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The Merde Factor: How to survive in a Parisian Attic
by Stephen ClarkeEnglishman Paul West is living the Parisian dream, and doing his best not to annoy the French. But recently things have been going très wrong:He's stuck in an apartment so small that he has to cut his baguettes in two to fit them in the kitchen. His research into authentic French cuisine is about to cause a national strike - and it could be all his fault. His Parisian business partner is determined to close their tea-room. And thinks that sexually harrassing his female employees is a basic human right.And Paul's gorgeous ex-girlfriend seems to be stalking him.Threatened with eviction, unemployment and bankrupcy, Paul realises that his personal merde factor is about to hit the fan...
The Merlin Prophecy Book Three: Hunting with Gods
by M. K. HumeHUNTING WITH GODS -- MERLIN'S DESTINY IS FULFILLED Disappointed after meeting his father in Constantinople, Merlin returns home to find Britain is engaged in a bloodthirsty war against the Saxons. Spared by the king of the Britons, he begins to train other healers across the land. But the king's untimely death puts Merlin under the grip of Uther Pendragon, an evil war leader. Uther orders Merlin to use his magical powers to help him seduce the young wife of King Gorlois. The healer is horrified by the High King's demands but realizes that many others will suffer at Uther's hands if he disobeys. Can Merlin survive Uther's madness and enable good to overcome evil? In Hunting with Gods, Merlin's morality is challenged as never before. M. K. Hume has won the praise of readers and critics alike with her original take on the Merlin legend. Her background in Arthurian literature provides historical accuracy to a beautifully written trilogy wrought with passion, heart, and adventure. successfully transporting them into the turbulent Dark Ages. Full of action-packed fights and passionate romance, Hunting with Gods reimagines the legend of Merlin in thrilling and fascinating ways.
The Merlin Prophecy Book Three: Hunting with Gods
by M. K. HumeHUNTING WITH GODS -- MERLIN'S DESTINY IS FULFILLED Disappointed after meeting his father in Constantinople, Merlin returns home to find Britain is engaged in a bloodthirsty war against the Saxons. Spared by the king of the Britons, he begins to train other healers across the land. But the king's untimely death puts Merlin under the grip of Uther Pendragon, an evil war leader. Uther orders Merlin to use his magical powers to help him seduce the young wife of King Gorlois. The healer is horrified by the High King's demands but realizes that many others will suffer at Uther's hands if he disobeys. Can Merlin survive Uther's madness and enable good to overcome evil? In Hunting with Gods, Merlin's morality is challenged as never before. M. K. Hume has won the praise of readers and critics alike with her original take on the Merlin legend. Her background in Arthurian literature provides historical accuracy to a beautifully written trilogy wrought with passion, heart, and adventure.
The Merlin Prophecy Book Two: Death of an Empire
by M. K. Hume"Exciting, violent, and bloody and full of historical facts" (LoveReading.co.uk review)--the historical series for fans of Diana Gabaldon and Bernard Cornwell continues with the legend of Merlin as the gifted healer progresses into a man of great renown.Myrddion Merlinus is a product of a brutal rape, and in the second book of this epic trilogy, he embarks on a quest to uncover his father's identity and sets sail from Celtic Briton with his band of loyal companions. Their journey through war-ravaged France, Rome, and Ravenna to Constantinople will test their skills and strength to the limit. Roman control over Europe is weakening. Attila's barbaric army is causing death and destruction and, bound by a healer's oath to relieve suffering, Merlin must serve under General Flavius Aetius at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains. Merlin saves the lives of thousands of warriors, but a deadlier conflict between Emperor Valentinian of the West and Senator Petronius Maximus awaits, and Merlin must use all his resolve to survive the death of an empire.
The Merlin Prophecy Book Two: Death of an Empire
by M. K. HumeDEATH OF AN EMPIRE-- THE LEGEND OF MERLIN CONTINUES Merlin is the product of a brutal rape. Determined to uncover his father's identity, he sets sail from Celtic Britain with his band of loyal companions. Their journey through war-ravaged France, Rome, and Ravenna to Constantinople will push their strength to the limit and shape Merlin's reputation as a great healer. The Roman Empire is under attack. Bound by an oath to relieve suffering the talented apothecary saves thousands of warriors from total destruction. A bloodier conflict between opposing powers arises, and Merlin must use all his resolve if he wishes to survive the death of an empire. M. K. Hume has won the praise of readers and critics alike with her original take on the beloved and enduring Merlin legend. Her background in Arthurian literature lends historical accuracy to a trilogy wrought with passion, heart, and adventure.
The Mermaid
by Betina KrahnWith the wit ofThe Last Bachelor,the charm ofThe Perfect Mistress,and the sparkle ofThe Unlikely Angel,Betina Krahn has penned an enchanting new romance about a woman ahead of her time and an academic who must choose between cold reason and. . . The Mermaid. If Celeste Ashton hadn't needed money to save her grandmother's seaside estate, she would never have published her observations on ocean life and the dolphins she has befriended. So when her book bursts upon the London scene, making her an instant celebrity, she is unprepared for the attention. . . especially when it comes from handsome scientist Titus Thorne. While Titus suspects there is something fishy about her theories, Celeste is determined to be taken seriously. Soon their fiery clashes create sparks neither expects, not least when Celeste dares Titus to let her give him a personal tour of the world she knows so well. But when a shady entrepreneur takes too close an interest in Celeste's work--and Celeste--Titus must decide if he will risk his credibility, his career--and his heart--to side with the Lady Mermaid.
The Mermaid of Black Conch: A novel
by Monique RoffeyWINNER OF THE COSTA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD • This enchanting tale of a cursed mythical creature and the lonely fisherman who falls in love with her is "a daring, mesmerizing novel … single-handedly bringing magic realism up-to-date (Maggie O&’Farrell, best-selling author of Hamnet).In 1976, David is fishing off the island of Black Conch when he comes upon a creature he doesn&’t expect: a mermaid by the name of Aycayia. Once a beautiful young woman, she was cursed by jealous wives to live in this form for the rest of her days. But after the mermaid is caught by American tourists, David rescues and hides her away in his home, finding that, once out of the water, she begins to transform back into a woman. Now David must work to win Aycayia's trust while she relearns what it is to be human, navigating not only her new body but also her relationship with others on the island—a difficult task after centuries of loneliness. As David and Aycayia grow to love each other, they juggle both the joys and the dangers of life on shore. But a lingering question remains: Will the former mermaid be able to escape her curse? Taking on many points of view, this mythical adventure tells the story of one woman&’s return to land, her healing, and her survival.
The Mermaid's Mate
by Kristin MillerTwo years ago, werewolf Timber Jax was so caught up in Marian Hartley that he never saw the seductive mermaid's betrayal coming. Now, outcast to the rogue pack on Feralon Isle, it's his job to keep the other shifter races away from their territory. But when he comes face-to-face with Marian, he can't bring himself to turn her over to the pack leader. Or stop himself from falling under her spell once again...The last time Marian's Emperor ordered her to Were territory, she lost sight of her mission-and her heart to a wolf. With the fate of the Mer people in her hands, she won't let that happen again-no matter how much her body longs to finish what they started....
The Mermaid's Song
by Marianne WillmanTHE BARGAIN Falsely implicated in a terrible crime and desperate to flee England, young Flora O'Donnell strikes a desperate deal with mysterious and aloof Blaise Cheney. She will go to France— his wife in name only— to usher his ward, Johanna, into society. THE ENCHANTMENT But at Château Morgaine, Blaise's ancestral home on the rocky Breton coast, Flora finds herself swept into different world. An ancient enchantment seems to possess the château, and the townsfolk whisper of mermaids and faerie spells. But they also tell darker tales— of a curse that has claimed the lives of Cheney brides for centuries. THE MERMAID'S SONG Now, helpless against a growing desire for her mysterious husband, Flora finds herself drawn into a realm where secrets past and present cast a shadow over her heart. What unspeakable tragedy haunts Chateau Morgaine? For only when she releases the dark secrets locked within its rocky walls will she be free to love at last...
The Merriest Magnolia (The Magnolia Sisters #2)
by Michelle MajorHome for the holidays has always meant cozy small-town traditions…but this year all that may change…Carrie Reed has always been known as her hometown Good Girl, yet she still loves Magnolia, North Carolina—after all, this is where her newly discovered sisters, Avery and Meredith, live. But Christmas is on its way and with it, her first love. Dylan Scott is back in town and planning on changing everything she’s ever loved about Magnolia with his real estate development project…but not without a fight.Returning to Magnolia was never in Dylan’s plans—it holds too many reminders that he would never be good enough, and memories of the girl he left behind. But when a tragedy leaves him guardian of a grieving teenager, Dylan returns, ready to remake the town into something only money can buy, small-town traditions be damned. But with Carrie determined to stop him, he finds himself wondering if redeeming his teenage reputation is worth losing out on his second chance at love.
The Merriest Misters: A Novel
by Timothy JanovskyThe Santa Clause meets Husband Material in this delightful holiday novel!Patrick Hargrave and Quinn Muller have been married for less than a year, but their passionate romance is cracking under the pressures of domestic life and a cumbersome mortgage. That’s until Christmas Eve when Patrick wakes Quinn up with: “I think I’ve killed a man.”Quinn realizes the “burglar” Patrick knocked out is none other than Mr. Claus himself. Instructed by a harried elf to don the red suit and take the reins of the reindeer-guided sleigh up on the roof, Quinn and Patrick work together to save Christmas.But as the sun rises on Christmas morning, the sleigh brings them back to the North Pole instead of New Jersey, and they’re in for a massive shock. The couple must assume the roles of Santa Claus and the first ever Merriest Mister or Christmas will be canceled… permanently.With Christmas–and their marriage–on the line, Patrick and Quinn agree to stay together for one year. But can running a toy shop together save their relationship, or will Patrick and Quinn be stuffing coal in each other’s stockings come next Christmas?
The Merriest Misters: A delightful holiday rom-com!
by Timothy Janovsky'There is no one I trust more to deliver the holiday spirit wrapped up in perfectly-timed comedic gold than Timothy Janovsky' ALICIA THOMPSON'The Merriest Misters is endlessly inventive and just plain magical!' R. ERIC THOMAS...............Saving Christmas? Easy!Saving their relationship? Not so much . . .Patrick Hargrave and Quinn Muller have been married for less than a year, but their passionate romance is cracking under the pressures of domestic life. That's until Christmas Eve, when Patrick wakes Quinn up with: 'I think I've killed a man.'When Quinn realises that the 'burglar' Patrick knocked out is none other than Mr. Claus himself, the couple soon find themselves looped in by a harried elf to (red) suit up and save Christmas!But, as the sun rises on Christmas morning and the sleigh takes them back to the North Pole instead of New Jersey, they're in for a massive shock. The couple must assume the roles of Santa Claus and the first ever Merriest Mister, or Christmas will be cancelled . . . permanently.With Christmas - and their marriage - on the line, Patrick and Quinn agree to make a go of it for one year. But can running a toy shop together save their relationship, or will Patrick and Quinn be stuffing coal in each other's stockings by next Christmas?________________________________________________Readers are LOVING The Merriest Misters:'Holiday spirit abounds, with lots of whimsy and room for creativity...I'm not even that big of a holiday book reader, but I admittedly was starting to check the forecast in hopes of cooler days. Break out the hot chocolate!' 'A joyfully queer romcom''Queer people deserve this type of heartwarming, healing holiday story and I'm so glad to see books like this being published. Feel like it would be the perfect read to cosy up with a hot chocolate on Christmas Eve!''I absolutely adored this book, it was like Santa Clause the movie but make it LGBTQ+'
The Merriest of Men
by J. M. SnyderRobin of Locksley is renown for his prowess and cunning, and none of the men among his band of outlaws can best him when it comes to the bow and arrow. None but the brash youth called Will Scarlett, who can bring the man called Robin Hood to his knees in more ways than one.
The Merry Christmas Project: A warm and cosy romance to curl up with this festive season for fans of The Holiday (The Merry Series)
by Cathy Bramley'Charming, cosy, candlelit romance all wrapped up in a gorgeous setting' Veronica Henry Christmas has always meant something special to Merry - even without a family of her own. This year, her heart might be broken but her new candle business is booming. The last thing she needs is another project - but when her hometown's annual event needs some fresh festive inspiration, Merry can't resist. Cole loves a project too - though it's usually of the bricks and mortar variety. As a single dad, his Christmas wish is to see his kids again, so getting the new house finished for when they're all together is the perfect distraction. But this Christmas, magic is in the air for these two strangers. Will it bring them all the joy they planned for . . . and take their hearts by surprise too? After all, anything can happen at Christmas. . .
The Merry Christmas Project: A warm and cosy romance to curl up with this festive season for fans of The Holiday (The Merry Series)
by Cathy Bramley'Charming, cosy, candlelit romance all wrapped up in a gorgeous setting' Veronica Henry Christmas has always meant something special to Merry - even without a family of her own. This year, her heart might be broken but her new candle business is booming. The last thing she needs is another project - but when her hometown's annual event needs some fresh festive inspiration, Merry can't resist. Cole loves a project too - though it's usually of the bricks and mortar variety. As a single dad, his Christmas wish is to see his kids again, so getting the new house finished for when they're all together is the perfect distraction. But this Christmas, magic is in the air for these two strangers. Will it bring them all the joy they planned for . . . and take their hearts by surprise too? After all, anything can happen at Christmas. . .
The Merry Matchmaker: A Novel
by Sheila Roberts&“Sparkles with warmth, wit, and a sweet helping of holiday charm! The perfect stocking stuffer for readers who crave all the holiday feels and a happy ending!&” —Rachel Linden, bestselling author of The Magic of Lemon Drop PieInspired by Jane Austen&’s Emma, this joyful Christmas romp tells the story of a woman who can&’t stop trying to help everyone around her find their happily-ever-after—even when her help leads to disaster. Frankie Lane knows what&’s best for just about everyone but herself. Her divorced sister, Stef, who is too young to give up on love; her shy employee, Elinor; and her daughter, Natalie, who works in Frankie&’s shop, Holiday Happiness, and really needs to start her own business selling the delectable chocolates she makes at home; even her best friend, Viola, who is trying to renovate her old Victorian. Frankie knows she could help all of them, if they&’d just let her—and if all of her help didn&’t end in utter disaster. Then there&’s Mitch Howard, the owner of the local hardware store. They&’ve been friends ever since Frankie opened her store, nine years earlier. He got her through the nightmare when she lost her husband in a freak accident, and he&’s her favorite shoulder to cry on. He&’s been divorced for years, and it&’s such a waste of man! Mitch is the fittest, finest man Frankie knows. He&’s easygoing, wise and kindhearted. Mitch needs someone. And she&’s determined to help him find that someone—whether he likes it or not.
The Merry Viscount (The Widow's Brew Series #2)
by Sally MacKenzieThe &“fallen&” ladies of Puddledon Manor&’s Benevolent Home are determined to rise above scandal—and forge a sparkling new future operating their own brewery and alehouse… With Christmas around the corner, Miss Caroline Anderson hoped to persuade a London tavern owner to carry the Home&’s Widow&’s Brew—only to discover the dastard was more interested in her ankles than her ale! To her further annoyance, her stagecoach back to Little Puddledon is waylaid by louts and a snow-covered ditch. Amid a nasty storm, Caro seeks shelter at a nearby estate—only to be greeted by Viscount Oakland, aka Nick, her brother&’s childhood friend—and her schoolgirl crush. Now he&’s the half-dressed host of what is clearly a holiday bacchanal. Still, his house is irresistibly warm… Ever the free spirit, Nick has invited the wilder gentlemen of the ton, and an assortment of London&’s lightskirts, to celebrate Christmas in a more traditional, pagan fashion. So he&’s surprised to find Caro at his door. Now, with a blizzard raging, he must take her in—despite his fear she won&’t take to his guests, and worse, upend his party. But she may surprise him—and upend his life… Praise for What Ales the Earl &“A pure delight.&” —New York Times bestselling author Betina Krahn &“A fun, heartwarming Regency romance elevated by witty dialogue and a unique concept.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Entertaining, earthy … readers will look forward to more stories about the women of the Benevolent Home.&” —Booklist
The Merry Widows Diary
by Susan CrosbySaturday, September 22 1. Get a dog. 2. Get a man. 3. Get adventurous (go skinny-dipping!) 4. Get a life!She'd been the pampered and protected wife. Now she was a widow with both daughters off at college and she was suddenly desperate to fill her empty nest with something-anything. So when Jill Townsend finds a mysterious key in her late husband's office she sets out to find the door it opens. Saying so long to suburbia, she heads for the wilds of Manhattan, where new friends and career opportunities loom-and sexy men are hitting on her! But will Jill ever be able to step beyond the safe and secure world she's always known and take that leap into merry widowhood?
The Merry Widows--Catherine
by Theresa MichaelsWidow Catherine Rose Hill had vowed she would never again answer to a man. But when a stuffy hardheaded banker with sexy eyes challenged her hard-won independence with soul-binding kisses, she wondered if her freedom was worth the price....Gregory Michael Mayfield III's obsession with making a name for himself had cost him his health and his happiness. And his forced exile at Catherine's country farmhouse was supposed to bring him peace and privacy-not passion in the arms of the fiesty widow....
The Merry Widows--Mary
by Theresa MichaelsThe survivor of a bitter marriage, widow Marry Inlow stepped gently through life, quietly burying her dreams of true love and children along the way. Until a fierce stranger holding a bloodied child appeared on her doorstep, demanding entry into her world-and into her heart.Rafe McCade would have sold his soul to the devil to save his little girl's life, but he bartered it instead to a soft-spoken angel with the power to heal his daughter's wounded body, and the tenderness to rescue him from the torments of his own bitter past.
The Merry Widows--Sarah
by Theresa MichaelsHunted...Haunted...A Man In Torment,Rio Santee had sought shelter with widow Sarah Westfall. But he could only repay her kindness with turmoil, for danger stalked him and those he loved. And from the first night he'd held her, she'd made his Apache blood pound in an ancient, primal rhythm...!Alone...Stalwart...A Woman Of Secrets,Sarah Westfall had dared to trust her home to a stranger on the run. But in the dark of night, when all secrets lay bare, her soul cried out to his in a song of recognition...and love!
The Meryl Streep Movie Club
by Mia MarchIn the bestselling tradition of The Friday Night Knitting Club and The Jane Austen Book Club, three women find unexpected answers, happiness, and one another, with Meryl Streep movies as their inspiration. Two sisters and the cousin they grew up with after a tragedy are summoned home to their family matriarch's inn on the coast of Maine for a shocking announcement. Suddenly, Isabel, June, and Kat are sharing the attic bedroom--and barely speaking. But when innkeeper Lolly asks them to join her and the guests in the parlor for weekly Movie Night--it's Meryl Streep month--they find themselves sharing secrets, talking long into the night . . . and questioning everything they thought they knew about life, love, and one another. Each woman sees her complicated life reflected through the magic of cinema: Isabel's husband is having an affair, and an old pact may keep her from what she wants most . . . June has promised her seven-year-old son that she will somehow find his father, who he's never known . . . and Kat is ambivalent about accepting her lifelong best friend's marriage proposal. Through everything, Lolly has always been there for them, and now Isabel, June, Kat--and Meryl--must be there for her. Finding themselves. Finding each other. Finding a happy ending.
The Mess We Made
by Megan O'NeillThe Mess We Made is an addictive will-they-won't-they debut love story about whether there can ever be a second chance for your first love.Quin and Henry meet as kids and quickly become inseparable... They are high-school sweethearts until one night, one bad decision shatters everything.Years later, Quin's stuck working at a local takeaway. She's not spoken to Henry since he left town nine years ago. She barely talks to her twin brother Josh, and their mum has early-onset Alzheimer's - Quin's dealing with the fact that she might get it too.When Henry suddenly returns - and keeps showing up at work to walk Quin home - she feels herself falling all over again. But his reappearance triggers the secret she's kept buried for the past nine years, and she doesn't know if she can trust Henry not to disappear on her when he learns the truth.If you love the millennial angst of Normal People and the addictive appeal of It Ends With Us and Daisy Jones and the Six, you will be captivated by Quin and the enigmatic Henry.
The Messy Life of Jane Tanner: A Novel (Coyote Canyon #3)
by Brenda NovakWhen your life is chaotic, what&’s one more complication? Jane Tanner&’s friends are settling down, while she&’s been settling for less. She longs for adventure and the big city, but caring for her ailing grandfather means she's shackled to her small town. She&’s excited her vintage gift shop is finally up and running, but it&’s not enough. Longing to fulfill at least one dream—to become a mother before her biological clock ticks out—Jane drunkenly propositions the worst possible candidate for Dad. Kurt Elway is off-limits with a capital O. He&’s a good friend, but he's too young, too busy running his family&’s ranch. Plus, he and Jane&’s sister, Kate, used to date. That kind of off-limits. Unbeknownst to Jane, Kurt&’s pining for her. When he&’s fully on board to father her baby, she sees him in a new light. Then lingering baggage between Kate and Kurt suddenly surfaces and Jane is reminded of just how messy life is. But…so is parenting. Maybe it&’s time to embrace the mess?Coyote CanyonBook 1: Talulah's Back in TownBook 2: The Messy Life of Jane Tanner
The Messy Lives of Book People: A Novel
by Phaedra PatrickThe house cleaner of a famous author must carry out her employer's shocking last wish in this delightful new novel from beloved author Phaedra PatrickMother of two Liv Green barely scrapes by as a maid to make ends meet, often finding escape in a good book while daydreaming of becoming a writer herself. So she can't believe her luck when she lands a job housekeeping for her personal hero, megabestselling author Essie Starling, a mysterious and intimidating recluse. The last thing Liv expected was to be the only person Essie talks to, which leads to a tenuous friendship.When Essie passes away suddenly, Liv is astonished to learn that her dying wish was for Liv to complete her final novel. But to do so Liv will have to step into Essie&’s shoes. As Liv begins to write, she uncovers secrets from the past that reveal a surprising connection between the two women—one that will change Liv&’s own story forever…Don&’t miss Phaedra Patrick&’s uplifting new novel, The Little Italian Hotel!Check out these other heartwarming stories from Phaedra Patrick: The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone The Library of Lost and Found The Secrets of Love Story Bridge