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Meet Me at Beachcomber Bay: The feel-good bestseller to brighten your day
by Jill MansellThe perfect man; the wrong time - what happens next? When Clemency meets Sam on a flight, the connection between them sizzles. By the time the plane lands, Clemency's fallen for him, hard. And she thinks it's mutual. But then Sam can't seem to get away fast enough. Was it all wishful thinking? Yet it seemed so real.Three years later, Clemency is happily single in sun-soaked Cornwall. She's stunned to encounter Sam again. He's as kind and attractive as ever - but now he's with someone. Someone Clemency knows only too well. He's strictly out of bounds.Roping in her friend Ronan to help hide her true feelings, Clemency finds herself tangled in secrets and crossed wires. What's really going on with Sam? Why can't she get over him - and what's stopping him speaking out? Surely love will find a way . . . As the sunshine warms the sand and the turquoise sea sparkles, one thing is clear: when it's love, there's nowhere to hide. And secrets have a way of coming out.________Readers love MEET ME AT BEACHCOMBER BAY'OMG I forgot how super good Jill Mansell really is. She is the queen of fictional romantic books' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I utterly couldn't put it down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Thank you Jill Mansell for another beautiful read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Absolutely loved this book, amazing' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Full of the usual wit and warmth - a book to make your heart smile' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Meet Me at Blue Hour
by Sarah SukEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind meets Past Lives in this gripping, emotional story of two childhood friends navigating the fallout of one erasing their memory of the other, from acclaimed author Sarah Suk.Seventeen-year-old Yena Bae is spending the summer in Busan, South Korea, working at her mom’s memory-erasing clinic. She feels lost and disconnected from people, something she’s felt ever since her best friend, Lucas, moved away four years ago without a word, leaving her in limbo.Eighteen-year-old Lucas Pak is also in Busan for the summer, visiting his grandpa, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. But he isn’t just here for a regular visit—he’s determined to get his beloved grandpa into the new study running at the clinic, a trial program seeking to restore lost memories.When Yena runs into Lucas again, she’s shocked to see him and even more shocked to discover that he doesn’t remember a thing about her. He’s completely erased her from his memories, and she has no idea why.As the two reconnect, they unravel the mystery and heartache of what happened between them all those years ago—and must now reckon with whether they can forge a new beginning together.
Meet Me at Wonderland
by Julia DeVillersA girl with a summer job at her family&’s amusement park crushes on a coworker who&’d rather be working anywhere else in this fun and flirty middle grade rom-com.Fourteen-year-old Coco is Morty the Moose for the summer—the official mascot for her family&’s business, Wonderland Adventure Park. Her first shift in the claustrophobic and stinky moose costume comes in the middle of a heatwave, and of course it&’s when she emerges a sweaty mess that her manager introduces her to the new hire, Henry…the cutest boy Coco has ever seen. Henry can&’t believe his parents are forcing him to work at this dorky theme park. He&’d much rather be hanging with his friends and working on his soccer game, but recovery from a bad injury would have kept him sidelined anyway. Being deathly afraid of heights, Henry hopes he can at least do his job without going on any of the rides. After their first awkward meeting, Coco and Henry start to warm up to each other, and Coco confides in him about the park&’s financial struggles. Soon, she thinks she like likes Henry…a lot. As the weeks go on, Henry&’s dad starts asking oddly specific questions about his job, and Henry starts to suspect there&’s more to his parents insisting on him working at the park than he thought. When a malfunctioning new ride leaves Henry and Coco stranded at the top, Henry&’s worst nightmare comes true and secrets get revealed.
Meet Me at the Art Café
by Sue McDonagh&“A sweet romance featuring two characters with painful secrets . . . a gentle and charming story anyone can enjoy&” by the author of Summer at the Art Café (The Book Review). Would you take a chance on a bad boy with a leather jacket and a vintage motorbike? That&’s the question single mom Jo Morris has to ask herself when she collides with local bike mechanic Ed Griffiths on a rainy Welsh hillside. Working at the Art Café, Jo hears the gossip and is all too aware of Ed&’s reputation. But while he&’s certainly no angel, there is something about Ed&’s daredevil antics that Jo can&’t ignore. And as she gets to know him better and watches the kind way he deals with her young son Liam, she begins to wonder—is there more to this &‘bad boy&’ than meets the eye? &“Truly brilliant! . . . a wonderfully warm, joyful, feel good story. It brings a huge smile to your face reading it and gives you that warm fuzzy feeling inside of pure joy and delight.&”—Just Kathryn &“A lovely, uplifting read. It has some surprises and many moments to make your heart swell.&”—Portobello Book Blog
Meet Me at the Crossroads: A Novel
by Megan GiddingsA LIBRARY READS PICKFrom the award-winning, critically-acclaimed author of Lakewood and The Women Could Fly, a dazzling novel about two brilliant sisters and what happens to their undeniable bond when a mysterious and possibly perilous new world beckons.On an ordinary summer morning, the world is changed by the appearance of seven mysterious doors that seemingly lead to another world. People are, of course, mesmerized and intrigued: A new dimension filled with beauty and resources beckons them to step into an adventure. But, perhaps inevitably, people soon learn that what looks like paradise may very well be filled with danger.Ayanna and Olivia, two Black midwestern teens—and twin sisters—have different ideas of what may lie in the world beyond. But will their personal bond endure such wanton exploration? And when one of them goes missing, will the other find solace on her own? And will she uncover the circumstances of what truly happened to her once constant companion and best friend?Megan Giddings brings her customarily brilliant and eye-opening powers of storytelling to give us a narrative that dazzles the senses and bewitches the mind. Meet Me at the Crossroads is an unforgettable novel about faith, love, and family from one of today’s most exciting and surprising young writers.
Meet Me at the Moon
by Gianna MarinoA heartwarming love story between mother and child When Mama Elephant must leave Little One to ask the skies for rain, the young elephant is worried. Who will care for Little One? Who will sing Mama's special songs? When will she return? Mama is very reassuring - Little One will hear her song on the wind and feel her love in the warmth of the sun, and, after the rains come, they will meet where the moon sets. Exquisitely illustrated and supremely comforting, Meet Me at the Moon is a mother and child love story to be enjoyed again and again.
Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages: escape to the sea with the brand new novel from the feel-good phenomenon!
by Jenny Colgan'If I could live inside a Jenny Colgan novel, I'd be happy forever' JILL MANSELLEVERYONE IS SEARCHING FOR THEIR PERFECT HOUSE.BUT HOME IS REALLY WHERE THE HEART IS ... Janey Carter has a lot to be grateful for - a home by the sea in Carso that she renovated herself, a job as an audiologist that she loves, two great kids, and a network of kind and supportive friends. But since her husband left, her confidence has taken a nosedive. And then, out of the blue, her grumpy 30-year-old daughter announces she's moving back home. Janey loves Essie dearly but they only just made it out alive from her adolescence. And this really is going to cramp her soon-to-be-rediscovered dating style. Yes, Essie Carter is grumpy but she's just lost her job, she can't afford her rent in Edinburgh and her boyfriend isn't ready to commit. There's nothing for it but to admit defeat and hope the sea air soothes her soul. Life seems to be punching this millennial squarely in the face. Living back under the same roof brings its challenges. But a combination of rescue dogs, pub quizzes and a surprise project doing up the unloved Seagate Cottages next door slowly brings mother and daughter closer together. Meanwhile, the steady stream of people coming past the house with fabric swatches and paint brings revelations for Essie, and offers Janey a surprise second chance at love as well.'An hilarious, endlessly heartwarming novel about mothers, daughters, houses, puppies and love. This book has it all' SOPHIE KINSELLA
Meet Me at the Seaside Cottages: escape to the sea with the brand new novel from the feel-good phenomenon!
by Jenny Colgan'If I could live inside a Jenny Colgan novel, I'd be happy forever' JILL MANSELLEVERYONE IS SEARCHING FOR THEIR PERFECT HOUSE.BUT HOME IS REALLY WHERE THE HEART IS ... Janey Carter has a lot to be grateful for - a home by the sea in Carso that she renovated herself, a job as an audiologist that she loves, two great kids, and a network of kind and supportive friends. But since her husband left, her confidence has taken a nosedive. And then, out of the blue, her grumpy 30-year-old daughter announces she's moving back home. Janey loves Essie dearly but they only just made it out alive from her adolescence. And this really is going to cramp her soon-to-be-rediscovered dating style. Yes, Essie Carter is grumpy but she's just lost her job, she can't afford her rent in Edinburgh and her boyfriend isn't ready to commit. There's nothing for it but to admit defeat and hope the sea air soothes her soul. Life seems to be punching this millennial squarely in the face. Living back under the same roof brings its challenges. But a combination of rescue dogs, pub quizzes and a surprise project doing up the unloved Seagate Cottages next door slowly brings mother and daughter closer together. Meanwhile, the steady stream of people coming past the house with fabric swatches and paint brings revelations for Essie, and offers Janey a surprise second chance at love as well.'An hilarious, endlessly heartwarming novel about mothers, daughters, houses, puppies and love. This book has it all' SOPHIE KINSELLA
Meet Me at the Wedding
by Georgia Toffolo&“Huge fun! A swirl of confetti made of joy, romance and just a few tears.&” —Bestselling author Katie FfordeReuniting her &“awesome foursome&” of friends from Meet Me in London, bestselling celebrity author Georgia Toffolo&’s charming enemies-to-lovers rom-com is an undeniably tart and sweet treat. Lily Atwell loves living in Hawke&’s Cove on the picturesque Devon coast, and planning her best friend&’s wedding at the Hawkesbury estate is the icing on the cake. But when the estate&’s owner dies, and his son cancels all bookings, Lily must face Henry Hawkesbury—the guy she hasn&’t seen since that one fateful night ten years ago that changed her life for the worse. That changed her life forever. Henry wants nothing more than to return to Hawke&’s Cove, sell his estranged late father&’s estate, and put all the history and bad memories to rest. He certainly does not want to host a wedding, or face Lily, who gets on with everyone—except him. But when Henry needs Lily&’s help to sell the property, she will provide it only on the condition that the wedding can go ahead as planned. Working together under less-than-amicable conditions means both must face their past and, in doing so, embrace their future. But can two people afraid of love acknowledge what they have always wanted?
Meet Me in Another Life: A Novel
by Catriona Silvey“Inventive, bold and surprising . . . Builds in suspense and emotion, revealing itself page by page, layer by layer. Cleverly constructed and highly entertaining.” — Charles Yu"A hymn to friendship . . . A breezy read that's surprisingly philosophical." — MashableRecommended by Popsugar • Bustle • Tor • Mashable • BookBub • io9 Gizmodo • Lambda Literary • Debutiful • The Nerdy DailyFor fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Life After Life, a powerful and poignant genre-bending debut novel about a man and woman who must unravel why they continue to meet in different versions of reality—a thrilling and imaginative exploration of the infinite forms of love and how our choices can change everything.Thora and Santi have met before. They will meet again. Only they can make sure it's not for the last time.Thora and Santi are strangers in a foreign city when a chance encounter intertwines their fates. At once, they recognize in each other a kindred spirit—someone who shares their insatiable curiosity, who is longing for more in life than the cards they’ve been dealt. Only days later, though, a tragic accident cuts their story short.But this is only one of the many connections they share. Like satellites trapped in orbit around each other, Thora and Santi are destined to meet again: as a teacher and brilliant student; a caretaker and dying patient; a cynic and believer. In alternating realities they become friends, colleagues, lovers, and enemies. As blurred memories and strange patterns compound, Thora and Santi come to a shocking revelation—they must discover the truth of their mysterious attachment before their many lives come to one, final end.By turns joyful, devastating, and quietly profound, Meet Me in Another Life is a spectacularly compelling page-turner filled with astonishing twists that affirms the power of love to connect us beyond time and space.“Entirely surprising, thoroughly enjoyable . . . A truly captivating work with an ending that rocked my socks off.” — Erika Swyler, author of Light From Other Stars and The Book of Speculation
Meet Me in Barcelona
by Mary CarterA surprise trip to Barcelona with her boyfriend, Jake, seems like the perfect antidote to Grace Sawyer's current woes. The city is dazzling and unpredictable, but the biggest surprise for Grace is discovering who arranged and paid for the vacation. Carrie Ann wasn't just Grace's foster sister. Clever, pretty, and mercurial, she was her best friend--until everything went terribly wrong. Now, as she flees an abusive marriage, Carrie Ann has turned to the one person she hopes will come through for her. Despite her initial misgivings, Grace wants to help. But then Carrie Ann and Jake both go missing. Stunned and confused, Grace begins to realize how much of herself she's kept from Jake--and how much of Carrie Ann she never understood. Soon Grace is baited into following a trail of scant clues across Spain, determined to find the truth, even if she must revisit her troubled past to do it. . .Mary Carter's intriguing novel delves into the complexities of childhood bonds, the corrosive weight of guilt and blame, and all the ways we try--and often fail--to truly know the ones we love.
Meet Me in Bombay: All he needs is to find her. First, he must remember who she is.
by Jenny Ashcroft'An epic love story full of exotic charm and rich historical detail . . . Meet Me In Bombay will sweep you away to another time and place.' Red Magazine'Powerful and evocative' Woman & HomeAll he needs is to find her. First he must remember who she is. An injured soldier has lost everything, even his past. His dreams hint at his old life; flashes of a woman. His only wish is to return to her, but will his broken mind let him? And will she still be waiting for him, if it does?Back at the start of 1914, at a party on the shores of Bombay, Madeline Bright and Luke Devereaux meet. Strangers in a foreign world, in the sweltering heat and colour of colonial India they fall in love. They want to believe nothing can come between them, not even the disapproval of Maddy's mother. But war looms and Luke, like so many, has no choice but to fight.Maddy's mother urges her to move on. Yet still she clings to the promise Luke left her with: that the two of them will meet again in Bombay...Meet Me in Bombay is a story of fierce love set against the exotic and colourful world of colonial Bombay and the tragedy of the First World War. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Lucinda Riley and Kate Furnivall. 'Moving and beautifully written, this enchanting story of love and loss touched my heart' DINAH JEFFERIES'Emotional, evocative and enthralling' KATE FURNIVALL'An epic, bittersweet love story that will draw you in and grip you to the last page' GILL PAUL'An exquisite love story, sumptuous and so moving. A WONDERFUL book!!' TRACY REES
Meet Me in Bombay: All he needs is to find her. First, he must remember who she is.
by Jenny AshcroftTHE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM BESTSELLER JENNY ASHCROFT'Moving and beautifully written, this enchanting story of love and loss touched my heart' DINAH JEFFERIES'Emotional, evocative and enthralling'KATE FURNIVALL'An epic, bittersweet love story that will draw you in and grip you to the last page'GILL PAUL****All he needs is to find her. First he must remember who she is. An injured soldier has lost everything, even his past. His dreams hint at his old life; flashes of a woman. His only wish is to return to her, but will his broken mind let him? And will she still be waiting for him, if it does?Back at the start of 1914, at a party on the shores of Bombay, Madeline Bright and Luke Devereaux meet. Strangers in a foreign world, in the sweltering heat and colour of colonial India they fall in love. They want to believe nothing can come between them, not even the disapproval of Maddy's mother. But war looms and Luke, like so many, has no choice but to fight.Maddy's mother urges her to move on. Yet still she clings to the promise Luke left her with: that the two of them will meet again in Bombay...Meet Me in Bombay is a story of fierce love set against the exotic and colourful world of colonial Bombay and the tragedy of the First World War. Perfect for fans of Dinah Jefferies, Lucinda Riley and Kate Furnivall. Praise for Jenny Ashcroft: Praise for Jenny Ashcroft:'Beautifully described . . . a moving love story.' Tracy Rees 'An evocative, absorbing story... A rich and satisfying read..' Gill Paul'This lushly detailed debut is a summer-must read.' Red'Impossible to put this book down.' Kate Riordan
Meet Me in Mumbai
by Sabina KhanFrom the author of The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali and Zara Hossain Is Here. Ayesha is on her own, far from home, when she's faced with a choice that will change her life forever. Ayesha is a world away from home when she meets the boy of her dreams. Like her, Suresh is from India but going to high school in Illinois. Once they get together, they are inseparable... until a twist of fate takes Suresh back to India right when Ayesha discovers she's pregnant. Suddenly she feels she's on her own, navigating the biggest decision she'll ever make.Seventeen years later, Ayesha's daughter Mira finds an old box with letters addressed to her from her birth mother. Although Mira loves the moms who adopted her, she's intrigued to discover something more about her history. In one letter, Ayesha writes that if Mira can forgive her for what she had to do, she should find a way to travel to India for her eighteenth birthday and meet her.Mira knows she'll always regret it if she doesn't go. But is she actually ready for what she will learn?From the author of the "heart-wrenching yet hopeful" (Samira Ahmed) novel, The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali, comes a timely story about two teenage girls forced to understand the power and consequences of their choices.
Meet Me in Paradise
by Libby HubscherMarin Cole has never: Seen the ocean Climbed a mountain Taken a risk on love ....But if her sister's plan works, she just might do all three. Ever since her journalist mother died on assignment, Marin has played it safe, refusing to set foot outside the state of Tennessee. Her wild-child younger sister, Sadie, has trotted the globe as a photographer, living off of art and adrenaline. When Sadie returns from a tough assignment abroad and looks a little worse for wear, Marin reluctantly agrees to a sisters' spa weekend on the tropical island of Saba. But her lifelong fear of travel is affirmed when Sadie misses the flight, Marin's luggage gets mixed up with another passenger's, and an episode of turbulence sends her hurtling into the lap of Lucas Tsai, the handsome stranger who stole her sister's seat. For the first time in a long time, Marin has to step outside of her comfort zone as she explores the island with Lucas and learns what she's been missing out on. With each breathtaking new experience, Marin gets closer to her real self, the man she&’s falling for, and the heart-wrenching truth about why she&’s there in the first place.
Meet Me in the Middle
by Alex LightFans of Jennifer Dugan and Laura Taylor Namey will fall in love with this latest YA romance by Wattpad superstar Alex Light, author of The Upside of Falling.Eden had her best friend Katie—she didn’t need anyone else. But then there was Truman.Katie’s older brother, the artist. The recluse. The boy with the innocent smile and the dangerous eyes.Eden had never really known Truman—not until the night of Katie’s accident. That was the night they’d finally let each other into their orbits—only to have the sky come crashing down on them.With Katie in the hospital and Truman fleeing from his grief without a word, Eden is left alone to grapple with her own pain. But when Truman returns to the city, can Eden let him back into her life knowing that their first kiss is what tore their world apart?
Meet Me in the Middle: 8 Mother-Daughter Conversations about Life and Faith
by Sandra Stanley Allie Stanley CooneyYou can have an open and trusting relationship with your teenager. Mother-and-daughter team Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney write in alternating chapters to you and your middle school/early high school daughter in this unique, interaction-prompting book that will help you grow in connection, communication, and faith.Some conversations between parent and child don't happen until a crisis forces them to occur. At that point, defenses go up, lines are drawn, feelings are hurt, and solutions seem out of reach. But what if those conversations happened before a crisis? This book helps make that happen. As leaders at one of the country's largest churches, Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney not only have professional backgrounds working with young people, they have walked this path together. In Meet Me in the Middle, they draw on their experience to help you:Use eight planned opportunities to have comfortable discussions with your daughter about the topics you care about mostLearn natural ways to communicate your faithHear firsthand what your daughter is most stressed aboutHelp your daughter navigate fear and anxietyApproach the tricky subjects of friends, boys, and datingDiscussion questions, Scripture, activity ideas, and outing suggestions in Meet Me in the Middle help pave the way to a strong, trusting relationship. As you and your daughter step toward one another, you'll explore how you both can:Grow in faith as you find your identity and self-worth in ChristAvoid the comparison trapNurture healthy relationshipsKeep communication openMeet Me in the Middle guides you to a loving, trusting relationship with your tween or teen daughter as you grow closer, seek out God together, and enjoy each other along the way.
Meet Samantha: An American Girl (American Girls #1)
by Susan S. Adler Jeanne ThiemeSamantha Parkington is an orphan who lives with her rich grandmother in 1904. There are many servants in Grandmary's house, but no one for Samantha to play with. <P><P>That's why she's so excited when Nellie moves in next door. Nellie has come to work so that she can send money back to her family in the city. Even though their lives are different, the two girls become friends. <P><P>One day Samantha discovers that Jessie, the seamstress, is leaving. No one will tell her why. So she and Nellie plan a secret midnight adventure to find out!
Meet The Barkers (The Barker Twins Series)
by Tomie DePaolaMorgie and Moffie can't wait to start school! They buy backpacks and pencil boxes, and off they go. Moffie, who knows the answers to all of the teacher's questions, gets a lot of gold stars. And Morgie, who likes sharing his dinosaur book, makes two new friends. But by the end of the week Morgie and Moffie help each other to understand that it's important to both get gold stars and make new friends. And they agree that they love school!
Meet the Austins (Austin Family Chronicles #1)
by Madeleine L'EngleThe moment Maggy Hamilton steps into the happy lives of the Austin family, she disrupts their harmonious world, bringing with her all the sullenness and insolence of her own misery.
Meet the Bigfeet (The Yeti Files #1)
by Kevin SherryA hilarious new chapter book series from the bestselling author/illustrator of I'M THE BIGGEST THING IN THE OCEAN.Blizz Richards is a great guy, a caring boss, and a loyal friend. Oh, yeah...he's also a yeti! He's made it his life's mission to study cryptids like him, hidden animals who have taken a powerful oath to never be seen by the outside world. So when a photo of Cousin Brian becomes a media sensation, Brian can't handle the guilt and disappears. But it's time for the annual Bigfoot family reunion, and it won't be the same without him. Luckily, Blizz and his devoted team are on the case. Can they find their furry friend before their secret gets out for good?In Kevin Sherry's hilarious new illustrated series, you'll meet a wide array of weird and wacky cryptids, from goblins and Goatman to skunk apes and Sasquatch--animals that you don't believe exist. And it's up to Blizz to keep it that way!
Meet the Boxcar Children (The Adventures of Benny and Watch #1)
by Gertrude Chandler Warner Daniel Mark DuffyOne dark night, Benny and his brother and sisters walked through the woods. They were orphans, and they were looking for a place to live. Soon the children saw an old red boxcar. "What a funny house," Benny said. It wasn't exactly like home, but it was cozy and warm. The children liked living there. Then one day, Benny heard a sound in the bushes. What could it be? This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Meet the Boxcar Children (The Adventures of Benny and Watch #1)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerAn Early Reader. Four orphaned children make a home for themselves in an abondoned boxcare and are united with their grandfather.
Meet the Dullards
by Sara PennypackerIn the tradition of The Stupids, Meet the Dullards is a clever and irreverent picture book about a comically boring family, from bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Daniel Salmieri.Their home is boring. Their food is plain. Their lives are monotonous. And Mr. and Mrs. Dullard like it that way.But their children—Blanda, Borely, and Little Dud—have other ideas. . . .Never has dullness been so hilarious than in this deadpan, subversive tale.
Meet the Latkes
by Alan SilberbergImagine James Marshall's The Stupids celebrating Hanukkah, and you'd get the Latke family!Lucy Latke's family is just like yours or mine. Except that they're potato pancakes. And also, they are completely clueless. After lighting the menorah and gobbling the gelt, Grandpa Latke tells everyone the Hanukkah story, complete with mighty Mega Bees who use a giant dreidel to fight against the evil alien potatoes from Planet Chhh. It's up to the Latke family dog to set the record straight. (To start with, they were Maccabees, not Mega Bees...) But he'll have to get the rest of the Latkes to listen to him first!