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The Ink Black Heart: The Number One international bestseller (Strike 6) (Strike #6)
by Robert Galbraith***NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES***THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, JULY 2023'A superlative piece of crime fiction' SUNDAY TIMES'There can be no denying [Galbraith's] considerable talents as a crime writer' GUARDIAN'Fans will be as entranced as ever' DAILY MAILWhen frantic, dishevelled Edie Ledwell appears in the office begging to speak to her, private detective Robin Ellacott doesn't know quite what to make of the situation. The co-creator of a popular cartoon, The Ink Black Heart, Edie is being persecuted by a mysterious online figure who goes by the pseudonym of Anomie. Edie is desperate to uncover Anomie's true identity.Robin decides that the agency can't help with this - and thinks nothing more of it until a few days later, when she reads the shocking news that Edie has been tasered and then murdered in Highgate Cemetery, the location of The Ink Black Heart.Robin and her business partner Cormoran Strike become drawn into the quest to uncover Anomie's true identity. But with a complex web of online aliases, business interests and family conflicts to navigate, Strike and Robin find themselves embroiled in a case that stretches their powers of deduction to the limits - and which threatens them in new and horrifying ways . . .A gripping, fiendishly clever mystery, The Ink Black Heart is a true tour-de-force.
The Inklings and King Arthur: J. R. R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, C. S. Lewis, and Owen Barfield on the Matter of Britain
by Sørina HigginsWill King Arthur ever return to England? He already has. <P><P>In the midst of war-torn Britain, King Arthur returned in the writings of the Oxford Inklings. Learn how J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Owen Barfield brought hope to their times and our own in their Arthurian literature. <P><P>Although studies of the “Oxford Inklings” abound, astonishingly enough, none has yet examined their great body of Arthurian work. Yet each of these major writers tackled serious and relevant questions about government, gender, violence, imperialism, secularism, and spirituality through their stories of the Quest for the Holy Grail. This rigorous and sophisticated volume studies does so for the first time. <P><P>This serious and substantial volume addresses a complex subject that scholars have for too long overlooked. The contributors show how, in the legends of King Arthur, the Inklings found material not only for escape and consolation, but also, and more importantly, for exploring moral and spiritual questions of pressing contemporary concern. —Michael Ward, Fellow of Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, and co-editor of C.S. Lewis at Poets’ Corner <P><P>This volume follows Arthurian leylines in geographies of myth, history, gender, and culture, uncovering Inklings lodestones and way markers throughout. A must read for students of the Inklings. —Aren Roukema, Birkbeck, University of London
The Inn at Blue Hollow Falls (Blue Hollow Falls)
by Donna KauffmanFor a woman burned by love, a Blue Ridge Christmas is more than a getaway—it&’s a new beginning—in the USA Today bestselling author&’s romance novella. Stevie Franklin is thrilled to spend the holiday season helping her best friend Sunny launch her new greenhouse business in Blue Hollow Falls, Virginia. A visit to the quaint mountain town will be a welcome distraction from her recent bad luck with men. But while Sunny&’s home is under renovation, Stevie must stay at the local inn, whose amenities feature hunky innkeeper, Noah Tyler. Noah may be tempting, but city-girl Stevie isn&’t sticking around—and she doesn&’t do flings. Yet when Noah&’s chef gets stranded in a Christmas Eve snowstorm, Stevie can&’t resist pitching in and serving up some of her family&’s cherished recipes. The magic of Christmas in the Blue Ridge Mountains is already rekindling Stevie&’s holiday spirit. But can Noah restore her belief in love? Includes original down-home holiday recipes!
The Inn at Eagle Point
by Sherryl WoodsIt's been years since Abby O'Brien Winters set foot in Chesapeake Shores. The Maryland town her father built has too many sad memories and Abby too few spare moments, thanks to her demanding Wall Street career, the crumbling of her marriage and energetic twin daughters. Then one panicked phone call from her youngest sister brings her racing back home to protect Jess's dream of renovating the charming Inn at Eagle Point.But saving the inn from foreclosure means dealing not only with her own fractured family, but also with Trace Riley, the man Abby left ten years ago. Trace can be a roadblock to her plans...or proof that second chances happen in the most unexpected ways.
The Inn at Eagle Point (Chesapeake Shores Series, Book #1)
by Sherryl WoodsIt's been years since Abby O'Brien Winters set foot in Chesapeake Shores. The Maryland town her father built has too many sad memories and Abby too few spare moments, thanks to her demanding Wall Street career, the crumbling of her marriage and energetic twin daughters. Then one panicked phone call from her youngest sister brings her racing back home to protect Jess's dream of renovating the charming Inn at Eagle Point.But saving the inn from foreclosure means dealing not only with her own fractured family, but also with Trace Riley, the man Abby left ten years ago. Trace can be a roadblock to her plans...or proof that second chances happen in the most unexpected ways.
The Inn at Eagle Point: A Chesapeake Shores Novel (A Chesapeake Shores Novel #1)
by Sherryl WoodsWatch Chesapeake Shores now on the Hallmark Channel!Return to the beloved town of Chesapeake Shores in this special release of The Inn at Eagle Point, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods.It’s been years since Abby O’Brien Winters set foot in Chesapeake Shores. The Maryland town her father built has too many sad memories and Abby too few spare moments, thanks to her demanding Wall Street career, the crumbling of her marriage, and her energetic twin daughters. Then one panicked phone call from her youngest sister brings her racing back home to protect Jess’s dream of renovating the charming Inn at Eagle Point. She just hopes her sound financial advice can get through to her sister before it’s too late.Saving the inn from foreclosure means dealing not only with her own fractured family, but also with Trace Riley, the man Abby left ten years ago. As Abby remembers the charms of the past, she realizes that her connection to Chesapeake Shores may run deeper than she ever imagined. Trace could be a roadblock to her plans…or proof that second chances happen in the most unexpected ways.Previously published.Read the Chesapeake Shores Series by Sherryl Woods:Book One: The Inn at Eagle PointBook Two: Flowers on MainBook Three: Harbor LightsBook Four: A Chesapeake Shores ChristmasBook Five: Driftwood CottageBook Six: Moonlight CoveBook Seven: Beach LaneBook Eight: An O’Brien Family ChristmasBook Nine: The Summer GardenBook Ten: A Seaside ChristmasBook Eleven: The Christmas BouquetBook Twelve: Dogwood HillBook Thirteen: Willow Brook RoadBook Fourteen: Lilac Lane
The Inn at Harts Haven: A Novel (The Matchmakers of Harts Haven #1)
by Patricia Davids&“Patricia writes with heart, integrity and hope. Her stories both entertain and edify—the perfect combination.&” —Kim Vogel Sawyer, award-winning and bestselling authorIn this close-knit Amish community, she&’ll hide in plain sight… Pregnant and desperate, Victoria Worthington runs to the only place that&’s ever felt safe. For years she&’s been controlled, first by her crime-boss father, then by her ex-boyfriend. Donning a hand-sewn dress, a kapp and a new name, she escapes as Abby Martin to the Amish community of Harts Haven, where she spent happy summers with her grandparents. Taking a job as a maid at the local inn, Abby plans to repair her grandparents&’ abandoned house and build a new life for her baby. Since a tragedy took his family, contractor Joseph Troyer has traveled from one Amish town to another, refusing to let anyone get close. Not that it stops the inn&’s elderly, eccentric owner, Rose, from doing some matchmaking while Joe renovates her kitchen. Though Abby is more outspoken than any Amish woman he knows, something draws him to her—and to the secrets she&’s hiding. Taken under Rose&’s wing, Abby begins to find her place at last. But even here there&’s no hiding from the past. Only by facing it with courage, faith and the unexpected gift of love can this haven become the home she&’s longed for. The Matchmakers of Harts HavenBook 1: The Inn at Harts Haven
The Inn at Oak Creek
by Linda BarrettMolly Porter was on her way to the Olympics, a member of the women's downhill ski team. A horrific accident left her, after years of recovery, alive and well, but carrying a lot of scars-- not all of them visible. Because Molly can no longer have children.Throwing her energies into her new career as a hotel manager at the Bluebonnet Inn, Molly is finally satisfied with her life. Until she meets Sam Kincaid, the new owner. He's handsome, he's smart and it looks as if their professional relationship is blossoming into something more. But Sam has very clearly expressed his desire for children-- children Molly could never give him. She has to tell him, but if she does, will her world come crashing down...again?
The Inn at Ocean's Edge
by Colleen CobleA vacation to Sunset Cove was her way of celebrating and thanking her parents. After all, Claire Dellamore's childhood was like a fairytale. But with the help of Luke Elwell, Claire discovers that fairytale was really an elaborate lie . . .The minute she steps inside the grand Inn at Ocean's Edge, Claire Dellamare knows something terrible happened there. She feels it in her bones. Her ensuing panic attack causes a scene, upsetting her parents. Claire attempts to quiet her nerves with a walk on the beach, to no avail. She's at too great a distance to make out details, but she believes she witnesses a murder on a nearby cliff. When local police find no evidence of foul play, they quickly write off the "nervous" woman's testimony as less than credible.But Luke Elwell, home on leave from the Coast Guard, has reason to believe Claire. Years ago when his mother went missing, Luke's father suspected she'd been murdered. He died never having convinced the police to investigate. So when an employee of the grand hotel doesn't show up for work, Luke steps in to help Claire track down the missing woman.As Claire and Luke put together the pieces of a decades-old mystery, they discover that some family secrets refuse to stay buried. And some passions are worth killing for.
The Inn at Ocean's Edge
by Colleen CobleClaire's visit to a luxury hotel in Maine awakens repressed memories, threatening all she holds dear. In 1989, Claire Dellamare disappeared from her own fourth birthday party at the Hotel Tourmaline on the island of Folly Shoals, Maine. She showed up a year later at the same hotel, with a note pinned to her dress but no explanation. Nobody knows where Claire spent that year--and until now, Claire didn't even know she had ever been missing. But when Claire returns to the Hotel Tourmaline for a business meeting with her CEO father, disturbing memories begin to surface . . . despite her parents' best efforts to keep them forgotten. Luke Rocco lost his mother under equally mysterious circumstances--at the same time Claire disappeared. After a chance encounter reveals the unlikely link between them, Claire and Luke set out together to uncover the truth about what happened that fateful year. With flashbacks swimming just beneath her consciousness and a murderer threatening her safety, Claire's very life depends on unscrambling her past . . . even if her family refuses to acknowledge it. Someone--maybe everyone--is hiding something from Claire Dellamare, and it will cost her everything to drag the truth out into the light.
The Inn at Ocean's Edge
by Colleen CobleClaire's visit to a luxury hotel in Maine awakens repressed memories, threatening all she holds dear. In 1989, Claire Dellamare disappeared from her own fourth birthday party at the Hotel Tourmaline on the island of Folly Shoals, Maine. She showed up a year later at the same hotel, with a note pinned to her dress but no explanation. Nobody knows where Claire spent that year--and until now, Claire didn't even know she had ever been missing. But when Claire returns to the Hotel Tourmaline for a business meeting with her CEO father, disturbing memories begin to surface . . . despite her parents' best efforts to keep them forgotten. Luke Rocco lost his mother under equally mysterious circumstances--at the same time Claire disappeared. After a chance encounter reveals the unlikely link between them, Claire and Luke set out together to uncover the truth about what happened that fateful year. With flashbacks swimming just beneath her consciousness and a murderer threatening her safety, Claire's very life depends on unscrambling her past . . . even if her family refuses to acknowledge it. Someone--maybe everyone--is hiding something from Claire Dellamare, and it will cost her everything to drag the truth out into the light.
The Inn at Ocean's Edge
by Colleen CobleClaire's visit to a luxury hotel in Maine awakens repressed memories, threatening all she holds dear. In 1989, Claire Dellamare disappeared from her own fourth birthday party at the Hotel Tourmaline on the island of Folly Shoals, Maine. She showed up a year later at the same hotel, with a note pinned to her dress but no explanation. Nobody knows where Claire spent that year--and until now, Claire didn't even know she had ever been missing. But when Claire returns to the Hotel Tourmaline for a business meeting with her CEO father, disturbing memories begin to surface . . . despite her parents' best efforts to keep them forgotten. Luke Rocco lost his mother under equally mysterious circumstances--at the same time Claire disappeared. After a chance encounter reveals the unlikely link between them, Claire and Luke set out together to uncover the truth about what happened that fateful year. With flashbacks swimming just beneath her consciousness and a murderer threatening her safety, Claire's very life depends on unscrambling her past . . . even if her family refuses to acknowledge it. Someone--maybe everyone--is hiding something from Claire Dellamare, and it will cost her everything to drag the truth out into the light.
The Inn at Rose Harbor: A Novel (Rose Harbor #1)
by Debbie MacomberFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber comes a heartwarming new series based in the Pacific Northwest town of Cedar Cove, where a charming cast of characters finds love, forgiveness, and renewal behind the doors of the cozy Rose Harbor Inn. Jo Marie Rose first arrives in Cedar Cove seeking a sense of peace and a fresh start. Coping with the death of her husband, she purchases a local bed-and-breakfast--the newly christened Rose Harbor Inn--ready to begin her life anew. Yet the inn holds more surprises than Jo Marie can imagine. Her first guest is Joshua Weaver, who has come home to care for his ailing stepfather. The two have never seen eye to eye, and Joshua has little hope that they can reconcile their differences. But a long-lost acquaintance from Joshua's high school days proves to him that forgiveness is never out of reach and love can bloom even where it's least expected. The other guest is Abby Kincaid, who has returned to Cedar Cove to attend her brother's wedding. Back for the first time in twenty years, she almost wishes she hadn't come, the picturesque town harboring painful memories from her past. And while Abby reconnects with family and old friends, she realizes she can only move on if she truly allows herself to let go. A touching novel of life's grand possibilities and the heart's ability to heal, The Inn at Rose Harbor is a welcome introduction to an unforgettable set of friends.BONUS: This edition includes a The Inn at Rose Harbor discussion guide.
The Inn at Shadow Lake
by Janet EdgarSpecial agent Zachary Marshall had tracked a deadly terrorist ring to a secluded resort--right to a woman he'd once loved. Was Julie Anderson a cunning traitor. . . or an innocent victim of ruthless criminals?Zach planned to use their shared grief over lost loved ones--Julie's husband, his own wife and daughter--to get close enough to uncover the truth. He hadn't planned on Julie's quiet strength and unshakable faith lighting his dark soul. As sinister events unfolded, Zach realized Julie was in grave danger. And so was he. . . because he was falling for her all over again.
The Inn of Destiny
by Gene P. AbelWhen a couple&’s most vivid or shocking dreams start to come true after a weekend getaway it changes the course of their lives forever. Eager to re-ignite the passion in her marriage, Jackie plans a getaway weekend at a quaint inn in the Pocono Mountains with her husband Jerry. The weekend was just what they needed—the perfect combination of steamy romance and time to really connect away from the grind of their busy lives. During the getaway both are awakened after a series of strangely intense dreams. Jackie dreams about her romantic life, while Jerry&’s foretell major economic shifts that impact global markets. While both are struck by the clarity of their dreams, they brush them off, move on with life as usual, and don&’t discuss them with one another. As time passes and they return to their lives in Princeton they are both shocked as the events of their vibrant dreams begin coming true -- altering their lives, their romance, and international incidents near and far.
The Inn on Mirror Lake (Highland Falls #4)
by Debbie MasonThey swear they&’re not right for each other but the matchmakers of Highland Falls are out to prove them wrong. Elliana MacLeod has come home to whip the Mirror Lake Inn into tip-top shape, the only way to prevent her mother from selling the beloved family business. In between watching over mischievous, cigar-sneaking Grandpa Joe and trying to help Highland Falls win the Most Romantic Small Town in America contest, Elliana&’s plate isn&’t just full, it&’s overflowing. She can&’t refuse Nathan Black&’s offer to fix up the inn, even if the gorgeous law enforcement officer has made it abundantly clear he considers her a friend, and nothing more.Nate knows he&’s not cut out for long-term relationships or white picket fences, and that&’s what Ellie deserves. Yet keeping her at arm&’s length is nearly impossible, especially once they&’re working—and living—side-by-side. The more time he spends with Ellie, the more he wants, and not just for today but forever. When Ellie&’s ex returns to town, has Nate missed his chance with the woman of his dreams?
The Inn on Sweetbriar Lane: Includes a Bonus Novella (Blue Cedar Falls #1)
by Jeannie ChinFrom a "must-read voice in romance" (Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author) comes a charming opposites-attract romance about two lonely hearts discovering that love doesn't always go according to plan.June Wu always has it all together—only now, she&’s in over her head. Her family&’s inn desperately needs guests, her mother&’s medical debts are piling up, and the surly, if sexy, stranger next door is driving away the customers she has left! When he asks for June&’s help, though, she can&’t say no. After all, his new bar could be just what the upcoming Pumpkin Festival needs to bring in more tourists. But with the fierce attraction between them, will working together be playing with fire?Ex-soldier Clay Hawthorne prefers being on his own. He&’s moved to Blue Cedar Falls for one reason—to carry out his best friend&’s dream of opening a bar in the hometown he&’ll now never return to. But the town&’s business association is trying to stop Clay&’s progress. June soon becomes his biggest supporter, and while their partnership is supposed to be only temporary, for the first time Clay wants something permanent—with June. Can two total opposites really learn to meet each other in the middle?Includes the bonus novella Kiss Me in Sweetwater Springs by Annie Rains!
The Innkeeper Chronicles (Hidden Legacy Series #1, 2, 3)
by Ilona AndrewsMeet Dina Demille, a nice Texas gal who runs a seemingly ordinary, quaint BnB. But Dina's inn is a magic, thinking entity; her fluffy Shih-tzu, Beast really is a beast; and her guests are the kind that no one on earth is supposed to know about: guests like a dethroned galactic tyrant with a massive bounty on her head, the Lord Marshal of a powerful vampire clan, and a displaced—and superhot—alpha-strain werewolf.So don’t expect a normal stay…and don't stand too close, or you may be collateral damage…In Clean Sweep, Dina—with the unwanted assistance of newcomer (and alpha werewolf) Sean Evans and Arland, a cosmic vampire soldier—takes on an extraterrestrial killing machine that could destroy her Inn, her neighbors, and everything she holds dear.Sweep in Peace, finds Dina hosting an anything-but peace summit between three warring intergalactic species; Space Vampires, the Hope-Crushing Horde, and the devious Merchants of Baha-char.One Fell Sweep sends Dina to the galaxy's worst penal colony to rescue her sister; and back home to fend off a clan of assassins in pursuit, all while saving a guest's civilization from annihilation…and searching for her missing parents.
The Innkeeper's Bride: The Teacher's Bride, The Farmer's Bride, The Innkeeper's Bride (Amish Brides of Birch Creek #3)
by Kathleen FullerWith two matchmakers on the loose in the Amish community of Birch Creek, the new innkeeper doesn&’t stand a chance in this sweet Amish romance. When Selah Ropp returns to Birch Creek, she is a different person than when she left. I know I haven&’t done much listening in the past, Lord, she prays. But I&’m listening now. Her new friend, Cevilla Schlabach, urges her to let go of regrets and allow this to be a fresh start. Cevilla herself, though, hides a secret longing behind her weathered face. Levi Stoll and his family spent a year transforming a large English house into a small inn. Now that they are open for business, Levi is pleased to have Selah join them as an employee—as long as his grandmother doesn&’t try any matchmaking schemes on the two of them. After all, Selah seems as guarded as he feels, and the last thing he wants is for anyone to remind him of his history. With Kathleen Fuller&’s trademark humor and memorable characters, The Innkeeper&’s Bride reminds us that God&’s grace in the present and our hope for the future is stronger than any pain of the past. Sweet Amish romanceFull-length novelThird in the Brides of Birch Creek series, but can be read as a stand-alone
The Innkeeper's Daughter (The Gentleman Spy Mysteries #1)
by Bianca M. Schwarz"A gritty, steamy series opener full of dark twists and hot trysts." ñ Grace Burrowes, New York Times bestselling author"An immersive and suspenseful Regency romance" ñ Publishers Weekly*One of the most requested romance books on NetGalley* In the twilight of a November evening, Sir Henry March, a man of wealth and charm ó and a secret agent for the Crown ó comes across a badly beaten Eliza Broad, desperate to escape her cruel stepfather. Knowing she has nowhere to go, Sir Henry takes her to his home to recover, and introduces her to a world of culture, art, and literature she never knew existed. But Eliza's brutal world follows her to London, where elite aristocratic salons coexist with the back alleys of the criminal underworld. As romance blossoms between them, Eliza unearths an old secret that leads them into the dark, sadistic world of sex trafficking, and allows Henry to finally identify a traitor responsible for selling military secrets and causing the death of thousands. A natural at the spy game, Eliza proves herself a worthy partner in the fight for truth and justice. But with time running out, and the fate of one girl hanging in the balance, Henry and Eliza must find a way to outwit a nasty pimp and eliminate a dangerous enemy agent. Look for the second book in the The Gentleman Spy Mysteries series,The Gentleman's Daughter.
The Innkeeper's Sister: A Romance Novel (The Honey Ridge Novels #3)
by Linda Goodnight“With edge-of-your-seat suspense, Goodnight’s deliciously intricate series draws to a close . . . Many truths are slowly revealed as love overtakes regret.” —Library Journal (starred review)Welcome to Honey Ridge, Tennessee, where Southern hospitality and sweet peach tea beckon, and where long-buried secrets lead to some startling realizations . . . Grayson Blake always has a purpose—and never a moment to lose. He’s come home to Honey Ridge to convert a historic gristmill into a restaurant, but his plans crumble like Tennessee clay when the excavation of a skeleton unearths a Civil War mystery . . . and leads him back to a beautiful and familiar stranger. Once a ballet dancer, now co-owner of the Peach Orchard Inn, Valery Carter harbors pain as deep as the secrets buried beneath the mill. A bright facade can’t erase her regrets any more than a glass of bourbon can restore what she’s lost. But spending time with Grayson offers Valery a chance to let go of her past and imagine a happier future. And with the discovery of hidden messages in aged sheet music, both their hearts begin to open. Bound by attraction, and compelled to resolve an old crime that links the inn and the mill, Grayson and Valery encounter a song of hurt, truth . . . and hope.“Goodnight’s third Honey Ridge book blends past and present in another seamless tale that will touch the hearts of her readers.” —The Romance Dish
The Innkeeper's Song
by Peter S. BeagleThis is the story of three women.The first is brought back from the dead, and follows her saviour to adventure.The second is seeking the sorcerer who trained her, who has disappeared without a trace.The third is running from assassins and hiding her own deep secrets.Three mysterious women, with their own power and stories. A missing sorcerer. A magical fox. A heartbroken fiance, a besotted stable boy, and an Innkeeper dealing with the strangest guests he has ever encountered.'In many ways . . . Beagle's finest novel' - Gary K. Wolfe
The Innkeeper's Song
by Peter S. BeagleThis fantasy novel is the tale of three women of legendary skill on a quest to save the world&’s most powerful wizard, and the innkeeper&’s assistant whose heartbreak will bear witness, from the author of the bestselling The Last Unicorn.On a night like any other, three mysterious women arrive to an inn separately, one with a fox that is more than it seems. Karsh, the innkeeper, has no choice but to let the tangled drama unfold beneath his roof. His stable boy, Rosseth, is so mesmerized by the three cloaked women, a warrior nun, a fabled adventurer, and a girl who was saved from drowning, that he soon uncovers a deep secret that was better off remaining hidden. And then there is Tikat, overwhelmed by tragedy, who continues his journey to the inn, refusing to let death bring an end his love. Told in alternating points of view, fantasy master Peter S. Beagle has crafted an unforgettable novel of heartbreak and hope.
The Innkeeper's Wife
by Lynn A. ColemanRichard Arman Isn't Looking for a Wife The innkeeper's gentle laundress-turned-cook, Grace Martin, is more than his employee-she's his friend. So when the lovely widow needs a place to stay, Richard is happy to help. But the confirmed bachelor surprises even himself when he proposes marriage. Grace has never considered marrying any man, even one as steadfast as Richard. But the chemistry that sparks between them belies a straightforward business arrangement. Could a mere marriage of convenience lead the way to a love match...for life?