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The McCallum Quintuplets
by Kasey Michaels Mindy Neff Mary Anne Wilson"Great Expectations" by New York Times bestselling author Kasey Michaels: When Madeline Sheppard gets a birthday makeover, will her best friend and secret crush, Ian Russell, finally see her for the woman she is? "Delivered with a Kiss" by Mindy Neff: After sharing a tantalizing kiss with his loyal nurse, can Dr. Zachary Beaumont remain immune to the fierce passion Annabelle Reardon's presence arouses? "And Babies Make Seven" by Mary Anne Wilson: Will a weekend getaway in a secluded cabin rekindle the sparks between new parents Adam and Maggie McCallum?
The McCullagh Inn in Maine (BookShots Flames)
by James Patterson Jen MclaughlinHer second chance at love. . .Chelsea O'Kane escapes to Maine with a gun and fresh bruises. She's ready to begin anew-until she runs into her old flame, Jeremy Holland. As he helps to fix her inn, her heart heals and they rediscover what they once loved about each other. But as the two play house, it starts to seem too good to last. . . .BookShots FlamesOriginal romances presented by JAMES PATTERSONNovels you can devour in a few hoursImpossible to stop reading
The McKenzie Artifact
by Alison Kent"Fast, dangerous, sexy. " --Shannon McKenna Youve been hot and bothered, down and dirty, and deep undercover with the sexy spies of the Smithson Group--Christian Bane, Tripp Shaughnesesy, Julian Samms, and Kelly John Beach. Now, meet Eli McKenzie, a hunky operative who doesnt play by the rule book. . . on anything. . . Episode Five: The McKenzie Artifact Get what you came for with Eli McKenzie, SG-5 Five months ago, SG-5 operative Eli McKenzie was in deep cover in Mexico, infiltrating a Spectra ring that kidnaps young girls and sells them into a life beyond imagining. Not being able to move on the Spectra scum right away was torture for the tough-but-compassionate superspy. But that wasnt the only problem--someone on the inside was slowly poisoning Eli, clouding his judgment and forcing him to make an abrupt trip back to the Smithson Groups headquarters to heal. Now, Elis ready to return. . . with a vengeance. It seems his quick departure left a private investigator named Stella Banks in some hot water. Spectra operatives have nabbed the nosy Stella and are awaiting word on how to handle her disposal. Eli knows the only way to save her life and his is to reveal himself to Stella and get her to trust him. Seeing the way Stella takes care of the frightened girls melts Elis armor, and soon, they find that the best way to survive this brutal assignment is to steal time in each others arms. Its a bliss Elis intent on keeping, no matter what he has to do to protect it. Because Eli McKenzie has unfinished business with Spectra--and with the woman who has renewed his heart--and this is one man who always finishes what he starts. . .
The McKettrick Christmas Collection: An Anthology (McKettrick Women)
by Linda Lael Miller Michelle MajorSometimes it takes a little holiday help to find true love… Don’t miss a single classic story in this collection from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller.Sierra’s HomecomingSierra McKettrick feels like a fraud. She might be moving to her family’s ancestral ranch with her son, but being a McKettrick by blood wasn’t enough to make her fit in. To make matters worse, from the moment she’d met the Triple M’s ranch hand, he’d gotten under Sierra’s skin. With his rugged body and tender compassion, Travis Reid was a temptation she didn’t need or want. But it might be the one temptation she can’t resist…A McKettrick ChristmasLizzie McKettrick is coming home for Christmas…with a suitor who seems a bit too interested in her family’s money. Yet fate has a surprise of its own for Lizzie: Dr. Morgan Shane. When their homebound train is halted by a massive avalanche, injuring and stranding its passengers, the handsome doctor takes charge—with Lizzie by his side. Despite their growing bond, Lizzie and Morgan know that with another avalanche looming and a dwindling food supply, it’s going to be a bleak Christmas Eve. But with a little extra help from a most unexpected source, they just might find their way home to celebrate a McKettrick family Christmas after all.…A Lawman’s ChristmasWhen the town sheriff suddenly dies, Clay McKettrick steps up while also planning to start a ranch and finally settle down. Problem is, the old sheriff has left behind a family that needs his help. He isn’t interested in uprooting Dara Rose and her children, but he is interested in giving her protection, friendship—and passion. And when they say “I do” to a marriage of convenience, the temporary lawman’s Christmas wish is to make Dara Rose his permanent wife….Originally published in 2006, 2008, and 2011
The McKettrick Legend
by Linda Lael MillerSIERRA'S HOMECOMINGWhen she moved to her family's ranch, Sierra McKettrick was disconcerted by its handsome caretaker, Travis Reid. But when her son claimed to see a mysterious boy and an heirloom teapot started popping up unexpectedly, Sierra wondered if their attraction was the least of her worries. In 1919 widowed Hannah McKettrick lived at the ranch with her son and brother-in-law, Doss. Her confused feelings for Doss and her son's health occupied her thoughts. . . until the teapot started disappearing. Are Sierra and Hannah living parallel lives?THE MCKETTRICK WAYMeg McKettrick wants a baby--husband optional. Perfect father material is Brad O'Ballivan, old flame and ranch owner in Stone Creek. Meg wants things her way. . . the McKettrick way. But Brad feels as strongly about the O'Ballivan way. Marriage, babies and a lifetime to share is he wants. Not a single night of passion, an unexpected pregnancy and a woman who won't budge. It's a battle of wills he intends to win. . .
The McKettrick Legend
by Linda Lael MillerNew York Times and USA TODAY bestselling sensation Linda Lael Miller returns with these classic McKettrick tales in one great collection!Sierra's HomecomingWhen she moved to her family's ancestral ranch, single mom Sierra McKettrick was disconcerted by the Triple M's handsome caretaker, Travis Reid. But when her son claimed to see a mysterious boy in the house, and an heirloom teapot started popping up in unexpected places, Sierra wondered if the attraction between her and Travis might be the least of her worries.In 1919 widowed Hannah McKettrick lived at the ranch with her son and her brother-in-law, Doss. Her confused feelings for Doss and her son's health problems occupied all her thoughts...until the family teapot started disappearing. Could Sierra and her ancestor Hannah be living parallel lives?The McKettrick WayMeg McKettrick longs for a baby-husband optional. Perfect father material is gorgeous Brad O'Ballivan, old flame and new owner of his family's ranch in Stone Creek. Meg wants to do things her way...the McKettrick way. But Brad feels just as strongly about the O'Ballivan way....Love, marriage, babies and a lifetime to share-that's what Brad wants. Not a single night of passion, an unexpected pregnancy and a woman who won't budge. For a rugged rodeo cowboy who never gives up, it's a battle of wills he intends to win...and nothing matters more than claiming Meg's wild McKettrick heart.
The McKettrick Legend
by Linda Lael MillerNew York Times and USA TODAY bestselling sensation Linda Lael Miller returns with these classic McKettrick tales in one great collection!Sierra's HomecomingWhen she moved to her family's ancestral ranch, single mom Sierra McKettrick was disconcerted by the Triple M's handsome caretaker, Travis Reid. But when her son claimed to see a mysterious boy in the house, and an heirloom teapot started popping up in unexpected places, Sierra wondered if the attraction between her and Travis might be the least of her worries.In 1919 widowed Hannah McKettrick lived at the ranch with her son and her brother-in-law, Doss. Her confused feelings for Doss and her son's health problems occupied all her thoughts...until the family teapot started disappearing. Could Sierra and her ancestor Hannah be living parallel lives?The McKettrick WayMeg McKettrick longs for a baby-husband optional. Perfect father material is gorgeous Brad O'Ballivan, old flame and new owner of his family's ranch in Stone Creek. Meg wants to do things her way...the McKettrick way. But Brad feels just as strongly about the O'Ballivan way....Love, marriage, babies and a lifetime to share-that's what Brad wants. Not a single night of passion, an unexpected pregnancy and a woman who won't budge. For a rugged rodeo cowboy who never gives up, it's a battle of wills he intends to win...and nothing matters more than claiming Meg's wild McKettrick heart.
The McKettrick Way (McKettrick Series #9)
by Linda Lael Miller#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller is the queen of Western romance! Revisit the McKettricks of Stone Creek in The McKettrick Way, one of her most popular stories...Meg McKettrick longs for a baby-husband optional. Could Brad O'Ballivan, old flame and new owner of his family's ranch, be that baby's father? Yes, as it turns out, when she finds herself pregnant after a night of passion with him. Meg wants to do things her way. The McKettrick way. And Brad feels just as strongly about the O'Ballivan way... Love, marriage, babies, a lifetime together-that's what Brad wants. And he wants it with Meg!The McKettrick Way. The Western way. The Miller way!
The McKettrick Way: An Anthology (Mckettrick Women Ser. #No. 9)
by B. J. Daniels Linda Lael MillerTHE PRIDE OF THE McKETTRICKS Some things just feel like home. For Meg McKettrick that's the Circle M ranch in Indian Rock, Arizona...and Brad O'Ballivan. She loved the quiet rodeo cowboy once, and she never quite managed to stop, even when he left for bigger and better things. Now they've both returned home and neither can resist picking up where they left off. But what if claiming one home means losing the other? Brad wants it all from Meg-love, marriage, babies, a lifetime of memories at his ranch in Stone Creek. Only she's as stubborn as any of her McKettrick ancestors. She refuses to give up her name or the ranch-it's the McKettrick way. And so begins a battle of wills Brad intends to win...the O'Ballivan way. BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Mountain Sheriff by New York Times bestselling author B.J. Daniels Being a small-town mountain sheriff, Mitch Tanner has enough to worry about without adding the pretty Charity Jenkins to the list. But Charity is in trouble, and only Mitch can help her...
The McKettrick Way: Mountain Sheriff (McKettrick Women #No. 9)
by Linda Lael MillerHonor dictated he marry her, but love is what will keep them together… Don’t miss this beloved classic from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller.Undercover agent Gideon Yarbro is renowned for stopping outlaws almost before they commit a crime. But now he must stop a wedding—despite the bride’s resistance. Lydia Fairmont will lose everything if she doesn’t honor her betrothal to a heartless banker. The only loophole is if she marries someone else instead, but to her, one loveless match is the same as another.It’s not good enough for Gideon. Determined to honor his own decade-old promise to help Lydia, he carries her off to Stone Creek and makes her his reluctant wife. Forget a honeymoon for “show”—not with a vengeful ex-fiancé on their trail and a hired gun on the loose. But there just might be hope for the marriage…and two hearts meant for each other.Originally published in 2007
The McKettrick Way: Mountain Sheriff (Mckettrick Women Ser. #2)
by Linda Lael MillerA baby on her terms The McKettrick Way by #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Linda Lael Miller Meg McKettrick longs for a baby—husband optional. Perfect father material is gorgeous Brad O&’Ballivan, an old flame and the new owner of his family&’s ranch in Stone Creek. But Meg—as strong, proud and stubborn as her ancestors from Indian Rock&’s Triple M ranch—wants to do things her way…the McKettrick way. And Brad feels just as strongly about the O&’Ballivan way! FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! A Baby and a Betrothal by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Michelle Major As proud as Katie Garrity is of her bakery, she&’s ready to be more than just The Cupcake Lady. She wants to be Mrs. and Mommy, too. But in the small mountain town of Crimson, there aren&’t many candidates for a dad—until the one who got away returns. Forest ranger Noah Crawford can&’t commit to forever, though. But after one explosive night, it just may be too late…#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Linda Lael Miller
The McKettricks Christmas Box Set
by Linda Lael MillerCelebrate the holidays with two popular McKettrick tales by #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller--the Queen of Western Romance! A Lawman's Christmas It's 1914, and the sudden death of the town marshal leaves Blue River, Texas, without a lawman…and Dara Rose Nolan without a husband. A cowboy at heart, Clay McKettrick plans to start a ranch and finally settle down. He isn't interested in uprooting Dara Rose and her children, but he is interested in offering her protection, friendship--and passion. And when they say "I do" to a marriage of convenience, the temporary lawman's Christmas wish is to make Dara Rose his permanent wife... An Outlaw's Christmas Sawyer McKettrick isn't ready to settle down on the Triple M family ranch in Arizona. So, in 1915, he heads to Blue River, Texas, to seek a job as marshal. But he's injured in a blinding snowstorm--and collapses into the arms of a prim and proper lady in calico. The shirtless, bandaged stranger recuperating in teacher Piper St. James's room behind the schoolhouse says he's a McKettrick, but he looks like an outlaw to her. As they wait out the storm, the handsome loner has Piper remembering long-ago dreams of marriage and motherhood. But how long is Sawyer willing to call Blue River home?
The McKettricks of Texas: Tate, Garrett and Austin
by Linda Lael MillerAnother unforgettable series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller. Find out why she's called the First Lady of the West! Tate. He's running the family's Silver Spur Ranch near Blue River, Texas. He's also a divorced dad of six-year-old twins. Libby Remington was his high school girlfriend and she's the woman he still loves. He just needs to convince her of that! Nothing--not cattle rustlers, a killer stallion or a vindictive ex-wife--can keep him from the attempt. Garrett. He was on a fast track up the political ladder--until a scandal slowed him down and brought him home to Blue River, Texas. He doesn't think he has the land in his blood the way his brothers do. But Blue River has other charms, like Julie Remington, a woman with deep ties to the community--not to mention a four-year-old son and a three-legged beagle. Good thing he and Julie have nothing in common except their undeniable attraction--or do they? Austin. He's a lone maverick--and he was a champion rodeo star until finally he got bested by an angry bull. With his career over and his love life a mess, he returns home to the Silver Spur. But his brothers won't allow him to brood about his losses in peace; over his protests, they've even hired a nurse to speed his recovery. None other than the beautiful Paige Remington... Meet these three men of the West--and the women they love!
The McKettricks: Luck, Pride and Heart
by Linda Lael MillerRevisit New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller's reader-favorite series of cowboys staking claims to their land--and the women they love...McKettrick's LuckJesse McKettrick's Indian Rock ties run deep. The Triple M Ranch is in his blood, along with the thrill of risk. But with his land at stake, this world-class poker player won't be dealt into Cheyenne Bridges's tempting gamble. Cheyenne left Indian Rock's painful memories behind to become a self-made woman. Now her job is to convince Jesse to sell his property. Sparks of attraction fly, tempting Cheyenne to lay it all on the line for the passion she sees in Jesse's eyes.McKettrick's PrideA down-to-earth ex-rancher, Rance McKettrick is determined to make a fresh start with his two young daughters. He sure doesn't need Indian Rock's free-spirited new bookstore owner, Echo Wells, confusing his choices--and raising memories he'd rather forget. But irresistible attraction might force Rance and Echo to come to grips with who they really are...and find a once-in-a-lifetime happiness.McKettrick's HeartKeegan McKettrick has learned the hard way that women can't be trusted. The only female in his life these days is the young daughter he sees all too rarely. Until beautiful but mysterious Molly Shields arrives--and keeping a suspicious eye on her becomes Keegan's full-time hobby. Molly doesn't know why she's attracted to a man determined to dig up dirt on her but he might be the one person who can truly understand her shadowy past--and if the two can risk opening their hearts, they just might forge a brighter future.
The McKettricks: Meg and Lizzie
by Linda Lael MillerLet #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller--the First Lady of the West!--introduce you to Meg and Lizzie McKettrick. The McKettrick Way. For Meg, the Circle M ranch in Indian Rock, Arizona, is home. And cowboy Brad O'Ballivan is the man she once loved. The man she still loves. Now they're picking up where they left off, and Brad wants it all. Marriage, babies, a lifetime together. But Meg's as stubborn as any of her McKettrick ancestors and she refuses to give up her name or the ranch. It's the McKettrick way. And so begins a battle of wills Brad intends to win--the O'Ballivan way! The McKettrick Christmas. It's 1896, and Lizzie McKettrick, Indian Rock's new schoolteacher, is coming home for Christmas. She has a surprise for her family; she's engaged to Whitley Carson. But fate has a surprise for Lizzie in the form of Dr. Morgan Shane. When their homebound train is halted by a massive avalanche and passengers are injured, the doctor takes charge--with Lizzie by his side. This Christmas Eve changes everything. For both of them...
The McKettricks: Past and Present
by Linda Lael Miller#1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller is the queen of western romance--past and present!McKettrick's Choice. It's 1888, and Holt McKettrick races back to Texas--to save both the man who raised him and his old friend, Gabe, sentenced to the gallows after a hasty trial. When he gets there, he meets Lorelei Fellowes, the judge's daughter--and a woman notorious for burning her wedding dress in the town square. Holt has a bride-to-be waiting in Arizona, but maybe the strong-willed Lorelei is the woman he should choose!Sierra's Homecoming. When single mom Sierra McKettrick, a direct descendant of Holt and Lorelei, moves to her family's ancestral ranch in Arizona, she's equally attracted to, and disconcerted by, the Triple M's handsome caretaker, Travis Reid. Then her son claims to see a mysterious boy in the house, and an heirloom teapot keeps popping upâ ¦ In 1919, widow Hannah McKettrick lived at the ranch with her son and her brother-in-law, Doss. Her confused feelings for Doss occupied her thoughts--until the family teapot started disappearing. Could Sierra and Hannah be living parallel lives?Let Linda Lael Miller take you home to the West you love--the way it was then, and the way it is now!
The Mccassey Brothers Trilogy Megabook
by Lauren N SharmanTHREE COMPLETE NOVELS, ONE MEGABOOK SERIES! The first three novels of the epic McCassey Brothers saga from Preditors and Editors Reader's Poll Romance Author of the Year, Lauren N. Sharman, including: No Worries: Witnessing her mother's murder put a label on Gypsy Lance that few people overlooked. Raised in foster homes, she spent her childhood yearning for love and acceptance. Nearly penniless, she arrives in Hagerstown, Maryland looking to put down roots and outrun a past she fears is about to catch up to her...Blue-collar, bad boy Rebel McCassey knows what it's like to try and escape your past. No longer the hellion he once was, he's never been able to shake his family's bad reputation. When he finds Gypsy lost in the woods, her unconditional trust and refusal to judge him by his infamous last name touch Rebel in a place he didn't know existed...his heart. When the demons chasing Gypsy are caught lurking in the shadows, Rebel vows to keep her safe, even if it means slipping back into his old ways... Preditors and Editors 2006 Reader's Poll, Best Romance Novel of The Year, Ecataromance Reviewers' Choice Award Winner, Whiskey Creek Press Number One Bestseller The Devil's Candy: Behind Angel Shelby's dancing eyes and mischievous smile, lie the razor sharp tongue and fearless attitude that have helped her conceal painful secrets. However, they aren't enough to save her this time--as she's issued a shocking ultimatum. Nicknamed, The Devil, Blackie McCassey's violent past keeps most people exactly where he likes them...at a distance. Sacrificing his freedom to repay an old debt, he agrees to marry Angel in name only, watch over her, and play peacemaker in the uncivilized bar she runs. Along with unexpected happiness, marriage brings surprises. Once wild and reckless, Blackie suddenly finds himself in the unfamiliar position of keeping someone else out of trouble...his wife. When a murder occurs, Blackie's forced to face his past one last time, risking his life to put an end to the chaos disrupting their lives. Unfortunately, victory comes at a price...2007 Ecataromance Reviewer's Choice Award Winner, Top Ten Award Preditors and Editors Reader's Poll, Top Ten Best Author Award Preditor's And Editor's Reader's Poll Dusty Rose: Dusty Zamora and her close-knit sisters were young--but far from innocent--when they abruptly left Hagerstown, Maryland ten years ago. Now, Dusty has returned. Alone. Judd McCassey spent most of his thirty-six years side-by-side with his brothers and cousins...on the wrong side of the law. His one regret...being powerless to help the only woman he ever loved when she needed it most. Judd knows they're headed for trouble when Dusty rides back into his life on a stolen outlaw biker's motorcycle, and is shocked when she refuses his help. Finally realizing that hiding her deadly secrets are harming--not helping--the man she loves, Dusty opens up to Judd, dropping a bombshell that sends him reeling, and her fleeing. Not until Dusty vanishes does Judd discover her deception was well-intended. Now, he must find her before it's too late for all of them... Top Five Finisher, 2008 Preditors and Editors Reader's Poll, Whiskey Creek Press Number One Bestseller GET THE COMPLETE FIRST THREE BOOKS OF THE SERIES IN THIS MEGABOOK RELEASE! Genre: Romance Suspense
The Mckenzie Artifact
by Alison KentFast, dangerous, sexy. --Shannon McKenna You've been hot and bothered, down and dirty, and deep undercover with the sexy spies of the Smithson Group--Christian Bane, Tripp Shaughnesesy, Julian Samms, and Kelly John Beach. Now, meet Eli McKenzie, a hunky operative who doesn't play by the rule book. . .on anything. . . Episode Five: The McKenzie Artifact Get what you came for with Eli McKenzie, SG-5 Five months ago, SG-5 operative Eli McKenzie was in deep cover in Mexico, infiltrating a Spectra ring that kidnaps young girls and sells them into a life beyond imagining. Not being able to move on the Spectra scum right away was torture for the tough-but-compassionate superspy. But that wasn't the only problem--someone on the inside was slowly poisoning Eli, clouding his judgment and forcing him to make an abrupt trip back to the Smithson Group's headquarters to heal. Now, Eli's ready to return. . .with a vengeance. It seems his quick departure left a private investigator named Stella Banks in some hot water. Spectra operatives have nabbed the nosy Stella and are awaiting word on how to handle her disposal. Eli knows the only way to save her life and his is to reveal himself to Stella and get her to trust him. Seeing the way Stella takes care of the frightened girls melts Eli's armor, and soon, they find that the best way to survive this brutal assignment is to steal time in each other's arms. It's a bliss Eli's intent on keeping, no matter what he has to do to protect it. Because Eli McKenzie has unfinished business with Spectra--and with the woman who has renewed his heart--and this is one man who always finishes what he starts. . .
The Me I Meant to Be
by Sophie JordanGirl Code: Never date a friend’s ex. Willa Evans has no intention of breaking the code. So what if she’s always secretly loved her next-door neighbor Zach? <P><P> As her best friend’s boyfriend, he was always off-limits and it needs to stay that way, even though they just broke up. Even though every time she turns around he’s there, tempting her… <P><P>No keeping secrets from your bestie. Flor Hidalgo has a lot on her plate: her breakup with Zach, her dad’s new dating life, and her struggling grades. So why can’t she stop thinking about her hot, know-it-all tutor? At least she’s got Willa, her constant in the chaos. Breaking the code breaks friendships. <P><P>Two friends find themselves tempted by love that defies the rules in this steamy romance perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Simone Elkeles.
The Me I Used To Be
by Jennifer ArcherThat Was ThenMe, Allyson Cole. Age sixteen. Living in the world of endless summers, of going wherever you wanted. And yes, my parents may have worried that I was riding into trouble -- but I was young and in love, and growing up was something I had to do.... And This Is NowMe, again. Allyson Cole. This time, age fifty-one. I have everything I always wanted -- almost. I don't have him...and I don't have me. Now's the time to find what I lost. To do that, I have to hit the road, and find the father of my child. And start a journey I never could have anticipated....
The Me I Used to Be: A Novel
by Jennifer Ryan"Gripping and emotionally compelling...a beautiful story of losing yourself, starting over against all odds, and coming out triumphant. I was hooked from page one!"--Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author"Jennifer Ryan is at the height of her story-telling best. Page-turning, powerful, with high stakes drama and unforgettable romance, I couldn't put this novel down!"--Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling authorIf you like Jill Shalvis and Kristin Hannah, you’ll love Jennifer Ryan’s exciting new novel, where a young woman has the chance to rebuild her life and become the woman she was always meant to be…An inheritance she never expected… After serving time for a crime she didn’t commit, Evangeline returns home to discover her father left her solely responsible for the family’s failing ranch, her mother blames her for her father’s death, and her brothers want her out of their way. With her family’s future squarely on her shoulders, she desperately searches for ways to save their home—before they lose everything. A chance to right past mistakes…Her only ally, Chris Chambers. The cop who sent her away is positive she took the fall for someone else. And if she helps him track down the real criminals, he’ll clear her record. But the closer Evangeline and Chris get to exposing the truth—and to each other—the deeper Evangeline is drawn into a dangerous sting that will finally bring her justice and pave the way for a bright future.
The Meaning of Birds
by Jaye Robin Brown“An evocative story of the thrills of first love and the anguish of first loss. This will break you and heal you.”—Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’Not to be missed by fans of Nina LaCour and Becky Albertalli, this powerful novel—from the acclaimed author of Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit—paints a poignant portrait of love in the past, grief in the now, and the healing power of art.Before: Jess has always struggled with the fire inside her. But when she meets Vivi, everything changes. As they fall for each other, Vivi helps Jess deal with her anger and pain and encourages her to embrace her artistic talent. And suddenly Jess’s future is a blank canvas, filled with possibilities.After: When Vivi unexpectedly dies, Jess’s perfect world is erased. As she spirals out of control, Jess pushes away everyone around her and throws out her plans for art school. Because art is Vivi and Vivi is gone forever. Right when Jess feels at her lowest, she makes a surprising friend who just might be able to show her a new way to channel her rage, passion, and creativity. But will Jess ever be able to forge a new path for herself without Vivi?A beautiful exploration of first love and first loss, this novel effortlessly weaves together past and present to tell a profound story about how you can become whole again when it seems like you’ve lost the most important part of yourself.
The Measure Of A Lady
by Deeanne GistSPEAK POLITELY. Even when you're the only respectable woman around, protesting San Francisco's decadent surrender to gold fever. DRESS MODESTLY. Wear your sunbonnet at all times. Ensure nobody sees your men's boots muddied by the city streets. Remain Devoted to Family. Protect your siblings from the temptations that surround them, even against their wishes. Stand Above Reproach. Most difficult when a captivating man turns out to be a saloon owner. Rise Above Temptation. No accepting gifts. No bestowing favors. No impeachable behavior ... well, maybe just one...little...kiss? WHEN THESE RULES BECOME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO UPHOLD, CAN RACHEL VAN BUREN REMAIN A BEACON OF VIRTUE IN A CITY OF VICE?
The Measure of Katie Calloway: A Novel
by Serena MillerThe Civil War has ended, but in Katie Calloway's Georgia home conflict still rages. To protect herself and her young brother from her violent and unstable husband, she flees north, finding anonymity and sanctuary as the cook in a Northwoods lumber camp. The camp owner, Robert Foster, wonders if the lovely woman he's hired has the grit to survive the never-ending work and harsh conditions of a remote pine forest in winter. Katie wonders if she can keep her past a secret from a man she is slowly growing to love. <p><p>With grace and skill, Serena Miller brings to life a bygone era. From the ethereal, snowy forest and the warm cookstove to the rowdy shanty boys and the jagged edges of the saw, every detail is perfectly rendered, transporting the reader back to the time when pine was king, men were made of iron, and rivers were choked with logs on the way to the sawmills. Readers will have a hard time leaving the Northwoods when they turn the last page.
The Measure of a Man (Most Likely To . . . #3)
by Marie FerrarellaJane JacksonThis quiet girl has battled loneliness since a car accident left her an orphan and an unhappy marriage left her alone with a small child. Now a devoted single mom and assistant to everyone's favourite English professor, Jane has no time for romance--not even with the boy, now man, she'd never been able to forget...Smith ParkerSmith seemed to have it all: good looks, good grades and limitless opportunities. But when he was falsely accused of stealing, a much-needed scholarship evaporated along with his motivation--and the college dropout became resigned to a life of menial jobs. Still the right woman might make him see that it's never too late to reclaim what might have been...