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A Sea-Grape Tree: A Novel (The Rebecca Landon Novels #2)
by Rosamond LehmannA woman searches for a fresh start on a remote Caribbean island in this sequel to Rosamond Lehmann's classic The Ballad and the Source The year is 1933. After a heart-wrenching betrayal by her married lover, Rebecca Landon leaves London for a tiny island in the Caribbean. There, she meets a colony of expatriates, including the voluble Captain Cunningham and his wife, Ellie, who were the first white settlers on the isle. She also meets Johnny, a married former pilot who was crippled in the war and now lives as a recluse. Drawn together by their mutual pain and sorrow, he and Rebecca are soon swept into a passionate affair. But there's yet another presence on the island: the spirit of Sibyl Jardine, a scandalous beauty who fascinated Rebecca as a child and has left an unforgettable mark on the woman Rebecca has become. Mrs. Jardine also came to this remote island to escape, and before she died, she forged a powerful connection with Johnny. Does her ghost still cast a shadow over the island's inhabitants? What is her unfinished business and what is she trying to communicate to Rebecca and Johnny? Or is it Rebecca who is trying to communicate something, driven by her own need for closure? This is a poignant, uplifting novel about the lives we leave behind, our eternal quest for love, and the answers we seek when our faith is shaken.
Sea Gypsy
by Fern MichaelsCathy Bissette thought she had left everything behind--the publishing job, the glamour of New York, the broken heart--for a quiet three-month vacation at home on the shores of North Carolina. But the moment Jared Parsons sailed the lavish Sea Gypsy into Pamlico Sound, she knew her quiet refuge was ruined. She wasn't sure what bothered her more about this stranger--his arrogant attitude or the passions he inspired. Was Cathy running away again? Or heading into the arms of a man she hated to love ...?
Sea Jade
by Phyllis A. WhitneyFrom a New York Times–bestselling author: In nineteenth-century New England, a desperate young woman’s only refuge becomes an inescapable trap. It was fitting that Miranda Heath’s first glimpse of the forbidding home at Bascomb’s Point was in the fury of a thunderstorm. Despite her late father’s caution to steer clear of his friend Obadiah Bascomb’s New England mansion, Miranda, destitute as she was, had no choice but to accept the old captain’s charitable request. Besides, her father and Obadiah’s adventurous past was as much a part of her heritage as their legendary ship, the Sea Jade. But it’s beyond Miranda’s imaginings when she finds herself swept up in an impetuous marriage with a friend of the Bascomb family, a virtual stranger to her. More victim than bride, and at the mercy of her imposing new mother-in-law as well as Obadiah’s mysterious wife and a threatening housekeeper, Miranda fears the invitation to the isolated house was more a matter of revenge than rescue. She has no way of knowing that buried in her own past is the key to a tragic mystery that’s been left to her to solve—if she’s to make it out of Bascomb’s Point alive. The recipient of the Agatha Award for Lifetime Achievement, Phyllis A. Whitney is “a superb and gifted storyteller” (Mary Higgins Clark). This ebook features an illustrated biography of Phyllis A. Whitney including rare images from the author’s estate.
The Sea Keeper's Daughters (A Carolina Heirlooms Novel #3)
by Lisa WingateGood Reads' Review: "Whitney is an independent Michigan restaurant owner, whose father committed suicide when Whitney was a child, and whose mother died from cancer only a few years previously. When Whitney receives word that her elderly, estranged, step-father who lives in the Outer Banks of North Carolina has a medical emergency, she travels to North Carolina to check on him, and to evaluate the vintage 'Excelsior' (waterfront property) that she will inherit when he passes away. As a young girl, Whitney had spent many summers at the Excelsior, under the critical instruction of her paternal grandmother, Ziltha Benoit, of southern high society. Now, as her grandmother is gone and her mother and father are both dead, she longs to learn about her family--particularly about the high society members of her family. After finding three important treasures squirreled away in the Excelsior, she finds and reads numerous letters written to her grandmother Ziltha by Ziltha's twin sister: a relative that Whitney had never known about. The letters provide important clues to the meaning of the items she found at the Excelsior, and after she eventually publishes the letters (which the writer had requested) Whitney uncovers startling facts that she never anticipated about the dynamics in her own family." Through these discoveries, Whitney learns about and experiences grace, forgiveness, love, and compassion which enable her to develop different values and priorities.
The Sea King
by C. L. WilsonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Winter King comes a breathtaking new tale of love and adventure set in the mystical land of MystralHe wasn’t supposed to choose her…Seafaring prince Dilys Merimydion has been invited to court the three magical princesses of Summerlea. To eradicate the pirates threatening Calberna and to secure the power of the Sea Throne, Dilys vows to return home with a fierce warrior-queen as his bride. But politics has nothing to do with unexpected temptation.She didn't dare wed him...A weathermage like her sisters, Gabriella Coruscate’s gentleness exemplifies the qualities of her season name, Summer. Yet her quiet poise conceals dangerous powers she cannot begin to wield. Better to live without excitement, she reasons, than risk her heart and lose control—until an irresistible Sealord jolts her awake with a thunderclap of raw desire.Until evil threatens everything they hold dear…When pirates kidnap Summer and her sisters, Dilys begins a desperate quest to save the woman he loves. Only by combining his command of the seas with the unleashed fury of Summer’s formidable gifts can they defeat their brutal enemies and claim the most priceless victory of all: true love.
The Sea Lady
by Margaret DrabbleHumphrey Clark and Ailsa Kelman spent a summer together as children in Ornemouth, a town by the gray North Sea. Now, as they journey back to receive honorary degrees from a new university there-Humphrey on the train, Ailsa flying-they take stock of their lives, their careers, and their shared personal entanglements, romantic and otherwise. Humphrey is a successful marine biologist, happiest under water, but now retired; Ailsa, scholar and feminist, is celebrated for her pioneering studies of gender. Their mutual pasts unfold in an exquisite portrait of English social life in the latter half of the twentieth century.
Sea Lord
by Virginia KantraHe was born of the sea... Selkie prince Conn ap Llyr denies his deeply sensual nature to rule over the immortal Children of the Sea. But when the Children of Fire threaten the Selkies' Sanctuary, Conn must obey his haunting visions-and seek a woman thousands of miles away... She was born on land... Schoolteacher Lucy Hunter knows nothing about her Selkie heritage or the prophecy that drives Conn to find her. She is content with her life on the quiet Maine island of World's End. That is, until a proud, compelling stranger appears to challenge her assumptions and awaken her desires... Their love will tear them between two worlds... To combat Fire, Conn needs Lucy's magic-even if this means stealing her away to Sanctuary. As the demon threat grows, so does their passion, overcoming Lucy's fears and Conn's guarded heart. But soon they face a devastating choice. Will their love be enough to save them? Or will their destinies tear them apart?
Sea Mage (The Nightshade Guild #10)
by Louisa BacioNever stand down Serena Moon treats life like a beach goer taking in the ocean’s tide. It’s all serene until you turn your back for a second, and an errant waves knocks you on your ass. Know when you’re in over you head When she’s entrusted with the safekeeping of the child elven queen, she enlists the help of mysterious — complete understatement— Peder, leader of the shifter sea dragons. Serena’s not sure what’s happening off the coast of SoCal but he’s got his own tricks. It’s gotta be safe It’ll take more than magic and mastery of the sea to take on the evil darkness determined to capture the world’s salvation. Serena and Peder must conquer unknown enemies and the complexity of love everlasting to save their hearts.
Sea Mistress (Heartfire)
by Candace MccarthyReprinted EditionShe Would Have Her RevengeBess Metcalfe had been young when she first met ruggedly handsome seaman Seth Garret, but she had loved him with all the passion of a woman. And he had repaid her love by abandoning her! Little did he know that she now held his fate in her hands. For with her uncle's death, she was sole owner of the family merchant business, which counted Seth's ship among its assets. Bess planned to show Seth how it felt to be betrayed--if only her own searing attraction for the virile captain did not betray her first. . .He Would Have Her HeartIt was five years since the call of duty had swept Seth from Bess's sensuous embrace. . .five years since the fickle vixen had written him off with a cruel letter. And here she was--aboard his ship--even more beautiful and bewitching than before. One taste of her sweet, sea-kissed lips was all it took to rekindle the flames of raging desire. And as she filled the long shipboard nights with a blazing passion that consumed his very soul, Seth knew he was lost. . .lost in the rapturous wonder of a love that bound him--now and forever--to his stormy, seductive. . .Sea Mistress100,000 Words
The Sea Nymph
by Ruth LanganOne Stolen Kiss...And Bethany Lambert lost her heart to the highwayman known as Lord of the Night. Trying to forget their forbidden love, she allowed another man to court her-for there was something so strikingly familiar about the Earl of Alsmeeth that he seemed the perfect distraction.Kane Preston was no stranger to scandal. The roguish earl tried escaping his reputation by riding into the darkness each night. But when he came upon the alluring Bethany Lambert he knew he'd give up everything for her if only she could see past his dangerous charm to the man beneath the mask.
The Sea of Aaron
by Kymberly HuntExotic locales and heart-wrenching personal conflicts propel the reader into an emotional love story that casts the spiritually driven, duty- bound African-American nurse Valerie into a potentially disastrous relationship with the love of her life, Aaron Weiss, a powerful, driven sol- dier of fortune whose unyielding life- time of service to his country and to the world threaten to derail both their lives.
The Sea of Aaron
by Kymberly HuntExotic locales and heart-wrenching personal conflicts propel the reader into an emotional love story that casts the spiritually driven, duty- bound African-American nurse Valerie into a potentially disastrous relationship with the love of her life, Aaron Weiss, a powerful, driven sol- dier of fortune whose unyielding life- time of service to his country and to the world threaten to derail both their lives.
Sea of Lost Love: A Novel
by Santa MontefioreFrom the author of The Gypsy Madonna and The Last Voyage of the Valentina, a breathless novel that sweeps its heroine from the Cornish coast to the rugged beauty of Puglia Italy, where she discovers a shocking truth about her family and the way to save her ancestral home.Celestria Montague always spends her summers at Pendrift Hall, the rambling, shabby mansion adorned with wisteria and clematis that has been home to the Montague family for generations. It is 1958, and the family is celebrating her father's fiftieth birthday at a lavish ball. The celebratory night ends in death and tragedy, however, and young Celestria learns that the family may lose Pendrift Hall. Her grandfather urges Celestria to play detective, to solve the mysteries surrounding the night's events, and to save the ancient mansion if at all possible. Her quest takes her to Italy's rugged and beautiful Puglia, and into the dark, cool cloisters of the Convento di Santa Maria del Mare. Here Celestria meets an enigmatic stranger and confronts unwelcome truths about her family—and herself.Sea of Lost Love is Santa Montefiore at her very best—sensitive, sensual, and complex.
Sea of Love
by Susan DonovanBetween Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket rests Bayberry Island, home to a bronze mermaid statue that promises to grant true love to anyone who asks with an open heart. . . . For years Rowan Flynn distanced herself from Bayberry Island and its infamous mermaid legend. But after her investor fiancé lost what was left of her family's fortune, Rowan reluctantly agreed to run the Safe Haven Bed-and-Breakfast, determined never again to fall for the ridiculous fantasy of the mermaid matchmaker. Now Rowan is just biding her time until she can return to her "real" life in New York, fixing up the B and B and avoiding neighbors who are angry that the Flynns won't sell their land to a developer set on turning the island into a glitzy vacation destination. But when a handsome stranger arrives the night before the annual Mermaid Festival, Rowan's life takes a turn for the interesting. Is it the divine hand of the town's patroness? Or is Rowan being set up for another disappointment?"Ms. Donovan knows how to tell a story that will make your heart melt. " -- Night Owl Reviews
Sea of Love
by Jamie PontiWhen it comes to love, sometimes it's sink or swim. As if it's not bad enough that Darby had to leave NYC and her BF to move to Florida, where her family's started running a hotel, now she has to help with the hotel's annual Valentine's Day Cupid's Ball. Things start looking up when local beach hottie Zach takes Darby surfing and shows her around. Beach life actually starts to grow on this fish out of water. Then -- surprise! A week before the ball, Darby's NYC ex decides to pay her a visit. Darby's knee-deep in guilt because she realizes she's fallen for Zach! This Valentine's Day, is Darby ready to dive into a new relationship with the guy who's captured her heart?
Sea of Love: Bayberry Island Book 1 (Bayberry Island)
by Susan DonovanNew York Times bestselling author Susan Donovan welcomes you to Bayberry Island, a special place where a bronze mermaid statue promises to grant true love to anyone who asks with an open heart... Perfect for fans of Susan Elizabeth Phillips, JoAnn Ross and Jill Shalvis.Rowan Flynn was happy to leave Bayberry Island when she was whisked away by her investor fiancé. But when he loses what's left of her family's fortune and is exposed as a con man, Rowan reluctantly returns to run the Safe Haven Bed and Breakfast, determined never again to fall for the ridiculous fantasy of the mermaid matchmaker.But when a handsome stranger arrives at the B&B the night before the annual Mermaid Festival, Rowan's life takes a turn for the interesting. Could it be the divine hand of the town's patroness? Or is Rowan being set up for another disappointment?Don't miss more irresistible Bayberry Island romance with Clancy's story in The Sweetest Summer and Duncan's story in Moondance Beach.
Sea of Shadows (Age of Legends Trilogy #1)
by Kelley ArmstrongKelley Armstrong, #1 New York Times bestselling author, takes an exciting new direction with this big, breathtaking blend of fantasy, romance, horror, and pulse-pounding action, perfect for fans of Graceling and Game of Thrones.Twin sisters Moria and Ashyn were marked at birth to become the Keeper and the Seeker of Edgewood, beginning with their sixteenth birthday. Trained in fighting and in the secret rites of the spirits, they lead an annual trip into the Forest of the Dead. There, the veil between the living world and the beyond is thinnest, and the girls pay respect to the spirits who have passed.But this year, their trip goes dreadfully wrong.With all the heart-stopping romance and action that have made her a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and set in an unforgettably rich and dangerous world, this first epic book in the Age of Legends trilogy will appeal to Kelley Armstrong's legions of fans around the world and win her many new ones.
Sea of Suspicion
by Toni AndersonMarine biologist Susie Cooper traded her life in America for a dream job on the rugged Scottish coast. Now all she lacks is the right man to start a family with. After their first meeting, she knows sexy Detective Inspector Nick Archer isn't what she's looking for. He's the type of guy whose idea of commitment is staying the whole night. Nick has returned to St. Andrews for one reason only-to fulfill his vow to find his wife's killer. Relentless in his twelve-year quest for justice, he has no problem using Susie to get close to his primary suspect: her boss. But the passion between them smolders, and as it ignites, Nick finds himself torn between his past and his present-with Susie. When one of her boss's students is murdered, Nick's investigation draws Susie into a web of madness and betrayal. They will have to learn to trust each other if they're going to catch a killer. . . and come out of this alive.
Sea of Suspicion (The East Coast of Scotland #1)
by Toni AndersonNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORFrom New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Toni Anderson, a “riveting story of suspense and the depths and heights of human character”* set on the rugged east coast of Scotland. A Nook Top 100 bestseller and a Best Book of 2010 Nominee by The Romance ReviewsMarine biologist Susie Cooper traded her life in America for a dream job on the rugged Scottish coast. Now all she lacks is the right man to start a family with. After their first meeting, she knows sexy Detective Inspector Nick Archer isn’t what she’s looking for. He’s the type of guy whose idea of commitment is staying the whole night.Nick has returned to St. Andrews for one reason only—to fulfill his vow to find his wife’s killer. Relentless in his twelve-year quest for justice, he has no problem using Susie to get close to his primary suspect: her boss. But the passion between them smolders, and as it ignites, Nick finds himself torn between his past and his present—with Susie.When one of her boss’s students is murdered, Nick’s investigation draws Susie into a web of madness and betrayal. They will have to learn to trust each other if they’re going to catch a killer...and come out of this alive.This book is approximately 84,000 wordsOne-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise! * The Romance ReviewsOriginally published in 2010
The Sea of Tranquility: A Novel (A Coming-of-Age Novel)
by Katja MillayGone Girl meets The Perks of Being a Wallflower in this critically-acclaimed novel about resilience, forgiveness, love, and second chances.I live in a world without magic or miracles. A place where there are no clairvoyants or shapeshifters, no angels or superhuman boys to save you. A place where people die and music disintegrates and things suck. I am pressed so hard against the earth by the weight of reality that some days I wonder how I am still able to lift my feet to walk. Two and a half years after an unspeakable tragedy left her a shadow of the girl she once was, Nastya Kashnikov moves to a new town determined to keep her dark past hidden and hold everyone at a distance. But her plans only last so long before she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the one person as isolated as herself: Josh Bennett. Josh’s story is no secret. Every person he loves has been taken from his life until, at seventeen years old, there is no one left. When your name is synonymous with death, everyone tends to give you your space. Everyone except Nastya who won’t go away until she’s insinuated herself into every aspect of his life. But as the undeniable pull between them intensifies, he starts to wonder if he will ever learn the secrets she’s been hiding—or if he even wants to. The Sea of Tranquility is a rich, intense, and brilliantly imagined story about a lonely boy, an emotionally fragile girl, and the miracle of second chances.
The Sea Queen: A Novel (The\golden Wolf Saga Ser. #2)
by Linnea HartsuykerSix years after The Half-Drowned King, Ragnvald Eysteinsson is now king of Sogn, but fighting battles for King Harald keeps him away from home, as he confronts treachery and navigates a political landscape that grows more dangerous the higher he rises.Ragnvald's sister Svanhild has found the freedom and adventure she craves at the side of the rebel explorer Solvi Hunthiofsson, though not without a cost. She longs for a home where her quiet son can grow strong, and a place where she can put down roots, even as Solvi's ambition draws him back to Norway's battles again and keeps her divided from her brother.As a growing rebellion unites King Harald's enemies, Ragnvald suspects that some Norse nobles are not loyal to Harald's dream of a unified Norway. He sets a plan in motion to defeat all of his enemies, and bring his sister back to his side, while Svanhild finds herself with no easy decisions, and no choices that will leave her truly free. Their actions will hold irrevocable repercussions for the fates of those they love and for Norway itself.The Sea Queen returns to the fjords and halls of Viking-Age Scandinavia, a world of violence and prophecy, where honor is challenged by shifting alliances, and vengeance is always a threat to peace.Praise for The Half-Drowned King: 'Suspenseful, intriguing, gripping' New York Journal of Books'An unusual Viking saga... creates a more nuanced and richer portrait of Viking society, with its complex web of rituals, laws and debts of honour, than the genre usually provides' Sunday Times 'Like Game of Thrones, only more unscrupulous' Wall St Journal
Sea Rose Lane: A Hope Harbor Novel
by Irene HannonEric Nash returned home to Hope Harbor to plot his next career move, but he soon finds himself distracted by the attractive architect who is renovating his father’s house.
The Sea Sprite
by Ruth LanganDarcy Lambert, newly emerged from her cocoon of grief, studied the stranger Gryf, and wondered where he truly came from. He was very like Gray Barton, her heart's first love-and yet he wasn't. For this was the man who had transformed her from the sweetnatured girl she'd been-into the passionate woman she was meant to be!Though his memory was dark and clouded, the sun suddenly rose for Gryf at the sight of Darcy Lambert. The brave and golden woman of the sea raised a tempest within him, drowning him in desire to discover his past-and claim their future!
Sea Star: The Private Life of Anne Bonny, Pirate Queen
by Pamela JekelLiving in constant danger, Anne Bounty, the wild and untamed pirate queen of the Caribbean, travels from the salons of colonial Charles Town to the torrid shores of Jamaica.