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A Cup of Light: A Novel
by Nicole MonesAs an American appraiser of fine Chinese porcelain, Lia Frank holds fragile beauty in her hands, examines priceless treasure with a magnifying lens. But when Lia looks in the mirror, she sees the flaws in herself, a woman wary of love, cut off from the world around her. Still, when she is sent to Beijing to authenticate a collection of rare pieces, Lia will find herself changing in surprising ways...coming alive in the shadow of an astounding mystery. As Lia evaluates each fragile pot, she must answer questions that will reverberate through dozens of lives: Where did these works of art come from? Are they truly authentic? Or are they impossibly beautiful forgeries--part of the perilous underworld of Chinese art? As Lia examines her treasure, a breathtaking mystery unravels around her. And with political intrigue intruding on her world of provenance and beauty, Lia is drawn into another, more personal drama--a love affair that could alter the course of her life.
A Cup of Silver Linings (Dove Pond Series #2)
by Karen HawkinsDiscover the &“sometimes whimsical, often insightful, always absorbing&” (Shelf Awareness) Dove Pond series with this novel that explores the magic in the tea leaves—from New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins.Ava Dove—the sixth of the seven famed Dove sisters and owner of Ava Dove&’s Landscaping and Specialty Teas—is frantic. Just as her new tearoom is about to open, her herbal teas have gone haywire. Suddenly, her sleep-inducing tea is startling her clients awake with vivid dreams, her romance-kindling tea is causing people to blurt out their darkest secrets, and her anti-anxiety tea is making them spend hours staring into mirrors. Ava is desperate for a remedy, but her search leads her into dangerous territory, as she is forced to face a dark secret she&’s been hiding for over a decade. Meanwhile, successful architect Ellen Foster has arrived in Dove Pond to attend the funeral of her estranged daughter, Julie. Grieving deeply, Ellen is determined to fix up her daughter&’s ramshackle house, sell it, and then sweep her sixteen-year-old granddaughter, Kristen, off to a saner, calmer life. But Kristen has other plans. Desperate to stay with her friends in Dove Pond, she sets off on a quest she&’s avoided her whole life—to find her absent father in the hopes of winning her freedom from the grandmother she barely knows. Together, Ava, Kristen, and Ellen embark on a reluctant but magical journey of healing, friendship, and family in a &“cozy, big-hearted read&” (Booklist) that will delight fans of Alice Hoffman, Kate Morton, and Sarah Addison Allen.
A Cup of Tea: A Novel of 1917
by Amy EphronRosemary Fell was born into privilege. She has wealth, well–connected friends, and a handsome fiance, Philip Alsop. Finally she has everything she wants.It is then, in a moment of beneficence, that Rosemary invites Eleanor Smith, a penniless young woman she sees under a streetlamp in the rain, into her home for a cup of tea. While there, Rosemary sees Eleanor exchange an unmistakable look with Philip, and she sends Eleanor on her way. But she cannot undo this chance encounter, and it leads to a tempestuous and all–consuming love triangle –– until the tides of war throw all their lives off balance.Inspired by a classic Katherine Mansfield short story, A Cup of Tea engages with its vivid –– and often amusing –– cast of characters, wonderful period detail, brilliant evocation of the uncertain days of World War I, and delightfully spare and picturesque sense of story.
A Cupid's Wager (A Valentine Rainbow)
by Deanna WadsworthThe name's Lio, and I'm a cupid working for the Gay Division of the Inter-Dimensional Association of Cupids. An Aztec god, whose modern name, Ethan, doesn't make him any less scary, just busted me shooting a closeted human with a gay lust arrow. I might find him sexy with all those tattoos and piercings, if I didn't have a rule against getting it on with other supernaturals--especially ones working for the Straight Division. Now, to save my butt I'll have to strike a bargain with this tough god. But what I didn't see coming was my little wager not only risks my career, but places my broken heart completely in Ethan's hands.
A Cure For The Condition
by Amy CroallWhen seventeen-year-old Catherine assumes the throne as Queen of Cannary following her mother's murder, she is forced to punish the man she loves, but when she develops a serious heart disease, the only cure for her condition may be the truth. "Romance, adventure, danger and passion-A Cure For The Condition is a terrific debut novel from an exciting new author. Readers will love Amy Croall." -Leigh Bridger, author of Soul Catcher.
A Cure for Boredom
by Edward KendrickSequel to Wrong Side of the LawBored with the repetitiveness of his job as an actor, Dante Hathaway comes up with what he thinks is the perfect solution. He and his lover, Kade Benton, should rob a jewelry store. After all, with his theatrical training and Kade's makeup proficiency, they ought to be able to carry it off with no problems. They do, and elated by their success, they decide to hit up a gallery next.They are stopped in the nick of time by Dirk Steele and Maverick, who point out that they know a good deal less than they think about what it takes to pull off a successful caper. That might have been the end of their criminal careers if Dirk and Maverick hadn't decided their theatrical skills could be useful to their team of topnotch thieves.When they're offered a place on the team, Dante and Kade accept, and soon discover that boredom might have been the least of their worries.
A Cure for Love: A Marriage Reunited Romance
by Penny JordanRead this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan, now available for the first time in e-book!Back in her husband’s bed!Since Lacey’s brief marriage went disastrously wrong, she’s raised her daughter, Jessica, alone. But there has been no man since Lewis Marsh, the one who loved and then left her, twenty years ago.Now Lewis is back, determined to get to know his daughter and threatening the secure world Lacey has built up around her. But even more shattering is the realization that Lacey may be making the same mistakes: that she might be falling in love with Lewis all over again!Originally published in 1991
A Cure for Nurse Evans
by Darla NeidrickDiane Evans was one of the best nurses at St. Catherine's Hospital in Philadelphia. She healed the children on her ward with her warmth as well as her medical competence. She was even able to solve the serious hidden problem of "Princess Jenny," the young patient who'd been considered an obstinate brat by most of the staff. Yet no matter what she did, Diane could not please handsome, difficult Dr. Eric Trent. Often he criticized, her unfairly. True, there were rare moments when Eric showed his kinder side to Diane and she was drawn to him. But then, the young doctor's cruelty, which always followed, was twice as hard to bear. Like Princess Jenny, Eric had a hidden problem. Would Diane detect it in time to save two lives from misery?
A Cure for the Dark Heart: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Chen ZhouZuiYueThe crown prince waved his hand to order his subordinates to retreat. His eyes were filled with malice.He had thought that by allowing someone to raid the southwest, he would be able to catch Cheng Zheng's weakness and capture him in one fell swoop. Who knew which segment would go wrong? He actually let Cheng Zheng know of the news beforehand and escaped death.
A Cure for the Family
by Amy CroallCatherine Delaney's world collapses when her husband, Malcolm Holmes, vanishes without a trace. After struggling to revive her modeling career amid empty bank accounts, a dead-end HR job, and three children, Catherine is even more shocked when Malcolm inexplicably returns after five lonely years, refusing to tell anyone where he's been. As if that's not enough, she's stunned to find his disappearance may or may not have something to do with the execution of a convicted murderer. Now she must deal with her lingering feelings for her ex-husband and the new ones for tall, dark, and handsome coworker Ted Jackson. If Catherine decides to let Malcolm back in amid the lies and secrets, she faces the possibility of another broken heart. But if she rightfully tells him to "toss off," his jealousy may mean the end of her new, comfortable life. Don't miss the other books in the romantic suspense series by Amy Croall: A CURE FOR THE CONDITION A CURE FOR THE PAST
A Cure for the Past
by Amy CroallCatherine and Malcolm Holmes return in A Cure for the Past. Malcolm Holmes used to have an easy life. But when his wife's heart condition returns, he's forced to go to any lengths to find a cure, even if those lengths mean traveling through time. What will a new timeline have in store for the twosome?
A Cure for the Vet (Must Love Dogs)
by Ann Roth Julie BensonFind your Happily Ever After with two feel-good stories of dogs unleashing romance in small-town settings.HEART MEDICINEMontana Vet by Ann RothEmily Miles already has plenty on her plate caring for the dogs she rescues and raising money to keep The Wagging Tail going. She can’t jeopardize the shelter by getting involved with new part-time vet Seth Pettit. And Seth has his own plateful: a teenage ward who hates him, an estranged family he’s trying to mend fences with and a living to make in small-town Montana. Emily needs a full-time partner, and that just can’t be him!The Rancher and the Vet by Julie BensonLeaving his Colorado hometown was the second hardest thing Reed Montgomery ever did. The first was breaking up with Avery McAlister. Now the citified CEO has come home to be surrogate dad to his niece. Avery’s first priority is her financially strapped animal shelter. Her second is helping Reed with his parenting skills. They may be bonding, but her former flame still has some explaining to do about the secret that drove him away.
A Curious Beginning (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery #1)
by Deanna RaybournIn her thrilling new series, the New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Julia Grey mysteries, returns once more to Victorian England...and introduces intrepid adventuress Veronica Speedwell.London, 1887. As the city prepares to celebrate Queen Victoria's golden jubilee, Veronica Speedwell is marking a milestone of her own. After burying her spinster aunt, the orphaned Veronica is free to resume her world travels in pursuit of scientific inquiry--and the occasional romantic dalliance. As familiar with hunting butterflies as she is fending off admirers, Veronica wields her butterfly net and a sharpened hatpin with equal aplomb, and with her last connection to England now gone, she intends to embark upon the journey of a lifetime.But fate has other plans, as Veronica discovers when she thwarts her own abduction with the help of an enigmatic German baron with ties to her mysterious past. Promising to reveal in time what he knows of the plot against her, the baron offers her temporary sanctuary in the care of his friend Stoker--a reclusive natural historian as intriguing as he is bad-tempered. But before the baron can deliver on his tantalizing vow to reveal the secrets he has concealed for decades, he is found murdered. Suddenly Veronica and Stoker are forced to go on the run from an elusive assailant, wary partners in search of the villainous truth.
A Currier and Ives Christmas: Four Stories of Love Come to Life from the Canvas of Classic Christmas Art
by Diann Mills Lynn A. Coleman Deborah Raney Joann A. GroteThe artistry of renowned lithographers Currier & Ives captures the beauty and nostalgia of simpler days and Christmases past. Yet, while a picture may be worth a thousand words, there are times when even the best illustrations leave viewers with a yearning to know more. Inspired by the classic American art of Currier & Ives, these seasonal love stories delve deep inside the artists' portrayals to imagine and illustrate the untold tales behind each wintry scene. Look beyond the art to discover the heartwarming stories of holiday love of yesteryear in A Currier & Ives Christmas.
A Curse Awakened: A Weird Girls Novella
by Cecy RobsonDiscover Cecy Robson's sensational Weird Girls series--or return to where the magic first began--with this eBook original prequel novella about four sisters coming to grips with their unique supernatural powers. Celia Wird shouldn't possess the ability to transform into a tigress. Her three sisters should never be able to burst into flames, heal wounds, or transform common objects into deadly weapons. And yet they do. Before they were born, the Wird Sisters were cursed by a spell that was intended to destroy them, not endow them with extraordinary powers. The sisters' magic is untamed and explosive at best, and time is running out for them to take command. Vampires have targeted Celia's sweet, tragically human ex-boyfriend Danny. The sisters rush to his aid, but in order to take down the vamps, first they must face their dark past and break a spell that's screwing up their powers. Except this curse wasn't meant to be broken . . . and the witch who cast it isn't done toying with them yet.
A Curse Carved in Bone: Book Two of the Saga of the Unfated (Saga of the Unfated)
by Danielle L. JensenA shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy—and to overcome the betrayal of the man who broke her heart—in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood. The secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that will see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland&’s greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future—the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn&’s betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland&’s Unfated—children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart. As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them?
A Curse For True Love: the thrilling final book in the Sunday Times bestselling series (Once Upon a Broken Heart)
by Stephanie GarberThe long-awaited finale to the #1 New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Broken Heart trilogy.Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after.Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she's paid for this fairytale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A Curse for True Love, the breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy.(P) 2023 Macmillan Audio
A Curse Unbroken
by Cecy RobsonFans of Keri Arthur will love the Weird Girls, four sisters cursed with supernatural powers. In Cecy Robson's latest urban fantasy romance, the search is on for an unholy grail, while evil is licking its wounds--and looking for revenge. The preternatural world is changing. After a massive magical throwdown tore apart the established order, the dark elements are rebuilding their ranks unopposed. Celia Wird's world is changing, too. She's the mate of the pureblood were Aric, and his Warriors are honor-bound to protect her family as she and her sisters recover from unimaginable horrors. Celia hesitates to reveal the true extent of the Wird sisters' trauma, but they aren't the only ones keeping secrets: Aric and the werewolf Elders are tracking a stone that grants limitless power. So is a tough coven of witches. Then Misha, a master vampire with his own plans for the stone, sends Celia after it. Can she and the vamps beat both the weres and the witches to the treasure before it falls into the wrong hands? Fearing for Celia's safety, Aric begs her to stay out of the hunt. What they don't realize is that they're the ones being hunted. But Celia's ready to prove that she's not easy prey.
A Curse for True Love: The unmissable final book in the Once Upon a Broken Heart series from global fantasy phenomenon (Once Upon a Broken Heart #3)
by Stephanie GarberBlood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A Curse for True Love, the spellbinding conclusion to the global bestselling Once Upon a Broken Heart trilogy by Stephanie Garber.TWO VILLAINS, ONE GIRL, AND A DEADLY BATTLE FOR HAPPILY EVER AFTER . . .Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she finally has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle.But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she paid for this fairy tale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.*Pre-order Alchemy of Secrets, the spectacular new novel from global phenomenon Stephanie Garber. Publishing 7th October 2025***** Discover the unforgettable conclusion that readers can't stop talking about . . .'I wanna live in this book. I want every moment etched into my mind forever' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A perfect ending to a wonderful series' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This series is my everything . . . the magical fairytale vibes, the gorgeous writing, the characters, the story . . . PERFECTION' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A Curse for the Homesick: A Novel
by Laura Brooke RobsonOn Stenland, there comes a time known as skeld season: when a woman can wake with three black lines on her forehead, the mark of a skeld, and turn anyone she sees to stone. Skeld season comes around without warning, and while each only lasts three months, the people skelds turn to stone are very much dead. That&’s how Tess&’s mother killed Soren&’s parents. Maybe for this reason alone, Tess and Soren should not have fallen in love. Since the time her mother was a skeld, Tess has wanted to leave Stenland, to run from the windswept island, from her family and friends. She is unwilling to bear the responsibility of one day killing anyone, let alone someone she loves. Soren, though, has always been determined to stay, to live out his life in the only place he&’s ever known as home, even if that life could be cut short. They cannot see eye to eye—and yet, they cannot stay apart. She tries to come back for him. He tries to leave for her. But can your love for one person outweigh everything else? And how do you decide how much you&’re willing to risk, if it might mean destroying someone else in the process? Laura Brooke Robson has crafted a fascinating story about the choices we make, the responsibilities we carry, and the ambiguities of regret.
A Curse for the Homesick: The hugely romantic high-concept contemporary love story, perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid
by Laura Brooke Robson'ACHING AND POIGNANT' AVA REID'BITTERSWEET, HOPEFUL' ALLISON SAFT 'STUNNING, HEARTBREAKING' MEG SHAFFERSOMETIMES LOVE IS A RISK WORTH TAKING'If you were eighty, and you'd spent your whole life not letting yourself love him, and he was eighty, and he'd never been turned to stone - how much would you regret it?' The island of Stenland is cursed: women, chosen at random, awaken with three black slashes on their forehead. The first person they meet eyes with turns to stone. This is how Tess Eriksson's mother killed Soren Fell's parents. It was an accident, but that has never made it any easier to forgive. Since then, all Tess has wanted is to leave Stenland. All Soren has wanted is to stay. The only thing they want more . . . is each other. But how can you love one person more than everything else combined? And how do you take the risk on love, if it could mean destroying the person you hold most dear?READERS LOVE LAURA BROOKE ROBSON'Laura Brooke Robson is a gifted writer' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So many passages are beautiful and perfectly captured' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A delicious read that was hard to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Laura Brooke Robson is a talent to watch' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Poetic, beautiful, funny, heart-wrenching' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A Curse for the Homesick: The hugely romantic high-concept contemporary love story, perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid
by Laura Brooke Robson'If you were eighty, and you'd spent your whole life not letting yourself love him, and he was eighty, and he'd never been turned to stone - how much would you regret it?'The island of Stenland is cursed: women, chosen at random, awaken with three black slashes on their forehead. The first person they meet eyes with turns to stone. This is how Tess Eriksson's mother killed Soren Fell's parents. It was an accident, but that has never made it any easier to forgive. Since then, all Tess has wanted is to leave Stenland. All Soren has wanted is to stay. The only thing they want more . . . is each other. But how can you love one person more than everything else combined? And how do you take the risk on love, if it could mean destroying the person you hold most dear?
A Curse of Gold
by Annie SullivanCurses and queens. Pirates and kings. Gods and magic. The final saga of a princess cursed by Midas&’s touch, a vengeful Greek god, and a dazzling kingdom in the balance.After barely surviving thieving, bloodthirsty pirates and a harrowing quest at sea to retrieve her stolen treasure, Kora finds readjusting to palace life just as deadly. Her people openly turn against her, threatening to overthrow her as heir to the throne due to fear of her magical powers. When Dionysus puts out a challenge to kill the girl with the golden touch and burn down her kingdom, it&’s not just her future on the throne in danger. Kora&’s life and entire kingdom are now on contract.With no other choice, Kora sets out to find Dionysus, journeying to the mysterious disappearing island of Jipper. If she wants to save her kingdom and have any chance at reversing her father&’s curse, she will have to enter into a deadly game with Dionysus, the greatest trickster the world, or the underworld, has ever seen.A Curse of Gold:Is the highly-anticipated sequel to A Touch of Gold by author Annie SullivanIs an enchanting and captivating fantasy adventure/fairy tale retelling, perfect for fans of The Wrath and the Dawn and CinderIs told from the perspective of Kora, King Midas&’s daughter and a strong female protagonistFeatures a beautifully decorated coverWill have strong appeal to readers ages 13 & up
A Curse of Gold Educator's Guide
by Annie SullivanA Curse of Gold Educator's Guide is a companion to A Curse of Gold by Annie Sullivan. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades 7-12.
A Curse of Queens (The Kingmaker Chronicles #4)
by Amanda BouchetDiscover an all-new adventure in USA Today Bestselling author Amanda Bouchet's thrilling, white-hot fantasy series featuring the king's younger sister and his best friend, the man she's loved in secret for years.THE WAR OF GODS IS JUST BEGINNINGAfter centuries of conflict, the three kingdoms of Thalyria have finally been reunited. But now the queen has been cursed, the royal lineage has been broken, and no one knows who's behind the plot to threaten the once-fractured realm's fragile new peace.Desperate to help, Jocasta—the king's younger sister and a gifted healer—hatches a daring plan to find Circe's Garden, a fabled island where she hopes to discover an antidote. But she can't do it alone. She needs the strong arm and unflinching bravery of the warrior she's loved since childhood—her brother's right-hand-man and captain of the guard, Flynn of Sinta.Flynn has spent years fighting to deny the desperate longing burning between them, but he cannot allow Jocasta to face this danger alone. He swears he will be her shield, and together they will do the impossible. Yet with old feelings blazing bright and treachery brewing on Mount Olympus, one thing is clear: Thalyria and its new royals are still pawns in an epic game of power—one that might end in a War of Gods.The Kingmaker Chronicles:A Promise of Fire (Book 1)Breath of Fire (Book 2)Heart on Fire (Book 3)A Curse of Queens (A Kingmaker Chronicles novel, Book 1)Readers are raving about the Kingmaker Chronicles:"Give this to your Game of Thrones fans."—Booklist STARRED Review"Loved it!"—ELOISA JAMES, New York Times bestselling author"Utterly breathtaking!"—DARYNDA JONES, New York Times bestselling author"Masterful worldbuilding."—Kirkus STARRED Review"Absolutely fabulous."—C.L. WILSON, New York Times bestselling author"Easily my favorite book of 2016!"—Bookriot"Delivers with both heat and heart—loved it!"—JEFFE KENNEDY, award-winning author