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The Ballad of Hattie Taylor
by Susan AndersenA daring young woman pushes back against societal constraints in a feminist, coming-of-age Western romance from New York Times bestselling author Susan Andersen. In the small, bustling town of Mattawa, Oregon, the turn of the century offers a new kind of frontier for women: a vast and exciting range of possibilities--to a point. It's a time for change, and no one is more eager to embrace new paths than free-spirited outsider Hattie Taylor. If only she could embrace Jake Murdock too. Jake can't remember a time he was so confused. Hattie is off-limits. The provoking spitfire is under his mother's protection--his protection--and he has always belonged to another. But now, with the passing of his wife, Jake feels something shift between them. Frustratingly aware of Hattie as a woman, he struggles with new feelings, new questions, new desires. But when a desperate decision born of good intentions turns out to have ugly repercussions, Hattie confronts a cruel reality she can no longer ignore: the truth of where women really stand and the actions men take to keep them there. To navigate her new world of tainted justice and privileged order Hattie will draw on the strength of the women around her--and Jake will learn what it truly means to support the woman he loves.
The Ballad of Jack O'Dair
by Linda O. JohnstonThis is a time travel romance from the end of the 20th century to the Alaskan Klondike Gold Rush.
The Ballad of Never After: the stunning sequel to the Sunday Times bestseller Once Upon A Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart)
by Stephanie GarberThe fiercely-anticipated sequel to the Sunday Times bestseller Once Upon a Broken Heart, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak.(P) 2022 Macmillan Audio
The Ballad of Never After: the stunning sequel to the Sunday Times bestseller Once Upon A Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart)
by Stephanie GarberThe Ballad of Never After is the fiercely-anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Once Upon a Broken Heart, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak.After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again. Now that she's discovered her own magic, Evangeline believes she can use it to restore the chance at happily ever after that Jacks stole away.But when a new terrifying curse is revealed, Evangeline finds herself entering into a tenuous partnership with the Prince of Hearts again. Only this time, the rules have changed.Jacks isn't the only force Evangeline needs to be wary of. In fact, he might be the only one she can trust, despite her desire to despise him.Instead of a love spell wreaking havoc on Evangeline's life, a murderous spell has been cast. To break it, Evangeline and Jacks will have to do battle with old friends, new foes, and a magic that plays with heads and hearts.Evangeline has always trusted her heart, but this time she's not sure she can.
The Baller (A Down and Dirty Football Novel)
by Vi KeelandFrom New York Times & USA Today Bestseller, Vi Keeland, comes a sexy new standalone novel. <p><p> The first time I met Brody Easton was in the men's locker room. <br> It was my first interview as a professional sportscaster.<br> The famed quarterback decided to bare all.<br> And by all, I don't mean he told me any of his secrets.<br> No. The arrogant ass decided to drop his towel, just as I asked the first question. On camera.<br> The Super Bowl MVP quickly adopted a new hobby--screwing with me.<br> When I pushed back, he shifted from wanting to screw with me, to wanting to screw me.<br> But I don't date players.<br> And it's not because I'm one of the few women working in the world of professional football.<br> <br> I'd date an athlete. <br> It's the other kind of player I don't date. You know the type. Good looking, strong, cocky, always looking to get laid. <br><br> Brody Easton was the ultimate player.<br> Every woman wanted to be the one to change him.<br> But the truth was, all he needed was a girl worth changing for.<br> Turned out, I was that girl.<br> Simple right?<br> Let's face it. It never is.<br> There's a story between once upon a time and happily ever after...<br> And this one is ours.<br> <br>Author's note - The Baller is a full-length standalone novel. Due to strong language and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
The Ballerina Bride
by Fiona HarperPrima ballerina Allegra's spent her life on stage. But now there are whispers that the superstar's lost her sparkle... So when she's offered a week on a tropical island, for survival expert Finn McLeod's TV show, she leaps at it!Finn's frankly unimpressed-how will this fragile-looking girl survive life in the wild? But for Allegra, it's not the island that's the problem, but her all-consuming crush on the unavailable Finn! Gorgeous on TV, close up he's devastating-and Allegra's hours of disciplined dance practice are useless when it comes to resisting temptation....
The Ballerina's Secret (Wilde Hearts #1)
by Teri WilsonUSA Today–Bestselling Author:Love strikes a chord that makes the heart dance . . . “Like journeying through a dream that I never wanted to end.” —Night Owl ReviewsBallerina Tessa Wilde had a glittering career in front of her—and then the accident happened. She’d gotten used to hiding her deafness from the world. She’d been able to teach children at her mother’s dance school, and she had her beloved hearing-assistance dog to help her through the day.But now, she’s managed to land the role of a lifetime. If only Julian Shine, brooding piano accompanist, would leave her alone. Or if she could leave him alone. When he played, she could hear . . . every note. Could it be real? Or was it the music of her heart?
The Ballerina's Stand
by Angel SmitsLove reaches far beyond words When she was growing up, a deaf child in foster care, dancing gave Lauren Ramsey a sense of belonging. Now she's a prima ballerina with her own dance studio; everything's finally going right. And then lawyer Jason Hawkins turns up and drops a bombshell: Lauren's unknown father has left her a fortune. Well, Jason can take that money and shove it. Except...he can't. Once he sees Lauren dancing, he can't stay away...
The Ballroom Blitz
by Anton Du BekeThe stunning new Buckingham novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Anton Du Beke.September 1940. As the skies split apart and bombs rain down on London, it's all the staff at the famed Buckingham Hotel can do to keep their guests in the luxury they're accustomed to, and evoke the magic of the Grand ballroom for them each night. Home on leave and still reeling from the tragic events at Dunkirk, the dashing Raymond de Guise struggles to define his role in this new world, and to do his duty both to his country, and his beloved wife Nancy- who needs him now more than ever. With profiteers skulking the London streets, and devious rivals plotting the Buckingham's downfall, the hotel staff must all hold onto what matters most- and decide where their loyalties truly lie. As the bombing intensifies and Christmas fast approaches, somehow the show must go on...
The Ballroom Blitz
by Anton Du BekeThe stunning new Buckingham novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Anton Du Beke.September 1940. As the skies split apart and bombs rain down on London, it's all the staff at the famed Buckingham Hotel can do to keep their guests in the luxury they're accustomed to, and evoke the magic of the Grand ballroom for them each night. Home on leave and still reeling from the tragic events at Dunkirk, the dashing Raymond de Guise struggles to define his role in this new world, and to do his duty both to his country, and his beloved wife Nancy- who needs him now more than ever. With profiteers skulking the London streets, and devious rivals plotting the Buckingham's downfall, the hotel staff must all hold onto what matters most- and decide where their loyalties truly lie. As the bombing intensifies and Christmas fast approaches, somehow the show must go on...
The Ballroom Blitz
by Anton Du BekeThe stunning new Buckingham novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Anton Du Beke, featuring an audio exclusive introduction from the author.September 1940. As the skies split apart and bombs rain down on London, it's all the staff at the famed Buckingham Hotel can do to keep their guests in the luxury they're accustomed to, and evoke the magic of the Grand ballroom for them each night. Home on leave and still reeling from the tragic events at Dunkirk, the dashing Raymond de Guise struggles to define his role in this new world, and to do his duty both to his country, and his beloved wife Nancy- who needs him now more than ever. With profiteers skulking the London streets, and devious rivals plotting the Buckingham's downfall, the hotel staff must all hold onto what matters most- and decide where their loyalties truly lie. As the bombing intensifies and Christmas fast approaches, somehow the show must go on...
The Ballroom Class
by Lucy DillonFor the millions addicted to Strictly Come Dancing - a debut tapping into the world's latest craze.When three couples join a new ballroom class, they're all looking for some magic in their lives.Lauren and Chris are getting married, and Lauren's dreaming of a fairytale wedding with a first dance to make Cinderella proud. Not wanting to be shown up on the dancefloor, her parents Bridget and Frank have come along too. They normally never put a foot wrong, but Bridget's got a secret that could trip them up unexpectedly. Meanwhile Katie and Ross are looking for a quick-fix solution to their failing marriage even though neither is quite sure who's leading who anymore.As friendships form over the foxtrot, the rumba rocks relationships, and the tango leads to true love, all the students in the Ballroom Class are about to face the music and dance...
The Ballroom Class
by Lucy DillonFor the millions addicted to Strictly Come Dancing - a debut tapping into the world's latest craze.When three couples join a new ballroom class, they're all looking for some magic in their lives.Lauren and Chris are getting married, and Lauren's dreaming of a fairytale wedding with a first dance to make Cinderella proud. Not wanting to be shown up on the dancefloor, her parents Bridget and Frank have come along too. They normally never put a foot wrong, but Bridget's got a secret that could trip them up unexpectedly. Meanwhile Katie and Ross are looking for a quick-fix solution to their failing marriage even though neither is quite sure who's leading who anymore.As friendships form over the foxtrot, the rumba rocks relationships, and the tango leads to true love, all the students in the Ballroom Class are about to face the music and dance...(P)2016 Hodder & Stoughton
The Ballroom on Magnolia Street
by Sharon OwensFree-spirited Shirley has a mad crush on a boy named Declan Greenwood, while thoroughly modern Kate likes plenty of variety in her wardrobe (and her love life) and is determined to get married before her younger sister. She'll take anyone who'll have her, even if it has to be that greasythough not entirely unattractive mechanic who has been hanging around lately. The crowd at Hogan's is always lively, but that doesn't mean all problems have been left at the door. Johnny's grandparents are afraid that he'll retire and shut the ballroom down. Johnny yearns for Marion, his old love, while Marion starts to worry that her long-held secret will finally be revealed.
The Baltimore Collection: Books 1-3
by Karen RoseAvailable together for the first time, discover the first three novels of the unmissable Baltimore series from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Karen Rose.Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Karin Slaughter, this digital omnibus edition includes three gripping novels packed with razor sharp plot and hair-raising suspense. Prepare to be hooked by the Baltimore Series...You Belong to MeA killer is branding his victims with numbers. How many will he kill before he's stopped?No One Left To TellAre you always guilty until proven innocent? If a wrongly convicted prisoner is free, there could be more at stake that could ever have been imagined...Did You Miss Me?Is an abduction payback for an old courtroom victory? Or is there a more sinister game afoot?Readers can't get enough of Karen Rose!'Well written, great characters, tight plot, suspense from beginning to end. A seriously good story.''I have read all the books in this series and they can't come out fast enough''Amazing and thrilling. On to the next book, can't wait!''Superb read, I have become addicted to Karen Rose books''Fast and furious' Sun'Intense, complex and unforgettable' James Patterson'High-wire suspense that keeps you riveted' Lisa Gardner
The Bandit King (Romances of Arquitaine #2)
by Lilith SaintcrowTristan d'Arcenne is what he always wished to be--Vianne di Rocancheil's Consort. But Vianne is no more a noblewoman, she is the Queen of Arquitaine, faced with treachery, invasion, war, and a Consort whose secrets may well shatter their marriage. For before Tristan was hers, he belonged to a King...and that King died by Tristan's hand.Arquitaine needs them both. The country is locked in a deadly game whose rules change by the moment. The Queen is an adept player, but hardly ruthless enough. The contest requires a man who has nothing to lose, a man who has already done the worst and will continue to do so for his wife, his country, and his own salvation.The Bandit King approaches...
The Bandit from Corte
by Patrizia Ines Roggero Gwen SimmonsCorte, Corsica. 1772. Not everything is as it appears. When Sebastiano kidnaps Cecilia from the carriage of Captain Picard, he believes her to be a traitor, and the mistress of a Frenchman. Hatred devours him, memories of a painful past haunt him, but it will be the truth that finally gives a new purpose to his life. A trip through the feelings of the human heart and through Corsica, a country conquered by the Kingdom of France, towards rediscovering happiness and oneself...
The Bane Affair
by Alison KentMeet the men of the Smithson Group--five spies whose best work is done in the field and between the sheets. Smart, built, trained to do everything well--and that's everything--they're the guys you want on your side of the bed. Go deep under cover? No problem. Take out the bad guys? Done. Play by the rules? I don't think so. Indulge a woman's every fantasy? Happy to please, ma'am. Fall in love? Hey, even a secret agent's got his weak spots. . .Get started with Christian Bane, SG-5Christian Bane is a man of few words, so when he talks, people listen. One of the Smithson Group's elite force, Christian's also the walking wounded, haunted by his past. Something about being betrayed by a woman, then left to die in a Thai prison by the notorious crime syndicate Spectra IT gives a guy demons. But now, Spectra has made a secret deal with a top scientist to crack a governmental encryption technology, and Christian has his orders: Pose as Spectra boss Peter Deacon. Going deep undercover as the slick womanizer will be tough for Christian. Getting cozy with the scientist's beautiful goddaughter, Natasha, to get information won't be. But the closer he gets to Natasha, the harder it gets to deceive her. She's so alluring, so trusting, so completely unexpected he suspects someone's been giving out faulty intel. If Natasha isn't the criminal he was led to believe, they're both being played for fools. Now, with Spectra closing in, Christian's best chance for survival is to confront his demons and trust the only one he can. . .Natasha. . .Stay tuned to your bookstore for Rogue Spies, Episode Two: The Shaughnessey Accord.
The Bane Witch: A Novel
by Ava MorgynPractical Magic meets Gone Girl in Ava Morgyn's instant USA Today bestseller, a dark, spellbinding novel about a woman who is more than a witch—she's a hunter.Piers Corbin has always had an affinity for poisonous things—plants and men. From the pokeweed berries she consumed at age five that led to the accidental death of a stranger, to the husband whose dark proclivities have become… concerning, poison has been at the heart of her story.But when she fakes her own death in an attempt to escape her volatile marriage and goes to stay with her estranged great aunt in the mountains, she realizes her predilection is more than a hunger—it’s a birthright. Piers comes from a long line of poison eaters—Bane Witches—women who ingest deadly plants and use their magic to rid the world of evil men.Piers sets out to earn her place in her family’s gritty but distinguished legacy, all while working at her Aunt Myrtle’s cafe and perpetuating a flirtation with the local, well-meaning sheriff to allay his suspicions on the body count she’s been leaving in her wake. But soon she catches the attention of someone else, a serial killer operating in the area. And that only means one thing—it’s time to feed.In Ava Morgyn’s dark, thrilling novel, The Bane Witch, a very little poison can do a world of good.
The Banishment (The Daughters of Mannerling Series #1)
by M. C. BeatonIn this Regency romance series opener by the bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, a family&’s future rests on a daughter&’s engagement.Isabella Beverley is blessed with unparalleled beauty but, unfortunately, has been raised in the most snobbish and haughtiest of families. And when her father gambles away their fortune—including Mannerling, the exquisite family mansion—Isabella discovers there is very little sympathy for her plight. As the eldest, Isabella is chosen to court Mr. Judd, the roguish bachelor who won Mannerling. Surely no sacrifice is too great to regain their home? But tempting her away from Mr. Judd is Lord Fitzpatrick, an Irish rake who fears Isabella can never love a man as she does her home—but is nonetheless determined to convince her to choose man over manse!&“Another easy entertainment from a veteran romancer.&”—Kirkus Reviews
The Banishment (The Daughters of Mannerling, Book #1)
by Marion ChesneyGreat houses can take over people, even, it is rumored, their souls. Such is the case with the haughty Beverley family. Mannerling, an exquisite seventeenth-century mansion, is the pride and joy of the arrogant Sir William Beverley, his chilly wife, Lady Beverley, and their six snobbish but beautiful daughters: Isabella, Jessica, Rachel, Abigail, Belinda, and Lizzie. Notorious throughout Hadshire County for their arrogance, the Beverleys have few friends and many enemies. When Sir Beverley manages to gamble away his fortune and estates--including Mannerling--to the roguish bachelor Mr. Judd, the family is devastated by the loss of their riches--and most of all by the loss of Mannerling. After their banishment, Isabella, the eldest daughter, sees no alternative but to court the dreadful Mr. Judd and restore her family to Mannerling and their proper position. The arrival of the charming and handsome Irishman Lord Fitzpatrick, however, forces Isabella to choose between true love for herself and loyalty to Mannerling and her family. From "the best of the Regency writers" (Kirkus Reviews) comes the debut of an irresistible new series. This sixth charming and accomplished Chesney Regency series promises to capture the hearts of loyal fans and newcomers alike with cunning capers and treacherous traps set for the latest eligible bachelor-in-residence at Mannerling. You will find many more appealing historic romance novels by this beloved author in the Bookshare collection. They are filled with fascinating historic detail, humor, wisdom and understanding of human nature. Look for such titles as: the complete six volumes of the Six Sisters series beginning with #1 Minerva, the Rake's Progress from the A House for the Season series and Back in Society from The Poor Relation series. Marion Chesney also uses the name M. C. Beaton (Marion Chesney Beaton), and you'll find many more books to complete some of these series by searching under her other name.
The Bank of Fear: A Novel
by David Ignatius"Sizzling…engrossing all the way." —Los Angeles Times Book ReviewHit men stalk computer analyst Lina Alwen and financial investigator Sam Hoffman in pursuit of the knowledge the pair may have regarding a late Iraqi dictator’s billions. From London to Switzerland, and from Baghdad to the mysterious corners of the just-budding Internet, this spy thriller covers the map to uncover a world of corruption.
The Banned Books Club: A Novel
by Brenda Novak&“A sharply plotted, emotionally intense novel of family secrets, fresh starts and community&” —Jayne Ann KrentzShe left her hometown following a scandal—but family loyalty is dragging her back…Despite their strained relationship, when Gia Rossi&’s sister, Margot, begs her to come home to Wakefield, Iowa, to help with their ailing mother, Gia knows she has no choice. After her rebellious and at-times-tumultuous teen years, Gia left town with little reason to look back. But she knows Margot&’s borne the brunt of their mother&’s care and now it&’s Gia&’s turn to help, even if it means opening old wounds.As expected, Gia&’s homecoming is far from welcome. There&’s the Banned Books Club she started after the PTA overzealously slashed the high school reading list, which is right where she left it. But there is also Mr. Hart, her former favorite teacher. The one who was fired after Gia publicly and painfully accused him of sexual misconduct. The one who prompted Gia to leave behind a very conflicted town the minute she turned eighteen. The one person she hoped never to see again.When Margot leaves town without explanation, Gia sees the cracks in her sister&’s &“perfect&” life for the first time and plans to offer support. But as the town, including members of the book club, takes sides between Gia and Mr. Hart, everything gets harder. Fortunately, she learns that there are people she can depend on. And by standing up for the truth, she finds love and a future in the town she thought had rejected her.
The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks: A Novel
by Shauna Robinson"A sparkling bookish story about rules just begging to be broken." — Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Part of Your World and The Friend ZoneI, Maggie Banks, solemnly swear to uphold the rules of Cobblestone Books. If only, I, Maggie Banks, believed in following the rules.When Maggie Banks arrives in Bell River to run her best friend's struggling bookstore, she expects to sell bestsellers to her small-town clientele. But running a bookstore in a town with a famously bookish history isn't easy. Bell River's literary society insists on keeping the bookstore stuck in the past, and Maggie is banned from selling anything written this century. So, when a series of mishaps suddenly tip the bookstore toward ruin, Maggie will have to get creative to keep the shop afloat.And in Maggie's world, book rules are made to be broken.To help save the store, Maggie starts an underground book club, running a series of events celebrating the books readers actually love. But keeping the club quiet, selling forbidden books, and dodging the literary society is nearly impossible. Especially when Maggie unearths a town secret that could upend everything. Maggie will have to decide what's more important: the books that formed a small town's history, or the stories poised to change it all.
The Banshee & the Blade (A Story in the World of Sam Quinn #2)
by Seana KellyHalf-demon Dave is searching for his banshee girlfriend Maggie. The two men who knew where she was being held have both died quite horribly. With information from a certain sea wicche and a priceless weapon from his father, Dave begins a quest to a forgotten castle with far too many secrets.