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An Outrageous Affair
by Penny Vincenzi'I defy any reader, once they've taken the smallest nibble, not to gobble it all down' Sunday ExpressIn wartime Suffolk, Caroline Hunterton fell in love. Now, decades on, that love becomes the only connection between a tragic Hollywood accident in the 1950s, and a terrible suicide twenty years later. Caroline has spent years trying to keep those secrets from her two daughters, Chloe and Fleur, who have been separated by the Atlantic and have grown up hating one another. But soon, their shared past may be all that can save the family... From rural England and Hollywood's glory days, to London's theatreland and New York's adland, An Outrageous Affair explores the many forms love takes, and how it can change us all.
An Outrageous Affair: A Novel
by Penny Vincenzi“Gives readers more of what they’ve come to expect from Penny Vincenzi: a thoroughly enjoyable family saga with glamour, romance and drama to spare.” —BookreporterA mysterious, tragic accident in the 1950s. An inexplicable suicide twenty years later. What was the strange link between the two—and Caroline Hunterton’s long-buried past? A secret which could not be kept forever, especially from her two daughters, Chloe and Fleur. Fate had separated the sisters in time and distance—but bound them in mutual hatred—until journalist Magnus Phillips decided to tell the story that would tear their lives apart. Moving from wartime Suffolk to 1950s Hollywood, from glitzy Madison Avenue to London’s theatrical aristocracy and the machinations of checkbook publishing, An Outrageous Affair explores the extraordinary, sometimes fatal, consequences of truth—sure to please Penny’s legions of readers.“Fans of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s multigenerational stories will likely flock to Vincenzi’s latest . . . the mystery will likely keep them turning the pages.” —Booklist“Vincenzi provides plenty of heat and intrigue.” —Publishers WeeklyPraise for Penny Vincenzi“The doyenne of the modern blockbuster.” —Glamour“Soap opera? You bet—but with her well-drawn characters and engaging style, Vincenzi keeps things humming.” —People“Nobody writes smart, page-turning commercial women’s fiction like Vincenzi.” —USA Today“Will draw you in against your better judgment and keep you awake reading all night.” —The Boston Globe“Vincenzi does it again with another captivating and entertaining family saga that combines power, riches, lies, and greed . . . For fans of Barbara Taylor Bradford and Danielle Steel.” —Library Journal
An Uncomplicated Life
by Paul DaughertyA father's exhilarating and inspiring love letter to his daughter with Down syndrome, whose vibrant and infectious approach can teach us all how to live a little better"Jillian was born October 17, 1989. It was the last bad day."Jillian Daugherty was born with Down syndrome. The day her parents, Paul and Kerry, brought her home from the hospital, they were flooded with worry and uncertainty, but also with overwhelming love, which they channeled to "the job of building the better Jillian." They knew their daughter had special needs, but they refused to have her grow up needy. They were resolved that Jillian's potential would not be limited by preconceptions of who she was or what she could be.In this charming and often heart-stirring book, Paul tells stories about Jillian making her way through the world of her backyard and neighborhood, going to school in a "normal" classroom, learning to play soccer and ride a bike. As she grows older, he traces her journey to find happiness and purpose in her adult life, including vignettes about her inspiring triumphs and the guardian angels--teachers, neighbors, friends--who believed in Jillian and helped her become the exceptional young woman she is today.In An Uncomplicated Life, the parent learns as much about life from the child as the child does from the parent. Being with Jillian, Paul discovered the importance of every moment and the power of the human spirit--how we are each put here to benefit the other. Through her unmitigated love for others, her sparkling charisma, and her boundless capacity for joy, Jillian has inspired those around her to live better and more fully. As Paul writes, "Jillian is a soul map of our best intentions," a model of grace, happiness, and infectious enthusiasm. She embraces all that she is, all that she has--"I love my life. I just love my life," she says. In her uncomplicated life, we see the possibility, the hope, and the beauty of our own.
An Uncomplicated Man: the uplifting story you need this winter...
by Colette McCormickAn emotional, uplifting story about one man split between two lives... Perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse.What if the man in your life isn't who he says he is?Daniel Laither is a mild-mannered and uncomplicated bank manager, but when his boss asks him for a favour, things begin to get tangled. Introduced to businessman Arthur Braithwaite, Daniel reluctantly agrees to a financial arrangement that will create an unbreakable link between them.When Daniel meets Lucy, Braithwaite's daughter, he becomes a man obsessed. From the steamy afternoons spent together in hotel rooms, to evenings out with Lucy in fancy restaurants, Daniel's life moves a million miles from the one he'd had.He finds himself lying to his friends, his colleagues and, most importantly, his wife. He borrows money from a loan shark to afford this double life, but when the debt demands to be paid, he contemplates stealing from the bank. When Lucy falls pregnant and Braithwaite insists upon a marriage, Daniel has to choose between his two lives...Readers love Colette McCormick...'Quite simply a brilliant read' Amazon reader review''Extremely compelling' Amazon reader review'As comforting as chicken broth on a cold afternoon' Amazon reader review
An Unconventional Countess: Regency Belles Of Bath (Regency Belles of Bath #1)
by Jenni FletcherFrom shopkeeper… to Earl’s wife!Two things are certain: Annabelle Fortini makes the best biscuits in Bath and Samuel Delaney, the charming bachelor who’s just entered her shop, is trouble! Her mother’s unfair exile from society has taught Anna aristocrats can’t be trusted. Samuel may be a famous naval hero and reluctant heir to an earldom, but Anna can’t fall in love with him! Unless she can overcome her pride…and surrender to her heart!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
An Unexpected Christmas Baby: The Majors' Holiday Hideaway An Unexpected Christmas Baby Shane Brand's Christmas Mission (The Daycare Chronicles #2)
by Tara Taylor QuinnShe’s searching for the man defrauding her father.Not for the love of her life.It’s not such a merry Christmas for Tamara Owens, tapped to discover who’s been stealing from her family business. Suspect number one: tantalizing top trader Flint Collins, who’s suddenly thrust into fatherhood when his orphaned baby sister arrives. Tamara’s sworn off babies forever, but she has the magic touch with infant Diamond. And Flint, too, is soon under her spell…at least until he finds out the truth.
An Unexpected Guest: A Novel
by Anne KorkeakiviClare Moorhouse, the American wife of a high-ranking diplomat in Paris, is arranging an official dinner crucial to her husband's career. As she shops for fresh stalks of asparagus and works out the menu and seating arrangements, her day is complicated by the unexpected arrival of her son and a random encounter with a Turkish man, whom she discovers is a suspected terrorist. Like Virginia Woolf did in Mrs. Dalloway, Anne Korkeakivi brilliantly weaves the complexities of an age into an act as deceptively simple as hosting a dinner party.
An Unfinished Season: A Novel
by Ward JustA young man comes of age in Eisenhower-era Chicago in this “stunning” Pulitzer Prize Finalist novel by the author of Echo House (USA Today).In An Unfinished Season, Ward Just evokes a city, an epoch, and a shift in ideals through the story of nineteen-year-old Wilson Ravan. In his summer before college, Wils finds himself straddling three worlds: the working-class newsroom where he’s landed a coveted job as a rookie reporter, the whirl of glittering North Shore debutante parties where he spends his nights, and the growing cold war between his parents at home. With unparalleled grace and incisive observation, Just brings Wils’s circle to radiant life. Through his finely wrought portraits of a father and son, young lovers, and newsroom dramas, Just also stirringly captures a seismic shift in American political life.WINNER OF THE HEARTLAND PRIZE FOR FICTION“A master American novelist.” —Vanity Fair
An Unfortunate Coincidence: A Mother's Life inside the Autism Controversy
by Julie ObradovicIn her poignant account, Julie Obradovic discusses her heart-rending struggle with her daughter's autism and her subsequent quest for answers. She reveals the feelings of depression and helplessness brought on by the diagnosis and her initial inability to find help. Unwilling to give up, however, Obradovic began fighting, finding a treatment for her daughter and going on to campaign on behalf of others. An Unfortunate Coincidence is the result of this fight. The account takes its readers through the political, historical, and scientific developments behind the greatest medical controversy of our time, including: The findings of the vaccine injury compensation program Investigations of CDC fraud and the subsequent congressional hearings and findings The identical symptoms of autism and mercury poisoning Eyewitness reports of families and educators The author's struggle to present her point of view and the backlash intended to silence itUltimately, An Unfortunate Coincidence will ask the readers to take a closer look at the evidence uncovered by ten years of research and decide just how many coincidence claims they are willing to accept.
An Uninterrupted View of the Sky
by Melanie Crowder<p>Modern history unearthed as a boy becomes an innocent victim of corruption in Bolivia's crime world, where the power of family is both a prison and a means of survival. <p>It's 1999 in Bolivia and Francisco's life consists of school, soccer, and trying to find space for himself in his family's cramped yet boisterous home. But when his father is arrested on false charges and sent to prison by a corrupt system that targets the uneducated, the poor, and the indigenous majority, Francisco and his sister are left with no choice: They must move into prison with their father. There, they find a world unlike anything they've ever known, where everything—a door, a mattress, protection from other inmates—has its price. <p>Prison life is dirty, dire, and dehumanizing. With their lives upended, Francisco faces an impossible decision: Break up the family and take his sister to their grandparents in the Andean highlands, fleeing the city and the future within his grasp, or remain together in the increasingly dangerous prison. Pulled between two undesirable options, Francisco must confront everything he once believed about the world and his place within it. <p>In this heart-wrenching novel, Melanie Crowder sheds light on a little-known era of modern South American history—where injustice still looms large—and proves that hope can be found, even in the most desperate places.</p>
An Unlikely Daddy: An Unlikely Daddy A Dog And A Diamond The Doctor's Runaway Fiancée (Conard County: The Next Generation #30)
by Rachel LeeFrom the New York Times–bestselling author. “A powerful and emotional story . . . a heartwarming romance that will have readers cheering for this couple.” —Harlequin JunkieIn love with his best friend’s wife . . . and baby. Keeping a promise to a dead man isn’t easy. But Ryker Tremaine is determined to keep his word and make amends to his late friend’s wife. When Ryker meets lovely, pregnant Marisa Hayes, she’s still grieving. She doesn’t believe the official report of her husband’s death. And Marisa believes Ryker has the answers she craves. Bound by secrecy, the hunky CIA operative tries to help Marisa find a sense of normalcy . . . and uncovers a sizzling attraction. As Ryker discovers the richness of life back on the grid, old secrets threaten. Marisa still seeks answers and Ryker knows if he tells her the truth about her husband’s death—and his role in it—Marisa and her baby may be lost to him forever . . . Praise for the novels of Rachel Lee“A page-turner full of mystery and suspense, keeping the reader engaged every step of the way.” —Fresh Fiction“While the relationship-building excels, it is the heroine’s strength in the face of such personal adversities that is the real scene-stealer.” —RT Book Reviews“[Rachel Lee]’s deft use of dialogue to make her stories convincing works as well with conspiracy theories as with contemporary romances.” —Publishers Weekly
An Unlikely Match for the Governess
by Lauri RobinsonThe American West meets Victorian England in this transatlantic romanceThe most unlikely match…might be the best fit! After the young twins she cares for are orphaned, their governess, Aislinn, will do anything to stay with them. So when their maverick uncle—aristocrat turned rancher—Luke returns to England determined to gain guardianship, she proposes a convenient marriage! As an unexpected connection develops between them, Aislinn begins to long for a real future with Luke. But his home is in Montana… Could it be hers, too? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
An Unofficial Harry Potter Fan's Cookbook: Spellbinding Recipes for Famished Witches and Wizards
by Aurélia BeaupommierCast a spell on your taste buds with these delicious recipes! From cauldron cakes and chocolate frogs to everyday meals in the Weasley household, one of the most spectacular aspects of Harry Potter is the food. Now with this fantastical cookbook, you can create breakfast, entrees, desserts, and drinks inspired by some of your favorite aspects of the Harry Potter universe! Included are dozens of recipes such as: Dudley&’s Hamburger SpecialTrelawney&’s Divination TeaCanary CremesDeathday R.I.P. CookiesHogwarts House CupsAging PotionKidney and Beef PiesAnd many, many more! Whether you like sweet or savory, hot or cold, this variety of recipes from across the Wizarding World are sure to impress your friends and family. Easy, step-by-step recipes will bring out your inner witch or wizard and have you prepping feasts worthy of the Hogwarts Great Hall. So whip out your wands and your aprons and get cooking with An Unofficial Harry Potter Fan's Cookbook!
An Unofficial Rose: A Novel (The\collected Works Of Iris Murdoch Ser.)
by Iris Murdoch&“A Shakespearean comedy of misaligned lovers&” set in the modern English countryside by a Man Booker Prize winner (Publishers Weekly). Hugh Peronett&’s life is tinged with regret: the regret of never following his passions and losing the one woman he loved. Twenty-five years ago, he ended an affair with Emma Sands, a detective novelist who had stolen his heart, to be with his wife, Fanny. Now, Fanny is gone, and both Hugh and his grown son, Randall, find themselves at a crossroads of passion and righteousness. As Hugh, Emma, Randall, Randall&’s wife, Randall&’s mistress, and several others are caught in a dance of romance and rejection in bucolic rural England, they will discover the true meanings of love, companionship, and desire. From the acclaimed author of The Sea, The Sea, An Unofficial Rose is a novel of wit, sorrow and an unparalleled psychological insight.
An Unremarkable Body: A stunning literary debut with a twist
by Elisa LodatoEVERY MOTHER IS A WOMAN WITH A PAST'A haunting debut about grief, loss and motherhood' The Pool'An intriguing tale of love, loss and missed opportunities . . . written with verve and delivers an amazing twist' Sunday Mirror'Tender and moving, this part-thriller, part-memoir will leave you floored' Emerald Street When Katharine is found dead at the foot of her stairs, it is the mystery of her life that consumes her daughter, Laura.The medical examiner's report, in which precious parts of Katharine's body are weighed and categorised, motivates Laura to write her own version of events; to bear witness to the unbearable blank space between each itemised entry.It forces her to confront a new version of the woman she knew only as her mother - a woman silenced by her own mother, and wronged by her husband. A woman who felt shackled by tradition and unable to love freely.With the heart of a memoir and the pace of a thriller, An Unremarkable Body reveals an overwhelming desire to make sense of an unfulfilled life - and to prove that an unremarkable body does not mean an unremarkable life.'Beautiful, sensitive, and poignant' Clarissa Goenawan, author of Rainbirds'Spare, confident and affecting. A compelling read' Joanna Barnard, author of Precocious and Hush Little Baby'An incredibly moving story of maternal love, sacrifice, and how little we know those closest to us' Chloë Mayer, author of The Boy Made of Snow
An Unremarkable Body: Shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award 2018
by Elisa LodatoWhen Katharine is found dead at the foot of her stairs, it is the mystery of her life which consumes daughter, Laura.The medical examiner's report, in which precious parts of Katharine's body are weighed and categorized, motivates Laura to write her own version of events. To bear witness to the unbearable blank space between each itemized entry.What emerges is a picture of life lived in the shadows, as well as an attempt to discover how and why her mother died. To make sense of her own grief Laura must piece her mother's body back together and in doing so, she is forced to confront a woman silenced by her own mother and wronged by her husband. A woman who felt shackled by motherhood and unable to love freely.With the heart of a memoir and the pace of a thriller, An Unremarkable Body reveals the overwhelming desire of those who mourn to protest that an unremarkable body does not mean an unremarkable life.Read by Emma Powell(p) 2017 Orion Publishing Group
An Unspoken Suspicion: A Novel
by Françoise BourdinDaphné loves to spend time with her late husband’s family in its sprawling mansion in the South of France. It was there that she spent the happiest years of her life married to Ivan before he died tragically in a domestic accident.Eight years on, she still spends time there with Max, her father-in-law, a famous sculptor who’s been a recluse since his son’s death; Nelly, the matriarch; and Ivan’s siblings. Daphné cannot help but feel unsettled as she realizes that her feelings for her husband’s brother Dimitri are more than platonic. Dimitri tries to keep some distance between himself and Daphné and not give in to his feelings.But theirs is not the only secret. It seems everyone is hiding something, and some secrets are darker than others . . .
An Unsuitable Bride: Blackwater Brides Book 3 (Blackwater Brides Series)
by Jane FeatherIf you love Poldark, you'll love Jane Feather's dazzling Georgian romantic trilogy, the Blackwater Brides, which concludes with An Unsuitable Bride.Perfect for fans of Eloisa James, Liz Carlyle and Stephanie Laurens.Only desperation would drive a lady to disguise herself in hopes of employment, but the twenty thousand pounds that their father promised beautiful Alexandra Douglas and her invalid younger sister has vanished into the hands of the greedy cousin who inherited the estate. Alexandra, in search of justice, embarks on an elaborate charade to infiltrate Combe Abbey, her ancestral home, and secretly take the money back. Peregrine, visiting the Abbey, is intrigued by a woman whose mind matches his on every level. Who is this middle-aged spinster with a young woman's eyes and a youthful step that even a limp cannot disguise? Sensing some scandalous secret, Perry assumes the lady would delight in being rescued. But his efforts are rebuffed; Alexandra will take care of herself and her sister, thank you very much. Can Perry court the daring and independent young woman, win her heart, and be the last brother to wed?Follow the stories of Perry's dashing brothers in Rushed to the Altar and A Wedding Wager, or check out Jane Feather's tantalising spy versus counterspy tale in Twelfth Night Secrets.
An Unsuitable Duchess: The Many Sins Of Cris De Feaux Marriage Made In Hope An Unsuitable Duchess (Secret Lives of the Ton)
by Laurie Benson“Poignant romance, delightfully vivid descriptions of high society life and plenty of dramatic secrets and red-hot sensuality . . . a fabulous debut.” —Bookish JottingsFor American Katrina Vandenberg, the rules of London society are stifling. So when a rare moment of solitude at a particularly tedious ball is interrupted, she’s disappointed . . . until she lays eyes on a very handsome stranger . . .Julian Carlisle, Duke of Lyonsdale, is destined for a dull marriage of convenience, and Katrina couldn’t be further from the docile, blue-blooded bride he needs. An affair would be scandalous, but could there be a way for this highly unsuitable woman to become Julian’s perfect duchess after all?
An Upside-Down Sky: A Novel
by Linda DahlWhen Lidia, a blocked Latinx artist in her sixties, goes on a group tour of Namyan, a fictional Southeast Asian country reopened to the world after a long dictatorship, she gets much more than the vacation she thinks she&’s signed on for. Against a backdrop of pagodas and enigmatic customs, she and the disparate crew of eighteen Americans on the tour encounter one adventure after another—experiences that challenge their assumptions about their host country&’s placid surface of beautiful pagodas and wandering Buddhist monks. Along the way, Lidia finds companionship and sexual pleasure with Haynes, a Black man seeking adventure—even danger—in Namyan. On a nighttime excursion among mysterious ancient buildings, they watch the nighttime sky. Lidia remarks that the stars look upside down – a metaphor for Namyan as a foreign place and for her. She enjoys being with Haynes but is conflicted. The final chapter reveals a secret, the source of her conflict, and her steps towards a new freedom.An Upside-Down Sky&’s cast of characters, including their Namyanese guide, mirrors America: straight, gay, gender-fluid, black, brown, white, progressive, conservative, artistic, repressed, old, young. Some of them accept Nanyam&’s charming façade at face value, while others seek to understand the country&’s brutal repression by the military and ongoing ethnic conflicts. And most, resistant as they might be to change, are transformed by their time there.
An Uptown Girl's Cowboy (Texas Cowboys & K-9s #6)
by Sasha SummersCan two worlds colliding end in happily-ever-after?Society darling Savannah Barrett enjoyed a smokin&’ hot one-night stand…and got pregnant. Even if she could find her sexy cowboy, her elite old money Texas family would never approve. But when Angus McCarrick shows up at the family mansion, he&’s elated to discover the passionate woman he hadn&’t been able to forget. And stunned to learn he&’s going to be a daddy—to triplets! They&’re worlds apart, but can love find a way to bring them together?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Texas Cowboys & K-9s Book 1: The Rancher's Forever FamilyBook 2: Their Rancher ProtectorBook 3: The Rancher's Baby SurpriseBook 4: The Rancher's Full HouseBook 5: A Snowbound Christmas CowboyBook 6: An Uptown Girl's Cowboy
Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle
by Hilda BurgosNotable Children's Book, Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)The Penderwicks meets In the Heights in this sparkling middle-grade debut about a young Dominican American girl in New York City.Her last name may mean "kings," but Ana María Reyes REALLY does not live in a castle. Rather, she's stuck in a tiny apartment with two parents (way too lovey-dovey), three sisters (way too dramatic), everyone's friends (way too often), and a piano (which she never gets to practice). And when her parents announce a new baby is coming, that means they'll have even less time for Ana María. <p><p> Then she hears about the Eleanor School, New York City's best private academy. If Ana María can win a scholarship, she'll be able to get out of her Washington Heights neighborhood school and achieve the education she's longed for. To stand out, she'll need to nail her piano piece at the upcoming city showcase, which means she has to practice through her sisters' hijinks, the neighbors' visits, a family trip to the Dominican Republic... right up until the baby's birth! But some new friends and honest conversations help her figure out what truly matters, and know that she can succeed no matter what. Ana María Reyes may not be royal, but she's certain to come out on top.
Ana de las tejas verdes
by Lucy Maud MontgomeryLas grandes obras de la literatura infantil y juvenil que no pueden faltar en ninguna biblioteca. Ilustrado por María Hesse. Ana Shirley es una niña risueña y soñadora con la imaginación más desbordante que puede existir. Cuando, por error, acaba viviendo con los hermanos Cuthbert -que, en realidad, querían adoptar un niño-, su vida da un giro inesperado… y comienzan sus aventuras en Tejas Verdes. Una nueva y cuidada edición del clásico de Lucy Maud Montgomery, ilustrado por María Hesse, que traerá de vuelta los recuerdos de toda una generación de lectores y abrirá las puertas de Avonlea a los más jóvenes. Clásicos inolvidables para disfrutar, compartir y dejar volar la imaginación.
Ana de las tejas verdes 10 - La familia crece (Ana de las tejas verdes #Volumen 10)
by Lucy Maud MontgomeryLas peripecias de Ana de las Tejas Verdes, una saga clásica ahora revisada y actualizada, en esta cuidada edición ilustrada. En sus primeros años juntos, Ana y Gilbert experimentarán grandes alegrías, pero también grandes retos. Por suerte, cuentan con la ayuda de un amplio círculo de amigos que les apoyarán en todo momento, especialmente ahora que un nuevo miembro está a punto de unirse a la familia. Aventura, humor y mucha emoción de la mano de uno de los personajes más entrañables de la literatura universal.
Ana de las tejas verdes 9 - Bienvenida, Señora Blythe (Ana de las tejas verdes #Volumen 9)
by Lucy Maud MontgomeryLas peripecias de Ana de las Tejas Verdes, una saga clásica ahora revisada y actualizada, en esta cuidada edición ilustrada. Ana Shirley está a punto de casarse con Gilbert, su amigo de la infancia, y convertirse por fin en la señora Blythe. ¿Qué nuevas aventuras le esperan ahora que va a empezar una nueva vida? Conociendo a Ana y su capacidad para convertir lo ordinario en extraordinario, seguro que su camino estará lleno de sorpresas.