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The Secret Wedding Dress
by Ally BlakeA wedding dress...but no bride!Paige Danforth isn't interested in setting herself up for an unhappy-ever-after-thanks to her father's betrayal, the closest she'll ever get to walking down the aisle is as a bridesmaid. But one bridal sale later, Paige is left clutching her own champagne chiffon wedding dress! Clearly she needs to end her self-imposed dating drought....Enter ruggedly sexy neighbor Gabe Hamilton. He wants Paige in his bed and nothing more-no promises made, no promises broken. But will this big, bad adventurer stick around when he discovers not only skeletons-but the wedding dress-in her closet?
The Secret Wedding Dress
by Roz Denny FoxA Bridesmaid Thirteen Times Over. But Never a Bride?A painful betrayal drove wedding dress designer Sylvie Shea out of New York City to her North Carolina hometown. Now she outfits the town's brides and secretly works on her own wedding dress-one Sylvie thinks she'll never wear.Her family-and practically all the citizens of Briarwood-have made it their mission to find Sylvie a husband. And when Joel Mercer and his six-year-old daughter, Rianne, move in next door, the matchmakers are sure they've found the perfect candidate. Joel believes Briarwood will be a good place to raise Rianne, and the last thing he wants is to fall in love. But he can't stop thinking about his new neighbor....Sylvie's secret wedding dress might not stay secret for long!
The Secret Wedding Wish
by Cathy Gillen ThackerOnce upon a time, Janey Hart eloped. . . with the wrong man. Twelve years later the proud and feisty Janey is widowed, running a bakery, raising her son-and fighting her reckless streak. Until she runs smack-dab into drop-dead gorgerous Thad Lantz-professional jock, and just the man to make Janey forget all about being sensible. . . . There's no denying the sizzling attraction between Janey and Thad whenever they find themselves together. But it seems the town of Holly Springs hasn't forgotten Janey's past mistakes. Unfortunately, neither has she-which becomes a problem when she's tempted to take the ultimate risk in the nam eof love!
The Secret Widow (A Secrets and Lies Novel #3)
by Sylvie FoxWhoever said that time heals all wounds . . . lied. A decade after the death of her husband, Nari Yoon still mourns. On the ten-year anniversary of the worst day of her life, co-worker Lucas Tucker tries to save her from self destruction in a tropical paradise. But Nari doesn't want salvation, she wants to keep her past buried. Nari wants to forget, but Lucas wants to remember . . . Tall and blond, Lucas always stood out in the short, brunette adoptive family. Driven by his search for truth, he flies two thousand miles to the Hawaiian island where he was born, determined to find his birth parents. The truth may be more than he is ready for . . . . When Lucas forces Nari to confront her past, she tries to forgive herself. But once Lucas discovers the truth about Nari, can he move past judgment to love?
The Secret Wife
by Carrie WeaverHow did this nice girl end up as the other woman? Even worse, how did she end up the other wife?Until she met Eric, Maggie McGuire had been above reproach. Now she's been forced to drive cross-country to ask for help-for her child, not for her-from Eric's family. And there, to her horror, she discovers that Eric is already married.J. D. McGuire is used to cleaning up his brother's messes, but this is the worst one yet. Before he can even start, Eric is killed and Maggie is under suspicion. Even though he'd like to walk away, he finds he wants to help her. But how can he believe Maggie is innocent when he knows she's lying about his brother being the father of her child?
The Secret Wife
by Lynne GrahamA man’s dying wish sends a Greek tycoon down the aisle with a woman full of secrets in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Nothing could have prepared Rosie for Greek tycoon Constantine Voulos. He asked Rosie to marry him—well, he insisted: “You will go through a ceremony of marriage,” he said, “and in return you will receive a big fat check and a divorce as soon as I can arrange it.”Rosie agreed to the clandestine wedding because of her late father’s wishes, but was anguished that Constantine had got her all wrong. The longer she spent with him, the more she knew she just couldn’t be his temporary wife. There was only one thing for it—her secret would have to be told! Originally published in 1997.
The Secret Wife
by Susan MalleryOnce, Cole Stephenson had loved his young wife with a passion so hot it nearly burned itself out. But Elissa had saved him the trouble. Shaken by his intensity, she'd abandoned their marriage. To proud to pursue her, reluctant to divorce, for five years Cole secretly struggled to exorcise Elissa from his heart. But now she was back, driving him to sensual distraction as only his shy, virgin bride could. Loving Elissa had been heaven. Losing her had been hell. Could Cole survive a second chance at happiness?
The Secret Wife: Medieval Saga. Montfault 2 (Medieval Saga. Montfault #2)
by Camila WinterA mysterious woman arrives at the castle of Saint Denis, in the heart of Languedoc, demanding to see the Count of Rennes and Hainaut. She claims to be his wife but the count thinks that the poor woman has lost her mind because she arrives wearing a threadbare habit and tells a very strange story: she is not his wife, his wife died years ago and yet something on the face of that deranged nun is familiar to the Earl of Rennes. Is it the lady in the tower, the secret wife, the one who captivated your heart in your early years, or is she just an evil impostor?
The Secret Woman
by Victoria HoltWith Over 100 Million Copies Sold, Victoria Holt is the Queen of Gothic Romance "I shall be back," he said "When?" "Perhaps sooner than you think." He took my face in his hands and looked at me; I thought he was going to kiss me, but he seemed to change his mind and suddenly, he was gone and I was alone in the autumn-scented garden. Dark Secrets. Lost Treasure. Delicious Scandal. Anna Brett fears she's doomed to be a governess to an English family for the rest of her life. But when the dashing captain Redvers Stretton struts back into her life, she is whisked away from the bleak English countryside forever. But is that such a good thing? While the charming blue-eyed captain makes Anna forget her troubled past, he is hiding dark secrets of his own. It's no coincidence that Stretton's ship is named The Secret Woman. During their voyage to the South Seas, with a murder dogging her steps and the mystery of a missing treasure haunting her dreams, Anna is forced to confront the clever captain--a man who may have just as many secrets as she. "One of the best romantic-suspense novelists."--Associated Press
The Secret Women: A Novel
by Sheila WilliamsTOP SUMMER 2020 BEACH READ PICK--theSKIMM, PopSugar, Time, Woman's World, Parade, and Bookstr The author of Dancing on the Edge of the Roof, now a Netflix film starring Alfre Woodard, returns with a riveting, emotionally rich, novel that explores the complex relationship between mothers and daughters in a fresh, vibrant way—a stunning page-turner for fans of Terry McMillan, Tayari Jones, and Kimberla Lawson Roby.Elise Armstrong, Carmen Bradshaw, and DeeDee Davis meet in a yoga class. Though vastly different, these women discover they all have one thing in common: their mothers have recently passed away. Becoming fast friends, the trio make a pact to help each other sort through the belongings their mothers’ left behind. But when they find old letters and diaries, Elise, Carmen, and DeeDee are astonished to learn that each of their mothers hid secrets—secrets that will transform their own lives.Meeting each month over margaritas, the trio share laughter, advice, and support. As they help each other overcome challenges and celebrate successes, Elise, Carmen, and DeeDee gain not only a better understanding of the women their mothers were, but of themselves. They also come to realize they have what their mothers needed most but did not have during difficult times—other women they could trust.Filled with poignant life lessons, The Secret Women pays tribute to the power of friendship and family and the bonds that tie us together. Beautiful, full of spirit and heart, it is a thoughtful and ultimately uplifting story of unconditional love.
The Secret Year of Zara Holt: A richly imagined story of fashion, scandal, betrayal and undying love
by Kimberley FreemanA richly imagined novel of love, fashion, scandal and one captivating woman's passionate life.We wove magic between us with our words, soul to soul, and when the sun cracked the horizon he kissed me goodnight and promised me he'd write as soon as he arrived in London. 'You won't,' I said, feeling the morning cold. 'You'll forget me.' He stood up. 'You'll see,' he said. 'We belong to each other now. Always will.' Melbourne, 1927. The summer flowers smell like Christmas the night Zara Dickins meets Harry Holt. Zara is wearing a dress she has designed and made herself: white organdie over a short black slip, with black embroidery and a crimson taffeta sash. It's party season and the university crowd are celebrating end-of-year exams. Zara loves dancing with the boys and flirting with them, but it's a game to her. Nothing serious. Until Harry.He plans to be a politician once he finishes law. She, a fashion designer, if she can find a way to break out of the secretarial pool. When he takes her hand, she doesn't want to let him go. The spark they ignite that night will last forty years.Portsea, 1967. When Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt disappears while swimming, his wife Zara loses herself in the memories of their volatile relationship. She always believed Harry when he said no matter what happened, he'd never leave. Their bond has stretched to London, Europe, India, America. It has survived anger, loss and heartbreak, media scrutiny, secrets and lies. But now all Zara wants is for Harry to come home. A vibrant and compelling story inspired by the fascinating life of fashion designer and businesswoman Dame Zara Bate.'Utterly captivating' KATE FORSYTH'Compelling . . . An intimate and immersive memoir-like narrative . . . The Secret Year of Zara Holt will resonate with fans of Bonnie Garmus's Lessons in Chemistry, Taylor Jenkins Reid's The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and Freeman's previous historical fiction novels' BOOKS+PUBLISHING
The Secret Years: An emotional drama of love and survival
by Judith LennoxAn epic novel of a great house and the love that consumed it... Judith Lennox's The Secret Years is a moving story about life in the East Anglian Fens after the First World War. Perfect for fans of Rachel Hore and Kate Morton.During the golden summer of 1914, four young people played in the gardens of Drakesden Abbey. Nicholas and Lally were the children of the great house, set in the bleak and magical Fen country; Thomasine was the unconventional niece of two genteel maiden aunts in the village; Daniel was the son of the local blacksmith, a fiercely independent, ambitious boy who longed to break away from the stifling confines of his East Anglian upbringing. As the drums of war sounded in the distance, the Firedrake, a mysterious and ancient Blythe family heirloom disappeared, setting off an uncontrollable chain of events.The Great War changed everything, and both Nicholas and Daniel returned from the front damaged by their experiences. Thomasine, freed from the narrow disciplines of her childhood, and enjoying the new hedonism which the twenties brought, thought that she could escape from the ties that bound her to both Nicholas and Daniel. But the passions and enmities of their youth had intensified in the passing years, and the four friends had to experience tragedy and betrayal before the Firedrake made its reappearance and, with it, a new hope for the future. What readers are saying about The Secret Years: 'Judith Lennox writes wonderful stories which are compelling and beautifully descriptive''What a page turner -a twisty turny tale!''A wonderfully written story... Couldn't put this book down'
The Secret Years: An emotional drama of love and survival
by Judith LennoxA moving story about life in the East Anglian Fens after the First World War, evoking the emotions of the men who came through their ordeals and the women who survived the trauma of separation. During the golden summer of 1914, four young people played in the gardens of Drakesden Abbey. Nicholas and Lally were the children of the great house, set in the bleak and magical Fen country; Thomasine was the unconventional niece of two genteel maiden aunts in the village; Daniel was the son of the local blacksmith, a fiercely independent, ambitious boy who longed to break away from the stifling confines of his East Anglian upbringing. As the drums of war sounded in the distance, the Firedrake, a mysterious and ancient Blythe family heirloom disappeared, setting off an uncontrollable chain of events. The Great War changed everything, and both Nicholas and Daniel returned from the front damaged by their experiences. Thomasine, freed from the narrow disciplines of her childhood, and enjoying the new hedonism which the twenties brought, thought that she could escape from the ties that bound her to both Nicholas and Daniel. But the passions and enmities of their youth had intensified in the passing years, and the four friends had to experience tragedy and betrayal before the Firedrake made its reappearance and, with it, a new hope for the future.
The Secret in His Heart
by Caroline AndersonHe had promised to look after her...now he wants so much more."Promise me you'll take care of her." Simple as that. Except for Dr. James Slater, fulfilling his vow to look after his best friend's wife after he died in Afghanistan has never been simple. Especially now that lovely, vital Connie has asked him to help her have a baby. He can't just father her child and then walk away-he wants and loves her too much for that. Only, how can he even begin to tell her...?
The Secret of Angel Cove
by Sheila NortonA brand new cosy, wintery story set on Devon's beautiful coast, by beloved, award-winning author Sheila Norton'I've woken up early. I really didn't want to - today of all days, the first day of the rest of my life.' After years working all hours as a senior practice nurse, Joy has taken a well-earned retirement. She'd been looking forward to it, to leisure and time and no alarms, but now that it's happened, she's not sure what to do with herself. Her husband Terry is buried in his business, and seems to be talking to her less and less - at home she feels, increasingly, rather in the way. But when a new neighbour, Sara, and her small son move into their remote Devon village, Joy befriends her, and inspired by Sara starts to look into the history of their beautiful Angel cove. Joy's quest brings her to new friends, old secrets and eventually unearths a history that belies their sleepy village . . . Praise for Sheila Norton'Thoroughly enjoyable' KATIE FFORDE 'A truly lovely read with delightful characters' PHILLIPA ASHLEY 'A charming read. Made me want to move to the country and buy a cottage with roses around the door' SARAH MORGAN
The Secret of Angel Cove
by Sheila NortonA brand new cosy, wintery story set on Devon's beautiful coast, by beloved, award-winning author Sheila Norton'I've woken up early. I really didn't want to - today of all days, the first day of the rest of my life.' After years working all hours as a senior practice nurse, Joy has taken a well-earned retirement. She'd been looking forward to it, to leisure and time and no alarms, but now that it's happened, she's not sure what to do with herself. Her husband Terry is buried in his business, and seems to be talking to her less and less - at home she feels, increasingly, rather in the way. But when a new neighbour, Sara, and her small son move into their remote Devon village, Joy befriends her, and inspired by Sara starts to look into the history of their beautiful Angel cove. Joy's quest brings her to new friends, old secrets and eventually unearths a history that belies their sleepy village . . . Praise for Sheila Norton'Thoroughly enjoyable' KATIE FFORDE 'A truly lovely read with delightful characters' PHILLIPA ASHLEY 'A charming read. Made me want to move to the country and buy a cottage with roses around the door' SARAH MORGAN
The Secret of Angel Cove
by Sheila NortonA brand new cosy, wintery story set on Devon's beautiful coast, by beloved, award-winning author Sheila Norton'I've woken up early. I really didn't want to - today of all days, the first day of the rest of my life.' After years working all hours as a senior practice nurse, Joy has taken a well-earned retirement. She'd been looking forward to it, to leisure and time and no alarms, but now that it's happened, she's not sure what to do with herself. Her husband Terry is buried in his business, and seems to be talking to her less and less - at home she feels, increasingly, rather in the way. But when a new neighbour, Sara, and her small son move into their remote Devon village, Joy befriends her, and inspired by Sara starts to look into the history of their beautiful Angel cove. Joy's quest brings her to new friends, old secrets and eventually unearths a history that belies their sleepy village . . . Praise for Sheila Norton'Thoroughly enjoyable' KATIE FFORDE 'A truly lovely read with delightful characters' PHILLIPA ASHLEY 'A charming read. Made me want to move to the country and buy a cottage with roses around the door' SARAH MORGAN
The Secret of Ardnish: A Novel (The\ardnish Ser.)
by Angus MacDonaldA small inheritance and a letter from his grandfather mark the beginnings of a journey that leads Peter Angus Gillies from his mundane job in Canada to Ardnish, the land of his forebears, on the rugged and remote west coast of Scotland. As Peter Angus explores the long-abandoned places where his ancestors eked out a living and listens to stories about them, he learns of treasure lost centuries before from a ship transporting French gold to help the Jacobite cause. Completely bewitched by the spell of Ardnish and the ghosts of its past, he sets out to find the hidden gold. With the help of a local girl, Sarah, he embarks on a search that will test him emotionally and physically as he learns independence and resilience – and experiences a love like he has never known before.
The Secret of Barnabas Collins (Dark Shadows by Marilyn Ross #7)
by Marilyn RossHere is another never-before-told story of the handsome, mysterious 175-year-old vampire. While searching for the woman who will replace his long-lost Josette, and thus end the terrible curse upon him, Barnabas meets lovely Clare Duncan. The story of their romance--and of the terror it brings to the beautiful young noblewoman--is a tale of gothic suspense which will chill and delight the legions of Barnabas Collins' fans. THE SECRET OF BARNABAS COLLINS is the seventh in a series of thrilling novels based on ABC-TVs popular suspense drama, DARK SHADOWS. There are several more books in the gothic romance/horror series by Marilyn Ross in the Bookshare library with more on the way. Look for #3. Strangers at Collins House, #5. The Curse of Collinwood, #8. The Demon of Barnabas Collins, 11. Barnabas Collins Vs the Warlock, # 17. Barnabas, Quentin and the Avenging Ghost, #18. Barnabas Quentin and the Nightmare Assassin, #20. Barnabas, quentin and the Witch's Curse, #21. Barnabas, Quentin and the Haunted Cave, #22. Barnabas, Quentin and the Frightened Bride and 23. Barnabas, Quentin and the Scorpio Curse.
The Secret of Bow Lane (A Below Stairs Mystery #6)
by Jennifer AshleyIn Victorian-era London, amateur sleuth and cook Kat Holloway must solve a murder to claim an inheritance she didn&’t know she had in a riveting new historical mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Death at the Crystal PalaceA stranger who appears on Kat's doorstep turns out to be one Charlotte Bristow, legal wife of Joe Bristow, the man Kat once believed herself married to—who she thought died at sea twelve years ago. Kat is jolted by Charlotte&’s claims that not only was Joe murdered, but he had amassed a small fortune before he died. Charlotte makes the cook an offer she cannot refuse—if Kat can discover the identity of Joe's murderer, Charlotte will give her a share of the fortune Joe left behind. With the help of Daniel McAdam, her attractive and charismatic confidante, Kat plunges into her own past to investigate. When it becomes apparent that the case of Joe&’s death goes far deeper than simple, opportunistic theft, Kat and Daniel's relationship is put to the test, and Kat herself comes under scrutiny as her connection to Joe is uncovered. She must race to catch the real killer before she loses her job and possibly her life.
The Secret of Cypriere Bayou
by Jana DeleonA MANSION OF HORRORS DEEP IN THE LOUISIANA BAYOUS. . . For Olivia Markham, laMalediction is the ideal setting in which to complete her work. But something is sending a chill up the usually fearless author's spine. There are the unearthly noises, the sliding panels, the hidden passageways. . . ;and John Landry, the sexy caretaker who seems less than welcoming. John has work of his own to do and he doesn't need the distraction of a mysterious beauty claiming the old mansion is cursed. But he can't ignore the fact that someone is doing everything to scare Olivia away-permanently. Working together to uncover laMalediction's alarming secrets and root out the evil stalking them, John finds Olivia impossible to resist, and he knows it's only a matter of time before something unexpected-and undeniable-happens between them. . . ;.
The Secret of Cypriere Bayou & Bayou Bodyguard: The Secret Of Cypriere Bayou Bayou Bodyguard (Shivers (Intrigue))
by Jana DeLeonDon’t miss these classic stories from New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon!The Secret of Cypriere Bayou (originally published in Harlequin Intrigue in 2011)For Olivia Markham, laMalediction is the ideal setting in which to complete her work. But something is sending a chill up the usually fearless author’s spine. There are the unearthly noises, the sliding panels, the hidden passageways…and John Landry, the sexy caretaker. Working together to uncover laMalediction’s alarming secrets and root out the evil stalking them, John finds Olivia impossible to resist, and he knows it’s only a matter of time before something unexpected—and undeniable—happens between them….Bayou Bodyguard (originally published in Harlequin Intrigue in 2011)Bodyguard Brian Marcentel knew Justine Chatry had a job to do, but so did he. He’d been hired to keep her safe—from whatever lurked behind the walls of a long-neglected mansion. And yet, the beautiful researcher insisted on helping him investigate every suspicious noise and following him through the murky bayou as he tracked down trespassers. All of that paled in comparison, though, to his greatest challenge: trying to resist her when the fear took over and she looked to him for protection.
The Secret of Cypriere Bayou: The Secret Of Cypriere Bayou (Shivers Ser. #10)
by Jana DeLeonIn this classic Gothic tale from New York Times bestselling author Jana DeLeon, a writer needs a local man’s help when she discovers her home may hold some chilling secrets…For Olivia Markham, laMalediction is the ideal setting in which to complete her work. But something is sending a chill up the usually fearless author’s spine. There are the unearthly noises, the sliding panels, the hidden passageways…and John Landry, the sexy caretaker. Working together to uncover laMalediction’s alarming secrets and root out the evil stalking them, John finds Olivia impossible to resist, and he knows it’s only a matter of time before something unexpected—and undeniable—happens between them….Originally published in 2011
The Secret of Ella and Micha (Secret #1)
by Jessica SorensenIf you loved Beautiful Disaster then you're ready to discover . . . THE SECRET OF ELLA AND MICHA. A rule-breaker with a fiery attitude, Ella always wore her heart on her sleeve. Then she left everything behind to go to college, where she transformed into someone who follows the rules, keeps everything together, and hides all her problems. Now it's summer break and she has nowhere else to go but home. But once there, Ella fears that everything she's worked so hard to bury might resurface-especially with Micha living right next door.Smart, sexy, and confident, Micha can get under Ella's skin like no one else. He knows everything about her, including her darkest secrets. If he tries to tempt the old Ella to return, he will be impossible to resist. But what Ella doesn't realize is that when she left, she took a piece of Micha's heart with her. Now he's determined to win back the girl he lost, no matter what it takes.
The Secret of Ella and Micha/The Forever of Ella and Micha
by Jessica SorensenTHE NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR Ella and Micha have been best friends since childhood, until one tragic night shatters their relationship and Ella decides to leave everything behind to start a new life at college, including Micha. But now it's summer break and she has nowhere else to go but home. Ella fears everything she worked so hard to bury might resurface, especially with Micha living right next door. Micha is sexy, smart, confident, and can get under Ella's skin like no one else can. He knows everything about her, including her darkest secrets. And he's determined to win back the girl he lost, no matter what it takes . . . Discover the New York Times bestselling sensation that is enthralling readers everywhere -- prepare to lose yourself in two of the most intense, passionate love stories you will ever read.