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The Little French Bookshop: A tale of love, hope, mystery and belonging
by Cecile PivotA letter writing workshop. Five strangers. Countless secrets bursting in between the pages.When French bookseller Esther loses her father, she decides to place an ad in a newspaper, inviting struggling readers to join her secret letter writing workshop.To Esther's surprise, applications pile in by the dozens - and before long, an elderly lady, a disillusioned businessman, a disheartened couple and an awkward teenager find themselves sharing stories, seeking advice, and forging new friendships.As Esther's students uncover the hopes, dreams and fears that were hiding behind the pen, Esther, too, finds herself thrown into a new world full of unexpected adventures.
The Little French Bridal Shop: A Novel
by Jennifer Dupee"Jennifer Dupee's debut novel is a delight...a story about discovering your authentic self when things get hard, and the joys you can find when you live from your heart." —Louise MillerIs a lie of omission still a lie? Larisa Pearl didn't think so and it got her into a heap of trouble.When Larisa Pearl returns to her small seaside hometown in Massachusetts to manage her beloved great aunt's estate, she's a bit of an emotional mess. She's just lost her job and her boyfriend and she's struggling to cope with her mother's failing health. When she passes by the window of The Little French Bridal Shop, a beautiful ivory satin wedding gown catches her eye...Now, to the delight of everyone in town, Larisa is planning her wedding. She has her dress, made floral arrangements, and set the date. The only thing missing is the groom. How did this happen? All she did was try on a dress and let her fantasy take flight. But word about her upcoming nuptials has reached the ears of Jack Merrill. As teenagers, they spent time together on her great aunt's estate, building a friendship that could have become something more had they chosen different paths.Lost in a web of her own lies, Larisa must first face some difficult truths, including her mother's fragile future, before she can embrace her family, straighten out her life, and open her heart to finding love.
Little Girl Found
by Jo LeighStrong, silent type When a child was dropped on ex-detective Jac McCabe's doorstep, he voxed to guard her with his life. She had no one to claim her-except sexy caregiver Hailey Bishop. And both vulnerable ladies needed his protection from killers tying up loose ends-killers who might be dirty cops... In need of healing... Jack worried he wasn't the right man for this job-not since the accident that had stripped him of his badge, his life. But together they formed a fugitive family, working to keep one another safe...and Jack felt whole for the first time in years. Maybe he was the one who'd been found and rescued after all.
Little Girl Gone (A Procedural Crime Story #1)
by Amanda StevensNothing matters more to herwhen a child's life is at stake. Special agent Thea Lamb returns to her hometown to search for a child whose disappearance echoes a twenty-eight-year-old cold case—her twin sister's abduction. Working with her former partner, Jake Stillwell, Thea must overcome the pain, doubt and guilt that have tormented her for years and denied her a meaningful relationship. For both Thea and Jake, the job always came first…until now. From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the A Procedural Crime Story series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Little Girl GoneBook 2: John Doe Cold Case
Little Girl Lost
by Marisa CarrollDid Faith Carson steal his sister's baby?Hugh Damon is convinced that Faith's daughter is actually his sister Beth's missing baby. Just after Beth gave birth she was in a terrible car accident that caused her to lose her memory. Her newborn infant was never found.Faith, widowed just before the birth, has told everyone she delivered her daughter at home during a devastating storm. Since she was alone, there's no one to confirm-or deny-her story. But there are too many coincidences to allow Hugh to believe her-as much as he finds himself wanting to.He has to admit that Faith is a great mother and that his teenage sister is in no shape to care for a child, but he still wants to know the truth. It's the only thing that might save his sister's sanity....
Little Girl Lost: A Liverpool Family Saga
by Katie FlynnIt is a cold night and Sylvie Dugdale is weeping as she walks by the Mersey. A figure approaches and, dodging aside to avoid him, she falls into the river. Constable Brendan O'Hara, just coming off duty, sees the girl's plight and dives in to rescue her. He is dazzled by her beauty but Sylvie's husband is in prison and the closeness that Brendan soon longs for is impossible.Sylvie has to escape from Liverpool, so Brendan arranges for her to stay with his cousin Caitlin in Dublin until it is safe to return. There she meets Maeve, a crippled girl from the slums, who will change all their lives when a little girl is lost ...
Little Girl Lost
by Janet GoverWinner of the RoNA Award for Epic Romantic Novel of the Year: A tale of love and suspense in the Australian Outback. When Tia Walsh rides into the small town of Coorah Creek on a Harley-Davidson, Sergeant Max Delaney can tell that she’s got trouble written all over her. But Tia's trouble is not all of her own making—and the past she tried to leave behind is hot on her heels . . . Sarah Travers has returned home after three years of college to find that her parents have been keeping a devastating secret. And her childhood crush, Pete Rankin, is facing his own struggle with a harsh reality that will take him away from the girl and the life that he loves . . . Tia, Max, Sarah, and Pete are all trying to find a better future for themselves—but when a little girl goes missing in the outback, they will put aside their own concerns and join together as a community to find her before tragedy strikes.
Little Girl Lost (Her Protector #6)
by Adrianne LeeWould she lose her little girl if she regained her memory?When they survived a fiery bus accident, Jane Dolan and her infant daughter were given a new beginning-and new memories. But five years later those memories were challenged when Jane saw pictures of her murdered mother and sister in the newspaper. Suddenly she remembered her family, but nothing else, and now she had to find the truth-about their killer, about who she really was....Reporter Chad Ryker claimed he knew the truth. But Jane could trust no one or nothing-especially her heart, which was quickly, irresistibly falling in love with the man. How could she believe his story that her family was in hiding...and that her precious daughter wasn't her child?A woman alone...with no one to trust. Where can she run? Straight into the arms ofHER PROTECTOR
Little Girl Lost (The Secrets of Stoneley #3)
by Shirlee McCoyBoy, is Mick Campbell infuriating! The police detective is only doinghis job, looking into the death of the private investigator my sisterhad hired to find our presumed-dead mother (it's been a very eventfulmonth!), but does he really believe a member of my family is akiller? I've been planning to spend time with Mick to keep tabs onthe investigation, but lately I've been wondering, am I drawn to himbecause he's a single dad or because his faith is strong under fire?
Little Gods
by Jay MendellKhroma is a Paladin of an ancient religious order, fighting what feels like a never-ending war against the enemy that plagues his homeland. On the night of the final battle, he falls unconscious ... only to wake up several thousand years in the future, with a splitting headache and a strange alien leaning over him.Nahan claims to be part of a scouting party sent to investigate the abandoned planet, and is in search of any important cultural artifacts to present to his superiors. But there's something suspicious about him, for all that he seems genuinely interested in learning about Khroma's lost people, and he may have a secret agenda of his own.With the world suddenly empty and crumbling around him and only one person he can possibly rely on, will Khroma come to terms with the true depths of his loss and travel with his unusual new companion towards the future?
A Little Holiday Temptation
by Janice SimsTwo friends. One chance at a lifetime of love?Ana Corelli and Erik Whitaker have always been there for each other. Trouble is, Ana's starting to see the sexy entrepreneur as more than just a broad shoulder to cry on. After some soul-searching, she's finally ready to tell Erik how she feels. But between missed opportunities and an unexpected push back into the spotlight, their timing never seems to be right.As the new face of Corelli Fashions, Ana is putting her family's international company on the map. Erik couldn't be prouder...and feels this is the moment to confess his pent-up love for the voluptuous model. But now there's another man in Ana's life. With the magic of the holiday season around them, will Erik be able to show Ana that he's the only one for her? And that sometimes best friends forever can become lovers for life...?
Little Immortal's Farmland: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Appp158Chen Xiaoyun wore the clothes of a woman of the same name from a cultivation subsidiary family, and found the Celestial Land of Lock Jade Immortal in an accident. He wanted to find a way to improve the living environment of his family. While his position was rising, his relatives came to look for him. Chen Xiaoyu, who was too lazy to bother with them, brought his three acres of immortal land and went to a sect to freely and unrestrainedly cultivate …
A Little in Love: 'The perfect romantic read' HEIDI SWAIN, Sunday Times Bestselling author
by Florence Keeling&‘Tender and engrossing, this romance will touch your heart and make you smile' RACHEL HORE 'The perfect romantic read' HEIDI SWAIN 'You&’ll fall a lot in love with A Little in Love. Secrets, romance, escapism - yes please!' JULIET ASHTON'A warm, delightful joy of a book' PATRICIA SCANLAN 'An absolutely charming and joyful read with lots of laugh-out-loud moments along the way. Overflowing with fabulous friendships, dreamy romance and all things weddings, it really did warm my heart and leave me with a big smile on my face' KIM NASH &‘Fun, fresh and full of fizz, I loved it!&’ LAURA KEMP 'I fell more than a little in love with this book. Florence is an incredible storyteller and this book is the perfect cute romance read' LUCY KEELING 'A warm, comfort read of a book with the kind of rom-com characters you recognise and root for' ANNA MANSELL &‘I thoroughly enjoyed this heart-warming and ever-so-cute story. What an adorable tale!&’ LUCY MITCHELL &‘I absolutely loved this charming romance! It was funny, fresh and an utterly fabulous read&’ HOLLY MARTIN 'A good old fashioned 'will they, won't they' romance filled with as much fun and sparkle as the bubbles in Rose's prosecco. Perfect escapism, best enjoyed with a glass of fizz!' KATHLEEN WHYMANThe little village of Weddington is fast becoming THE place to get married. With its stately home, castle and two churches it has something for everyone, and now, famous after appearing in huge romcom movie hit A Little In Love, it&’s hosting a monthly wedding fayre… Rose Pedal is the proud owner of Pedals & Prosecco, a brand new business serving ice-cold fizz from a vintage bicycle, and she&’s excited to be attending her first wedding fayre. But, on the way to Weddington Hall she&’s involved in a near miss crash involving dashingly handsome James from Blume&’s Florist. Arriving at the beautiful stately home drenched and disheveled, Rose is horrified to find James is not only not sorry for nearly knocking her off her bike, but he&’s gatecrashing her allocated spot on the lawn. His arrogance gets her back up and it&’s definitely a case of hate at first sight. But as the wedding fayre season continues, James gently wins Rose over, and their relationship starts to bloom. Can being just 'a little in love' help Rose and James find their own happy-ending…A Little in Love is the most charming romantic comedy you&’ll read this year, from a hugely talented author, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Phillipa Ashley and Cressida McLaughlin.
The Little Italian Bakery: A perfect summer read about love, baking and new beginnings
by Valentina CebeniFriendship, food and romance await on this magical Italian island. It's the perfect summer read. 'A true feast for the senses' Jenny Ashcroft, author of Beneath a Burning Sky'A bit of sunshine and romance and a whiff of ethereal mystery. What's not to like?' Trip FictionThe scent of freshly baked biscuits, lemon and aniseed reminds Elettra of her mother's kitchen. But her mother is in a coma, and the family bakery is failing. Elettra is distraught; she has many unanswered questions about her mother's childhood - Edda was a secretive woman. The only clue is a family heirloom: a necklace inscribed with the name of an island.Elettra buys a one-way ticket to that island, just off the coast of Sardinia. Once there, she discovers a community of women, each lost in their own way. They live in a crumbling convent, under threat from the local mayor and his new development plan. It is within the convent's dark corridors and behind its secret doors that Elettra discovers a connection to her mother's past. She also falls in love again: with friendship, baking and adventure.**Features real recipes throughout including aniseed bread, rose- and honey-infused wine and spiced biscuits**
The Little Italian Bakery: A perfect summer read about love, baking and new beginnings
by Valentina Cebeni'A true feast for the senses' Jenny Ashcroft'A bit of sunshine and romance and a whiff of ethereal mystery. What's not to like?' Trip Fiction'A feel-good read' Hello____________The scent of freshly baked biscuits, lemon and aniseed reminds Elettra of her mother's kitchen . . .But her mother, Edda, is in a coma and the family bakery is failing. Elettra has many unanswered questions about Edda's childhood - the only clue is a family heirloom: a necklace inscribed with the name of an island. Elettra buys a one-way ticket to that island, just off the coast of Sardinia. Once there, she discovers a community of women, each lost in their own way, and eventually finds a way back to the past and herself. She also falls in love again: with friendship, baking and adventure.**Features real recipes throughout including aniseed bread, rose- and honey-infused wine and spiced biscuits**____________Readers love The Little Italian Bakery: 'This book is like a refreshing shot of limoncello; zesty, fresh and mouthwatering!''A beautifully written book which I loved from the first page''It transports you away to a wonderful setting filled with tantalising scents and experiences and really makes you want to book a holiday' 'A lovely, uplifting, feel-good story that I literally devoured in one sitting' 'This book is one that touches the soul'
The Little Lady Agency: the hilarious bestselling rom com from the author of The Vintage Girl (The Little Lady Agency)
by Hester Browne'A delicious, witty story. I loved it! SOPHIE KINSELLAGentlemen! No Little Lady in Your Life? Call the Little Lady Agency: everything organised, from your home to your wardrobe, your social life to you. No funny business or laundry.When Melissa is made unfairly redundant from her job at an estate agents' office, she decides it's time for a change. Instead of working for other people, Melissa will go into business for herself: using her organisational skills to whip the lives of London's socially and romantically challenged men into shape.But then Melissa meets Jonathan, and suddenly she must decide if she can mix business with pleasure . . .***READERS LOVE THE LITTLE LADY AGENCY'A heart-warming love story' *****'Very relaxing, enjoyable, entertaining and diverting' *****'Left me with a huge smile on my face' *****'Like a pair of comfy slippers on a cold night' ********Read the rest of Hester Browne's hilarious Little Lady series:The Little Lady AgencyLittle Lady, Big AppleWhat the Lady Wants
The Little Lady Agency
by Hester BrowneHilarious and warmhearted, this "deliciously addictive" (Cosmopolitan) debut romantic comedy stars a woman who goes from doormat to diva when she sets up shop as the ultimate freelance girlfriend. Melissa Romney-Jones can bake a perfect sponge cake, type her little heart out, and plan a party blindfolded. But none of that has helped her get far in life or in love. When she gets fired -- again -- she decides to market her impeccable social skills to single men. To avoid embarrassing her father, a Member of Parliament, Melissa dons a blond wig and becomes Honey, a no-nonsense bombshell who helps clueless bachelors shop, entertain, and navigate social minefields. She even attends parties if a client needs a "date." But when a dashing American starts to request Honey's services on a regular basis, it's only a matter of time before Honey's and Melissa's worlds collide....
The Little Lady Agency and the Prince
by Hester BrowneHester Browne's third sparkling romantic comedy features London's premier freelance girlfriend Melissa Romney-Jones—a.k.a. Honey—whose efforts to turn a playboy prince into a proper gentleman disrupt her own wedding plans.Even though she's busy making plans for her wedding to American fiancé Jonathan Riley, who now runs a prestigious Parisian real estate company, Melissa Romney-Jones—London's premier freelance girlfriend—agrees to do a favor for her beloved grandmother: transform the notorious Prince Nicolas von Helsing-Alexandros into a proper gentleman for the sake of preserving a family inheritance. Even possessive Jonathan agrees it's a great opportunity to make social connections. But taming a prince might prove too big a professional challenge for Melissa when she's confronting so many seismic changes in her own personal life. Jonathan needs her in Paris. Her sister Emery's newborn son needs a christening ceremony, as well as a proper name. Emery herself needs Melissa to protect her from their bulldog nanny who has returned to do much more than babysit. Most unsettling of all, Nelson needs her to find him a new flatmate because she'll be moving out soon. Balancing all this with late-night dinners, polo matches, and a Mediterranean cruise with Prince Nicky, who is as charming as he is exasperating, suddenly has bride-to-be Melissa dreaming of a fairy-tale ending—and not the one she expected!
Little Lady, Big Apple: the perfect laugh-out-loud read for anyone who loves New York (The Little Lady Agency)
by Hester Browne'If you like the Shopaholic series, you'll love the Little Lady' *****'Deliciously addictive' CosmopolitanAs her alter ego, Honey, Melissa is the go-to woman for improving men's dating lives, but when her boyfriend Jonathan invites her to New York for a holiday, he has one condition: the blonde wig stays at home. This is easier said than done, and before long Mel finds herself juggling a rude rising star who just so happens to be an ex, Jonathan's manipulative ex-wife, an unruly terrier and escalating crises back at the agency. Can Melissa put the manners back into Manhattan? Or is this a challenge only the Little Lady Agency can handle?READERS LOVE LITTLE LADY, BIG APPLE'Made me laugh out loud' *****'Couldn't put it down' *****'Perfect to escape into' *****'Such a fabulous heart-warming set of books' ******** Discover the rest of Hester Browne's hilarious Little Lady trilogy:The Little Lady AgencyLittle Lady, Big AppleWhat the Lady Wants
Little Lady, Big Apple: The Perfect Laugh-out-loud Summer Read (The\little Lady Agency Ser.)
by Hester BrowneMelissa Romney-Jones went from doormat to diva when she donned a blond wig, became Honey, a no-nonsense bombshell, and set up shop providing London's most clueless men with all the basic girlfriend services -- except, of course, for sex and laundry! Now, her business is booming, but when her flat-mate decides to renovate, she has to temporarily find a new place to live. Then Melissa's dashing American boyfriend (and former client) Jonathan Riley gets a promotion that takes him to New York. There's only one solution: an extended holiday for Melissa in the Big Apple. Entrusting care of the Little Lady Agency to her tactless best friend and her melodramatic sister, Melissa crosses the pond and finds herself out of her depth among Jonathan's hard-charging friends and his interfering ex-wife. Although Jonathan works all the time, he asks Melissa not to take on any new clients while she's in his hometown. But when she's presented with a tempting new challenge, Melissa decides to put her expertise to use. Then her project lands her in the tabloids, which sets off a hilarious and heartbreaking chain of events that could force her to choose between the man she loves and the unique business into which she has poured her heart and soul. Irresistibly funny and full of the magic of New York, Little Lady, Big Apple is another triumph that will have you rooting for Melissa all the way!
The Little Lady Collection: the hilarious rom com series from bestselling author Hester Browne
by Hester Browne'Deliciously addictive, feel-good comedy - perfect for lazy days' Cosmopolitan THE LITTLE LADY AGENCYIt's the last thing she expected from an innocent interview, but before she knows it, sweet, naïve Melissa has just accepted a job for an escort agency! Well, she needs the cash, and you can't deny that it sounds like a lot of fun. And what harm could providing lonely men with stimulating conversation over dinner do . . . ?LITTLE LADY, BIG APPLEIt's supposed to be a relaxing holiday in New York. But before she knows it, Melissa has agreed to polish the talented but rude rising star Ric Spencer, who just so happens to be an ex, while having to juggle her new guy, his manipulative ex-wife, a wilful terrier, and escalating crises back in England. Can Melissa put the manners back into Manhattan? WHAT THE LADY WANTSWhen Mel's grandmother asks her to take on the case of a lifetime - improving Prince Nicolas of Hollenberg, Europe's most playboy of princes - has she bitten off more than she can chew? Despite his good breeding, Nicolas is completely set on leading Mel astray. Can Mel rise to the challenge? And has her own fairy-tale ending been there all along?READERS LOVE HESTER BROWNE'I love Hester's modern day romances' *****'I can't stop reading her books!' *****'My new favourite author' *****
A Little Learning
by Margot EarlyRaising four kids on his own doesn't leave widower Seamus Lee much time for cultivating new relationships. Which is just how he wants it. But Rory Gorenzi, the unconventional wilderness instructor at his children's mountain school, has other ideas...Ever since their arrival in the snowy Colorado town, Rory finds the Lee clan impossible to resist. But it's obvious that Seamus is hiding something. Can Rory break through his defenses to learn his secret-and to help him become the father his children need?
A Little Less Talk and a Lot More Action
by Luann MclaneMacy's chance for love is slipping from her fingers. College football coach Luke Carter has a penchant for hot-bodied babes, not curvy hairdressers like Macy. And some big-time schools may be luring him away. Then a country singing star's hair emergency turns into a big break for Macy. Making it in Nashville boosts Macy's confidence, but when Luke interviews for a job at a local university, she'll have to put up or shut up-or lose him forever. . .
A Little Light Mischief: A Turner Novella
by Cat SebastianA seductive thiefLady’s maid Molly Wilkins is done with thieving—and cheating and stabbing and all the rest of it. She’s determined to keep her hands to herself, so she really shouldn’t be tempted to seduce her employer’s prim and proper companion, Alice. But how can she resist when Alice can’t seem to keep her eyes off Molly?Finds her own heartFor the first time in her life, Alice Stapleton has absolutely nothing to do. The only thing that seems to occupy her thoughts is a lady’s maid with a sharp tongue and a beautiful mouth. Her determination to know Molly’s secrets has her behaving in ways she never imagined as she begins to fall for the impertinent woman.Has been stolenWhen an unwelcome specter from Alice’s past shows up unexpectedly at a house party, Molly volunteers to help the only way she knows how: with a little bit of mischief.
Little Little
by M. E. KerrBeauty is in the eye of the beholder in this unusual love story Little Little La Belle isn't redundant. She's a dwarf--a beautiful blond heiress who lives a pampered existence in the New York town named after her family. With her eighteenth birthday approaching, her parents want to marry Little Little off to the perfect man.Enter Sydney Cinnamon. Orphaned young, he went on to become one of America's most famous dwarfs. The pint-size TV performer could have his pick of any diminutive lady. But with Little Little, it's love at first sight. With the entire town pulling out all the stops for her birthday bash--and more than one hot guy competing for her attention--Little Little is determined to make up her own mind about what she wants out of life and love.An uncommon tale about being different, Little Little proves that it's not how tall you are; it's the size of your heart that counts.This ebook features an illustrated personal history of M. E. Kerr including rare images from the author's collection.