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One Last Dance (Magna Large Print)
by Eileen GoudgeA shocking murder forces a family to come to terms with its pastEach of Lydia Seagrave's daughters is unhappy in her own way. Although a successful novelist, Daphne is professionally stunted and bored with her doctor husband. Her sister Kitty, the owner of a small California tea room, feels empty without a child. And Alex, the youngest, is a recent divorcée who is having trouble just paying her rent. When the three girls return home for their parents' fortieth wedding anniversary, they hardly expect to be confronted with murder. Their father is dead, and Lydia was found with the smoking gun. As she goes on trial the three sisters struggle to solve the mystery of why their mother, a seemingly devoted wife, would murder their father in cold blood, uncovering family secrets that threaten to tear them all apart and confronting their own unhappiness along the way. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Eileen Goudge including rare photos from the author's personal collection.
One Last Gift: A Novel
by Emily StoneWhen a young woman finds herself lost and at a crossroads, one last gift from her brother just might give her another chance at life and at love in this epic holiday romance from the author of Always, in December&“Heartbreaking, romantic and full of warmth . . . waterproof mascara recommended!&”—Sarah Morgan, author of The Christmas SistersSometimes the best gifts in life are the ones you don&’t expect.Cassie and Tom lost their parents at a young age and relied on each other—as well as a community of friends—to cope. They were especially close with Tom&’s best friend, Sam, who always made sure that Tom and Cassie were surrounded with love. But, twenty years later, Cassie has lost Tom as well. And in a way, she&’s also lost Sam; over the years they&’d drifted apart, and now the man she always had a crush on is someone she doesn&’t even recognize anymore.She&’s never felt more alone.Then Cassie finds an envelope with her name on it, written in Tom&’s terrible handwriting, and she knows immediately what it is. It&’s the first clue in the Christmas scavenger hunt that Tom made for her every year; he&’d promised her for months that this year&’s would be the grandest one yet. At first, she&’s too scared to open the envelope—what if she can&’t figure out the clues without his help? Or what if she does figure them all out and her last connection to Tom is gone?Tom&’s present sets Cassie on a heart-wrenching and beautiful journey that will change her life—if she lets it. And as she travels from London to the Welsh mountains to the French countryside, she reconnects with old friends, rekindles a lost love, and, most important, rediscovers herself. But once she&’s solved the final clue, will she be brave enough to accept the gift her brother has given her—and the love it&’s led her to?
One Last Gift: The STAY-UP-ALL-NIGHT Christmas romance of 2022: gorgeously romantic and uplifting
by Emily Stone'Will you be brave enough to follow your heart?For as long as Cassie can remember, it had been the three of them: Cassie, her big brother Tom, and Tom's annoying best friend Sam.Now, Tom is sorted, Sam is flying high, and Cassie thinks she's figured it all out. Then tragedy happens and three becomes two.For Cassie picking herself up seems unimaginable. Until she finds an envelope addressed to her, asking her to follow the trail to one last gift...And suddenly what seems like an ending leads Cassie to something unexpected, beautiful and new...Take a heartwrenching and uplifting romantic journey, from London to the Hamptons to the south of France and the Welsh mountains, with the author of Always, in December.(P) 2022 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
One Last Gift: The most heart-warming love and festive story of the Winter season
by Emily StoneTHIS CHRISTMAS, WILL YOU FOLLOW YOUR HEART?'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ It felt like a BIG HUG in a book, filled with love and hope''Sweepingly romantic, full of joy, hope and love' CATHY BRAMLEY'Should be on EVERYONE'S reading list!' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS'Romantic and full of warmth' SARAH MORGANFrom Christmas in sparkling London to cosy Cornwall, curl up and enjoy this uplifting love story from the bestselling author of HOME AGAIN FOR CHRISTMAS, ALWAYS, IN DECEMBER and THE CHRISTMAS LETTER.__________For as long as Cassie can remember, it had been the three of them: Cassie, her big brother Tom, and Tom's cocky, gorgeous best friend Sam. Now, Tom is sorted, Sam is flying high, and Cassie thinks she's figured it all out. Then life takes an unexpected turn. For Cassie starting again seems unimaginable. Until she finds an envelope with her name on it, with a letter asking her to follow a trail to one last gift.And, suddenly, what seemed like an ending promises to lead Cassie to a love that is surprising and new... if she is brave enough to follow her heart...'I adored it! A story that steals your heart' MIRANDA DICKINSON'A truly unforgettable love story' WOMAN & HOME'A gift of a story... warm and full of hope' ELLA ALLBRIGHT'Guaranteed to sweep you off your feet' HOLLY MILLER'The most beautiful love story. Full of warmth and heart' ANNA BELL'A gorgeous read. I loved it!' JO LOVETT'One of the BEST books of the year' POPSUGARReaders adore ONE LAST GIFT...'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Please, please, PLEASE read this book. It is ABSOLUTELY beautiful''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Make THIS your Holiday book. I promise you will LOVE it!''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Quite possibly the BEST holiday book this season''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I was hooked from the beginning' '⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ All the characters were wonderful...I loved the treasure hunt''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The romance is spot on...an absolute must-read'
One Last Kiss (Blushing Bay #3)
by Annie RainsAcclaimed chef, Abby Sawyer has been offered a chance to host her own cooking show. The catch is that it involves leaving Blushing Bay, North Carolina. There’s nothing left for her in the small coastal town anyway. When she gets locked in her restaurant’s basement with her estranged husband, however, she’s not going anywhere. And she’ll either end up killing or kissing her ex before the night is over.Even though they’ve been separated for two years, commercial fisherman Sam Sawyer is devastated when he’s served divorce papers. He refuses to sign until he and Abby have talked. Knowing she’s alone at her restaurant this weekend, he heads over and finds her downstairs in the basement—just before the door slams shut and locks them in. Being trapped in a cellar means there’s nowhere to hide from the secrets they’ve been harboring. Sam is putting everything on the table tonight, including his heart, and hoping to win Abby back for good.
One Last Kiss: A workplace reunion romance (Kiss and Tell #3)
by Jessica LemmonThese exes really shouldn&’t be sharing a kiss…should they? Find out in the finale of Jessica Lemmon&’s sizzling Kiss and Tell series. She was poised to say &“we shouldn&’t.&” He kissed her before she could speak. Gia Knox-Cooper and Jayson Cooper have the &“perfect&” divorce—they still work together and Jayson remains close with her family. But there&’s something about the spark between them that just can&’t be extinguished. And therein lies the problem: they keep coming back for one more kiss…even though their marriage was a trainwreck they just can&’t repeat. Now, they&’re attending the wedding of Gia&’s brother, but &“I do&” has barely been said before they&’re ditching their dates for each other. Now it&’s déjà vu all over again as they vow this will only be for the wedding weekend. But as they return to the office, the passion is still going strong…and so is everything that once pushed them to the brink… From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.Love triumphs in the Seattle tech world in the Kiss and Tell series.Book 1: His Forbidden KissBook 2: One Wild KissBook 3: One Last Kiss
One Last Letter
by Pema DonyoA romantic hardened by reality . . .Evelyn Lancaster turned her back on her love for ranch hand Jesse Greenwood when she was sixteen to pursue a career and marry into wealth that could save her father's struggling ranch. Now twenty-three, she works hard to keep the property afloat, but no suitor has stirred her heart the way Jesse did. After her father falls ill, she needs all the help she can get to keep the ranch running.A cowboy returning to what he left behind . . .After making his fortune, a newly wealthy Jesse has returned home to see his younger sister married. Still smarting from Evelyn's rejection, he finds the tables have turned, and now only his investment could save the ranch that he vowed to never step foot on again.When he agrees to help her salvage her family legacy, they must overcome their pride and painful past to work together. As long-held emotions rekindle, Jesse pretends indifference, only to admit his true feelings in an unsigned letter left on Evelyn's porch.Evelyn finds the missive and writes back, beginning a furtive correspondence. She dares to hope her mystery admirer is Jesse, but then another man comes forward to claim the letters as his own. Will one last letter give them the courage to say yes to love on the wild Texas plains?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
One Last Letter
by Pema DonyoA romantic hardened by reality . . .Evelyn Lancaster turned her back on her love for ranch hand Jesse Greenwood when she was sixteen to pursue a career and marry into wealth that could save her father’s struggling ranch. Now twenty-three, she works hard to keep the property afloat, but no suitor has stirred her heart the way Jesse did. After her father falls ill, she needs all the help she can get to keep the ranch running.A cowboy returning to what he left behind . . .After making his fortune, a newly wealthy Jesse has returned home to see his younger sister married. Still smarting from Evelyn’s rejection, he finds the tables have turned, and now only his investment could save the ranch that he vowed to never step foot on again.When he agrees to help her salvage her family legacy, they must overcome their pride and painful past to work together. As long-held emotions rekindle, Jesse pretends indifference, only to admit his true feelings in an unsigned letter left on Evelyn’s porch.Evelyn finds the missive and writes back, beginning a furtive correspondence. She dares to hope her mystery admirer is Jesse, but then another man comes forward to claim the letters as his own. Will one last letter give them the courage to say yes to love on the wild Texas plains?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
One Last Letter
by Pema DonyoA romantic hardened by reality . . .Evelyn Lancaster turned her back on her love for ranch hand Jesse Greenwood when she was sixteen to pursue a career and marry into wealth that could save her father’s struggling ranch. Now twenty-three, she works hard to keep the property afloat, but no suitor has stirred her heart the way Jesse did. After her father falls ill, she needs all the help she can get to keep the ranch running.A cowboy returning to what he left behind . . .After making his fortune, a newly wealthy Jesse has returned home to see his younger sister married. Still smarting from Evelyn’s rejection, he finds the tables have turned, and now only his investment could save the ranch that he vowed to never step foot on again.When he agrees to help her salvage her family legacy, they must overcome their pride and painful past to work together. As long-held emotions rekindle, Jesse pretends indifference, only to admit his true feelings in an unsigned letter left on Evelyn’s porch.Evelyn finds the missive and writes back, beginning a furtive correspondence. She dares to hope her mystery admirer is Jesse, but then another man comes forward to claim the letters as his own. Will one last letter give them the courage to say yes to love on the wild Texas plains?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
One Last Look (Look Book #3)
by Linda Lael MillerLinda Lael Miller ignites the combustible passion between attorney Clare Westbrook and homicide detective Tony Sonterra in this page-turning conclusion to her New York Times bestselling trilogy.A senseless murder. A sizzling adventure. Carrying her lover Tony Sonterra's child, Clare Westbrook has finally buried her commitment phobia and said "yes" to Tony's marriage proposal. So why is fear running through her veins and haunting her dreams? Sonterra is fired up to leave Phoenix for small-town Arizona, to target a lethal desert crime ring. Clare's willing to stand by her man, but he won't be the only one flirting with danger on the job: as a special investigator for the D.A.'s office, Clare is plunged into a race to find a missing child whose mother was murdered. And on a case this hot, the promise of Clare's bright future could vanish in the blink of an eye....
One Last Rainy Day (Ravenhood Legacy #1)
by Kate StewartThe first in a spin-off series, The Ravenhood Legacy, continuing the international bestselling Ravenhood series—a modern-day Robin Hood retelling that is steamy, intensely emotional, and utterly original.&“We love rainy days, don&’t we, baby?&” Dominic King doesn&’t want or need anything . . . except his freedom. The key to his cage is tucked in the suit pocket of his overbearing, overprotective, older brother, Tobias—the leader of a secret vigilante group Dominic helps govern. Their mission? Destroy Roman Horner. And what better way to start than with their target&’s daughter? The problem is, the moment Cecelia Horner arrives in Triple Falls, plans and motivations change. For Dominic, she&’s a potent reminder that there&’s still good in the world. With Tobias away for the summer, things start to quickly heat up until she&’s not just a want, she&’s a need. With the Ravenhood&’s fate on his shoulders, Cecelia becomes Dom&’s only solace, and a light for his tortured soul. Because he knows, better than anyone, that a choice is coming. And once the decision is made, there&’ll be no coming back . . .
One Last Shot
by Betty CayouetteFrom the creator of viral TikTok account Betty's Book List, a debut romance about a supermodel and a photographer with a past marriage pact who meet again ten years later on a photoshoot in Cinque Terre, Italy.From the moment Emerson and Theo met as teenagers, they were inseparable. But just when they finally expressed their feelings to one another, they were torn apart.Now, supermodel Emerson is nearing her twenty-eighth birthday, and she’s tired of looking for love in all the wrong places. When the calendar reminder for the marriage pact she and Theo made as teens goes off on her phone, she realizes this is it—her chance to rekindle the only romance that ever really made sense. Emerson convinces her grumpy agent to book her as the face of the fashion campaign that Theo, now a fashion photographer, is shooting. The good news: the campaign is being shot in ridiculously romantic Cinque Terre, Italy. The bad news? Theo might not be as happy to see her as she'd hoped.The two embark on a four-day campaign that tests not only their feelings, but their ability to keep their hands off one another. But as roadblock after roadblock keeps them apart, Emerson starts to wonder: will this photoshoot be the key to getting one last shot at love, or will it be a final goodbye?
One Last Song
by S. K. FallsI was seven when I swallowed my first needle.My mom freaked out and rushed me to the emergency room.She stayed by my side all night.I never wanted it to end.When you spend your whole life feeling invisible-when your parents care more about deals and deadlines than they do about you-you find ways of making people take notice. Little things at first. Then bigger. It's scary how fast it grows. Then one day something happens that makes you want to stop. To get better. To be better. And for the first time, you understand what it's like to feel whole, happy . . . loved. For the first time, you love someone back.For me, that someone was Drew.(85,000 words) Previously published as IPPY award-winning novel, Secret for a Song.
One Last Stop
by Casey McQuistonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue comes a new romantic comedy that will stop readers in their tracks... <P><P>For cynical twenty-three-year-old August, moving to New York City is supposed to prove her right: that things like magic and cinematic love stories don’t exist, and the only smart way to go through life is alone. She can’t imagine how waiting tables at a 24-hour pancake diner and moving in with too many weird roommates could possibly change that. And there’s certainly no chance of her subway commute being anything more than a daily trudge through boredom and electrical failures. <p><p>But then, there’s this gorgeous girl on the train. Jane. Dazzling, charming, mysterious, impossible Jane. Jane with her rough edges and swoopy hair and soft smile, showing up in a leather jacket to save August’s day when she needed it most. August’s subway crush becomes the best part of her day, but pretty soon, she discovers there’s one big problem: Jane doesn’t just look like an old school punk rocker. She’s literally displaced in time from the 1970s, and August is going to have to use everything she tried to leave in her own past to help her. Maybe it’s time to start believing in some things, after all. <p><p>Casey McQuiston’s One Last Stop is a magical, sexy, big-hearted romance where the impossible becomes possible as August does everything in her power to save the girl lost in time. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
One Last Summer
by Catrin CollierThe first novel in this series, Jack-Knifed, saw the introduction of Detective Chief Inspector Martin Phelps, together with his sidekick, Detective Sergeant Matt Pryor, and their team, investigating the horrendous murder of a gay man in Cardiff. Now they are faced with a body found in Coopers Field, a Cardiff beauty spot - a naked body that has lain there so long it is almost unidentifiable. Pathology reports establish that the body is that of a woman - but who is she, and how did she die? Local nurse Sarah Thomas, a helpful passer-by when the body is found, soon finds that she has another unexpected death to deal with - at Parkland Nursing Home where she works. Colin James, one of her favourite residents at the home, dies suddenly - but the reactions of those closest to him are surprising. Was Colin's death due to natural causes - or is there something more sinister afoot at Parkland? The Coopers Field Murder is the second in Wonny Lea's DCI Martin Phelps series, set in the thriving Welsh capital city of Cardiff.
One Last Summer
by Kate SpencerFrom the cohost of the award-winning Forever35 podcast comes a dreamy, laugh-out-loud summer romance that asks: What do you do when the life you've planned isn't what you've dreamed? Clara Millen&’s life is spiraling out of control: her dream job is a nightmare, she&’s resoundingly single, and it&’s been years since she&’s taken some time off. Thankfully, the last problem she can fix—this year she&’ll join her friends on their annual summer vacation to their beloved childhood sleepover camp for a much-needed escape. But when Clara arrives at Pine Lake Camp, she faces yet another unwelcome change: the owners are retiring and selling the property. The news turns her plans for revelry into a night of reminiscing . . . and prompts a surprise heart-to-heart between Clara and Mack, her old camp nemesis and constant competitor, who's still just as annoying (and annoyingly handsome). Soon the campfires aren't all that's throwing off sparks. And when one wildly passionate night turns into two (then too many to count!), Clara begins to wonder if she and Mack could have a future together. But when Clara's boss finally offers her everything she's worked so hard for, Clara will need to decide if the life she's always wanted is the life that makes her feel truly alive.
One Last Thing (Elite Operatives #7)
by Kim Baldwin Xenia AlexiouBlood is thicker than pride. The final book in the Elite Operative Series brings together foes, family, and friends to start a new order. Special Agent Switch needs to get close to Greek tycoon Konstantinos Lykourgos, the prime suspect in the theft of a priceless ancient icon from a monastery on Mount Athos. His accomplice is the EOO's recurring nemesis: Theodora Rothschild, aka TQ, the Broker. Ariadne Lykourgos, heir to her father's shipping empire, expects to have a much-needed holiday on the family yacht with her friends. But the arrival of a new crew member challenges her values and tests her loyalties. Will Agent Switch be strong enough to keep secrets from Ariadne, and will Ariadne be able to cope with the truth?
One Last Thing Before I Go
by Jonathan TropperFor fans of David Nicholls, a brilliantly funny and touching new novel from the bestselling author of HOW TO TALK TO A WIDOWER, selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club.Meet Silver. Forty-four, divorced and living alone. His once celebrated music career is now a faded memory and his ex-wife is about to marry another man. The only good thing in Silver's life is his Princeton-bound teenage daughter, Casey - and she would probably say the exact opposite about him. So in Silver's opinion, things could be going better ... a lot better.Then Casey drops a bombshell: she's pregnant. Yes, it was her first time, and, no, she hasn't told her mom. Silver knows things have got to change, and when he discovers he has a fatal heart condition that means he could drop dead at any minute, he decides it's time to make a list:1. Be a better father2. Be a better man3. Fall in love4. DieBut the question is, can Silver rebuild his life, regain the respect of his family, and be there for Casey when she needs him most, or has he left it all too late?
One Last Time
by Denise DaisyWhen it comes to love, time is all they need...Averie is terrified of anything remotely scary, but when she finds herself short of cash, she has no choice but to work on the catering staff at the creepy historic Faulkner mansion. The Faulkner Plantation was the site of a bloody massacre in the 1800s, and the event is an attempt to change its reputation. There's just one catch: the host has more in store than dinner. Soon Avery, along with a handsome guest named Quillan, is transported--back in time...It's one month before the massacre and Averie and Quillan must find the courage to do more than survive. Together, they must uncover the truth about the Faulkner family and try and stop the murders. But as Averie and Quillan grow closer, the stakes are higher than they expected. Will they be able to put their feelings aside to change the past--and find life, and love, in the place Averie fears the most?60.000 Words
One Last Weekend
by Linda Lael MillerPreviously published in SUN, SAND, SEX Stranded together Once passionately in love, college sweethearts Teague and Joanna Darby never imagined they'd end up on the brink of divorce. But the success they've found in their careers has taken them on different paths, and maybe it's time to go their separate ways. But before they do, a friend advises them to spend one last weekend together, at the very least so they can agree on who gets the dog. When a ferry strike leaves Teague and Joanna stranded together at their beloved beach cottage, it promises to be the most awkward weekend ever. Or the perfect chance to fall for each other all over again . . .
One Last Wish
by Ella HarperAn emotional novel of a marriage in trouble and the sick child who tries to keep her parents together. Rosie and Nate once had the perfect relationship. But now they are struggling to cope with the devastating news their daughter Emmie has incurable cancer. It feels like their world—and their marriage—is crashing down. They must do everything to support their little girl, but can they stop their marriage falling apart? Unbeknownst to her parents, Emmie is on a mission. She is determined to make them see what brought them together in the first place—and make them fall in love all over again. Praise for the writing of Ella Harper: &“A great book to curl up with.&” —Daily Mail &“Warm, perceptive and razor sharp. It&’s everything you want from a novel.&” —Veronica Henry, The Sunday Times–bestselling author of Thirty Days in Paris &“You won&’t be able to stop reading.&” —Heat &“Poignant, heart-wrenching, and wonderfully uplifting . . . Full of well-crafted characters that stayed with me long after the last page.&” —Alexandra Brown, author of the Cupcakes at Carringtons series
One Last Word: A Novel
by Suzanne Park“With pitch-perfect humor, endearing insights and wonderfully relatable characters, One Last Word is a smart and breezy read about taking hold of the life you want and refusing to let go. An absolute delight.” —Allison Winn Scotch, bestselling author of Take Two, Birdie MaxwellWhat would you say to your meddling parents, your ex-best friend, your toxic boss, or your high school crush if you didn’t have to face the consequences?Sara Chae is the founder of One Last Word, an app that allows you to send a message to anyone you want after you pass. Safeguards are in place so the app will only send when you’re definitely, absolutely, 100% dead, but when another Sara Chae dies and her obituary is posted online, Sara discovers that drafted messages she had drunkenly uploaded on one night have been released —one each to her emotionally charged mother, to her former best friend who ghosted her, and to her unrequited high school crush, Harry Shim. Still reeling from this disaster, Sara finds out she’s been accepted into a venture capital mentorship program— and that the mentor she’s been assigned to is none other than Harry, who’s now a major VC superstar. With her life going from uncertain to chaotic overnight, Sara has to deal with the havoc that ensues and reopen wounds from the past to find a true path forward.A pitch-perfect homage for fans of Annabel Monaghan, Alisha Rai, and Jenny Han, One Last Word is an empowering, laugh-out-loud story about a woman who learns to speak up and fight for what she wants in life and love.
One Less Lonely Cowboy
by Kathleen EagleHe's ready and able...Jack McKenzie is an old-school cowboy. A loner making a good living at a Missouri ranch, he just wants to collect his pay, keep to himself and-most important-forget the past. But the return of his boss's daughter changes everything...and makes him long for more than his solitary life....But is she willing?The last place Lily Reardon had ever imagined going was home, but there she is-the prodigal daughter with a child of her own. Estranged from her father, she struggles to reconnect. Slowly, with the help of strong, silent ranch hand Jack McKenzie, she begins to see her past-and even her future-in a new light. But can Jack trust in love enough to take his place in Lily's renewed family?
One Lesson
by Lorelie BrownIn this steamy novella, it'll take just one surfing lesson from a sexy billionaire to turn a beautiful, buttoned-up lawyer's life upside down... As a lawyer for the surf company WavePro, Bethany Harmon prides herself on being a hardworking, rational woman. She isn't easily swayed by a charming smile and handsome face. When she's tasked with tracking down James "Jammer" Montcrief for failing to fulfill his contractual obligations, she knows that's exactly what she's up against. But when the sexy playboy promises to finish the tour and teach Bethany how to surf--if she beats him in a game of beer pong--she agrees. And sinks every cup. Now James has to pay up. Not that he minds. Little does Bethany realize, he has an ulterior motive. With delicious plans for the buttoned-up brunette, James means to give her everything she's demanded--and much, much more... One Lesson includes a preview of the first novel of the Pacific Blue, Riding the Wave. Lorelie Brown joined the army after high school. After traveling the world, she returned home to California, where she lives with her three sons and shih-tzu. She has published four historical romances and has co-written award-winning contemporary erotic romances under the name Katie Porter.