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The Midnight Dance
by Nikki KatzSet against the fascinating and moody backdrop of a mysterious boarding school, this intricately crafted novel is filled with magical realism, gothic settings, and the perfect hint of romance. Seventeen-year-old Penny is a lead dancer at the Grande Teatro, a finishing school where she and eleven other young women are training to become the finest ballerinas in Italy. Tucked deep in the woods, the school is overseen by the mysterious and handsome young Master, who keeps the girls ensconced in the estate – and in the only life Penny has ever known.But when flashes of memories – memories of a life very different from the one she thinks she’s been leading – start to appear, Penny begins to question the Grande Teatro and the motivations of Master. With a kind and attractive kitchen boy, Cricket, at her side, Penny vows to escape the confines of her school and the strict rules that dictate every step she takes. But at every turn, Master finds a way to stop her, and Penny must uncover the secrets of her past before it’s too late.Debut author Nikki Katz delivers a unique and haunting twist on a classic fairy tale with The Midnight Dance, chosen by readers like you for Macmillan's young adult imprint Swoon Reads.Praise for The Midnight Dance: "Deliciously dark and twisty, taking you on a luscious ride."—Suzanne Lazear, author of the Aether Chronicles series“Well-written and charming.” —Jennifer McKenzie, reader on SwoonReads.com“A beautifully written story.” —Chen Yan Chang, reader on SwoonReads.com
The Midnight Detective
by Edward KendrickWhat is Wyn to do when he can't find his five-year-old daughter Celyn because she and her mother Marianne have disappeared with Marianne's new boyfriend? He hires a detective.The detective is Christoph Andreu, owner of Andreu Detection Agency. What few people know is that Christoph is a vampire, thus his definitely strange working hours. Wyn knows, however, but his need to find Celyn overrides the few concerns he might have that Christoph is more than human.Christoph was willing to take Wyn's case. More than willing when two men attack Wyn, believing he knows where to find Marianne's new lover. Despite the fact Christoph abhors physical violence; he deals with the men to save Wyn.Christoph finds himself drawn to Wyn, especially when he learns the man is not as straight Christoph believes, given the circumstances. In fact, Wyn is bi, which he readily admits. Bi, and drawn to the power and raw sexuality Christoph emits. As their search for Celyn intensifies, so does their immediate attraction for each other.Can Christoph find Wyn's missing daughter? And how will the two men handle their becoming lovers in spite of the fact Christoph is a vampire and Wyn isn't?
The Midnight Gardener (The Town of Superstition #1)
by R. G. ThomasThe Town of Superstition: Book OneAt fifteen, Thaddeus Cane has moved thirty-two times with his father. Each time he's displaced without explanation, Thaddeus loses any friends he's made. The name of their latest town is Superstition, but it seems normal enough, with one exception. Thaddeus's bedroom window gives him a view into the beautiful gardens next door. Every night after dark, an attractive guy around Thaddeus's age appears to tend the plants. When Thaddeus visits his neighbor, he discovers not only how deep his interest in the other man runs, but also that Teofil, the midnight gardener, isn't human. He's a garden gnome, a revelation that will lead to more secrets coming to light and an adventure unlike anything Thaddeus ever imagined.
The Midnight Hour
by Karen RobardsA time to fear. . . . Grace Hart seemed to have it all: a bright, beautiful daughter, a successful career as a judge, and a lovely home in an Ohio suburb. But beneath the placid veneer, darker truths lie waiting. Her fifteen-year-old, Jessica, is teetering on the cusp of drugs and delinquency. And someone is stalking the troubled teenager. Someone who has already violated their home and stolen their peace of mind. A time to love. . . . Now the police are involved. Grace is relieved--and worried. Is Jessica in danger from a drug dealer who wants to silence her? Detective Tony Marino is on the case. He's too close for comfort, asking disturbing questions, probing into her long-buried past, igniting feelings Grace has tried to suppress. In Tony's strong arms, Grace finds comfort, protection--passion--as he tries to shield them from the evil lurking just beyond their door. . . .
The Midnight Lie (The Midnight Lie)
by Marie Rutkoski'Utterly immersive' Roshani Chokshi, bestselling author of The Gilded WolvesSet in the world of the Winner's Trilogy, The Midnight Lie is an epic LGBTQ+ fantasy about learning to free ourselves from the lies others tell us - and the lies we tell ourselves.Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society's pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colours. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences.Nirrim keeps her head down, and a dangerous secret close to her chest.But then she encounters is, a rakish traveller from far away, who whispers rumours that the High Kith possess magic. Sid tempts Nirrim to seek that magic for herself. But to do that, Nirrim must surrender her old life. She must place her trust in this sly stranger who asks, above all, not to be trusted.
The Midnight Lie: The epic LGBTQ romantic fantasy (The Midnight Lie)
by Marie Rutkoski'Rich characterization, exquisite worldbuilding and rock-solid storytelling make this a fantasy of unusual intelligence and depth . . . Breathtaking, tragic and true' Kirkus on The Winner's CurseSet in the world of the NYT-bestselling Winner's Trilogy, The Midnight Lie is an epic LGBTQ romantic fantasy about learning to free ourselves from the lies others tell us - and the lies we tell ourselves.Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society's pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life in the Ward is grim and punishing. People of her low status are forbidden from sampling sweets or wearing colours. You either follow the rules, or pay a tithe and suffer the consequences.Nirrim keeps her head down, and a dangerous secret close to her chest.But then she encounters id, a rakish traveller from far away, who whispers rumours that the High Kith possess magic. Sid tempts Nirrim to seek that magic for herself. But to do that, Nirrim must surrender her old life. She must place her trust in this sly stranger who asks, above all, not to be trusted.(P) 2020 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
The Midnight Man
by Charlotte Mede"The less you know about Ramsay, the better. . ." Lady Helena Hartford knows nothing about Nicholas Ramsay. Rumored to be the richest man in England, he appears out of the shadows and commands her to trust him. Newly widowed, Helena is the target of powerful forces determined to seize her fortune by committing her to an asylum. Losing her wealth means nothing, but losing her freedom to the fetid air and hopelessness of Bedlam would be a never-ending horror. Nicholas has his own reasons for pursuing Lady Hartford. Familiar with the scandalous reputation her artwork has inspired, he is focused on revenge but supremely unprepared for the immediate, gut-clenching desire she invokes. As their uneasy alliance gives way to intense passion, enemies are circling ever nearer, intent on a shocking agenda. And Helena has no choice but to trust this mysterious, unpredictable man who could be her savior, or the means of delivering her to her worst nightmare...
The Midnight Pack: A Werewolf Romantic Urban Fantasy (Jericho James #1)
by Jasmine Kuliasha&“If you love Supernatural, X-files, and an FMC with cackle-worthy thoughts and gusto for miles, grab this book!&”- Han Lee, reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beauty and the Beast meets Supernatural in the first book of this new urban fantasy detective series! Jericho James is in over her head. She's a Private Investigator famed for debunking mythical creature sightings, and she expects her latest case in Stillbridge, Maine to be just another instance of "town who cried wolf." But instead of finding a poorly judged animal in the Northeastern woods, Jericho discovers a family of reclusive scientists. Handsome scientists, no less, working on a cure for a mystery virus. Intrigued by the virus and utterly captivated by Benjamin—a man with cheekbones that must have been chiseled by God himself—Jericho finds she's dying to learn more about the family and their work. And when she accidentally discovers the family's secret, she might just get her wish. Follow Jericho James as she solves cryptid crimes, stops mythical misdeeds, and blocks otherworldly outrages. And maybe, if she has time, find love along the way. &“[The Midnight Pack] blends a swift-moving, thrilling storyline, an intriguing new take on werewolves, and a he-falls-first romance. I couldn't devour this page-turner quickly enough and cannot wait for the next adventure Jericho James takes us on!&” – C.L. Cupp, reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &“What a fun and exciting Romantic Urban Fantasy! I grew up in the Twilight era, so reading another book about werewolves was right up my alley, and I am so excited for the next book!&” – Sadie Wilson, reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &“Awwww this was such a cute story! I was just captivated by everything that was taking place.&” – Whitney Kelly, reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &“I have been excited to read this book since I read the book description and it didn't let me down. It was fun and fast-paced and exactly what I hoped it would be!&” – Jill Hart, reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &“This is my first book from this author but it won&’t be the last. If you are a fan of cozy campy monster stories, this one is a fast-paced page-turner!&” – Erin Romary, reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ &“Wow!! This was great!&” -Carolyn Schaeperkoetter, reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ &“This book looked so good…I was immediately drawn into the story, and I really liked Jericho and her jobs. I was excited to see how she was going to solve this latest adventure.&” – Penny Noble, reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ &“I can&’t wait to see what case Jericho works on next!&” Luisa Watt, reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man
by W. Bruce CameronRuddy McCann, former college football star, has experienced a seismic drop in popularity; he is now Kalkaska, Michigan's full-time repo man and part-time bar bouncer. His best friend is his low-energy Basset hound Jake, with whom he shares a simple life of stealing cars. Simple, that is, until Ruddy starts hearing a voice in his head. The voice introduces himself as Alan Lottner, a dead realtor. Ruddy isn't sure if Alan is real, or if he's losing his mind. To complicate matters, it turns out Katie, the girl he's fallen for, is Alan's daughter. When Alan demands Ruddy find his murderers, Ruddy decides a voice in your head seeking vengeance is best ignored. When Alan also demands he clean up his act, and apartment, Ruddy tells him to back off, but where can a voice in your head go? With a sweet romance, a murder mystery, a lazy but loyal dog and a town full of cabin-fevered characters you can't help but love, New York Times bestselling novelist W. Bruce Cameron's The Midnight Plan of the Repo Man is yet another laugh-out-loud, keep-you-up-late, irresistible read.
The Midnight Queen
by Sylvia Izzo HunterIn the hallowed halls of Oxford's Merlin College, the most talented--and highest born--sons of the Kingdom of Britain are taught the intricacies of magickal theory. But what dazzles can also destroy, as Gray Marshall is about to discover... Gray's deep talent for magick has won him a place at Merlin College. But when he accompanies four fellow students on a mysterious midnight errand that ends in disaster and death, he is sent away in disgrace--and without a trace of his power. He must spend the summer under the watchful eye of his domineering professor, Appius Callender, working in the gardens of Callender's country estate and hoping to recover his abilities. And it is there, toiling away on a summer afternoon, that he meets the professor's daughter. Even though she has no talent of her own, Sophie Callender longs to be educated in the lore of magick. Her father has kept her isolated at the estate and forbidden her interest; everyone knows that teaching arcane magickal theory to women is the height of impropriety. But against her father's wishes, Sophie has studied his ancient volumes on the subject. And in the tall, stammering, yet oddly charming Gray, she finally finds someone who encourages her interest and awakens new ideas and feelings. Sophie and Gray's meeting touches off a series of events that begins to unravel secrets about each of them. And after the king's closest advisor pays the professor a closed-door visit, they begin to wonder if what Gray witnessed in Oxford might be even more sinister than it seemed. They are determined to find out, no matter the cost...
The Midnight Queen (Noctis Magicae #1)
by Sylvia Izzo HunterIn a nineteenth-century Britain where magecraft has directed the course of history, a ruthless conspiracy plots intrigue, treason, and murder. Only a pair of brilliant misfits suspect anything is wrong. And to avert disaster, they’ll have to solve a royal mystery more than a decade cold.As the term at Oxford’s Merlin College ends, shy, bookish Gray Marshall accompanies his tutor to the country with nowhere else to go. A misadventure has left him in disgrace with his friends and—temporarily?—without magick. He overheard what sounded like a plan to murder the Master of Merlin. But he has no way to investigate his suspicions, and no one to trust. Until his professor’s odd, neglected middle daughter, Sophie, befriends him, and he realizes there is far more to her than meets the eye.According to her father, Sophie’s dreams of education are unsuitable to a woman. So her midnight library excursions to learn despite him have left her with subtle skills in gathering information, plenty of daring, and even more frustration. As Sophie and Gray begin to guess the aims of the conspirators, they know they must act. But for any chance at justice, they must risk all they have—and change who they are to each other forever…Praise for The Midnight Queen:“Debut novelist Sylvia Izzo Hunter renders both the setting and characters in vivid detail. The structured system of magick gives the fictional world weight, and Hunter manipulates the seemingly disparate plot elements to create tension that culminates in a satisfying conclusion.” — Shelf Awareness“Hunter pulls from a multitude of mystical tales and myths to create her own magical version of Britain that is both innovative and intriguing. ... The Midnight Queen is a novel that readers will be unable to put down.” — RT Book Reviews“The Midnight Queen is a love story that will warm your heart, and a story of magic and struggle, truth and might, in the face of all odds, with some stunning writing that will really hook readers and brings them into the colorful world that Hunter has created.”—Bookworm Blues“Hunter does a splendid job of confounding my expectations ... A fresh and inventive historical novel ... I can’t wait to see what Sylvia Izzo Hunter does next.” — Marie Brennan, author of A Natural History of Dragons“Elegantly written, fast-paced and highly original – a stunning story of magic, scholarship, and true love. Sylvia Izzo Hunter brings both rural Brittany and an alternative Regency England to vivid life. A remarkably assured debut.” — Juliet Marillier, national bestselling author of the Sevenwaters novels
The Midnight Sun
by Alexander VerlangenCove does not want to be matched. Matching changes everything. Every moment of Cove’s life has been documented using the most advanced AI system ever created. Every thought, every action, and every dream will be used to determine his perfect match. Ciaran is a dutiful prince of the Space Nation. His family expects a political match. They demand a marriage that will expand their power. When Cove and Ciaran are matched, the world is thrown into chaos.A love match between a surfer and a prince. One that tests the political and social boundaries between two feuding nations. Can love bring peace? Does the technology behind their matching even work? Does any of it matter when power demands their compliance?
The Midnight Witch
by Paula BrackstonMidnight is the most bewitching hour of them all. From Paula Brackston, the New York Times bestselling author of The Witch's Daughter and The Winter Witch, comes a magical tale that is as dark as it is enchanting. Set in high society Edwardian England, The Midnight Witch is the story of a young witch who faces the choice between love and loyalty to her coven. "The dead are seldom silent. All that is required for them to be heard is that someone be willing to listen. I have been listening to the dead all my life." Lady Lilith Montgomery is the daughter of the sixth Duke of Radnor. She is one of the most beautiful young women in London and engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. She is also a witch. When her father dies, her hapless brother Freddie takes on his title. But it is Lilith, instructed in the art of necromancy, who inherits their father's role as Head Witch of the Lazarus Coven. And it is Lilith who must face the threat of the Sentinels, a powerful group of sorcerers intent on reclaiming the Elixir from the coven's guardianship for their own dark purposes. Lilith knows the Lazarus creed: secrecy and silence. To abandon either would put both the coven and all she holds dear in grave danger. She has spent her life honoring it, right down to her engagement to her childhood friend and fellow witch, Viscount Louis Harcourt. Until the day she meets Bram, a talented artist who is neither a witch nor a member of her class. With him, she must not be secret and silent. Despite her loyalty to the coven and duty to her family, Lilith cannot keep her life as a witch hidden from the man she loves. To tell him will risk everything.
The Midwife
by Carolyn DavidsonTHE MIDWIFEFOR THE SAKE OF HIS CHILDWidowed father Gar Lundstrom's offer of a marriage of convenience had given Leah the chance of a new life for herself caring for his children. Yet what would happen to her newfound happiness when the stalwart farmer learned the horrible secret that had sent her on the run?A biddable mother for his children was all that Gar had expected when he took Leah Gunderson to wife. Yet Leah's spirited presence lightened his dark and lonely existence, and made him long to find a way to free her from her troubled past.
The Midwife and the Lawman
by Marisa CarrollIf Devon Grant had her way, she'd turn her back on Enchantment. There's simply too much history in that small town. But her sense of honor has her returning to help her ailing grandmother run The Birth Place-even though she's still angry about her grandmother's past actions. And there's also Miguel Eiden, the man who broke her heart ten years before.Then Devon uncovers a secret and must decide what to do and who to trust-because in order to help three innocent children she might have to bend, if not break, the law. Not so easy when the new chief of police is her old love Miguel.
The Midwife and the Single Dad: A Heartwarming Medical Romance
by Gill SandersonA Heartwarming Medical Romance by bestselling author Gill Sanderson Fifteen years ago midwife and children's nurse Alice Muir had left her island home Soalay -and also her teenage sweetheart Ben Cavendish. Ben was now a doctor, Alice would be working for him. She wondered if coming back was a good idea. But she had to leave London. Her baby had miscarried and she had been unjustly accused of carelessness. She needed a refuge, Everywhere reminded her of past happy days with Ben. She fell in love with his small daughter, Fiona. But Ben had problems too. His divorce had been traumatic. Could he ever trust a woman again?
The Midwife and the Single Dad: A Heartwarming Medical Romance (Medical Romances #18)
by Gill SandersonAnother captivating medical romance from best-selling author Gill Sanderson! Perfect for fans of Mia Faye, Laura Scott, Helen Scott Taylor, Grey's Anatomy and ER.Readers LOVE Gill's gripping medical romances!'Remarkable writer!!' 5* author review 'A truly wonderful writer' 5* author review 'I find all of Gill Sanderson's books very readable and enjoy the escapism they give me' 5* author review 'A truly gifted writer with an enormous amount of talent and sensitivity' 5* author review Fifteen years ago midwife and children's nurse Alice Muir had left her island home Soalay -and also her teenage sweetheart Ben Cavendish. Ben was now a doctor, Alice would be working for him. She wondered if coming back was a good idea. But she had to leave London. Her baby had miscarried and she had been unjustly accused of carelessness. She needed a refuge,Everywhere reminded her of past happy days with Ben. She fell in love with his small daughter, Fiona. But Ben had problems too. His divorce had been traumatic. Could he ever trust a woman again?Don't miss Gill Sanderson's enthralling medical romances, including the A Lakeland Practice and the Good, Bad and Ugly series.
The Midwife and the Single Dad: A Heartwarming Medical Romance (Medical Romances Ser.)
by Gill SandersonAnother captivating medical romance from best-selling author Gill Sanderson! Perfect for fans of Mia Faye, Laura Scott, Helen Scott Taylor, Grey's Anatomy and ER.Readers LOVE Gill's gripping medical romances!'Remarkable writer!!' 5* author review 'A truly wonderful writer' 5* author review 'I find all of Gill Sanderson's books very readable and enjoy the escapism they give me' 5* author review 'A truly gifted writer with an enormous amount of talent and sensitivity' 5* author review Fifteen years ago midwife and children's nurse Alice Muir had left her island home Soalay -and also her teenage sweetheart Ben Cavendish. Ben was now a doctor, Alice would be working for him. She wondered if coming back was a good idea. But she had to leave London. Her baby had miscarried and she had been unjustly accused of carelessness. She needed a refuge,Everywhere reminded her of past happy days with Ben. She fell in love with his small daughter, Fiona. But Ben had problems too. His divorce had been traumatic. Could he ever trust a woman again?Don't miss Gill Sanderson's enthralling medical romances, including the A Lakeland Practice and the Good, Bad and Ugly series.
The Midwife from His Past (Portland Midwives #2)
by Julie DanversWhat happens when the surgeon&’s ex-fiancée is the midwife in the operating room? Find out in Julie Danvers&’s latest Medical Romance for Harlequin.The emergency room reunion……He never imagined! When Dr. Eliot is called to an emergency C-section, he&’s stunned to find midwife Bria in the operating room. A lot has changed since their engagement ended so abruptly. Now he&’s a successful surgeon, no longer plagued by the financial worries of his childhood. But his intense attraction to Bria? That&’s exactly the same! And when Eliot discovers what was really behind their breakup, acting on that attraction is all he can think about…From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine. Portland MidwivesBook 1: The Doctor She Should Resist by Amy RuttanBook 2: The Midwife from His Past by Julie Danvers
The Midwife of St. Petersburg
by Linda Lee ChaikinThe Flames of Love and Revolution… It is Czarist Russia, 1914. Karena Peshkev dreams of escaping her family’s country estate and attending medical school. But each year, as she watches her hopes of being accepted to the Imperial College of Medicine slip further away, she much content herself with working alongside her mother, the village’s Jewish midwife. On a visit to her cousin’s sumptuous mansion, Karena gets a taste of Russian high society–and meets Colonel Alexsandr Kronstadt. Their attraction is immediate, but they can never act on it. Alex is meant for Karena’s cousin, the general’s daughter, a superior match politically and socially. But when the accusations of Bolshevik conspiracy tear her family apart, Karena and her mother flee to St. Petersburg. TheOkhrana–the Russian secret police–are convinced Karena is a Bolshevik traitor, in league with the rebel party’s leader. Certain she is guilty of murder and assassination, they’re determined to hunt her down. Alex risks his career and his life to protect her from afar, but will it be enough? Will he find her in time to save her from false accusations–and declare his love? Vibrant with historical detail and richly woven themes of danger, romance, and God’s faithfulness,The Midwife of St. Petersburgis an eloquent tale portraying the beauty and madness of a country that is about to change forever. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Midwife's Baby
by Fiona McArthurThe consultant's special deliveryEight months pregnant and a bridesmaid isn't midwife Georgia Winton's ideal situation…and it just got worse! When her contractions begin during the wedding ceremony, the only person who can save her and her baby is the groom‖ gorgeous, dedicated consultant Max Beresford. Together they save the life of little baby Elsa, and neither could be more thrilled.What will Max do now? His planned marriage of convenience never happened, because he didn't say "I do," and Georgia and her little girl have stolen his heart. Georgia is also in trouble, and she needs a protector—a role Max is happy to take on. But he wants to be more than that. He wants to be a real husband and father this time.
The Midwife's Child
by Sarah MorganSix years after one hot night, a midwife has a surprise for doctor she’s now working with in this dramatic contemporary romance by a USA Today bestseller.A brilliant new consultant joining a busy OB-GYN unit should be good news—except Jed Matthews is the last person Brooke wants to see again. Her shock at coming face to face with the man who had brought her body and soul to life for one magical night six years ago pales beside the realization that Jed is eventually going to discover her secret. Brooke had her reasons for disappearing, but will Jed ever understand them—especially when he meets her young son, Toby . . . ?
The Midwife's Christmas Miracle
by Jennifer TaylorThe midwife's Christmas wish - a mistletoe proposal When bubbly midwife Lucy Harris meets Dr Max Curtis, she has no trouble believing his reputation as Dalverston's resident playboy! She longs to be immune to his killer smile and dark good looks, but every time she sees Max's tenderness towards his tiny patients her frozen heart thaws a little. . . Max's flings are only ever short and sweet. But there's something about caring Lucy that has him thinking long-term. . . As Christmas draws close, and the village's festive lights twinkle, Max's thoughts turn from medicine. . . to marriage!
The Midwife's Christmas Miracle
by Jennifer TaylorThe midwife's Christmas wish - a mistletoe proposal When bubbly midwife Lucy Harris meets Dr Max Curtis, she has no trouble believing his reputation as Dalverston's resident playboy! She longs to be immune to his killer smile and dark good looks, but every time she sees Max's tenderness towards his tiny patients her frozen heart thaws a little. . . Max's flings are only ever short and sweet. But there's something about caring Lucy that has him thinking long-term. . . As Christmas draws close, and the village's festive lights twinkle, Max's thoughts turn from medicine. . . to marriage!
The Midwife's Christmas Miracle (Lakeside Mountain Rescue #5)
by Sarah MorganA snowstorm traps a pregnant midwife with her sexy colleague for Christmas in this heart-warming romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.It was a miracle that he found her—freezing cold and alone in the treacherous snow-covered terrain of the English mountains. And with nowhere else to go, Miranda Harding finds herself agreeing to spend a magical Christmas Day with her rescuer.Gorgeous consultant Jake Blackwell doesn’t want to let this beautiful woman out of his sight, yet the next morning she’s gone. Only to reappear that same day as the new midwife in his OB-GYN department. That’s not the only surprise—it’s now startlingly obvious that his mysterious Miranda is also six months pregnant . . .