmth and sincerity will have you celebrating the festive season in your favorite mountain town.Previously published.

'Tis the Season: Holiday Stories

Here are sixteen of the most popular Christmas and Hanukkah stories for young readers from the pages of Highlights for Children. Through their relationships with family and friends, boys and girls gain an understanding of the meaning of this special time of the year. With stories set in modern and historical periods, 'Tis The Season is sure to provide youngsters with hours of satisfying reading.

'Troilus and Criseyde'

'Troilus and Criseyde', Geoffrey Chaucer's most substantial completed work, is a long historical romance; its famous tale of love and betrayal in the Trojan War later inspired William Shakespeare. This reader's guide, written specifically for students of medieval literature, provides a scene-by-scene paraphrase and commentary on the whole text. Each section explains matters of meaning, interpretation, plot structure and character development, the role of the first-person narrating voice, Chaucer's use of his source materials and elements of the poem's style. Brief and accessible discussions of key themes and sources (for example the art of love, the holy bond of things, Fortune and Thebes) are provided in separate textboxes. An ideal starting point for studying the text, this book helps students through the initial language barrier and allows readers to enjoy and understand this medieval masterpiece.

'Twas Nochebuena

’Twas Nochebuena and all through our casa, every creature was kneading tamale masa...It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re invited to a Nochebuena celebration! Follow a family as they prepare to host a night filled with laughter, love, and Latino tradition. Make tasty tamales and hang colorful adornos (decorations) on the walls. Gather to sing festive canciones (songs) while sipping champurrado (hot chocolate). After the midnight feast has been served and the last gifts have been unwrapped, it’s time to cheer, “Feliz Navidad and to all a good night!”Savor the magic of Nochebuena with a holiday tale you’ll want to read again and again.

'Twas The Night After Christmas

Dear Sir,I feel I should inform you that your mother is very ill. If you wish to see her before it is too late, you should come at once.Sincerely,Mrs. Camilla Stuart Pierce Waverly, the Earl of Devonmont, has led an unabashed rogue's life, letting no woman near his heart. Inexplicably abandoned as a child to be raised by distant relatives, Waverly never forgave his parents. Only when a letter arrives, is his resolve shaken, and he takes what may be his last chance to discover the truth... Two surprises await him at Montcliff where he returns for Christmas. His mother is perfectly healthy and couldn't be further from her deathbed. The second is Camilla Stuart, her lady's maid, a lively vicar's widow, too bright and beautiful not to arouse the scoundrel in Pierce. Though she alone gives him reason to prolong his stay, Waverly is soon faced with more secrets... Why he was abandoned as a child, and why Camilla is so eager to reunite mother and son. Camilla herself is caught up in love's complications since the arrival of the irresistible earl. As his bold flirtation and suggestive whispers draw her dangerously close, can anything protect her vulnerable heart? If they are to share an honest love, then secrets must be spilled - even if the truth may ruin everything they have...

'Twas the Bite Before Christmas: An Andy Carpenter Mystery (An Andy Carpenter Novel #28)

In National Bestseller David Rosenfelt’s ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas, all through the Carpenter house, five dogs are stirring, and not even Andy can get out of working this next case at his door.Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter is at the Tara Foundation’s annual Christmas party. The dog rescue organization has always been his true calling, and this is one holiday tradition he can get behind because every dog that’s come through the rescue—and their families—are invited to celebrate.This year’s party is no exception. But before the stockings can be hung by the chimney with care, homicide detectives ruin the evening. Derek Moore, one of the foundation’s best foster volunteers, is arrested for murder.Andy discovers Derek—whose real name is Bobby—is in the witness protection program after giving evidence against his former gang. The police believe Bobby murdered a member. But Bobby swears to Andy he didn’t do this. He’s built a new life, a new business, has two new dogs after being a double foster-failure.There isn’t much Andy likes about this case, but he likes Bobby. If he’s innocent, Andy wants to help. Before Andy can settle down for his long winter’s nap, he has a client’s name to clear, a murderer to catch, and two new dogs to look after: a golden and a Dalmatian. Andy’s golden retriever, Tara, will have to adjust to not being the only golden at the house while Andy gets to the bottom of this one…

'Twas the Night After Christmas (The Hellions of Halstead Hall #6)

New York Times bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries&’s &“exceptionally entertaining&” (Booklist) Hellions of Halstead Hall series offers a charming gift of a romance about an unexpected Christmas reunion that&’s sparked by a clever ruse.Pierce Waverly, the Earl of Devonmont, has never forgiven his parents for inexplicably abandoning him to distant relatives as a child. Nevertheless, when he receives word that the stranger he calls &“Mother&” is gravely ill, the unabashed rogue makes a rare return to Montcliff, his country estate. There he finds that the woman is perfectly healthy—and that he has fallen for a cunning ruse crafted by her lady&’s companion, Mrs. Camilla Stuart. The lively vicar&’s widow, too bright and beautiful not to arouse the scoundrel in Pierce, is determined to reconcile the Earl and Lady Devonmont. None of them can predict the secrets, both heartening and shocking, divulged between a mother and son, or between two lovers, each haunted by their pasts, that will make this Christmas night at Montcliff one to remember—and the glorious night after, one to treasure for a lifetime in this &“sharply witty, deliciously sexy&” (Library Journal) romance.

'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving

A new twist from an old favorite.

'Twixt Land and Sea

'Ware Danger (The Patrick Dawlish Mysteries)

British sleuth Patrick Dawlish is about to discover that during World War II, there&’s as much intrigue on the home front as on the front lines. The big, broken-nosed Patrick Dawlish has a history of matching wits against those who have outwitted the police. It&’s practically become his chosen vocation when he&’s not serving in Her Majesty&’s armed forces. Dawlish&’s requests to serve overseas have been rejected since he&’s far too valuable in England. This is how he finds himself on a train to London with friends Ted Beresford and Timothy Jeremy—three junior officers with the same mysterious orders to meet in the same mysterious room. Someone is attempting to sabotage negotiations between Ireland and England—and delaying much-needed wartime supplies. Within a day of reaching London, Dawlish and his men are faced with fires, explosions, and a shocking political assassination. And now, at least two countries will learn that it&’s never smart to have Dawlish in the mix when he begins to take matters personally . . .

'da Kink in my hair: Voices of Black Womyn

Set in a West Indian hair salon in Toronto, da Kink in my hair gives voice to a group of women who tell us their unforgettable, moving, and often hilarious stories. Mixing laughter and tears—and told in words, music, and dance—the stories explore the hardship, struggles, and joys of black women's lives.

'k Wou dat je hier was: een queeste in de krochten van het verleden

Frederico Batalha is inspecteur bij de gerechtelijke politie. Hij komt voor zijn werk in de Algarve terecht, door de vondst van een lijk tijdens sloopwerkzaamheden in een vakantiepark. Dat is de katalysator voor opborrelende herinneringen aan zijn jeugdjaren en aan in Praia da Luz doorgebrachte vakanties. Sommige ervan zijn aangenaam, andere verdrongen. Dit is een verhaal over nostalgie, liefde, schuld en misdaad. Frederico dwaalt tegen wil en dank door de krochten van zijn verleden als gevolg van een min of meer inofficieel onderzoek dat zo min mogelijk stof moet doen opwaaien, omdat er mogelijk invloedrijke figuren bij de zaak betrokken zijn. Hij en Manuela Carvalho, zijn beeldschone en verleidelijke superieur, zijn belast met het in alle discretie te verrichten speurwerk. Intussen doemen schimmen, die meedeinen op de muziek van het beroemde album van Pink Floyd, uit Frederico’s verleden op.

'n Alfa se Domein

'n Biljoenêr ysbeer-verwisselaar draai die hitte oop in sy betowerende yshotel. Biljoenêr verwisselaar Ben Broyles word geteister deur sy tragiese verlede. Hy bou 'n betowerende yshotel as 'n toevlugsoord vir die bonatuurlikes in 'n gevaarlike wêreld. Wanneer die bose kabouters wat verantwoordelik was vir sy familie se moord by die hotel inboek, is Ben vasberade om hulle te keer voordat hulle alles vernietig wat hy opgebou het. Met sy hotel en lewe op die spel, moet Ben sy vyande stop voordat dit te laat is. Sally is die kurwerige en bekwame bestuurderes van die Wondernasium Yshotel wat dink dat sy alles kan hanteer. 'n Hele mengelmoes van bonatuurlikes wat vuurballe skiet in die voorportaal? Hanteer. Gaste wat prober die ander gaste opeet? Geen problem nie. Maar daar is een ding wat Sally nie kan hanteer nie: Haar begeerte vir haar baas. Wanneer 'n stomende ontmoeting in Ben se kantoor haar hele wêreld onderstebo keer, moet Sally besluit of sy die towerkrag in haar wil omhels of wegvlug van haar ware self. Dit is 'n paranormale romanse vir volwassenes wat sexy verwisselaars, plofbare towerkrag en 'n werkplek romanse insluit wat so warm is dat dit selfs die koudste hart sal smelt.

'n Amerikaner in Rome

Die lewe is gemaak vir ontmoetings, in hierdie boek word daar van een so ontmoeting vertel. Dit is 'n eenvoudige storie, een wat tydens 'n somermiddag oor die tafels van 'n kroeg gehoor kan word

'n Feë verhaal

'n Skaam meisie sit alleen met feëtjies as haar enigste vriende, todat hulle haar leer om te glo in haarself. Baie kleur en lewendig.

'n Kristal Engel

’n Dronk belofte van verlowing het Thor se familie teen hom gedraai. Sal Thor Pia se vergifnis verdien en hulle weghardlopende kinders betyds vir Kersfees vind? Na 'n nag van kaarte en drinkery, was Thor se skeurende hoofpyn die minste van sy bekommernisse. Wanneer 'n boodskapper opdaag met 'n kontrak vir hom om te teken, ontdek sy vrou Pia hy het ingestem om hulle seun aan die graaf van Devon se dogter te verloof. Pia is verby woedend en eis dat hy dit regmaak—of anders. Nadat hulle die argument tussen hulle ouers gehoor het, besluit die tweeling Liam en Lily om weg te hardloop uit protes teen die kontrak. Thor en Pia gaan op soek na hulle opstandige kinders voordat iets verskrikliks met hulle gebeur. Sal Thor Pia oortuig om hom te vergewe en die tweeling voor Kersfees te vind, of sal hulle gesin vir altyd uitmekaar val?

'til The Well Runs Dry: A Novel

Lauren Francis-Sharma's 'Til the Well Runs Dry opens in a seaside village in the north of Trinidad where young Marcia Garcia, a gifted and smart-mouthed 16-year-old seamstress, lives alone, raising two small boys and guarding a family secret. When she meets Farouk Karam, an ambitious young policeman, the risks and rewards in Marcia's life amplify forever. On an island rich with laughter, Calypso, Carnival, cricket, beaches and salty air, sweet fruits and spicy stews, the novel follows Marcia and Farouk from their amusing and passionate courtship through personal and historical events that threaten Marcia's secret, entangle the couple and their children in a scandal, and endanger the future for all of them. 'Til the Well Runs Dry tells the twinned stories of a spirited woman's love for one man and her bottomless devotion to her children. For listeners who cherish the previously untold stories of women's lives, here is a story of grit and imperfection and love that has not been told before.

(Con)Fusing Signs and Postmodern Positions: Spanish American Performance, Experimental Writing, and the Critique of Political Confusion

First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

(Don't Mess With) Clear Lake Women

(Don't Mess With) Clear Lake Women.....is a novel about four women. Their bond of family and friendship is tightly woven. They don't take friendship flippantly, or loyalty; neither do they take betrayal lightly, or harm to a loved one. It's about their hopes, and dreams, the relationships they are involved in, and ... hidden secrets of the past. Madison Manning- independent. She struggles with her Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and insecurities about a long lasting relationship. She is the anchor for her friends. Roxy Hunter- strives to be her own woman. Dealing with a self-absorbed mother and an abusive uncle who is dying, Roxy is thankful for her close friends. Love? She is sure it won't happen to her. Jacki Blake- self-reliant; runs her own landscaping business. The only gay woman in the group. She too, would like to find true love, however fears commitment. Sunday Nelson - married to an abusive husband, Duffy. The abuse is growing more severe. Within the story, she carefully begins to form a plan to leave him. Can she do it- and live?