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A Village in Jeopardy (TURNHAM MALPAS)
by Rebecca ShawRivalries flare and scandal abounds in bestselling author Rebecca Shaw's sparkling tale of love, loyalty and village life.The villagers of Turnham Malpas are in for a shock. With Sir Ralph now dead, his fortune and title go to newcomer, Johnny Templeton. Johnny could not be more different from his well-loved predecessor, and he soon finds himself in conflict with the long-standing members of Turnham Malpas.Meanwhile, there are two other villagers in crises, but theirs is a much more private issue. Marcus and Alice March have longed for a child for years. But when Alice finally becomes pregnant, there are those in the village who question the child's paternity. After all, Alice has grown very close to Johnny... As gossip begins to circulate, Alice must make the most difficult of decisions - whether to follow her heart or her morals.
A Vindication of Love: Reclaiming Romance for the Twenty-First Century
by Cristina Nehring"A fierce and lively book. . . .This is one of those rare books that could make people think about their intimate lives in a new way." — New York Times Book Review “A rousing defense of imprudent ardor and romantic excess. . . . It’s difficult to deny that [Nehring] is on to something.” — Wall Street JournalA thinking person’s “guide” that makes the case for love in an age both cynical about and fearful of strong passion. Bold and challenging, A Vindication of Love has inspired praise and controversy, and brilliantly reinvigorated the romance debate. A perfect choice for readers of Alain de Botton’s How Proust Can Change Your Life and Pierre Bayard’s How to Talk About Books You Haven’t Read.
A Vineyard Christmas (A Vineyard Novel #1)
by Jean StoneA woman's first Christmas on Martha's Vineyard comes with a mysterious surprise gift in a heartfelt novel that “brims with holiday cheer” (Library Journal).In her cozy rented cottage on Chappaquiddick, novelist Annie Sutton is finally following her dream of living on Martha's Vineyard. As she settles in for her first Vineyard winter, a fierce nor'easter brings high winds and deep snow. But the blizzard also brings something unexpected to Annie's front porch: a baby girl in a basket. The note reads: “I named her Bella, after my grandmother. Please help her, because I can't.”Annie has always been grateful for her adoptive parents who raised her as their own. Yet she now hopes to spare little Bella the feelings of abandonment that still haunt her. Rather than take the baby to the police, Annie tries to find the birth mother, giving her a chance to change her mind.But it's not easy keeping a secret in a close-knit island community, especially amid the bustle of Christmas. Before the holiday ends, there will be revelations, rekindled hope, and proof that families—the ones we are born into and the ones we claim for ourselves—are the gifts that truly matter.
A Vineyard Crossing (A Vineyard Novel #4)
by Jean StoneMartha&’s Vineyard may be picturesque and peaceful, but even there, happily-ever-after has its dark side . . . Annie Sutton is not only a bestselling mystery author, she&’s the proprietor of the newly opened Vineyard Inn. Recently engaged to local police sergeant John Lyons, instead of making wedding plans, Annie&’s fighting with him about his older daughter, a troubled teen who has moved home—bringing chaos in her wake. With Annie&’s beloved brother away on a troublesome journey of his own, Annie needs a friend. She begins to confide in one of the Inn&’s guests, a mysterious stranger named Mary Beth Mullen. Her mix of kindness and vulnerability makes Annie trust her—until Mary Beth shares a secret that leaves Annie torn between family loyalty and a promise she made. When a handsome, internationally acclaimed journalist checks into the Inn, he too unpacks a boatload of trouble for Annie, triggered by a provocative photo, covertly snapped—and posted on the internet. Intrigued, as tensions mount between her and John, Annie decides to eschew the police and get involved herself—enlisting Mary Beth&’s help. But Annie is soon questioning whether anyone on the Vineyard this season is who they seem—and realizing that any chance of happiness rests in finding out just who her real friends are . . . Praise for Jean Stone&’s Vineyard Novels &“Filled with heart. . . . Perfect for long summer days. For fans of Debbie Macomber or Elin Hilderbrand.&” —Booklist&“Lie down on the couch, put a pillow under your head and enjoy the ride.&”—The Vineyard Gazette
A Vineyard Morning (A Vineyard Novel #3)
by Jean StoneLife is usually quiet during the off-season on Martha&’s Vineyard. But not for island newbie and bestselling novelist Annie Sutton . . . Finally settled into her adopted island home, Annie is looking forward to writing her next mystery, making soap for her new business, and starting renovations on the Inn she plans to open by the summer. She&’s also enjoying spending more time with local police sergeant John Lyons, the man she&’s only just gotten comfortable calling her boyfriend. She&’s even starting to relish her relationship with John&’s teenaged daughter, Lucy. It&’s probably not the best moment for a visit from the biological mother Annie only recently met. Still, it&’s high time she got to know the mysterious Donna MacNeish . . . But Donna&’s visit isn&’t merely a social call—she&’s come to share some devastating news. Seeking solace in an outing with Lucy, Annie and the teen stumble upon skeletal remains on the Inn&’s property, a finding that calls a halt to all construction while the police investigate. Desperate for answers, Annie starts asking questions of her own. But when secrets about her own past bring shattering revelations, suddenly everything Annie understands about love and loyalty is tested—and she wonders if the ties that bind her to her beloved community will reach a breaking point . . . Praise for Jean Stone&’s Vineyard Novels &“Filled with heart. . . . Perfect for long summer days. For fans of Debbie Macomber or Elin Hilderbrand.&” —Booklist&“Lie down on the couch, put a pillow under your head and enjoy the ride.&”—The Vineyard Gazette
A Vineyard Season (A Vineyard Novel #6)
by Jean StoneFor fans of Debbie Macomber and Elin Hilderbrand, Jean Stone&’s &“lovingly rendered&” (Booklist) Vineyard novels are heartwarming beach reads set on beautiful Martha's Vineyard, featuring bestselling mystery author and Vineyard Inn proprietor Annie Sutton as she makes a fresh start on the island she&’s come to call home.There&’s no place like home. Especially when home is an island paradise in full bloom . . . With her wedding only weeks away, Annie should be grateful to be back on Martha&’s Vineyard, running her cozy Inn and crafting her artisan soaps. But her recent trip to L.A. to see her bestselling novels turned into films has her fantasizing about a life in California. Annie knows her fiancé, John, would never relocate—the small-town police officer&’s whole life is here. And Annie is looking forward to the imminent birth of a baby in her own extended family. Yet somehow she can&’t stop imagining . . . Then John&’s older daughter is diagnosed with a serious illness, rocking their world and sending John off-island to tend to her, alongside his ex-wife. When Annie&’s newfound celebrity attracts a stranger into her midst with a secret that could wreak havoc on her half-brother Kevin&’s life, Annie is faced with a choice that will test their relationship. With the distance between her and John growing deeper every day, suddenly Annie is questioning everything—including her ties to the only place she has ever dared to call home . . .Praise for Jean Stone&’s Vineyard Novels&“Filled with heart. . . . Perfect for long summer days. For fans of DebbieMacomber or Elin Hilderbrand.&” – Booklist&“Lie down on the couch, put a pillow under your head and enjoy the ride.&” –The Vineyard Gazette
A Vineyard Summer (A Vineyard Novel #2)
by Jean StoneHome. . . . That&’s what Martha&’s Vineyard is to Annie Sutton now. After a winter spent writing her latest novel, Annie looks forward to a summer with friends who have become like the family she never had. But then her landlord announces that his grandson will be moving into her cozy Chappaquiddick cottage—and she&’ll be moving out. Year-round island housing is tough to find at any time; in summer, it&’s nearly impossible. Shaken by the thought of being forced to leave the people and the community she&’s grown to love, Annie seeks distraction in the July 4th celebrations—and stumbles upon a young woman who&’s unconscious on her front lawn . . . and barely alive . . . Summer on the Vineyard brings not only tourists, but also wealthy families with summer homes—like Fiona Littleton&’s—and tensions between them and the tight-knit island community often ignite. But when Annie&’s quick thinking saves Fiona&’s life, she&’s surprised to learn that like her, Fiona has no one to lean on. And when Fiona fears that someone wants her dead, Annie cannot walk away. With depleting resources and no home on the horizon, Annie is certain of only one thing: each of them will have to rise to one of life&’s greatest challenges: feeling at home within themselves . . .
A Vineyard Wedding (A Vineyard Novel #5)
by Jean StoneFinding love on Martha&’s Vineyard has been a dream come true—but for the bride-to-be, the price of happiness may be too high . . . With her long-awaited wedding to police sergeant John Lyons only weeks away, bestselling author and Vineyard Inn proprietor Annie Sutton is faced with more drama than usual. Between the hideous heirloom gown her new family expects her to wear and the challenges of bonding with John&’s contentious daughter Abigail, Annie&’s having serious doubts. But when the baby she once found on her doorstep goes missing, Annie has bigger concerns, including that the little girl&’s pregnant, older half-sister is in no condition to hear bad news . . . Desperate for answers, Annie combs the island, questioning friends and even her family-to-be. Because suddenly it seems as if Abigail will do just about anything to stop her father from marrying Annie—even if it means putting a child at risk. But if scaring Annie half to death is the plan, it&’s working. Nothing else matters now except finding the little girl. And if postponing her future with John—indefinitely—is the only way to make that happen, it&’s a sacrifice Annie may have to make . . .Praise for Jean Stone&’s Previous Novels&“Filled with heart. . . . Perfect for long summer days. For fans of DebbieMacomber or Elin Hilderbrand.&” —Booklist&“Lie down on the couch, put a pillow under your head and enjoy the ride.&”—The Vineyard Gazette
A Vingança da Babá do Sheik
by Alexa MontesEla é rude. Ela é mimada. E ela nunca trabalhou um dia na sua vida. Ela é o tipo de mulher que eu não suporto, então por que é que eu a quero tanto? Todas as vezes que ela olha para mim com os seus olhos escuros, não posso deixar de perguntar-me como é que eles seriam vidrados de prazer. Todas as vezes que ela solta um insulto dos seus lábios carnudos, quero silenciar a sua boca com a minha. Mas esta herdeira vai ter um rude despertar. O seu pai precisa de muito dinheiro para salvar os negócios da família e decidiu leiloá-la. E adivinha? Eu fiz a maior oferta. Ela acha que eu vou convidá-la para a minha cama. Ok, esta bem! Eu preciso de uma babá, não de uma amante. Essa herdeira está prestes a receber uma lição muito necessária. Não importa o que aconteça, não vou ceder à tentação. Que os jogos comecem...
A Vintage Summer: The perfect story full of secrets and surprises to take on holiday this summer
by Cathy BramleyA sparkling summer story full of secrets and surprises!The city has not been kind to Lottie Allbright, it's time to cut and run. But when she packs up to move back home, she finds her family in disarray. In desperate need of a new place to stay, Lottie takes a live-in job managing a local vineyard. There's a lot to learn, especially as Butterworth Wines, which has always been run on love and passion, has been rocked by a tragic death. Widowed Betsy is trying to keep the place afloat while hiding a debilitating secret. Meanwhile her handsome, but interfering grandson, Jensen, is trying to convince her to sell up and move into a home.Lottie's determined to save Butterworth Wines and Betsy, but with an unpredictable summer to deal with, it'll be a challenge. And that's before she discovers something that will turn her summer - and her world - upside down . . .The perfect heartwarming romance to curl up with this winter, for fans of Debbie Macomber and Kristan Higgins.Readers are falling in love with A VINTAGE SUMMER 'A fun summer story' 'I loved everything about it''I loved it and could not put it down.''This book made me smile lots and taught me a lot about wine making too! It's a great summer read for sure!'
A Vintage Summer: The perfect story full of secrets and surprises to take on holiday this summer
by Cathy BramleyA sparkling summer story full of secrets and surprises!The city has not been kind to Lottie Allbright, it's time to cut and run. But when she packs up to move back home, she finds her family in disarray. In desperate need of a new place to stay, Lottie takes a live-in job managing a local vineyard. There's a lot to learn, especially as Butterworth Wines, which has always been run on love and passion, has been rocked by a tragic death. Widowed Betsy is trying to keep the place afloat while hiding a debilitating secret. Meanwhile her handsome, but interfering grandson, Jensen, is trying to convince her to sell up and move into a home.Lottie's determined to save Butterworth Wines and Betsy, but with an unpredictable summer to deal with, it'll be a challenge. And that's before she discovers something that will turn her summer - and her world - upside down . . .
A Virgin River Christmas (Virgin River #4)
by Robyn CarrLast Christmas Marcie Sullivan said a final goodbye to her husband, Bobby. This Christmas she's come to Virgin River to find the man who saved his life and gave her three more years to love him.Fellow marine Ian Buchanan dragged Bobby's shattered body onto a medical transport in Fallujah four years ago, then disappeared as soon as their unit arrived stateside. Since then, Marcie's letters to Ian have gone unanswered.Marcie tracks Ian to the tiny mountain town of Virgin River and finds a man as wounded emotionally as Bobby was physically. But she is not easily scared off. As Marcie pushes her way into his rugged and reclusive life, she discovers a sweet but damaged soul beneath a rough exterior.Ian doesn't know what to make of the determined young widow who forces him to look into the painful past and, what's worse, the uncertain future. But it is, after all, a season of miracles and maybe, just maybe, it's time to banish the ghosts and open his heart.
A Virgin River Christmas: A Novel (A Virgin River Novel #4)
by Robyn CarrReturn to Virgin River for the holidays in this uplifting tale from the beloved series by New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr.Last Christmas Marcie Sullivan said a final goodbye to her husband, Bobby. This Christmas she’s come to Virgin River to find the man who saved his life and gave her three more years to love him.Fellow marine Ian Buchanan dragged Bobby’s shattered body onto a medical transport in Fallujah four years ago, then disappeared as soon as their unit arrived stateside. Since then, Marcie’s letters to Ian have gone unanswered.Marcie tracks Ian to the tiny mountain town of Virgin River and finds a man as wounded emotionally as Bobby was physically. But she is not easily scared off. As Marcie pushes her way into his rugged and reclusive life, she discovers a sweet but damaged soul beneath a rough exterior. Ian doesn’t know what to make of the determined young widow who forces him to look into the painful past and, what’s worse, the uncertain future. But it is, after all, a season of miracles and maybe, just maybe, it’s time to banish the ghosts and open his heart.Originally published in 2008
A Virgin for His Prize (Ruthless Russians Ser. #2)
by Lucy MonroeA Russian tycoon will stop at nothing to possess the innocent beauty he can’t forget in this sexy contemporary romance.San Francisco heiress Romi Grayson has only had a taste of Maxwell Black’s addictive brand of seduction. But a taste is all she needs to know she should stay away—especially when she discovers just how determined he is to possess her! Max prides himself on always being in control, yet somehow Romi snuck past his cast-iron defenses, then walked away. Now he is driven to finish what they started. This Russian tycoon will stop at nothing, even blackmail, to have Romi warm and willing in his bed. And her innocence will make his long-awaited possession all the sweeter . . .
A Virgin for Vasquez
by Cathy WilliamsA vow of revenge... When Sophie Griffin-Watt walked out of tycoon Javier Vasquez's life, and down the aisle with another man, he swore to find a way to make her pay. A proposition from her past... With Sophie desperate for Javier's help to save her family, his assistance comes with a price tag-the gorgeous body that was denied to him! An unimaginable outcome... Javier's delicious game of retribution seemed the only way to get Sophie out of his system once and for all. But when he discovers Sophie's exquisite innocence, he can no longer play by those rules...
A Virgin for the Desert King (The Royal Desert Legacy #2)
by Maisey YatesThe sheikh is entirely irresistible to the innocent in this sexy desert romance from New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates. She may be able to tame him…but does she want to? Taken as a political prisoner as a teen, Sheikh Riyaz al Hadid grew into a man in a dungeon. His first glimpse of Brianna Whitman is a visceral reminder of all he&’s missed out on… It&’s Brianna&’s job to reacclimate Riyaz to palace life and prepare him for his long-arranged royal wedding. She knows she should smooth down his wild edges—just like she knows that he&’s already betrothed. But the forbidden attraction that flames between them makes her want to cast her innocence to the desert winds…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all The Royal Desert Legacy books: Book 1: Forbidden to the Desert PrinceBook 2: A Virgin for the Desert King
A Virgin for the Taking
by Trish MoreyWhen Ruby Clemenger inherits half of the Bastiani Pearl Corporation, she knows that her life is about to get complicated. Zane Bastiani, the pearl master's son, wants rid of Ruby-he thinks she was his father's mistress and can be easily bought. But Ruby's price is high. Unable to pay her off with cash, Zane decides to seduce Ruby into submission. He has nothing to lose-until he discovers Ruby is innocent. . . ;in every way. . . ;.
A Virtuous Lady
by Elizabeth ThorntonA proper American lady enters into a duel of hearts with a dashing English rake in this passionate Regency romance from the USA Today–bestselling author.“I consider Elizabeth Thornton a major find.” —New York Times–bestselling author Mary BaloghBriony Langland had no use for the superficial games of the ton. She did, however, have choice words for London's most notorious rake when she caught him dallying with his flavor of the moment in her uncle's library. She never thought that her bold set-down would only inspire his lordship to employ his considerable charms to awaken her own deepest passions.Hugh Montgomery, Marques of Ravensworth, has never met a woman he couldn't seduce and just as easily forget. But Briony, so self-possessed, so scrupulous, so determined to thwart him at every turn, has awakened something deep inside his cold, self-serving heart—a desire to experience love. His lordship has a few lessons to learn in the art of sweet persuasion . . . and Briony may be just the woman to teach him.
A Virtuous Woman: A Novel
by Kaye GibbonsTwo unforgettable characters, Jack Ernest Stokes, known as Blinking Jack, and his wife, Ruby Pitt Woodrow Stokes, tell the story of their years together.
A Viscount for the Egyptian Princess
by Heba HelmyEscape to 1870s Egypt and explore the royal court with this spellbinding romance…An unforgettable meeting in ParisAn unexpected reunion in Egypt Viscount Louis Wesley is captivated by the beautiful woman he meets at the Louvre. He never expects to see her again, but then he arrives in Egypt for his royal best friend&’s wedding and discovers she&’s the bride, Princess Mervat! Learning it&’s a convenient match that both intend to avoid, Louis vows to help. The stakes may be high, but Louis&’s biggest challenge will be resisting falling for the princess himself!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Viscount to Save Her Reputation
by Helen DicksonThe makings of a scandal…Or a marriage?Escaping from a marriage she doesn’t want, heiress Lucy Walsh falls straight into the arms of Christopher Wilding, Viscount Rockley—causing a scandal! Lucy’s drawn to the enigmatic viscount, but he seems to think he’s too cynical and mature for her. While she’s under his protection, the ton will gossip, and with her godmother on her way to fetch her, Lucy is running out of options to save her reputation—and her heart!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Vision of Light: A Margaret of Ashbury Novel
by Judith Merkle RileyThe bestselling novel that introduces Margaret of Ashbury and launches a trilogy featuring this irrepressible womanMargaret of Ashbury wants to write her life story. However, like most women in fourteenth-century England, she is illiterate. Three clerics contemptuously decline to be Margaret's scribe, and only the threat of starvation persuades Brother Gregory, a Carthusian friar with a mysterious past, to take on the task. As she narrates her life, we discover a woman of startling resourcefulness. Married off at the age of fourteen to a merchant reputed to be the Devil himself, Margaret was left for dead during the Black Plague. Incredibly, she survived, was apprenticed to an herbalist, and became a midwife. But most astonishing of all, Margaret has experienced a Mystic Union--a Vision of Light that endows her with the miraculous gift of healing. Because of this ability, Margaret has become suddenly different--to her tradition-bound parents, to the bishop's court that tries her for heresy, and ultimately to the man who falls in love with her.From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Vision of Lucy (A Rocky Creek Romance #3)
by Margaret BrownleyTrouble follows Lucy wherever she goes. So does a vision of second chances . . . and love.Lucy Fairbanks dreams of working as a photographer at the Rocky Creek newspaper. Her deepest hope is that her father will see her as an artist, the way he thought of her deceased mother, whose paintings still hang on their walls.But disaster follows Lucy on every photo assignment: a mess of petticoats and ribbons, an accidental shooting, even a fire.When Lucy meets David Wolf--a rugged, reclusive man who lives on the outskirts of town--she thinks she can catch the attention of the town with his photograph. She doesn't count on her feelings stirring whenever she's near him.Two things happen next that forever change the course of Lucy's life. But will these events draw her closer to God or push her further away? And how will David accept this new vision of Lucy?
A Visit from Sir Nicholas (Effington Family #9)
by Victoria AlexanderEveryone knows that an Effington always getsher way ... but this time it's not going to be easy! Lady Elizabeth Effington simply could not suitably feel the joy of the Christmas season. Ten years had passed since she had boldly declared her love for Sir Nicholas Collingsworth. He rebuffed her and set out to seek his fortunes, while Elizabeth was left a woman scorned. Now, she discovers in horror that the inheritance she's managed beautifully was never hers to control. No, power over her finances lay in the hands of the last man she ever wants to see again: Nicholas! But running Elizabeth's life isn't part of Nick's plans. He's intrigued when he discovers that the frivolous and flighty girl he once knew has turned into a beautiful and capable woman. Nick vows to woo -- and win -- her, and while she seems unmoved by his fervent seduction, he swears he will not rest until she accepts that most precious gift of all -- the gift of love.
A Viúva e o Astro do Rock
by Ja ThomasVivienne Stark, uma escritora e viúva de um militar, passou quase duas décadas se escondendo da vida. Quando escreve um livro best-seller, ela é jogada no centro dos holofotes, algo que nunca quis. Para complicar as coisas, um vigarista dá um golpe na fundação de caridade que ela criou para ajudar as famílias de soldados mortos. Will Foster, o vocalista da banda mundialmente famosa Static Neverland, considera-se um sujeito comum no lugar certo na hora certa. Rodeado por pessoas interessadas em sua fama, Will se machucou muitas vezes por confiar nas mulheres. Mas mal sabe ele que, ao ser apresentado a Vivienne Stark, sua vida mudará completamente. Um arranjo nada comum levará essas duas pessoas a encontrarem o amor que elas nunca esperavam conhecer. Mas será que eles conseguirão superar as mágoas do passado e os desafios do presente para fazer esse relacionamento durar?