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The Wolf of Cape Fen
by Juliana BrandtBeyond the Bright Sea meets Echo in this story of a young girl who must break a magical bargain before an enchanted wolf steals her sister away.First Frost has touched Cape Fen, and that means Baron Dire has returned. For as long as anyone can remember, Baron Dire has haunted the town come winter, striking magical bargains and demanding unjust payment in return. The Serling sisters know better than to bargain, lest they find themselves hunted by the Baron's companion, the Wolf.And then the Wolf attacks Eliza's sister Winnie. They manage to escape, but they know the Wolf will be back. Because Winnie would never bargain, so that must mean that someone has struck a deal with Winnie as the price.Eliza refuses to lose her sister and embarks on a journey to save her. If Eliza can learn the truth, she might be able to protect her sister, but the truth behind the bargain could put her own life in danger.Wolf of Cape Fen is the perfect…fantasy book for girls 9-12middle school chapter book for fans of the supernaturaltween book for girls age 9-12preteen gift for girls"Brandt's striking debut is eerie and intriguing, set in a deftly built world that feels both cozily familiar and unsettlingly odd. A stunning seaside fairy tale that will absorb readers until the very end."—Booklist"Unfolding gradually as Eliza relentlessly pieces the past together, this intriguing mystery culminates in a startling, literally transforming climax."—Kirkus Reviews"Atmospheric…this fabulist middle grade effectively employs a dream-fueled magic system that reckons with consequences."—Publishers Weekly
The Woman Before Wallis: A Novel of Windsors, Vanderbilts, and Royal Scandal
by Bryn Turnbull&“Brimming with scandal and an equal amount of heart…a sweeping yet intimate look at the lives of some of history&’s most notorious figures from Vanderbilts to the Prince of Wales… A must-read.&”—Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of When We Left Cuba and Next Year in Havana&“Bryn Turnbull takes a story we think we know and turns it on its head, with captivating results… A beautifully written, meticulously researched and altogether memorable debut.&”—Jennifer Robson, USA TODAY bestselling author of The GownFor fans of The Paris Wife and The Crown, this stunning novel tells the true story of the American divorcée who captured Prince Edward&’s heart before he abdicated his throne for Wallis Simpson.In the summer of 1926, when Thelma Morgan marries Viscount Duke Furness after a whirlwind romance, she&’s immersed in a gilded world of extraordinary wealth and privilege. For Thelma, the daughter of an American diplomat, her new life as a member of the British aristocracy is like a fairy tale—even more so when her husband introduces her to Edward, Prince of Wales.In a twist of fate, her marriage to Duke leads her to fall headlong into a love affair with Edward. But happiness is fleeting, and their love is threatened when Thelma&’s sister, Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, becomes embroiled in a scandal with far-reaching implications. As Thelma sails to New York to support Gloria, she leaves Edward in the hands of her trusted friend Wallis, never imagining the consequences that will follow.Bryn Turnbull takes readers from the raucous glamour of the Paris Ritz and the French Riviera to the quiet, private corners of St. James&’s Palace in this sweeping story of love, loyalty and betrayal.Looking for more sweeping historical fiction? Don't miss Bryn Turnbull's new novel. The Last Grand Duchess takes readers behind palace walls to see the end of Imperial Russia through the eyes of Olga Romanov, the first daughter of the last Tsar.
The Woman Next Door
by Natasha BoydellTwo neighbours struggle with envy of each other&’s lives—and as their friendship grows, their questions do too . . . Sophie is a happily married mum of two who considers herself lucky—until her beautiful and highly successful new neighbour Angie moves in along with her charming husband and four talented children. The two women couldn&’t be more different, but after a storm brings them together, an unlikely friendship develops. As their children grow closer, so does their bond. But the alliance between the families is a wake-up call for both women. Angie&’s success makes Sophie consider whether she really is as satisfied as she makes out. And Sophie&’s uncomplicated marriage forces Angie to look at her own and accept that it&’s not as perfect as it seems. Both women vow to change. But their decisions may not lead where they expect, in this absorbing novel about risks and relationships by the author of The Missing Husband that explores whether the grass is always greener on the other side of the garden fence . . .
The Woman Who Left: Jealousy is a force to be reckoned with…
by Josephine CoxIf your whole world changed, how would you cope? Josephine Cox writes a unputdownable saga in The Woman Who Left- a tale of love, family and bitter rivalries. Perfect for fans of Cathy Sharp and Rosie Goodwin.Louise and Ben Hunter's loving marriage is marred only by their unfulfilled longing for a child. Living and working with Ben's father, Ronnie, they are quietly contented. But when Ronnie dies, their whole world changes. Ben's lazy brother, Jacob, returns, convinced he stands to inherit Ronnie's small fortune. And he means to have his brother's wife; though just as she did years before, Louise warns him off. Jacob, however, is not so easily dismissed. When he realises Ben will inherit everything, Jacob is beside himself with rage, and commits a terrible deed, one that threatens to destroy everything his brother and Louise hold dear...What readers are saying about The Woman Who Left: 'Wonderful story - vivid, sad and heart-warming''I found this a really exciting story which kept you interested until the very end. An excellent read!''This book is brilliant - five stars'Don't miss the heart-stopping sequel: Jinnie.
The Woman Who Left: Jealousy is a force to be reckoned with…
by Josephine CoxIf your whole world changed, how would you cope? Josephine Cox writes a unputdownable saga in The Woman Who Left - a tale of love, family and bitter rivalries. Perfect for fans of Cathy Sharp and Rosie Goodwin.Louise and Ben Hunter's loving marriage is marred only by their unfulfilled longing for a child. Living and working with Ben's father, Ronnie, they are quietly contented. But when Ronnie dies, their whole world changes. Ben's lazy brother, Jacob, returns, convinced he stands to inherit Ronnie's small fortune. And he means to have his brother's wife; though just as she did years before, Louise warns him off. Jacob, however, is not so easily dismissed. When he realises Ben will inherit everything, Jacob is beside himself with rage, and commits a terrible deed, one that threatens to destroy everything his brother and Louise hold dear... What readers are saying about The Woman Who Left: 'Wonderful story - vivid, sad and heart-warming''I found this a really exciting story which kept you interested until the very end. An excellent read!''This book is brilliant - five stars' Don't miss the heart-stopping sequel: Jinnie.
The Woman Who Stole My Life: A Novel
by Marian KeyesA funny new novel from international bestselling author Marian Keyes about Irish beautician Stella Sweeney who falls ill, falls in love, then falls into a glamorous new life in New York City. When her dream life is threatened, will she rally to reclaim love and happiness?In her own words, Stella Sweeney is just "an ordinary woman living an ordinary life with her husband and two teenage kids," working for her sister in their neighborhood beauty salon. Until one day she is struck by a serious illness, landing her in the hospital for months.After recovering, Stella finds out that her neurologist, Dr. Mannix Taylor, has compiled and self-published a memoir about her illness. Her discovery comes when she spots a photo of the finished copy in an American tabloid--and it's in the hands of the vice president's wife! As her relationship with Dr. Taylor gets more complicated, Stella struggles to figure out who she was before her illness, who she is now, and who she wants to be while relocating to New York City to pursue a career as a newly minted self-help memoirist.Funny, fast-paced, and honest, Keyes's latest novel is full of her trademark charm and wisdom and is sure to delight her many fans.
The Woman at Number 24
by Juliet Ashton*** THE TOP TEN EBOOK BESTSELLER *** 'This brilliantly written and captivating story instantly drew us in and refused to let go. Fresh, funny and utterly fabulous, it&’s the perfect holiday read' HeatMeet the hilarious and surprising residents of number 24 in the warm, witty and wonderful novel from bestselling author Juliet Ashton, author of The Sunday Lunch Club. When your marriage falls apart, the last place you'd want your husband to move to is downstairs. Unfortunately for Sarah, up in the eaves at number 24, her ex-husband now lives one floor beneath her with his new wife. Their happiness floats up through the floorboards, taunting her. A child psychologist, Sarah has picked up great sadness from the little girl, Una, who lives with her careworn mother three floors below, but is Sarah emotionally equipped to reach out? The Spring brings a new couple to the house. Jane and Tom's zest for life revives the flagging spirits, and Sarah can't deny the instant attraction to handsome Tom. Having seen at first hand what infidelity does to people, she'll never act on it ... but the air fizzes with potential. The sunshine doesn't reach every corner of number 24, however. Elderly Mavis, tucked away in the basement, has kept the world at bay for decades. She's about to find out that she can't hide forever. Juliet Ashton weaves a story of love, friendship and community that will move you to laughter and to tears. Think Cold Feet meets David Nicholls, with a dash of the joy of Jill Mansell added for good measure. What people are saying about The Woman At Number 24: 'Emotion, laughs and mystery, I simply adored every minute of reading it' Netgalley reviewer 'Loved it. Feels fresh and new and exciting hearing about the different lives of 24. I'm intrigued and fascinated by the characters' Natalie Ross, Netgalley reviewer 'Wow! Just a beautiful read, like a breath of fresh air. Very heart warming and easy to read. A great 5 Stars from me!' Netgalley reviewer 'This is a great book with a varied ensemble cast of characters and many inter-twining story lines' Netgalley reviewer 'An absorbing story full of wonderful moments ...This was my first Juliet Ashton book to read and I really fell in love with her accurate, vivid and flowing writing' Netgalley reviewer 'Fun read with captivating characters. I did not expect the plot twist involved and really enjoyed reading this overall. Read it in one evening' Netgalley reviewer 'We watch as friendships blossom, a romance evolves and there is a good, unexpected twist towards the end. A lovely, heartwarming read' 5*, Netgalley reviewer 'A wonderful book that I would highly recommend' Netgalley reviewer'Fantastic ... great characters who live in one big house. You will absolutely love this book' Netgalley reviewer 'This book is like wrapping yourself up in a blanket on the sofa and watching your favourite film. Warm, heart-felt and witty' Netgalley reviewer
The Woman at the Light: A Novel
by Joanna BradyA young mother is left alone to tend a lighthouse in nineteenth-century Key West, until an unexpected beacon of hope arrives, in this &“compelling&” novel (Daphne Kalotay, author of Russian Winter). On the rugged, remote Florida island known as Wreckers&’ Cay, Emily Lowry&’s husband handles the demanding job of tending the lighthouse while Emily cares for their children—and waits for the birth of her youngest. But when he vanishes, and months pass with no word, Emily has no choice but to take over his responsibilities. Then Andrew, a runaway slave, washes up on the beach. He is instantly likable, but Emily is wary. Soon, though, he&’s won her family over, and becomes someone they can depend on as they work together to survive, far from the rules and judgments of society. But when Emily&’s life is shattered once again, her love, strength, and determination will be sorely tested . . . &“In her richly nuanced novel, Brady has created a heroine readers are unlikely to ever forget . . . Absolutely fantastic and unputdownable.&” —Michelle Moran, national bestselling author of Nefertiti &“Forbidden love, passion, greed, revenge, and murder . . . [Brady] knows how to stop your heart on one page and pull your heartstrings on the next.&” —John Viele, author of The Wreckers
The Woman from Heartbreak House (The Poor House Lane Sagas)
by Freda LightfootFollowing World War I, an English wife and mother faces a battle of her own, struggling to keep her family together in this moving saga. The Great War is over, and Kate is ready to welcome back Eliot with open arms. But her husband is a changed man. Kate has become used to her independence, and Eliot&’s return creates tensions both at work and at home, particularly with Kate&’s son, Callum. It tears Kate apart to see such strife between the two men she loves most. And her sister-in-law seems determined to stir up the animosity in order to benefit her own son. But when tragedy strikes, Kate cannot imagine just how much trouble Lucy's ambition can cause . . . Perfect for fans of Val Wood and Katie Flynn.&“Freda Lightfoot&’s talent for creating believable characters makes this a page-turning read.&” —Evening Chronicle&“Real people and real dramas are her mainstays.&” —The Westmorland Gazette
The Woman in Red
by Diana GiovinazzoExperience the "epic tale of one woman's fight . . . to create the life of her dreams" in this sweeping novel of Anita Garibaldi, a 19th century Brazilian revolutionary who loved as fiercely as she fought for freedom (Adriana Trigiani).Destiny toys with us all, but Anita Garibaldi is a force to be reckoned with. Forced into marriage at a young age, Anita feels trapped in a union she does not want. But when she meets the leader of the Brazilian resistance, Giuseppe Garibaldi, in 1839, everything changes. Swept into a passionate affair with the idolized mercenary, Anita's life is suddenly consumed by the plight to liberate Southern Brazil from Portugal -- a struggle that would cost thousands of lives and span almost ten bloody years. Little did she know that this first taste of revolution would lead her to cross oceans, traverse continents, and alter the course of her entire life -- and the world. At once an exhilarating adventure and an unforgettable love story, The Woman in Red is a sweeping, illuminating tale of the feminist icon who became one of the most revered historical figures of South America and Italy.Includes a Reading Group Guide
The Woman in Ward 9: A completely addictive psychological thriller with a heart-pounding twist
by Naomi WilliamsIs she a victim, a witness . . . or a killer?'Will definitely have you hooked!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Completely floored me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Woah! I had to take a minute to catch my breath!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I read it in one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐---Laura Winters doesn't know why she has lost her memory, or why she was found alone, soaked in someone else's blood.The only thing she is certain of is that I am the only psychologist she can - or will - talk to.I have six days to help Laura unlock her memories and find out the truth.But what has she forgotten - and what is she hiding?And how does she know so much about me?With tension you could cut with a knife and twists that will have your head spinning, The Woman in Ward 9 is sure to keep you reading late into the night.---Praise for The Woman in Ward 9:''I inhaled The Woman in Ward 9. Such a clever, chilling and unputdownable thriller . . . with a killer twist that made me want to read it all over again' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Wrapped itself tighter and tighter around me until I could hardly breathe' S E LYNES'Dark, twisted and razor-sharp. You'll be racing towards a nail-biting ending and then you'll want to read it all over again' LAUREN NORTH'Keeps you guessing right until the last word. Don't expect to sleep if you take this one to bed' G. D. WRIGHT'Dark, gripping, and utterly unputdownable . . . Prepare to be hooked!' EMILY FREUD'Dripping with tension and a creeping sense of unease . . . an utterly gripping, mess-with-your-mind thriller' A A CHAUDHURI
The Woman in Ward 9: A completely addictive psychological thriller with a heart-pounding twist
by Naomi Williams'I inhaled The Woman in Ward 9. Such a clever unputdownable thriller . . . with a killer twist that made me want to read it all over again' CLAIRE DOUGLASVICTIM. WITNESS. KILLER? Laura is found covered in blood that is not her own. With no memory of what happened, she is admitted to a high security psychiatric facility.With no body and no other witnesses, it is down to psychologist Emma to gain Laura's trust and understand her disturbed mind.Beneath Laura's stories of an idyllic life and a boyfriend almost too good to be true, Emma begins to unravel a darker truth. But as she listens to Laura's story, she begins to draw chilling parallels between her patient's life and her own. The man Laura describes sounds uncannily similar to Emma's own husband...Is she entering the mind of a victim, a witness - or a killer?With tension you could cut with a knife and twists that will have your head spinning, The Woman in Ward 9 is sure to keep you reading late into the night.Read what everyone is saying about The Woman in Ward 9:'Wrapped itself tighter and tighter around me until I could hardly breathe' S E LYNES'Dark, twisted and razor-sharp. You'll be racing towards a nail-biting ending and then you'll want to read it all over again' LAUREN NORTH'Keeps you guessing right until the last word. Don't expect to sleep if you take this one to bed' G. D. WRIGHT'Dark, gripping, and utterly unputdownable . . . Prepare to be hooked!' EMILY FREUD'Dripping with tension and a creeping sense of unease . . . an utterly gripping, mess-with-your-mind thriller' A A CHAUDHURI
The Woman in Ward 9: A completely addictive psychological thriller with a heart-pounding twist
by Naomi WilliamsIs she a victim, a witness . . . or a killer?'Will definitely have you hooked!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Completely floored me' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Woah! I had to take a minute to catch my breath!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I read it in one sitting' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐---Laura Winters doesn't know why she has lost her memory, or why she was found alone, soaked in someone else's blood.The only thing she is certain of is that I am the only psychologist she can - or will - talk to.I have six days to help Laura unlock her memories and find out the truth.But what has she forgotten - and what is she hiding?And how does she know so much about me?With tension you could cut with a knife and twists that will have your head spinning, The Woman in Ward 9 is sure to keep you reading late into the night.---Praise for The Woman in Ward 9:''I inhaled The Woman in Ward 9. Such a clever, chilling and unputdownable thriller . . . with a killer twist that made me want to read it all over again' CLAIRE DOUGLAS'Wrapped itself tighter and tighter around me until I could hardly breathe' S E LYNES'Dark, twisted and razor-sharp. You'll be racing towards a nail-biting ending and then you'll want to read it all over again' LAUREN NORTH'Keeps you guessing right until the last word. Don't expect to sleep if you take this one to bed' G. D. WRIGHT'Dark, gripping, and utterly unputdownable . . . Prepare to be hooked!' EMILY FREUD'Dripping with tension and a creeping sense of unease . . . an utterly gripping, mess-with-your-mind thriller' A A CHAUDHURI
The Woman in White
by Wilkie Collins Otto PenzlerThe first and greatest sensation novel, a thrilling story of evil thwarted and love reclaimed The night before he leaves London for a temporary engagement in the North of England, drawing instructor Walter Hartright walks home on an empty, moonlit road. Suddenly a hand reaches out of the darkness and touches him on the shoulder. Terrified, he turns to find a woman, dressed all in white, who begs him for help in getting to a friend’s place in the city. By a strange coincidence, the woman knows Limmeridge House, the country estate to which Walter is traveling in the morning. Stranger still, she refuses to reveal anything else about herself, including her name. Only after he sees her safely into a cab does Walter learn the truth—the woman in white has just escaped from an insane asylum.In Limmeridge, Walter falls in love with one of his students, the beautiful and virtuous Laura Fairlie. An orphan in the care of her invalid uncle, Laura is engaged to Sir Percival Glyde, a baronet. She follows through with the marriage despite her feelings for Walter, but soon realizes her mistake. Sir Percival will stop at nothing to gain complete control of Laura’s inheritance, and his diabolical plot hinges on her astonishing resemblance to the mysterious woman in white. It is up to Walter and Marian, Laura’s devoted half-sister, to rescue fair Laura from a fate worse than death.With its shocking twists and spine-chilling suspense, The Woman in White charted a whole new course for popular fiction. Devilishly entertaining and deadly serious in its indictment of Victorian marriage laws that impoverished women, it is widely recognized as one the nineteenth century’s finest novels.This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
The Woman in the Castello: A Gripping Historical Novel Perfect for Book Clubs
by Kelsey JamesBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition!&“You'll get lost in the pages of this lush, entertaining story.&” —Ellen Marie Wiseman, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of WillowbrookPerfect for readers of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Kate Morton, this sophisticated, atmospheric debut spins a bewitching web of ruthless ambition, family secrets, and the consequences of forbidden love, as an ambitious American actress snags the starring role in a mysterious horror movie shooting on location in a crumbling medieval castle outside Rome…Rome, 1965: Aspiring actress Silvia Whitford arrives at Rome&’s famed Cinecittà Studios from Los Angeles, ready for her big break and a taste of la dolce vita. Instead, she learns that the movie in which she was cast has been canceled. Desperate for money, Silvia has only one choice: seek out the Italian aunt she has never met. Gabriella Conti lives in a crumbling castello on the edge of a volcanic lake. Silvia&’s mother refuses to explain the rift that drove the sisters apart, but Silvia is fascinated by Gabriella, a once-famous actress who still radiates charisma. And the eerie castle inspires Silvia&’s second chance when it becomes the location for a new horror movie, aptly named The Revenge of the Lake Witch—and she lands a starring role. Silvia immerses herself in the part of an ingenue tormented by the ghost of her beautiful, seductive ancestor. But when Gabriella abruptly vanishes, the movie&’s make-believe terrors seep into reality. No one else on set seems to share Silvia&’s suspicions. Yet as she delves into Gabriella&’s disappearance, she triggers a chain of events that illuminate dark secrets in the past—and a growing menace in thepresent… "Like Jess Walters's Beautiful Ruins, the glamour and heady indulgence of the era take center stage in this captivating, multilayered story that will keep you guessing to the end." —Susan Wiggs, # 1 New York Times bestselling author"Mystery, romance, and an enchanting cast of characters with a plucky heroine at its heart. Against the richly drawn backdrop of post-war Italy, in a castle brimming with secrets, Kelsey James explores the enduring and sometimes destructive power of love, family, and ambition." —Amanda Skenandore, author of The Nurse's Secret
The Woman in the Castello: A Gripping Historical Novel Perfect for Book Clubs
by Kelsey James&“You'll get lost in the pages of this lush, entertaining story.&” —Ellen Marie Wiseman, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of WillowbrookPerfect for readers of Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Kate Morton, this sophisticated, atmospheric debut spins a bewitching web of ruthless ambition, family secrets, and the consequences of forbidden love, as an ambitious American actress snags the starring role in a mysterious horror movie shooting on location in a crumbling medieval castle outside Rome… Rome, 1965: Aspiring actress Silvia Whitford arrives at Rome&’s famed Cinecittà Studios from Los Angeles, ready for her big break and a taste of la dolce vita. Instead, she learns that the movie in which she was cast has been canceled. Desperate for money, Silvia has only one choice: seek out the Italian aunt she has never met. Gabriella Conti lives in a crumbling castello on the edge of a volcanic lake. Silvia&’s mother refuses to explain the rift that drove the sisters apart, but Silvia is fascinated by Gabriella, a once-famous actress who still radiates charisma. And the eerie castle inspires Silvia&’s second chance when it becomes the location for a new horror movie, aptly named The Revenge of the Lake Witch—and she lands a starring role. Silvia immerses herself in the part of an ingenue tormented by the ghost of her beautiful, seductive ancestor. But when Gabriella abruptly vanishes, the movie&’s make-believe terrors seep into reality. No one else on set seems to share Silvia&’s suspicions. Yet as she delves into Gabriella&’s disappearance, she triggers a chain of events that illuminate dark secrets in the past—and a growing menace in the present… "Like Jess Walters's Beautiful Ruins, the glamour and heady indulgence of the era take center stage in this captivating, multilayered story that will keep you guessing to the end." –Susan Wiggs, # 1 New York Times bestselling author"Mystery, romance, and an enchanting cast of characters with a plucky heroine at its heart. Against the richly drawn backdrop of post-war Italy, in a castle brimming with secrets, Kelsey James explores the enduring and sometimes destructive power of love, family, and ambition." –Amanda Skenandore, author of The Nurse's Secret
The Woman in the Middle: the perfect escapist read from the much-loved Sunday Times bestseller
by Milly JohnsonTHE NEW MILLY JOHNSON NOVEL, THE HAPPIEST EVER AFTER, IS OUT NOW! Shay Bastable is the woman in the middle. She is part of the sandwich generation – caring for her parents and her children, supporting her husband Bruce, holding them all together and caring for them as best she can. Then the arrival of a large orange skip on her mother&’s estate sets in motion a cataclysmic series of events which leads to the collapse of Shay&’s world. She is forced to put herself first for a change. But in order to move forward with her present, Shay needs to make sense of her past. And so she returns to the little village she grew up in, to uncover the truth about what happened to her when she was younger. And in doing so, she discovers that sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to find the only way is up.Praise for The Woman in the Middle: 'An unputdownable tale of redemption and hard-won wisdom, this is a book that speaks for us all wherever we are in our lives. Milly Johnson always delivers an absolutely cracking read' Katie Fforde &‘The main characters are wise, loveable and so relatable. The humour is down to earth, the emotions are real and the storyline compelling. No one else writes quite like Milly and, with The Woman in the Middle, she has produced yet another winner&’&’ Jill Mansell 'Written from the heart ... honest, inspirational and great fun ... I loved it' Janie Millman 'This book is delicious. As moreish as a freshly made sandwich, full of your favourite filling. It's well worth the wait and joyous to bite into' Jo Thomas &‘Immensely relatable, tender and wise; Milly&’s magic sparkles from every page&’ Cathy Bramley &‘A complex family drama with a big heart, a light touch and lots of surprises&’ Veronica Henry 'The perfect pick-me-up that you won't be able to put down. I loved it' Matt DunnPraise for Milly Johnson: &‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS&’ Debbie Johnson 'Every time you discover a new Milly book, it&’s like finding a pot of gold' heat 'A glorious, heartfelt novel' Rowan Coleman &‘Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' Jane Fallon &‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre&’ Jill Mansell
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
by La Leche League InternationalThe long-awaited revised edition! It's no secret that breastfeeding is the normal, healthy way to nourish and nurture your baby. Dedicated to supporting nursing and expectant mothers, the internationally respected La Leche League has set the standard for educating and empowering mothers in this natural art for generations. Now their classic bestselling guide has been retooled, refocused, and updated for today's mothers and lifestyles. Working mothers, stay-at-home moms, single moms, and mothers of multiples will all benefit from the book's range of nursing advice, stories, and information--from preparing for breastfeeding during pregnancy to feeding cues, from nursing positions to expressing and storing breast milk. With all-new photos and illustrations, this ultimate support bible offers * real-mom wisdom on breastfeeding comfortably--from avoiding sore nipples to simply enjoying the amazing bonding experience* new insights into old approaches toward latching and attaching, ages and stages, and answers to the most-asked questions* strategies for moms who choose to breastfeed for a short time or who plan to nurse for a year or more * reassuring information on nursing after a C-section or delivery complications* recent scientific data that highlight the many lifelong health benefits of breastfeeding* helpful tips for building your support network--at home or when back at work* nursing special-needs infants, premies, multiples, and how to thrive no matter what curveball life throws* guidance on breast health issues, weight gain, day care, colic, postpartum depression, food allergies, and medications Plus--Internet references for further information, including La Leche League support sites and groups. Mothers bringing babies into a new world want sustainable, healthy, positive ways to help their children blossom and thrive. There is no better beginning for your baby than the womanly art of breastfeeding.From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Women Behind the Door: A Novel (A Paula Spencer Novel #3)
by Roddy DoyleBooker Prize–winner Roddy Doyle&’s spectacular return to his iconic character, Paula Spencer, whom he originated in the groundbreaking The Woman Who Walked Into Doors and its follow-up, Paula Spencer.At sixty-six, Paula Spencer—mother, grandmother, widow, addict, survivor—is finally living her life. A job at the dry cleaners she enjoys, a man—Joe—with whom she shares what she wants, friends who see her for who she is, and four grown children, now with families and petty dramas the likes of which Paula could only have hoped for. Despite its ghosts, Paula has started to push her past aside.That is until Paula&’s eldest, Nicola, turns up on her doorstep. Independent, affluent, a loving wife and mother, &“a success&”—Nicola is suddenly determined to leave it all behind. Over the next few days Nicola gradually confides in Paula the secret that unleashed this moment of crisis, and mother and daughter find themselves untangling anecdotes, jokes, memory, and revelation to confront the bruised but beautiful symmetry of what each means to the other.The next sequence in the life of Roddy Doyle&’s quietly remarkable, ever-memorable Paula Spencer, The Women Behind the Door is a delicately devastating portrait of shame and the inescapable shadow it casts over families.
The Women In Black: 'An uplifting book for our times' Observer
by Madeleine St. John' A pocket masterpiece. A jewel' Hilary MantelOn the second floor of the famous F. G. Goode department store, in Ladies' Cocktail Frocks, the women in black are girding themselves for the Christmas rush. Among the staff are Patty Williams with her wayward husband Frank, the sweet but unlucky Fay, faithful Mrs Jacob of the measuring tape, and Lisa, the new Sales Assistant (Temporary), who is waiting for the results of her Leaving Certificate. Across the floor and beyond the arch, Lisa will meet the glamorous Continental refugee, Magda, guardian of the rose-pink cave of Model Gowns.With the lightest touch and the most tender of comic instincts, Madeleine St John conjures a vanished summer of innocence.
The Women in the Castle: A Novel
by Jessica Shattuck<P>Three women, haunted by the past and the secrets they hold. <P>Set at the end of World War II, in a crumbling Bavarian castle that once played host to all of German high society, a powerful and propulsive story of three widows whose lives and fates become intertwined—an affecting, shocking, and ultimately redemptive novel from the author of the New York Times Notable Book The Hazards of Good Breeding. <P>Amid the ashes of Nazi Germany’s defeat, Marianne von Lingenfels returns to the once-grand castle of her husband’s ancestors, an imposing stone fortress now fallen into ruin following years of war. The widow of a resister murdered in the failed July 20, 1944, plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, Marianne plans to uphold the promise she made to her husband’s brave conspirators: to find and protect their wives, her fellow resistance widows. <P>First Marianne rescues six-year-old Martin, the son of her dearest childhood friend, from a Nazi reeducation home. Together, they make their way across the smoldering wreckage of their homeland to Berlin, where Martin’s mother, the beautiful and naive Benita, has fallen into the hands of occupying Red Army soldiers. Then she locates Ania, another resister’s wife, and her two boys, now refugees languishing in one of the many camps that house the millions displaced by the war. <P>As Marianne assembles this makeshift family from the ruins of her husband’s resistance movement, she is certain their shared pain and circumstances will hold them together. But she quickly discovers that the black-and-white, highly principled world of her privileged past has become infinitely more complicated, filled with secrets and dark passions that threaten to tear them apart. Eventually, all three women must come to terms with the choices that have defined their lives before, during, and after the war—each with their own unique share of challenges. <P>Written with the devastating emotional power of The Nightingale, Sarah’s Key, and The Light Between Oceans, Jessica Shattuck’s evocative and utterly enthralling novel offers a fresh perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in history. Combining piercing social insight and vivid historical atmosphere, The Women in the Castle is a dramatic yet nuanced portrait of war and its repercussions that explores what it means to survive, love, and, ultimately, to forgive in the wake of unimaginable hardship. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Women of Brambleberry House Collection Volume 1: An Anthology (The Women of Brambleberry House)
by RaeAnne ThayneEnjoy the rocky shores of Cannon Beach, Oregon in the first three books of New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne’s The Woman of Brambleberry House series, together for the first time!The Daddy MakeoverEben Spencer learned long ago to keep his eye on the ball and his emotions under wraps. And where had this philosophy got him so far? In business, to the pinnacle of success. In his personal life, it brought him one beloved, if unhappy, little girl, and one shattered marriage. He is not about to embark on another one anytime soon….Until he meets Sage Benedetto. The bewitching woman is everything Eben is not—warm, emotional, open—and everything he never dreamed he’d want. But lately he’s having very different dreams….His Second-Chance FamilyWhen she was sixteen, Julia Blair found more than fun in the sun on the sands of Cannon Beach. She found a home—especially in the arms of Will Garrett—and she thought that life stretched out in front of her….Now she’s thirty-two, and though life may not have worked out the way she planned, here she is: back in Cannon Beach, with her two little children in tow. Only to find Will Garrett there, too. Julia believes he can still make all her dreams come true. The question is, will he let her into his heart to do the same for him?The Soldier’s SecretTo find out who was claiming ownership of the only place he’d ever called home, Harry Maxwell knew he’d have to practice a little deception. So the wounded lieutenant changed his name a little. Altered a few facts. All for a good cause—get in, get the truth, get out.Then he meets the Brambleberry House heir presumptive. Anna Galvez is captivating in ways he hadn’t even known existed. Still, after spending time with her, he wants the house more than ever. But only if she’s in it.
The Women of CourtWatch: Reforming a Corrupt Family Court System
by Carole Bell FordHouston was a terrible place to divorce or seek child custody in the 1980s and early 1990s. Family court judges routinely rendered verdicts that damaged the interests of women and children. In some especially shocking cases, they even granted custody to fathers who had been accused of molesting their own children. Yet despite persistent allegations of cronyism, incompetence, sexism, racism, bribery, and fraud, the judges wielded such political power and influence that removing them seemed all but impossible. The family court system was clearly broken, but there appeared to be no way to fix it.
The Women of Marilyn French: Her Mother's Daughter, Our Father, and The Bleeding Heart
by Marilyn FrenchThree powerful novels about family and the female experience from the multimillion-selling author of The Women&’s Room. A collection of three works of fiction by a New York Times–bestselling author who &“write[s] about the inner lives of women with insight and intimacy&” (The New York Times Book Review). Her Mother&’s Daughter: In this life-affirming saga that celebrates the love and sacrifices of four generations of Polish-American mothers and daughters, Stacey, a divorced feminist New York photographer, struggles to understand the experience of her mother, a child of Polish immigrants who clawed her way out of poverty and settled into a middle-class existence—while at the same time managing her tempestuous relationship with her own daughter, Arden. Our Father: As distinguished presidential adviser Stephen Upton lies mortally ill in a Massachusetts hospital, four women gather at his lavish mansion. Half sisters Elizabeth, Mary, Alex, and Ronnie have painful and poignant memories of their childhoods—and their dying father. They haven&’t seen each other in years, but as they open up to each other about the man they both love and hate, they will discover the terrible secret that binds them all together. The Bleeding Heart: Dolores Durer, a divorced professor and mother of two adult children, has sworn off love after a series of disastrous affairs. Meanwhile, electronics executive Victor Morrissey is in England to open a branch office. He has four children and is unhappily married. When Victor and Dolores meet—on a train—their connection is instant and passionate. In this New York Times–bestselling novel about love and marriage, two Americans abroad embark on an affair that will have consequences in both their lives.
The Women on Platform Two: A Novel of Ireland
by Laura AnthonyIn 1970s Dublin, all forms of contraception are strictly forbidden, but an intrepid group of women will risk everything to change that in this sweeping, timely novel inspired by a remarkable and little-known true story.Dublin, 1969: Maura has just married Dr. Christy Davenport and they look forward to growing their family. But as her husband&’s vicious temper emerges, Maura worries that her home might never be safe for a child. Meanwhile, her close friend Bernie, a mother of three, learns the devastating news that if she conceives again, her health complications could prove fatal. Dublin, 2023: A close call makes Saoirse realize that she may never want to be a mother. Little does she know that only a few decades ago, a group of women made this option possible for her. And she&’s about to meet one of them… The Women on Platform Two is a haunting, powerful story of feminine resistance and resilience that reminds us all of where we started—and how far we still have to go.