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A Lowcountry Bride: A Novel
by Preslaysa Williams"I absolutely adore this book...love story begins slow—like a delicious lowcountry boil—but heats up to the perfect ending." --Kathleen Y’Barbo, bestselling author of The Black MidnightA heartwarming Avon debut of love, forgiveness, and new beginnings set in the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry.Maya Jackson has worked for a renowned New York City bridal gown brand for years and dreams of becoming Head Designer. She has the talent, she just needs a chance to showcase her unique style. Due to an illness, she’s always prioritized her career over her personal life until Maya’s father fractures his hip and she returns to Charleston, SC. While home for only a few months, she’s thrilled to find an opportunity at the local bridal gown boutique, never expecting sparks to fly with its owner...A military veteran and widowed father, Derek Sullivan hopes to save Always a Bride from bankruptcy in order to preserve the legacy of his family. He also wants to reconnect with his estranged, twelve-year-old daughter, who is still recovering from the loss of her mother. The last thing he needs is a relationship with a beautiful, smart, complicated woman who will be leaving soon.When Derek begins to fall for the lovely Maya, he knows there’s no future. But destiny has its own plans, and these two lonely people with big hearts discover that coming home to love is the best gift life can give.
A Lowcountry Christmas
by Mary Alice MonroeA wounded warrior and his younger brother discover the true meaning of Christmas in a timeless story of family in this &“lovely and memorable&” (Luis Carlos Montalván, New York Times bestselling author) novel from New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe.As far as ten-year-old Miller McClellan is concerned, this is the worst Christmas ever. His father&’s shrimp boat is docked, his mother is working two jobs, and with finances strained, Miller is told they can&’t afford the dog he desperately wants. &“Your brother&’s return from war is our family&’s gift,&” his parents tell him. But when Taylor returns with PTSD, family strains darken the holidays. Then Taylor&’s service dog arrives—a large black Labrador/Great Dane named Thor. When Miller goes out on Christmas Eve with his father&’s axe, determined to get his family the tree they can&’t afford, he takes the dog for company—but accidentally winds up lost in the wild forest. During this emergency, the splintered family must come together and rediscover their strengths, family bond, and the true meaning of Christmas.
A Lowcountry Wedding (Lowcountry Summer #4)
by Mary Alice MonroeWedding season has arrived in New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe's next novel in the "distinct, complex, and endearing" (Charleston Magazine) Lowcountry Summer series, set against the romantic, charming Charleston Lowcountry.Nothing could be more enchanting than a summer wedding--or two!--in Charleston's fabled lowcountry. A centuries-old plantation, an avenue of ancient oaks dripping moss, a storied ballroom, a sand dune at sunset... Yet when a stranger arrives, a long held family secret could silence the bells ringing for the Muir sisters. Scandals surface, family bonds are questioned, and promises are broken and renewed. In A Lowcountry Wedding Monroe delves into the heart of marriage, commitment, and family ties. Huffington Post calls the Lowcountry Summer series "the perfect beach read and a whole lot more."
A Lullaby for the Maverick (Montana Mavericks: The Anniversary Gift #6)
by Melissa SenateHow can doing the right thing feel so wrong?Wedding singer Bethany McCreery just got dumped…and now she's unexpectedly pregnant. Disappointed by more than one man in her past, she opts to embrace single motherhood. Until she meets wealthy rancher Theo Abernathy at her brother's wedding, that is. She knows she should just walk away. With all his commitments, Theo can't be both partner and father right now—at least not the kind Bethany and her baby deserve. But they're unable to keep their distance, on a collison course that could lead them to heartbreak…or forever.From Harlequin Montana Mavericks: Book 1: Sweet-Talkin' Maverick by Christy JeffriesBook 2: Maverick's Secret Daughter by Catherine MannBook 3: The Maverick's Marriage Deal by Kaylie NewellBook 4: The Maverick's Thirty-Day Marriage by Rochelle AlersBook 5: Starting Over with the Maverick by Kathy DouglassBook 6: A Lullaby for the Maverick by Melissa SenateDon&’t miss a Harlequin original podcast: Montana Mavericks!?Introducing the first ever podcast from Harlequin! Experience the iconic Montana Mavericks like you&’ve never heard before. Listen now wherever podcasts are available.
A Luminous Touch (Senses and Sensations)
by Susan LaineA Senses and Sensations StoryJust off work one wintery evening, EMT Jack Waters comes across a blazing building, and he sets out to do his job. A day later he wakes up in a hospital, suffering from severe burns. For a man who values his beauty, the injury is devastating. But Jack hardly has time to process what's happened. Waiting by his bedside are his cop ex-boyfriend, Kevin Thompson, and his fireman rescuer, Luke Kennard, who both seem determined to compete for his attention--burns or no. Jack pushes Kevin away, fearing the man will want nothing to do with him now, and seems to be proven right when Kevin leaves without a fight. The scene is set for seductive, playful Luke to begin a flirtation with Jack, soothing his fragile ego. When new fires break out all over town, targeting rescue personnel, clues point to someone close to Jack. He survived one fire, but he might not be so lucky next time. For it seems he is pursued by a relentless foe. If he isn't careful, the flames will reduce him to ashes... unless the love of two men burns him first.
A Lyon's Share - Illinois (Americana #13)
by Janet DaileyEvery novel in this collection is your passport to a romantic tour of the United States through time-honored favorites by America's First Lady of romance fiction. Each of the fifty novels is set in a different state, researched by Janet and her husband, Bill. For the Daileys it was an odyssey of discovery. For you, it's the journey of a lifetime. Your tour of desire begins with this story set in Illinois. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
A Lyon's Share: Illinois (The Americana Series #13)
by Janet DaileyIn the New York Times–bestselling author&’s Americana series, a secretary and her boss cozy up while stuck in a Chicago blizzard—&“Dailey remains the best!&” (Affaire de Coeur). Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey&’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. With A Lyon&’s Share, the New York Times–bestselling legend—with more than 300 million copies of her novels sold—brings us to Illinois, where passion comes alive in a bustling Midwestern metropolis. At Lyon Construction in Chicago, young secretary Joan Somers has always had an unbusinesslike attraction to her handsome boss, Brandt Lyon. But the dynamic entrepreneur has been too busy to notice, and can sometimes seem colder than the winter wind off Lake Michigan. Joan even considers quitting to spare herself the heartache—until fate intervenes with a pre-Christmas snowstorm that closes off streets and shuts the Windy City down. Stranded together in the office overnight, Joan suddenly has Brandt&’s full attention . . . and the two must find a way to keep warm. But once the line between employer and employee is crossed, there&’s no turning back.
A Mackenzie Clan Christmas (Mackenzies Series)
by Jennifer AshleyCelebrate the holidays with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley's Mackenzie clan in two heartwarming novellas. Includes a never before published Mackenzie Christmas novella! When the Mackenzie family gathers in Scotland to celebrate the holidays the love and joy of the Christmas spirit captures everyone's hearts. And a reader favorite...A Mackenzie Clan Gathering The Mackenzie clan has gathered for Hart's birthday at the sprawling family estate in Scotland. But before the festivities can start, the house is robbed, and thieves make off with an untold fortune in rare art. Ian Mackenzie and his brothers must do what they can to retrieve the family treasure, but Ian is distracted by a family friend who claims he might have the power to "cure" Ian of his madness forever. All the Mackenzies must draw together as courage, love, and a tantalizing mystery serve to strengthen their bond, and redefine the meaning of family.
A Mackenzie Clan Gathering
by Jennifer AshleyThe author of The Stolen Mackenzie Bride returns to the tumultuous and passionate world of the Mackenzie clan as a family celebration is shaken by an unexpected danger... The Mackenzie clan has gathered for Hart's birthday at the sprawling family estate in Scotland. But before the festivities can start, the house is robbed, and thieves make off with an untold fortune in rare art. Ian Mackenzie and his brothers must do what they can to retrieve the family treasure, but Ian is distracted by a family friend who claims he might have the power to "cure" Ian of his madness forever. All the Mackenzies must draw together as courage, love, and a tantalizing mystery serve to strengthen their bond, and redefine the meaning of family.
A Mackenzie Yuletide (Mackenzies Series)
by Jennifer AshleyCelebrate the holidays with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Ashley's Mackenzie clan in a never before published Mackenzie Christmas novella!Join the Mackenzies for a warmhearted Yuletide celebration! The Mackenzie Christmas gathering gets off to an interesting start when Mac Mackenzie swears he spies a ghost in the attics. The younger Mackenzies, aided by the Duchess of Kilmorgan, eagerly begin a ghost hunt, with unexpected results. Ian Mackenzie, who knows there are no ghosts, pursues a problem of his own–obtaining the perfect Hogmanay gift for Beth. But there are obstacles to his quest, plus rivals for the priceless object who might get to it first.
A Mad Zombie Party: The Queen Of Zombie Hearts / A Mad Zombie Party (The\white Rabbit Chronicles Ser. #4)
by Gena ShowalterThe battle rages on. Ali Bell and Cole Holland's crew of zombie slayers thought they'd won the war against Anima Industries, the evil company responsible for capturing and experimenting on zombies in an effort to discover the secret to immortality. In the last epic clash, the slayers lost many of their crew and closest friends. But Frosty, the ice man himself, has not recovered from one casualty in particular-the love of his life, Kat Parker. On the path to self-annihilation, Frosty receives a message from beyond-Kat's spirit returns, insisting he partner with rogue slayer Camilla Marks. Frosty will do anything for Kat. Except that. Camilla is the one who betrayed them all, leading to Kat's death. But when Anima rises from the grave to become a force the slayers may not have the strength to overcome, Frosty, Camilla and all the slayers will have to work together to survive. And one broken slayer will learn that sometimes, the line between hate and attraction is blurred...and the road to redemption isn't through revenge, but in letting go of the past and grabbing hold of the future.
A Madame Pega seu Duque (Série Craven House - Volume 3 #3)
by Christina McKnight Regiane MoreiraHá uma linha fina entre o amor e o ódio. Apesar de ter sido expulsa de casa e despojada do seu lugar na sociedade ainda jovem, Madame Marce Davenport tem orgulho do que conquistou com a sua família e a, notoriamente escandalosa, Craven House. Exceto que tudo foi construído sobre uma mentira. Quando um Duque arrogante entrou em sua casa, anos atrás, oferecendo-lhe uma maneira de manter o bordel aberto, ela concordou com a farsa dele. Mas agora que seus irmãos encontraram sua felicidade, Marce pode finalmente viver a vida que sempre desejou: uma que abraça a verdade. E isso significa cortar laços com o homem que reivindicou muitos dos seus dias - tanto na realidade como na fantasia. Rowan Delconti, o Duque de Harwich, ficou enfurnecido com o tempo: com o pai, com a mulher que tirou a esposa e o dele, o filho, e com as crianças que ganharam o amor do seu pai. Ele determinou que sua mãe não seria realmente feliz - mesmo que isso significasse que fosse casado com Marcia, para que a mãe pensasse que fosse amor em sua vida. Mas a linda madame alimenta seu fogo como qualquer outra, e a farsa começa a parecer real demais. Quando os segredos de Marce e Rowan finalmente chegam à luz, não podem ser suficientes para estancar como mágoas do passado. As duas pessoas que foram tão erradas, uma com uma outra, perceberem que estaram certas o tempo todo?
A Madaris Bride for Christmas
by Brenda JacksonOne by one, Madaris men have surrendered to the matchmaking schemes of Felicia Laverne Madaris, matriarch of the family. But Lee Madaris isn't letting anyone else control his destiny. He'll bring a bride of his own choosing to the family's holiday gathering-if his hotel's gorgeous new chef will agree to a marriage of convenience.It's not just the chance to work at the Strip's hottest hotel that brought Carly Briggs to Vegas. Witnessing a crime in Miami may have made her a mob target. Though she's reluctant to complicate their working relationship, Lee's tempting offer is so hard to resist. And soon, desire is clouding their no-strings arrangement.The danger that made Carly flee Miami is about to land at their door. So Carly and Lee must decide who to trust, when to let go-and whether a love they never anticipated is strong enough to pass the ultimate test.enough to pass the ultimate test.
A Madaris Bride for Christmas (Madaris Family Saga #12)
by Brenda JacksonHe refuses to get matched, but is about to stumble into his own trap… Don’t miss this reader favorite from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson.One by one, Madaris men have surrendered to the matchmaking schemes of Felicia Laverne Madaris, matriarch of the family. But Lee Madaris isn’t letting anyone else control his destiny. He’ll bring a bride of his own choosing to the family’s holiday gathering—if his hotel’s gorgeous new chef will agree to a marriage of convenience.It’s not just the chance to work at the Strip’s hottest hotel that brought Carly Briggs to Vegas. Witnessing a crime in Miami may have made her a mob target. Though she’s reluctant to complicate their working relationship, Lee’s tempting offer is so hard to resist. And soon, desire is clouding their no-strings arrangement. But the danger that made Carly flee Miami is about to land at their door. Carly and Lee must decide who to trust, when to let go—and whether a love they never anticipated is strong enough to pass the ultimate test.Title originally published in 2013
A Madness of Sunshine
by Nalini SinghNew York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh welcomes you to a remote town on the edge of the world where even the blinding brightness of the sun can&’t mask the darkness that lies deep within a killer.…On the rugged West Coast of New Zealand, Golden Cove is more than just a town where people live. The adults are more than neighbors; the children, more than schoolmates. That is until one fateful summer—and several vanished bodies—shatters the trust holding Golden Cove together. All that&’s left are whispers behind closed doors, broken friendships, and a silent agreement to not look back. But they can&’t run from the past forever. Eight years later, a beautiful young woman disappears without a trace, and the residents of Golden Cove wonder if their home shelters something far more dangerous than an unforgiving landscape. It&’s not long before the dark past collides with the haunting present and deadly secrets come to light.
A Madness of Sunshine
by Nalini SinghNew York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh welcomes you to a remote town with a killer hiding in plain sight . . . 'One of the year's must-read thrillers' Bustle'Compelling' GuardianGolden Cove was a peaceful town.Then one fateful summer a tragedy shattered the trust holding the community together. All that's left are whispers behind closed doors, broken friendships and a silent agreement to never look back. But you can't run from the past forever.Eight years later, a young woman disappears without a trace, and the residents of Golden Cove wonder if their home shelters something far more dangerous than an unforgiving landscape.The town's dark past and haunted present are about to collide . . . in a murder mystery that's been years in the making. 'Exceptional first crime novel' Publishers Weekly'A chilling and unexpected finish' Library Journal'Accomplished' Sunday Times
A Magia Mulligan: Uma pitada de magia em uma antiga ilha acende a lenda do amor e da paixão...
by Deb StoverNeste seguimento encantador de O Tempero Mulligan, a premiada autora Deb Stover retorna ao vasto campo irlandês, onde apenas uma pitada de magia em uma ilha antiga pode despertar as profundezas ardentes do amor e da paixão… Maggie Mulligan está emocionada por estar de volta a Ballybronagh, cercada por seu animado clã irlandês. Tudo o que ela quer é arrecadar dinheiro suficiente para manter a escola local aberta, para que ela possa manter seu emprego como professora. Então, por que de repente ela se preocupa com o americano misterioso que veio a Ballybronagh? O trabalho disfarçado, levou o ex-detetive da polícia de Nova York Nick Desmond para Ballybronagh, onde ele planeja reunir evidências suficientes para derrubar o assassino de seu pai. Mas não demorou muito para Nick se sentir dividido entre seu desejo de vingança e seu desejo avassalador pela bela professora. Se ele não tomar cuidado, seu desejo por Maggie o ultrapassará, gerando repercussões muito mais perigosas do que sua missão original ...
A Magic Deep and Drowning: A Novel
by Hester FoxSet in the waning days of the Dutch Golden Age, this enchanting, lush reimagining of The Little Mermaid is perfect for fans of Jesse Burton&’s The Miniaturist and Leigh Bardugo&’s The Familiar.The Dutch Republic, 1650. One fine spring day in Friesland, twenty-year-old Clara van Wieren is faced with an ill omen: a whale, beached and rotting in the noonday sun. But Clara doesn&’t believe in magic and superstition, and this portent is quickly dismissed when a proposal from a wealthy merchant arrives, promising Clara the freedom she seeks from her mother&’s overbearing rule.When her attempts at overseeing the household at the family&’s estate lead to her chance encounter with a young man with russet hair and sparkling eyes the color of the sea, she finds herself strangely drawn to him. As Clara grows closer to Maurits, she must choose between the steady, gentle life she has been raised for and the man who makes her blood sing.But Maurits isn&’t who he seems to be, and his secrets, once hidden beneath the waves, threaten to rise up and drown them both. And when an ancient bargain, forged in blood between the mythical people of the sea and the rulers of the land, begins to unravel, Clara finds herself at the heart of a deadly struggle for power.What can you expect in A MAGIC DEEP & DROWNING? Lush & Enchanting Gender-swap of Hans Christian Anderson&’s The Little Mermaid Historical Fantasy Set in 17th Century Netherlands Family Secrets Atmospheric Vibes
A Magical Christmas
by Heather GrahamPremier Series -- Many of your readers will be overjoyed to discover new works by their favorite authors within the Premier Series. We've taken the extra time needed for editorial research in order to bring your patrons these rare finds! Featuring first-class authors popular with most Large Print readers, Premier Series means high-circulation among most Large Print readerships. Occasionally we reissue a favorite or bestselling out-of-print title by an author of the caliber of Sidney Sheldon, Phyllis Whitney, or Victoria Holt -- as a service to the many libraries who missed the earlier printing -- and to provide the few libraries who own the title a fresh, new copy for many more years of circulation. Re-issues are clearly identified on our order forms and may be excluded from your Standing Order, if you choose. Their marriage was over, but John and Julie wanted to give their children a Christmas to remember in the magical setting of Oak River Plantation. They had no idea that something truly amazing would change their hearts there.
A Magical New York Christmas: A Novel
by Anita Hughes"There’s plenty to love in this sparkling Christmas rom-com."—Publishers WeeklyA magical holiday love story set at the glamorous Plaza Hotel in New York City.It’s Christmas week when 26-year-old Sabrina Post knocks on the door of the Vanderbilt suite at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, ready to accept the ghostwriting position for the memoir of Grayson Westcott—a famous art dealer.A struggling journalist, Sabrina can't believe her luck: a paycheck and six nights in her own suite at the Plaza. She feels like Eloise, the heroine from her favorite children’s books. To make the job even more exciting, Grayson recounts how he worked as a butler at the Plaza sixty years ago for none other than the author of the Eloise books, Kay Thompson.What promises to be a perfect week is complicated when Sabrina meets Ian Wentworth, a handsome British visitor, at the hotel bar. When Ian assumes Sabrina is another wealthy guest at the hotel, she doesn’t correct him —a decision she doesn’t regret after learning that Ian is a member of the British aristocracy. But, things are not what they seem. The truth is: Ian is not a wealthy lord; he’s actually the personal secretary of Lord Spencer Braxton.As the week unfolds, will Sabrina and Ian learn the truth about one another?Filled with the magic that can only be found at the Plaza Hotel during the holidays, and revealing facts about the author of the Eloise books, Anita Hughes's A Magical New York Christmas is both a holiday treat and a heartwarming story that reminds us that falling in love is the greatest miracle of all.
A Magical Return
by Serena ShayDestiny, hope, and love. Can anything survive the rising darkness? Someone must make theultimate sacrifice, or their home will be sent to the deepest realms of hell. A magical return is the only hope, but will it be in time to save them all? The LossConleth "Cole" Douglas, warlock and vessel, needs a miracle. A destructive force has taken hold of his town and it will take more than just he and his magical Other, Cole, to eradicate the Evil. When an attempt to open his lover, Emterra, to their shared destiny fails, Conleth and Cole take extreme measures to stop the rising darkness. Their only option: take it, and themselves, into another realm.Emterra "Irene" Azzurra, untapped witch and vessel, has given up on finding her own happy-ever-after. Devastated by the loss of her one and only love she becomes disinterested and remote, closed off from a life without Conleth. Even her job as the mayor of the dying town of Douglasville, MO, fails to sustain her, until she gets a blast from the past...The ReturnHe's back, alive and whole, but he didn't come alone. The evil they'd hoped to contain in a distant realm has returned with him and is out to finish the job it started. There can be no failure this time, the now middle-aged, Emterra must accept her Other or doom the town to an agonizing death.Skeptical of his sudden homecoming, Emterra is afraid to hope that his return could be true. She balks at the idea of opening her heart to him again. Especially when he looks like the same young Goth from ten years ago and tries to convince her she's sharing skin with a magical being.Can Conleth prove his claims of magic and the Others to be true? Can Emterra allow herself to believe in love and his wild claims? Or will the returning Evil finally swallow this town and all its inhabitants into the deepest realms of hell.
A Magical Team
by Edward KendrickDirk Raynell is the half-elf son of Lex, the elf who founded the magical team. But he isn’t certain he wants to become a member, even after he meets its charismatic and very gay Elven leader Tonio. The team is comprised of Felan, a wolf-shifter; Reni, a vampire witch; Mattie, a human witch; and Bay, a human warlock who is cursed to come back each time he dies at the age he was at his first death. The sixth, unofficial member is Nina, Tonio's twin sister and a healer.Then Dirk becomes embroiled in the jobs the team does, including taking down a mobster and trying to eliminate a very evil sorcerer. Along the way he falls for Bay and discovers swirling undercurrents within the team which could determine if they can successfully stop the sorcerer before he destroys them all.
A Magical Trio
by Alex FlinnAlex Flinn, New York Times #1 bestseller, is back with more magical modernized fairy tales! These three present-day takes on classic stories appear in one collection for the first time. Cloaked: Johnny spends his days relaxing in South Beach--until the visiting Princess Victoriana sends him on a quest to find a frog prince in the Florida Keys. This mashup of twisted fairy tales will keep readers hopping!Kiss in Time: Princess Talia, whose family rules a tiny European kingdom in the 1700s, has been warned to keep away from spindles. Jack, who's touring modern Europe on an educational trip, has been ordered to stay with his group. But teens aren't good listeners--and now they're going to have to find their way together. Kiss in Time is a Junior Library Guild Selection.Towering: While Rachel has been imprisoned in a tower by "Mama" for years, Wyatt's mother just shipped him off to live with a family acquaintance. Isolated as they are, what could they learn from the journal of a girl who's been missing for seventeen years?
A Magnificent Crime (AB&T Novel #2)
by Kim FosterCat Montgomery is a natural-born thief with a special talent for stealth—or at least she thought so. Years ago, she stole from the diamond-hoarding businessman Albert Faulkner III, but he somehow figured out she was responsible. Now he wants revenge, and dares her to swipe the elusive Hope Diamond. If she fails the mission, he'll wreak bloody havoc on her loved ones. But the stakes are raised even higher when Cat discovers that stealing the Hope is not only an impossible task, it's a cursed one. . .Meanwhile, Cat's boyfriend, FBI agent Jack Barlow, is tracking a fierce criminal known as the Gargoyle, running into Interpol and resistance among his agency. As he follows the trail to Paris, where Cat is, their missions entwine in ways neither of them would have suspected. . .115,500 Words
A Magnolia Reunion (The Magnolia Sisters)
by Michelle MajorWhat would you do if you were face-to-face with the one who got away?It’s been years since Jennie Copley left Magnolia, NC—and her dreams of happily-ever-after—in the rearview mirror. But when her beloved nana turns ninety, she forces herself to come home for the birthday party…and runs into Lucas Michaels, the boy who broke her heart all those years ago. She’d hoped to never see him again, but life—and Nana—has other plans…Lucas is still in love with Jennie—time and distance could never change that. When she left for college, Lucas knew she had big dreams and he didn’t want to stand in her way. Now, forced together to plan Nana’s party, he can’t get her off his mind. Jennie is only in town a little while. Can he convince her to give him one more chance?