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The River Rider (Hearts of Texas #2)
by Judy McGonagillA brother and sister escape their abuser and struggle to find purpose and love in West Texas.Texas, Early 1900sIn 1916, 14-year-old Luke O'donnelly took on a man's responsibility when he and his 12- year-old sister, Naomi, fled their abusive brother-in-law. Before leaving, Luke deems to kill the despicable man but spares his life in exchange for $500 and three of his best horses.Luke and Naomi strive together for two years earning enough money to buy land for a place of their own. Barely started, their dreams shatter, and the two must move on.Leaving his sister in nearby Castroville with a minister's family, Luke has no choice but to head west to the Sycamore Creek Ranch. He works searching for stray cattle and horses amid the inhospitable terrain and venomous snakes found along the Rio Grande River. There, he falls in love with a Mexican girl, promised to another man.Left behind to fend for herself, Naomi toils, dreaming of a day when she and Luke will unite to fulfill their dream of owning land and taking control of their destinies. But a chance at love forces Naomi to choose between her dreams and her heart.Publisher's Note: Readers who enjoy heartful tales of life, faith, and romance will not want to miss this endearing series set in West Texas, highlighting the struggles and delights of life in the early 1900s.Hearts of Texas SeriesThe Widow Jane ParkerThe River RiderThe Twelve Mile School
The River Runs South: A Novel
by Audrey IngramThis transporting and illuminating debut novel will resonate with readers who have ever felt a little bit lost, perfect for fans of Kristy Woodson Harvey and Linda Holmes.Exploring love, loss, and the courage of starting over fresh, this novel will appeal to readers on the hunt for emotionally rich fiction.When Camille Taylor&’s husband dies unexpectedly, the carefully constructed life she worked so hard to build in Washington, DC, shatters. After struggling for almost a year, she reaches a breaking point, packs up her daughter, and heads for the Alabama coast where she grew up.The salt air and slow rhythms of the coast soothe Camille&’s spirit, but when she meets local fisherman Mack Phillips, she learns that things have changed in her hometown. Runoff from an abandoned development site is polluting the water, and Mack has brought a suit against the site&’s owners—Camille&’s father among them.Battling her own fears for the fragile ecosystem of her beloved Mobile Bay, Camille joins her father&’s defense team, but the more she learns, the more she wonders if she&’s landed on the right side of the fight. Meanwhile, Camille is slowly drawn to Mack's fearless resolve, his sterling ideals, and finally to the man himself.Faced with blurred lines between right and wrong, Camille must decide for herself what the next chapter of her life will bring.With timely commentary on Alabama's fragile ecosystem and exploring themes of grief, love, and community, The River Runs South will appeal to southern fiction readers on the hunt for the nostalgia of Sweet Home Alabama.
The River Where Blood Is Born
by Sandra Jackson-OpokuThis astonishing novel takes us on a journey along the river of one family's history, carving a course across two centuries and three continents, from ancient Africa into today's America. Here, through the lives of Mother Africa's many daughters, we come to understand the real meaning of roots: the captive Proud Mary, who has been savagely punished for refusing to relinquish her child to slavery; Earlene, who witnesses her father's murder at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan; Big Momma, a modern-day matriarch who can make a woman of a girl; proud and sassy Cinnamon Brown, whose wild abandon hides a bitter loss; and smart, ambitious Alma, who is torn between the love of a man and the song of her soul. In The River Where Blood Is Born, the seen and unseen worlds are seamlessly joined--the spirit realms where the great river goddess and ancestor mothers watch over the lives of their descendants, both the living and those not yet born. Stringing beads of destiny, they work to lead one daughter back to her source. But what must Alma sacrifice to honor the River Mother's call?
The River Whispers
by Deb JordanTwo best friends. One tragic accident. One deadly secret. Hang on for dear life through the twists and turns of this Australian crime thriller. Sasha&’s life was perfect—until the car crash that destroyed both her career as a concert pianist and her friendship with Abby, the one who was driving. Consumed by grief and blame, Sasha cut Abby out of her life. But when Abby&’s body is found floating in a river and a newborn baby is abandoned nearby, Sasha is thrust into a deadly mystery she can&’t ignore. As Det. Sam Tierny—Sasha&’s ex—unravels the case, dark details emerge: Abby was running from her abusive ex, a man willing to kill to keep her silent. Ignoring Abby&’s desperate calls for help, Sasha never knew how much danger her friend was in—until now. With a killer closing in, Sasha must confront her guilt and risk everything to uncover the truth. Set amidst the haunting beauty of Western Australia&’s vineyards, The River Whispers is a gripping tale of betrayal, loss, and a fight for redemption that will keep you on edge until the final page.
The River Wolf Pack Box Set
by Rebecca JamesThe first three stories of Rebecca James's best-selling werewolf series are now available together in one box set for the first time! Meet half-werewolf Josiah, his mate River, and all the sexy alphas, omegas, and betas in the River Wolf Pack! Contains the stories:First Omega: Improving werewolf/human relations takes a sudden backseat when Josiah, unknowingly half-werewolf, goes into heat and is mated by the handsome Pack Alpha. Added to that are three rogue alphas stirring up ill feelings towards humans. War between the werewolves and humans and the overthrow of Josiah’s mate as Pack Alpha threaten Josiah’s future happiness of First Omega of River Wolf Pack.Second Alpha: David knows it’s imperative to strengthen human/werewolf relations, but the humans distrust the homosexual, polygamous werewolves. David’s human lover Jax isn’t willing to take the bite and become a werewolf himself. David wonders if he should mate with Brooks instead, an attractive beta in the pack. When David and Brooks are kidnapped, David risks his life to save his pack and their way of life.Third Mate: Leo’s desire to rise within the pack wars with his dislike of Stone, who wants to depose River as alpha. Meanwhile potential mates Sam and Foster add further complications. Should Jax remain human or accept David’s bite? When he discovers Brooks is considering mating Stone, Jax provides a solution at the expense of his own happiness. Can River remain in charge of an increasingly fractured pack?
The River of No Return
by Bee RidgwayNamed a Notable Fiction Book of 2013 by The Washington Post "An engrossing adventure, with mystery, romance, humor, and impeccable historical detail." -The Boston Globe Devon, 1815. The charming Lord Nicholas Davenant and the beguiling Julia Percy should make a perfect match. But before their love has a chance to grow, Nicholas is presumed dead in the Napoleonic war. Nick, however, is lost in time. Somehow he escaped certain death by leaping two hundred years forward to the present day where he finds himself in the care of a mysterious society - the Guild. Questioning the limits of the impossible, Nick is desperate to find a way back to the life he left behind. Yet with the future of time itself hanging in the balance, could it be that the girl who first captured his heart has had the answers all along? Can Nick find a way to return to her?
The River of No Return: A Novel
by Bee RidgwayNamed a Notable Fiction Book of 2013 by The Washington Post"An engrossing adventure, with mystery, romance, humor, and impeccable historical detail." -The Boston Globe Devon, 1815. The charming Lord Nicholas Davenant and the beguiling Julia Percy should make a perfect match. But before their love has a chance to grow, Nicholas is presumed dead in the Napoleonic war.Nick, however, is lost in time. Somehow he escaped certain death by leaping two hundred years forward to the present day where he finds himself in the care of a mysterious society - the Guild. Questioning the limits of the impossible, Nick is desperate to find a way back to the life he left behind. Yet with the future of time itself hanging in the balance, could it be that the girl who first captured his heart has had the answers all along? Can Nick find a way to return to her?
The River of Time Series
by Lisa T. BergrenLove calls across the centuries in the River of Time Series.WATERFALL: Gabi and Lia are stuck among the rubble of medieval castles in rural Tuscany on yet another hot, boring, and dusty archeological site ... until Gabi places her hand atop a handprint in an ancient tomb and finds herself in fourteenth-century Italy.CASCADE: When Gabi and Lia find themselves back in the fourteenth century--and in the middle of major battles alongside romantic knights in shining armor--they have no idea if they can get back. Or if they even want to. TORRENT: When Gabi and Lia finally learn to surf the river of time, they realize they must make hard choices about life and love in Torrent, the third and final book in the River of Time series.
The River's Gift
by Mercedes LackeyAriella, the daughter of a noble lord, has the magic of healing. After healing a Kelpie, a dangerously magical creature, she, of course, falls in love. Can the Kelpie rescue her from the evil knight?
The River: 'An urgent and visceral thriller... I couldn't turn the pages quick enough' (Clare Mackintosh)
by Peter HellerONE OF THE OBSERVER THRILLERS OF THE YEAR: 'GLORIOUS PROSE AND RAZOR-SHARP TENSION' 'LYRICAL AND ACTION-PACKED' Guardian'I COULDN'T TURN THE PAGES FAST ENOUGH' Clare Mackintosh'IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN, OR FORGET' Sunday Mirror'GLORIOUS DRAMA AND LYRICAL FLAIR Denise Mina, New York TimesTwo friends Wynn and Jack have been best friends since their first day of college, brought together by their shared love the great outdoors.The adventure of a lifetime When they decide to canoe down the Maskwa River in northern Canada, they anticipate the ultimate wilderness experience: no phones, no fellow travellers, no way of going back. A wild ride But as a wildfire starts to make its way towards them, their trip becomes a desperate race for survival. And when a man suddenly appears, claiming his wife has vanished, the fight against the raging flames becomes a much deadlier game of cat and mouse.
The River: A Novel (The River Novels)
by Michael Neale&“The River is a story that will transform how you see yourself and the world.&” —Andy Andrews, New York Times best-selling author of The Noticer, The Traveler&’s Gift, and How Do You Kill 11 Million People?&“You were made for The River . . .&”Gabriel Clarke is mysteriously drawn to The River, a ribbon of frothy white water carving its way through steep canyons high in the Colorado Rockies. The rushing waters beckon him to experience freedom and adventure.But something holds him back—the memory of the terrible event he witnessed on The River when he was just five years old—something no child should ever see.Chains of fear and resentment imprison Gabriel, keeping him from discovering the treasures of The River. He remains trapped, afraid to take hold of the life awaiting him.When he returns to The River after years away, his heart knows he is finally home. His destiny is within reach. Claiming that destiny will be the hardest—and bravest—thing he has ever done.
The Riveter: A Novel
by Jack WangA cross-cultural love story set against the dramatic backdrop of the Allied invasion of Europe in WWII. Vancouver, 1942. Josiah Chang arrives in the bustling city ready to serve his country in the war against fascism, but Chinese Canadians are barred from joining the army out of fear they might expect citizenship in return. So, Josiah heads to the shipyard to find work as a riveter, fastening together the ribs and steel plates of Victory ships. One night, Josiah spots Poppy singing at a navy club. Despite their different backgrounds, they fall for each other instantly and begin a starry-eyed romance that lasts until the harsh reality of their situation is made clear. Determined to prove himself, Josiah takes a train to Toronto where he’s finally given the chance to enlist. After volunteering for the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion and jumping into Normandy on D-Day, he must fight through the battlefields of Europe to make it back to the woman he loves. By turns harrowing and exhilarating, The Riveter explores what one man must sacrifice to belong to the only country he has ever called home.
The Riviera House
by Natasha LesterA lush and engrossing novel of one woman&’s quest to keep Nazis from stealing priceless art during WWII, perfect for fans of The Rose Code. Paris, 1939: The Nazis think Éliane can't understand German. They&’re wrong. They think she&’s merely cataloging art in the Louvre and unaware they&’re stealing national treasures for their private collections. They have no idea she&’s carefully decoding their notes and smuggling information to the Resistance. But Éliane is playing a dangerous game. Does she dare trust the man she once loved with her secrets, or will he only betray her once again? She has no way to know for certain . . . until a trip to a stunning home on the French Riviera brings a whole new level of peril. Present Day: Wanting to forget the tragedy that has left her life in shambles, Remy Lang heads to a home she&’s mysteriously inherited on the Riviera. While working on her vintage fashion business, she discovers a catalog of the artworks stolen during World War II and is shocked to see a painting that hung on her childhood bedroom wall. Who is her family, really? And does the Riviera house hold more secrets than Remy is ready to face?CNN Underscored: Most Anticipated New Books to Read this August
The Riviera House: a breathtaking and escapist historical romance set on the French Riviera - the perfect summer read
by Natasha LesterThe brand-new escapist summer read from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris Secret!ONE UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER WILL UNLOCK A DECADES-OLD SECRET . . .'A meticulously researched novel with a perfectly woven dual timeline . . . I think The Riviera House is her best book yet' KATHRYN HUGHES, bestselling author of The LetterFRENCH RIVIERA, PRESENT DAYWhen Remy discovers she's mysteriously inherited a house on the French Riviera, she drops everything to go there, desperately seeking answers. There, she's shocked to uncover a catalogue of the artwork known to have been stolen by the Nazis during WWII, but there's something oddly familiar about one of the paintings . . .PARIS, 1939While working at the Louvre, bold and beautiful Eliane falls for talented painter Xavier. But when the Nazis occupy the city, Xavier leaves Eliane behind for the safety of England. Heartbroken, she throws herself into helping the resistance catalogue the priceless treasures the Nazis are stealing. But Eliane is playing a dangerous game, and soon realises she may have put her trust in the wrong person . . .As Remy questions everything she thought she knew about her family, in the past Eliane finds herself in real peril. Could it be that the Riviera house holds more secrets than either Remy or Eliane are ready to face?Set between war-torn Paris and the present day, The Riviera House is a breathtakingly beautiful story of love and sacrifice, from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris Secret. Perfect for fans of Rachel Hore, Lucinda Riley and Tracy Rees.
The Riviera House: a breathtaking and escapist love story set on the French Riviera - the perfect summer read
by Natasha LesterThe brand-new escapist summer romance from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris Secret!ONE UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER WILL UNLOCK A DECADES-OLD SECRET . . . When Remy discovers she's mysteriously inherited a house on the French Riviera, she drops everything to go there, desperately seeking answers and an escape from her broken heart. There, she's shocked to find a catalogue of the artwork known to have been stolen during WWII and is even more surprised when she recognises one as the painting that hung in her childhood bedroom. In Paris, 1939, while working at the Louvre, bold and beautiful Eliane falls for talented painter Xavier. But when the Nazis occupy the city, Xavier leaves for England, leaving Eliane behind. Heartbroken, she throws herself into helping the resistance catalogue the priceless treasures the Nazis are stealing. But Eliane is playing a dangerous game, and after a trip to a stunning home on the French Riviera, she realises she may have put her trust in the wrong person . . . As Remy questions everything she thought she knew about her family, Eliane finds herself in real peril. Could it be that the Riviera house holds more secrets than either Remy or Eliane are ready to face? Set between war-torn Paris and the present day, The Riviera House is a breathtakingly beautiful story of love and sacrifice. Perfect for fans of Rachel Hore, Lucinda Riley and Tracy ReesPRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER:'A meticulously researched novel about the lengths people will go to protect one another, and a love that lasts a lifetime . . . an extraordinary book' MARIE CLAIRE'Divine' GILL PAUL, bestselling author of The Secret Wife'An emotional and sweeping tale' CHANEL CLEETON, bestselling author of Next Year in Havana 'A splendid, breathtaking novel, full of mystery and passion...a must read!' JEANNE MACKIN, author of The Last Collection
The Road Back
by Liz HarrisA British woman journeys to the Ladakh region of India in this “beautifully written story of forbidden love” (Novelicious.com).India, 1960s. For Major George Carstairs, the Ladakh region, north of the Himalayas and to the west of Tibet, is the most tranquil and beautiful land in the world. Accompanying him on a return voyage, Patricia Carstairs hopes to finally win the love of her exacting father. But while she comes to share her father’s love of Ladakh, she also finds love with a charming local man. As the fourth son in his family, Kalden is bound by tradition to become a Buddhist monk. But as he and Patricia grow closer, he knows his fate is to be with her. Facing his family’s disapproval and her father’s fury, they are determined to be together. But can their love survive the consequences of rebellion? Voted Book of the Year by Coffee Time Romance & More, The Road Back is “beautifully told, with passion that crosses both time and culture” (Historical Novel Society).
The Road Back
by Liz HarrisWhen Patricia accompanies her father, Major George Carstairs, on a trip to Ladakh, north of the Himalayas, in the early 1960s, she sees it as a chance to finally win his love. What she could never have foreseen is meeting Kalden - a local man destined by circumstances beyond his control to be a monk, but fated to be the love of her life. Despite her father's fury, the lovers are determined to be together, but can their forbidden love survive? A wonderful story about a passion that crosses cultures, a love that endures for a lifetime, and the hope that can only come from revisiting the past.
The Road Builder
by Nicholas HershenowThe Road Builder is a spellbinding story of romance and exploration. Will and Kate Haslin reach Ngemba with only the most vague idea about what life in Africa requires, and with no clear understanding about their own relationship. But they arrive with a concrete, if secret, goal: to uncover the shadowy past of Kate's willful-and dying-Uncle Pers. <P><P> Lost in a vast savanna, with only a hint of common language, the young Americans must reshape themselves inside a culture without expectation. And when they learn that Uncle Pers may be The Road Builder, a mysterious figure with a colonial connection, the dangers they face turn personal. <P> In Ngemba, history merges with myth, fable, and even gossip so that sometimes one must hallucinate the truth. It's an isolated world of realists and visionaries, who understand that "sometimes the only way out of a place is to go further in." But most important, Ngemba is the tense, hazy village where Will and Kate learn to dream what they know. <P> With the seductive prose of a gifted storyteller, Nick Hershenow weaves sophisticated questions about the nature of truth and reality into the epic but very personal story of a man and a woman who must define themselves against endless mysteries.
The Road Home
by Beverly LewisGrieving the death of her Amish parents and the separation from her nine close-knit siblings, Lena Rose Schwartz consoles herself that her new life in Lancaster County won't be forever. Surely someday soon she will return to her beloved Michigan settlement, including her beau. But even as she holds on to hope for a reunion with those she loves most, she discovers that Lancaster holds charms of its own. Will she find the courage to open her heart to other possibilities?
The Road Home
by Margaret WayTwo lost souls end up together at a glittering soirée off the coast of Australia’s breathtaking Sydney Harbour, where long-forgotten secrets and everyday seductions collide . . . Bruno McKendrick knows that he can win the attention of any woman he pleases. The well-to-do son of a Scottish-born father and Italian mother, Bruno is one of the most eligible bachelors in Australian high-society. But on this night, finding love is the last thing on his mind as he makes his way through the usual crowd of movers, shakers, and hob-nobbers . . . until he lays eyes on an incomparable beauty whose face Bruno is sure he’s seen before. Her name is Isabelle Martin—and she says she’s not who Bruno thinks she is. Still, he’s determined to prove that Isabelle is the living image of someone his late private-investigator father spent his life trying to find. Solving this twenty-year-old mystery is one challenge; the burning attraction between Bruno and Isabelle is another. As he closes in on the case and discovers a dark truth from Isabelle’s past, Bruno risks tearing her whole world apart . . . unless she will allow him to help pick up the pieces . . . “If you’ve never read Margaret Way before, you’re in for a treat!” —New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer
The Road Home
by Tommy Tenney Mark Andrew OlsenBack Cover: What happens when fate links the destiny of a woman with Mennonite heritage to that of a Las Vegas cocktail waitress? Will these two from different backgrounds and generations, connected only by life's circumstances and losses, find healing for their wounds on THE ROAD HOME? For Naomi Kauffman Yoder, memories of a Pennsylvania Dutch childhood, abandoned roots, lost connections, and shattered dreams have left her with nothing but loneliness and regret. Now wracked with grief, she comes to a momentous decision. For Ruth Escalante Yoder, daughter-in-law and friend to Naomi, she concludes that leaving Las Vegas is the only option left to her. So begins their odyssey-a cross-country quest in Naomi's creaky old Impala as she returns to her family farm in Lancaster County, to the values of a life once spurned. Although never having seen the East before, Ruth too is looking for a place to call home. Will she find it among the slow, quiet rhythms of Pennsylvania farm country? Far more than a simple road trip, their drive home becomes a journey of the soul.
The Road Home
by Susan CrandallA fresh new voice in women's fiction delivers this poignant story of a mother struggling to make a future for herself and her son. But she must first confront a love from her past. Original.
The Road Home: A Novel (The Broken Road Series)
by Richard Paul EvansFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans, the dramatic conclusion in the riveting Broken Road trilogy—a powerful redemption story about finding happiness on a pilgrimage across iconic Route 66.Chicago celebrity and pitchman Charles James is supposed to be dead. Everyone believes he was killed in a fiery plane crash, a flight he narrowly missed. But thanks to that remarkable twist of fate, he&’s very much alive and ready for a second chance at life and love. Escaping death has brought Charles some clarity: the money, the fame, the expensive cars; none of it brought him true joy or peace. The last time he was truly happy was when he was married to his ex-wife Monica, before their relationship was destroyed by his ambition and greed. In this final installment of the exciting and provocative series that began with The Broken Road and The Forgotten Road, Charles is still on his pilgrimage across the iconic Route 66. He intends to finish his trek from Amarillo to Santa Monica, despite learning that his ex-wife is now planning to marry another man. With the initial reason for his trip in jeopardy, he still has lessons to learn along the way before he discovers—and arrives at—his true destination.
The Road Home: What A Girl Wants; The Road Home; Upstairs, Downstairs
by Jill ShalvisA classic novella from New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis about a big-hearted vet, an irresistible guy and the adorable animals that bring them together. Originally published in 2004 as part of the anthology Mother, Please!Tall, dark and charming Jason Lawrence keeps visiting Mel Anders’s veterinary clinic—with everything from a drooling St. Bernard to a potbelly pig. Jason is sweet and fun, and Mel starts to look forward to his visits. Still, she’s suspicious—the man can’t have that many animals. But she never suspects that the whole thing just might be a set up….
The Road To Hell (Hell On Earth Ser.)
by Jackie KesslerJesse Harris may no longer be a soul-stealing succubus, but she's got a Hell of a past. She'd love to come clean to her sweet, super-hot boyfriend Paul, but how exactly does a girl start that conversation? Just like some people are worth being monogamous for (shudder), some secrets are worth keeping. Like the fact that bad boy incubus Daunuan keeps popping up from the Underworld to put some toe-curling moves on her, and that her former associates are trying to strong-arm her back into the fold. But someone in the Underworld isn't ready to play nice (go figure), and this time, the stakes are nothing less than Paul's immortal soul.Praise for Jackie Kessler's Hell's Belles:"Had me hooked from the first sentence. . .I'll be reading this one again and again." –MaryJanice Davidson, author of Undead and Unpopular