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The Second Form at St Clare's: Book 4 (St Clare's #4)
by Enid BlytonSchooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series.In book four, the twins have made it to second form. New girls Gladys and Mirabel have great talents for acting and music, and Elsie, the form's unpopular Head Girl, learns to be less spiteful.Expect more mischief at St Clare's!Between 1941 and 1946, Enid Blyton wrote six novels set at St Clare's. This edition features the original text and is unillustrated.
The Second Form at St Clare's: Book 4 (St Clare's #4)
by Enid BlytonSchooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series.In book four, the twins have made it to second form. New girls Gladys and Mirabel have great talents for acting and music, and Elsie, the form's unpopular Head Girl, learns to be less spiteful.Expect more mischief at St Clare's!(P) 2017 Hodder Children's Books
The Second Half: A Novel
by Lauraine SnellingBestselling author Lauraine Snelling shares a heartfelt story of a couple who put their plans for a peaceful retirement on hold to assume guardianship of their young grandchildren. Mona and Ken Sorenson are approaching the best years of their lives. Mona's greatest concern is that Ken will learn of the surprise party she's planning for his retirement from his job as Dean of Students at Stone University. They've already been making plans to travel, spend limitless hours in the garden, and Ken is looking forward to working on his woodworking and fishing with his grandchildren. It's what they deserve after years of careful planning. But things begin to unravel when Ken learns that office politics are about to destroy his department. Can he really just leave, abandoning the work he spent a lifetime achieving? Mona is eager to build her event planning business with Ken's help, but rather than supporting her, he expresses concern that the stress of the work will send her back into the depression she struggles with. Then, just days before Ken's last official day of work, their son, a Special Forces officer in the Army, learns he's being immediately deployed on a six-month mission in Pakistan. Since his wife left him, the only people he trusts to care for his two young children are his parents. In an instant, everything Ken and Mona spent their lives planning changes, and they will need to find strength, both physical and mental, to become parents once more. This is not the second half they wanted, and when their son fails to contact them as planned, they struggle to trust that it is God's plan, not theirs, that matters most.
The Second Husband
by Louise CandlishA mesmerising psychological drama about desire and betrayal from the bestselling author of Our House.'Moving and thought-provoking' Daily Mail'Superbly crafted' Elle Be careful who you let into your heart - and your home When Davis Calder moves in next door to Kate Easton and her two children, no one has any idea of the devastation about to be unleashed. With Kate struggling to accept her teenage daughter Roxy's independence and with tensions between Kate and her ex-husband Alistair still very much alive, there's enough family drama to go around already.Before they know it, clever, charismatic Davis is the only one who seems able to keep the peace. Soon Kate has fallen in love and agreed to be his wife. At last she can come to terms with the betrayals of her first marriage. At last she dares hope she has the happy ending she deserves . . .Praise for Louise Candlish'Twists the knife right up to the very final page' Ruth Ware'Addictive, twisty and oh so terrifyingly possible' Clare Mackintosh'Terrifically twisty . . . hooks from the first page' Sunday Times'Louise Candlish is a great writer; she inhaled me into her nightmarish world where everything we think we know is ripped from under our feet' Fiona Barton'Keeps you guessing to the end - and beyond' Stylist'Candlish's writing draws you in immediately' Heat'A nail-biter until the very last pages' Daily Express'Tense, twisty and completely addictive, will keep you guessing right until the end' Good Housekeeping'A master of her craft' Rosamund Lupton
The Second Husband
by Louise CandlishA mesmerising psychological drama about desire and betrayal from the bestselling author of Our House.'Moving and thought-provoking' Daily Mail'Superbly crafted' Elle Be careful who you let into your heart - and your home When Davis Calder moves in next door to Kate Easton and her two children, no one has any idea of the devastation about to be unleashed. With Kate struggling to accept her teenage daughter Roxy's independence and with tensions between Kate and her ex-husband Alistair still very much alive, there's enough family drama to go around already.Before they know it, clever, charismatic Davis is the only one who seems able to keep the peace. Soon Kate has fallen in love and agreed to be his wife. At last she can come to terms with the betrayals of her first marriage. At last she dares hope she has the happy ending she deserves . . .Praise for Louise Candlish'Twists the knife right up to the very final page' Ruth Ware'Addictive, twisty and oh so terrifyingly possible' Clare Mackintosh'Terrifically twisty . . . hooks from the first page' Sunday Times'Louise Candlish is a great writer; she inhaled me into her nightmarish world where everything we think we know is ripped from under our feet' Fiona Barton'Keeps you guessing to the end - and beyond' Stylist'Candlish's writing draws you in immediately' Heat'A nail-biter until the very last pages' Daily Express'Tense, twisty and completely addictive, will keep you guessing right until the end' Good Housekeeping'A master of her craft' Rosamund Lupton
The Second Husband: A Novel
by Kate WhiteA woman’s seemingly perfect second marriage is rocked by a discovery about the death of her first husband in this twisty psychological thriller from Kate White, the New York Times bestselling author whom Entertainment Weekly called “impossible to outwit.” After losing her husband, Derrick, in what appears to have been a random street crime, thirtysomething Emma has built a new life with widower Tom, who is kind, handsome, driven, and successful. Emma is finally able to feel safe again, both in her relationship with Tom and in the home they've made together on the Connecticut shore.Then one day a homicide detective shows up at Emma and Tom’s door asking questions. Though Emma had been cleared of her husband’s murder, it appears that law enforcement is taking another look at her and the case. What do they know? Are they on the right track this time? And most importantly, will the renewed investigation ruin Emma’s chances of a happy life? With twists and turns all the way to the last page, this fast-paced, expertly plotted novel will have you asking that age-old question: how well do you really know the ones you love?
The Second Life of Abigail Walker
by Frances O'Roark DowellIs it possible to start afresh when you're thoroughly weighted down?Seventeen pounds. That's the difference between Abigail Walker and Kristen Gorzca. Between chubby and slim, between teased and taunting. Abby is fine with her body and sick of seventeen pounds making her miserable, so she speaks out against Kristen and her groupies--and becomes officially unpopular. Embracing her new status, Abby heads to an abandoned lot across the street and crosses an unfamiliar stream that leads her to a boy who's as different as they come. Anders is homeschooled, and while he's worried that Abby's former friends are out to get her, he's even more worried about his dad, a war veteran home from Iraq who is dangerously disillusioned with life. But if his dad can finish his poem about the expedition of Lewis and Clark, if he can effectively imagine what it is to experience freshness and innocence, maybe he will be okay. As Abby dives into the unexpected role as research assistant, she just as unexpectedly discovers that by helping someone else find hope in the world, there is plenty there for herself, as well.
The Second Life of Abigail Walker
by Frances O'Roark DowellIs it possible to start afresh when you're thoroughly weighted down? A "timeless and entirely of-the-moment" (Publishers Weekly) novel from the author of The Secret Language of Girls.Seventeen pounds. That's the difference between Abigail Walker and Kristen Gorzca. Between chubby and slim, between teased and taunting. Abby is fine with her body and sick of seventeen pounds making her miserable, so she speaks out against Kristen and her groupies--and becomes officially unpopular. Embracing her new status, Abby heads to an abandoned lot across the street and crosses an unfamiliar stream that leads her to a boy who's as different as they come. Anders is homeschooled, and while he's worried that Abby's former friends are out to get her, he's even more worried about his dad, a war veteran home from Iraq who is dangerously disillusioned with life. But if his dad can finish his poem about the expedition of Lewis and Clark, if he can recapture the belief that there can be innocence in the world, maybe he will be okay. As Abby dives into the unexpected role as research assistant, she just as unexpectedly discovers that by helping someone else find hope in the world, there is plenty there for herself, as well.
The Second Life of Ava Rivers
by Faith Gardner"Fans of The Face on the Milk Carton and Room will revel in this book's generous supply of suspense."-Publishers Weekly "A beautiful, moving, and thoughtful story about how far we're willing to go for family."- Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces Vera Rivers' life is split in two: before her twin sister Ava disappeared twelve years ago and after.Before was hot Junes and ice cream trucks, dancing in sprinklers, loud Christmas mornings and pancakes on Saturdays. The after is everything else: police officers, investigators, tips, theories, leads, but never any answers. The case made headlines, shocked Vera's Northern California community, and turned her family into tragic celebrities. Now, at eighteen, Vera is counting down the days until she starts her new life at college in Portland, Oregon, far away from the dark cloud she and her family have lived under for twelve years. But all that changes when a girl shows up at the local hospital. Her name is Ava Rivers and she wants to go home.Ava's return begins to mend the fractures in the Rivers family. Vera and Ava's estranged older brother returns. Vera reconnects with Max, the sweet, artistic boy from her childhood. Their parents smile again. But the questions remain: Where was Ava all these years? And who is she now?Powerful and gripping, The Second Life of Ava Rivers is equal parts thriller, mystery, and haunting meditation on grief, family, and forgiveness.
The Second O of Sorrow (American Poets Continuum Series #165)
by Sean Thomas DoughertySean Thomas Dougherty celebrates the struggles, the dignity, and the joys of working-class life in the Rust Belt. Finding delight in everyday moments—a night at a packed karaoke bar, a father and daughter planting a garden, a biography of LeBron James as a metaphor for Ohio—these poems take pride in the people who survive despite all odds, who keep going without any concern for glory, fighting with wit and grace for justice, for joy, every god damned day.
The Second Shift
by Arlie Russell Hochschild Anne MachungA brilliant study of the home as workplace--and how women wind up doing most of the work on the homefront, regardless of their day job.
The Second Shift: Working Families and the Revolution at Home
by Anne Machung Arlie HochschildAn updated edition of a standard in its field that remains relevant more than twenty years after its original publication. More than twenty years ago, sociologist and University of California, Berkeley, professor Arlie Hochschild set off a tidal wave of conversation and controversy with his bestselling book, The Second Shift In it, she examined what really happens in dual-career households. Adding together time in paid work, child care, and housework, she found that working mothers put in a month of work a year more than their spouses. Updated for a workforce now half female, this edition cites a range of new studies and statistics and includes a new afterword in which Hochschild assesses how much-and how little-has changed for women today. .
The Second Silence (Compass Ser.)
by Eileen GoudgeA woman fights to free herself from a heartless husband in a novel that &“delivers romance, a variety of relationships, and suspense in one appealing package&” (Library Journal). Noelle realizes it is time to move on when, rubbing lotion on her leg, she cuts herself with her wedding ring. The cut is slight, but it makes her realize that her marriage to Robert Van Doren is causing her nothing but pain. Although successful, wealthy, and boyishly handsome, her husband is a heartless man, who cheats on his wife and makes a living at the expense of the environment. Although it takes time to build up the courage, Noelle knows that leaving him is the right thing. But Robert Van Doren is not one to accept defeat. He punishes Nora by using his considerable power to get custody of their child. Leaving Robert is not the end of Noelle&’s struggle; it is merely the first step on a treacherous journey towards freedom. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Eileen Goudge including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
The Second Sister
by Marie BostwickThe inspiration for the Hallmark Hall of Fame film Christmas Everlasting, &“a feel-good goldmine&” from the New York Times bestselling author (USA Today). Years of long workdays and little sleep as a political campaigner are about to pay off now that Lucy Toomey&’s boss is entering the White House. But when her estranged older sister, Alice, unexpectedly dies, Lucy is drawn back to Nilson&’s Bay, her small, close-knit Wisconsin hometown. An accident in her teens left Alice mentally impaired, and she was content to stay in Nilson&’s Bay. Lucy, meanwhile, got out and never looked back. But now, to meet the terms of Alice&’s eccentric will, Lucy has taken up temporary residence in her sister&’s cottage—and begins to see the town, and Alice&’s life, anew. Alice&’s diverse group of friends appears to have little in common besides an interest in quilting. Yet deep affection for Alice united them and soon Lucy, too, is brought into the fold as they share problems and stories. And as she finds warmth and support in this new circle, Lucy begins to understand this will be her sister&’s enduring gift—a chance to move beyond her difficult past and find what she has long been missing . . . Praise for Marie Bostwick &“Marie Bostwick is my go-to author . . . always powerful, inspiring, and uplifting.&” —Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author &“Reading Marie Bostwick is like wrapping yourself up in a warm, hand-crafted quilt. Her books, rich in character and plot, are stitched together by a skilled wordsmith.&” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author &“A brilliant storyteller.&” —Las Vegas Review-Journal
The Second Wife
by Elizabeth BuchanThe finale of REVENGE OF THE MIDDLE-AGED WOMAN left Rose emerging into strength and light. Her life had changed out of recognition but, yet, out of it had emerged positives. A tougher attitude. New friendships. Independence. A clearer sense of self. In her middle years, Rose had found her form.But what of Minty, the woman who snaffled Rose's husband and her job? Now married to Nathan and the mother of six-year-old twins, she has achieved what many women dream of - the life of a well-to-do Yummy-mummy. Yet, the transition from bright, kitten-esque, sexy office siren to a coddled dependent is not entirely satisfactory. What happens to a contemporary Becky Sharp when she has achieved her objectives?Read by Emma Fielding(p) 2006 Orion Publishing Group
The Second Wife
by NJ MossThe honeymoon is over—and his nightmare has begun—in this twisted thriller by the author of The Husband Trap . . . After his wife&’s suicide, Scott manages to find love again with Casey. For their first anniversary, she has a surprise for him—but it&’s not a good one . . . Casey has been collecting photos and videos of Scott that would place his teaching career in serious jeopardy. Holding that over his head, she intends to make him suffer. As the torment escalates, Scott desperately tries to uncover why Casey is doing this and find a way out of his nightmare. But can he outwit his vicious wife before she makes herself a widow?
The Second-Last Woman in England
by Maggie JoelA “compulsively readable” novel of marriage, murder, and psychological suspense set in post-World War II London (The Cleveland Plain Dealer).It’s 1952 in Britain, and it’s a brave and bright new world. The Depression is over, the war is over, even the endless bloody rationing is nearly over—and the future looks as lovely as the young Elizabeth, due to be crowned next June.Things seem to be looking up for Mrs. Harriet Wallis, in particular. Her husband has an important job with an important firm; the children are settling in with the new nanny; the new fashions are terrifically flattering; and the whole grubby, grim, ghastly past is gone. But when Coronation Day finally arrives, as family and friends gather at her home to drink champagne and watch the historic event on the brand-new television set, Harriet Wallis will pump six bullets into her husband’s body, setting herself on the path to becoming second-last woman in England to be hanged.This absorbing whydunit thriller is “a story of the hidden trauma carried by ordinary people throughout their lives and which, given the right circumstances, can reach breaking point” (Historical Novel Society).“Mesmerizing . . .some great twists.” —Australian Women’s WeeklyA Christina Stead Award Winner for Fiction and a Sydney Morning Herald “Pick of the Week”
The Secret
by Nancy RueBook 6 in the Christian Heritage Series, The Salem Years. Hope is sneaking into the forest with someone -- and Josiah knows who it is! If Papa finds out, he'll be furious! Can Josiah keep it a secret?
The Secret
by Ruth ThomasMum knew she shouldn't have left the children alone. That was why she was hurrying home, running to catch the evening train. She was so worried about Nicky and Roy that she didn't hear the thief come up behind her; she didn't look carefully when she dashed across the road . . . Back at home Nicky is findingit harder and harder to reassure her younger brother Roy. Soon the children are running out of money and the neighbours are getting suspicious. But whatever happens, Nicky is certain of one thing - she will NEVER tell.
The Secret Affair
by Brenda JacksonWill this Westmoreland affair remain a secret? Find out in this novel from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson! It has been a year since Jillian Novak ended their affair-a year that left Dr. Aidan Westmoreland determined to win back his lover. He knows they shouldn't have to keep their relationship a secret and he'll follow her around the world to prove it. Fourteen days on a cruise ship-just Aidan, Jillian and the deep blue sea...and a passion that won't be denied.
The Secret Affair & Bachelor Undone
by Brenda JacksonWill their affair remain a secret? Find out in this Westmoreland novel from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson! It has been a year since Jillian Novak ended their affair-a year that left Dr. Aidan Westmoreland determined to win back his lover. He knows they don't have to keep their relationship a secret. But he has to follow her around the world to prove it. Fourteen days on a cruise ship-just Aidan, Jillian and the deep blue sea...and a passion that won't be denied.
The Secret Art of Being a Parent: Tips, tricks, and lifesavers you don't have to learn the hard way
by Bridget Watson PayneParenting Tip #1: There's no one right way to be a parent. This entertaining parenting guide is the helpful, bite-size advice you need when you've just had a kid. From a list of what you need in a diaper bag to a loving reminder that sometimes you just need to take time for yourself, these tips and tricks reassure parents that parenting is doable and that they're already doing a great job. Chock-full of all the timesavers and support that new parents need, and with fun illustrations to lighten the mood, this shower go-to gives first-time parents the gift of knowing that, yes, they can do this!
The Secret Beach: The stunning, escapist and gorgeously romantic new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Veronica HenryTHE STUNNING AND ROMANTIC NEW NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR VERONICA HENRY!'Dreamy and irresistible!' JILL MANSELL'A summery tale of intrigue, family drama and romance. I loved it!' SARAH MORGANTwenty years.One secret.A promise never to tell...Nikki finally owns the little coastguard cottage of her dreams - and it's a few steps away from the hidden beach that means so much to her.But when a handwritten note lands on her doorstep, she realises it's only a matter of time before the heartbreaking truth of her past is uncovered.Twenty years ago, her whole world was turned upside-down when a terrible storm rolled into the small seaside town of Speedwell.Ever since that night, Nikki has been keeping a secret. One she knows has the potential to destroy the lives of those she loves most.Because as sure as the tide turns, there are no secrets in a small town...Your favourite authors love The Secret Beach:'What an amazing book! Veronica always delivers a cracking read, but this is exceptional' MILLY JOHNSON'Family secrets, a beautiful Cornish setting and a beach like no other... I was swept away!' LUCY DIAMOND'Captivating and romantic. I completely fell in love with Speedwell' HEIDI SWAIN'A wonderful treat of a read!' SUE MOORCROFT'A story filled with so much heart. Simply gorgeous!' LIZ FENWICK'Warm, wise, and completely wonderful. I now want to move to Speedwell immediately' ALEX BROWN
The Secret Beach: The stunning, escapist and gorgeously romantic new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Veronica HenryTHE STUNNING AND ROMANTIC NEW NOVEL FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR VERONICA HENRY!'Dreamy and irresistible!' JILL MANSELL'A summery tale of intrigue, family drama and romance. I loved it!' SARAH MORGANTwenty years.One secret.A promise never to tell...Nikki finally owns the little coastguard cottage of her dreams - and it's a few steps away from the hidden beach that means so much to her.But when a handwritten note lands on her doorstep, she realises it's only a matter of time before the heartbreaking truth of her past is uncovered.Twenty years ago, her whole world was turned upside-down when a terrible storm rolled into the small seaside town of Speedwell.Ever since that night, Nikki has been keeping a secret. One she knows has the potential to destroy the lives of those she loves most.Because as sure as the tide turns, there are no secrets in a small town...Your favourite authors love The Secret Beach:'What an amazing book! Veronica always delivers a cracking read, but this is exceptional' MILLY JOHNSON'Family secrets, a beautiful Cornish setting and a beach like no other... I was swept away!' LUCY DIAMOND'Captivating and romantic. I completely fell in love with Speedwell' HEIDI SWAIN'A wonderful treat of a read!' SUE MOORCROFT'A story filled with so much heart. Simply gorgeous!' LIZ FENWICK'Warm, wise, and completely wonderful. I now want to move to Speedwell immediately' ALEX BROWN
The Secret Between Them
by Cathryn ParryThey share more than a past Wounded, weary and wiser, ex-marine Kyle Northrup had planned to stay far away from Wallis Point. But after his stepfather's passing, he must return home and claim his unexpected inheritance: the ice rink he grew up on. Except he has to share ownership with Jessica Hughes, the hometown girl who got away and whose figure skating career he ended. He'd hoped the rink would save him once more, as it had when he was a grief-stricken youth, but working with Jessica will be hard. Especially since his teenage infatuation is now full-blown adult attraction. And the last thing he wants to do is hurt Jessica again.