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Secret Lives: Book 1 (Darke Academy #1)
by Gabriella PooleThe Darke Academy is a school like no other. An élite establishment that moves to an exotic new city every term, its students are impossibly beautiful, sophisticated and rich. And the more new scholarship girl Cassie Bell learns about the Academy, the more curious she becomes.What sinister secrets are guarded by the Few - the select group of students who keep outsiders away? Who is the dark stranger prowling the corridors at night? And what really happened a year earlier, when the last scholarship girl died in mysterious circumstances?One thing Cassie will discover is that a little knowledge may be a dangerous thing, but knowing too much can be deadly...
A Dark and Promised Land
by Nathaniel PooleA story of adventure and romance set in the wilds of Rupert’s Land in the early 19th century. When Orkneywoman Rose is shipwrecked on the shores of Rupert’s Land, she quickly falls in love with Alexander, a Half-caste man who is guiding her people into the dark heart of the continent. But after the death of her father at the hands of another Native, Rose turns against Alexander and all his kind. Heartbroken, Alexander returns to his wild life of running buffalo on the prairie. Although parted from Rose by endless miles and hard fate, his heart remains bound to hers, and on the eve of war he is compelled to reclaim her love, setting himself against his people amid a conflict that will help form a nation.
The Authenticity Project: A Novel
by Clare Pooley"I loved The Authenticity Project. It's a clever, uplifting book that entertains and makes you think."--Sophie Kinsella, #1 New York Times bestselling authorThe story of a solitary green notebook that brings together six strangers and leads to unexpected friendship, and even loveJulian Jessop, an eccentric, lonely artist and septuagenarian believes that most people aren't really honest with each other. But what if they were? And so he writes--in a plain, green journal--the truth about his own life and leaves it in his local café. It's run by the incredibly tidy and efficient Monica, who furtively adds her own entry and leaves the book in the wine bar across the street. Before long, the others who find the green notebook add the truths about their own deepest selves--and soon find each other In Real Life at Monica's Café.The Authenticity Project's cast of characters--including Hazard, the charming addict who makes a vow to get sober; Alice, the fabulous mommy Instagrammer whose real life is a lot less perfect than it looks online; and their other new friends-is by turns quirky and funny, heartbreakingly sad and painfully true-to-life. It's a story about being brave and putting your real self forward--and finding out that it's not as scary as it seems. In fact, it looks a lot like happiness.The Authenticity Project is just the tonic for our times that readers are clamoring for--and one they will take to their hearts and read with unabashed pleasure.
The Authenticity Project: A Novel
by Clare Pooley"A clever, uplifting book that entertains and makes you think."--Sophie Kinsella, #1 New York Times bestselling author The story of a solitary green notebook that brings together six strangers and leads to unexpected friendship, and even loveJulian Jessop, an eccentric, lonely artist and septuagenarian believes that most people aren't really honest with each other. But what if they were? And so he writes--in a plain, green journal--the truth about his own life and leaves it in his local café. It's run by the incredibly tidy and efficient Monica, who furtively adds her own entry and leaves the book in the wine bar across the street. Before long, the others who find the green notebook add the truths about their own deepest selves--and soon find each other In Real Life at Monica's Café. The Authenticity Project's cast of characters--including Hazard, the charming addict who makes a vow to get sober; Alice, the fabulous mommy Instagrammer whose real life is a lot less perfect than it looks online; and their other new friends--is by turns quirky and funny, heartbreakingly sad and painfully true-to-life. It's a story about being brave and putting your real self forward--and finding out that it's not as scary as it seems. In fact, it looks a lot like happiness. The Authenticity Project is just the tonic for our times that readers are clamoring for--and one they will take to their hearts and read with unabashed pleasure.
Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting: A Novel
by Clare PooleyNobody ever talks to strangers on the train. It&’s a rule. But what would happen if they did? From the New York Times and Globe and Mail bestselling author of The Authenticity Project, a heartwarming novel about unexpected friendships and the joy of connecting.Every day Iona, a larger-than-life magazine advice columnist, travels the ten stops from Hampton Court to Waterloo Station by train, accompanied by her dog, Lulu. Every day she sees the same people, whom she knows only by nickname: Impossibly-Pretty-Constant-Reader and Terribly-Lonely-Teenager. Of course, they never speak. Seasoned commuters never do. Then one morning, the man she calls Smart-But-Sexist-Manspreader chokes on a grape right in front of her. He&’d have died were it not for the timely intervention of Sanjay, a nurse, who gives him the Heimlich maneuver. This single event starts a chain reaction, and an eclectic group of people with almost nothing in common except their commute discover that a chance encounter can blossom into much more. It turns out that talking to strangers can teach you about the world around you—and even more about yourself.
Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting: A Novel
by Clare PooleyNobody ever talks to strangers on the train. It&’s a rule. But what would happen if they did? From the New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity Project comes an escapist read that will transport you, cheer you, and make you smile—and make you, too, wish you had Iona&’s gift for bringing out the best in everyone. &“A not-to-be-missed read in the mode of Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine.&” —Booklist, starred review Every day Iona, a larger-than-life magazine advice columnist, travels the ten stops from Hampton Court to Waterloo Station by train, accompanied by her dog, Lulu. Every day she sees the same people, whom she knows only by nickname: Impossibly-Pretty-Bookworm and Terribly-Lonely-Teenager. Of course, they never speak. Seasoned commuters never do. Then one morning, the man she calls Smart-But-Sexist-Manspreader chokes on a grape right in front of her. He&’d have died were it not for the timely intervention of Sanjay, a nurse, who gives him the Heimlich maneuver. This single event starts a chain reaction, and an eclectic group of people with almost nothing in common except their commute discover that a chance encounter can blossom into much more. It turns out that talking to strangers can teach you about the world around you--and even more about yourself.
Reincarnation Blues: A Novel
by Michael PooreA wildly imaginative novel about a man who is reincarnated over ten thousand lifetimes to be with his one true love: Death herself.“Tales of gods and men akin to Neil Gaiman’s Sandman as penned by a kindred spirit of Douglas Adams.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) First we live. Then we die. And then . . . we get another try? Ten thousand tries, to be exact. Ten thousand lives to “get it right.” Answer all the Big Questions. Achieve Wisdom. And Become One with Everything. Milo has had 9,995 chances so far and has just five more lives to earn a place in the cosmic soul. If he doesn’t make the cut, oblivion awaits. But all Milo really wants is to fall forever into the arms of Death. Or Suzie, as he calls her. More than just Milo’s lover throughout his countless layovers in the Afterlife, Suzie is literally his reason for living—as he dives into one new existence after another, praying for the day he’ll never have to leave her side again. But Reincarnation Blues is more than a great love story: Every journey from cradle to grave offers Milo more pieces of the great cosmic puzzle—if only he can piece them together in time to finally understand what it means to be part of something bigger than infinity. As darkly enchanting as the works of Neil Gaiman and as wisely hilarious as Kurt Vonnegut’s, Michael Poore’s Reincarnation Blues is the story of everything that makes life profound, beautiful, absurd, and heartbreaking. Because it’s more than Milo and Suzie’s story. It’s your story, too.
Up Jumps the Devil
by Michael Poore“The sustained comedy in this hilarious novel is equaled only by its heart, and the myriad ways there are for it to break. I love this book. Michael Poore writes like an angel.”—Daniel Wallace, author of Big FishJohn Scratch, the Devil himself, is the protagonist in this stunningly imaginative, sharp, funny, and tender novel, as he tricks, teases, and prods America to greatness in the hope of luring his lost love back down to Earth from Heaven. Up Pops the Devil is fiction with humor and heart, the kind of hilarious, off-beat, and original reading experience that fans of Chris Moore, Joe Hill, Chuck Palahniuk, and Jim Shepard would sell their souls for—a brilliant blending of the occult and the outrageous starring the anti-hero of anti-heroes, the one and only Prince of Darkness.
Kasia From Honey Street
by Graham PopePoland—the eve of joining the European Union. A young woman, Kasia Baran, disappears and Komisarz Pawel Klusek is ordered to find her. But, Klusek harbors a dark secret that the search for her threatens to uncover. As a former member of the feared state security police, the Bezpieka, Klusek was involved in a cover up connected with the murder of another young woman, Ola Kalaman. The search now for this missing girl, in the very place that hides the other, is further escalated by Ola's cousin seeking to expose that shadowy and raveled past to find out what happened to his cousin. Can Klusek find the missing Kasia before his crime is exposed?
Hope Blooms (Hope & Love #1)
by Jamie Pope“Beautifully written…a story you won’t forget. --Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling authorWhen tragedy destroys everything you've built, how do you find the strength to go on? In Jamie Pope’s powerful novel, one woman must come to terms with grief—and a passionate but uncertain chance at remaking her future.In one shattering instant, schoolteacher Cassandra Miller lost everything that mattered to her. Stricken with guilt and sorrow, she has no reason to care about tomorrow. The last person she wants help from is the man she wants to forget. In childhood, Wylie Everett was her cherished best friend. In adulthood, he was the secret lover who left her without explanation. Now he’s the person who won’t let her go down without a fight. And as he renews her joy in small things, and challenges her to take a fresh perspective, the desire they once shared burns more fiercely than ever—and proves anything but safe.An ex-Marine, Wylie has always loved Cass, though their backgrounds were as different as could be. Years ago, he walked away believing he could never be good enough for her. But he’s never stopped regretting his decision. Now, helping her heal is the only way he can make amends, and hopefully make up for lost time. But their rekindled passion will be tested by pain he's never resolved—and mistakes for which forgiveness may not be enough. Can he and Cass find one last way to move forward, and risk rebuilding their lives…together?“Hope Blooms weaves a story of devastating loss, first love and the meaning of home….Deeply emotional, uplifting and ultimately joyful. --Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author
Kissed by Christmas
by Jamie PopeChristmas in paradise Hallie Roberts has had a string of bad luck, beginning with her fiancé dumping her! Now she is disillusioned and ready to leave her beloved big-city teaching job behind and return to her idyllic island hometown. Then fate intervenes, and a slip and fall on the ice brings gorgeous, brave paramedic Asa Andersen to her rescue and into her chaotic life. Saving victims can take its toll, but Hallie fills Asa with hope and renewed purpose. His mission to show the homesick English teacher a romantic New York Christmas culminates in a passionate, brief affair. But Asa isn't about to lose the best thing to ever happen to him. When they meet again on Hideaway Island, the magic and sensuality of the sultry isle affects them both. Can he convince Hallie to trust in their future and a love that's worth every risk?
Love and a Latte
by Jamie PopeCan true love really be this sweet? Getting the West Coast location of his family's celebrated patisserie off the ground is a full-time job for Chase Drayson. The driven corporate accountant doesn't have time for pleasure. Until the bakery's beautiful barista places a steaming latte in front of him. Avant-garde jewelry maker Amber Bernard is the wrong choice for anything long-term. So why is Chase fantasizing about forever with his eclectic employee? There's more to life than the bottom line. But the seriously sexy number cruncher is her boss, and Amber isn't ready to risk her professional future. Or be tied down. She's committed to her art, not romantic dreams...even if the passion sizzling between them makes her believe they're not as different as they think. Could an incredible leap of faith lead to a lifelong love?
Love Blooms (Hope & Love #2)
by Jamie PopeWhen mistakes haunt your every choice, how do you find the courage to follow your own heart? An unstable childhood and a bad marriage have left Nova unable to trust anyone—especially herself. She'd do anything for her young son, but feels she'll never be a good enough mother. She's got major talent as a stylist and makeup artist, but big-time success would mean leaving the safety of Martha’s Vineyard and the only family she has left. Still, she needs to kick-start her life in a new direction. The last thing she needs is her childhood frenemy, Tanner Brennan, confusing her even more. An Ex-Army Ranger, Tanner was looking for peace and routine when he came back home to Martha's Vineyard. Scrapping with Nova reminds him of the hopeful boy he was, before secrets and guilt closed him off. But there's no way he can fight her raw vulnerability—or his longing to become part of her life. And as their all-too-fragile bond is threatened in ways they never expected, he and Nova have only one chance to finally come to terms with the past—and find the future in each other.
Mine at Midnight
by Jamie PopeIs this their happy ending? After her plans for a storybook wedding are derailed by a shocking discovery days before the big event, Ava Bradley retreats to a tranquil beach cottage. Days of intense soul-searching turn into nights of passionate yearning when she clashes with her infuriatingly arrogant and incredibly sexy Hideaway Island neighbor. Derek Patrick is tempting her, not just as a lover but as a soul mate, and it's a connection unlike anything she's ever experienced before. The up-by-his-bootstraps entrepreneur is proud to be mayor of the beautiful, secluded tropical island. Derek doesn't need some social-climbing diva messing with his hard-earned serenity. Yet Ava keeps surprising him. When their no-strings affair leaves them both hungry for more, Derek is tempted to take their island affair to the next level. But Ava doesn't intend to make her permanent home there...until a natural disaster threatens Derek's beloved island, making them realize what matters most-a love too precious to lose.
Mostly Sunny (Sunny and Warm)
by Jamie PopeWhen trauma shapes your life, how do you risk making a change—and finding love? As a child, Sunny Gibson was abandoned by her mentally-ill mother, who left no trace behind. Now a social worker, Sunny is dedicated to helping children find loving homes—though she's still haunted by the past. So when she finds clues that her newest charge might be her younger sister, she sets out to track down the little girl’s mother. But the powerful attorney she needs for the search is proving as inexplicable and distant as he is irresistible . . . From pro football player to high-powered lawyer, Julian King has succeeded at everything he’s aspired to. But he still needs to make partner. Not only does he know nothing about family law, Sunny can’t even pay him. If only her irrepressible caring and sweetness wasn't drawing him much too close—or making him hunger to keep her in his life. And as wrenching remembered pain on both sides threatens to shatter the delicate trust he and Sunny begin to forge, they will need more than courage to face down their pasts—and seize forever together.
One Warm Winter (Sunny and Warm)
by Jamie PopeIt takes courage to share your secrets—and your heart . . . Adopted as a child by a tech billionaire, Wynter Bates knows nothing about her origins—or the world beyond being privileged, sheltered, and lonely. But she won’t let anything stop her from investigating who she is. Especially after a high-profile scandal involving her father’s past lands her on an island retreat under bodyguard Cullen Whelan's protection—in the guise of being his girlfriend . . . A former military intelligence officer, Cullen figures protecting a pampered heiress will be easy. Posing as a couple is the safest strategy—until Wyn’s persistence and vulnerability spark his curiosity—and a reckless attraction neither can afford. More complicated, what Cullen knows about her past is a truth he can't tell. But as they get closer, wrenching revelations will force them to decide what to trust, who to forgive, and whether their growing love is enough to risk a future together. Praise for Jamie Pope’s Hope Blooms “An intensely emotional read. . . . Ultimately hopeful and romantic.” —Kirkus Reviews “Tender, exquisitely written . . . a poignant, uplifting story.” —Library Journal STARRED REVIEW “A powerful, sensitive novel about family, friendship, loss, and the power of love.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars “Beautifully written . . . a story you won’t forget.” —Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author
Surrender at Sunset
by Jamie PopePassion's hideaway Ever since enduring a possibly career-ending injury, Miami superstar shortstop Carlos Bradley has retreated from the world. His life undergoes a radical makeover when he's convinced to hire a designer to restore his secluded island mansion to its former glory. Completely different from the women Carlos has known, interior decorator Virginia Andersen captivates him with her infectious spirit and the sensuality beneath her coolly professional demeanor. The owner of a struggling design firm, Virginia can't believe her new employer is a baseball legend. But Carlos wants more than just her expertise. And when he insists she move into his tropical getaway during the renovations, Virginia soon finds herself sharing the irresistible playboy's bed. But when the media descends, she's thrust into the limelight and her past becomes an open book. Is she ready to overcome her doubts to fight for a future with the man of her dreams?
Tempted at Twilight
by Jamie PopeSummer fling or lifetime love affair? Nothing fires up Elias Bradley's adrenaline like the risk of thrilling adventure. But when a serious wrist injury threatens both the Miami trauma surgeon's career and coveted promotion, he heads down to his family's island retreat to relax and regroup. At a bar, he meets a woman who awakens extreme emotions that take him by surprise. Even after they part ways following their passionate twilight tryst, Elias longs to connect with Dr. Cricket Warren on a deeper, more intimate level. Heiress to a billion-dollar tech fortune, Cricket has two PhDs but zero experience when it comes to the opposite sex. So when she spends her vacation back home on Hideaway Island sharing the bed of a sexy stranger, she's caught off guard by their sizzling attraction. And now she's having Elias's baby... He's ready to step up and do the right thing but they barely know each other. Together, can they turn a moonlit fantasy into a lifetime of romance?
A Collar of Jewels (Magna Large Print Ser.)
by Pamela PopeAbandoned by her husband in England, a desperate woman struggles to build a new life for herself . . . Born into a wealthy English family and raised in Chicago, Ellie is used to a life of luxury. When she met Max Berman, it was the best thing that had ever happened to her, but her father, president of the Union Atlantic Railroad Company, was absolutely against a marriage to the son of Russian Jews. Still, Ellie was determined to be with the man she loved—even if it meant sacrificing her fortune. Ellie and Max, along with their four-month-old son, William, journey across the Atlantic to Southampton, England to start a new life. Max, goes off to sort out the immigration papers, while Ellie waits with William and the luggage. But then more than several minutes pass, and the crowds have died down. He’s nowhere in sight. Then, a porter gives Ellie the shocking news that Max was seen boarding the ship returning to America . . . Desperate and penniless, Ellie seeks out her English grandfather, Sir Robert Cromer. Finding her way on her own will be a struggle—and so will banishing Max from her heart. But for the sake of her son, and herself, she is determined never to be at the mercy of a man again . . .
Cuando Me Enamore
by Ana A. Popielnicki Melissa Storm¿Alguna vez es demasiado tarde para darle una segunda oportunidad al amor? James Morgan realmente nunca había creído en el amor. Bueno, hasta que sus ojos cayeron en Deborah Walker en la fuente de sodas local. Se sorprendió a sí mismo invitándola a salir de improvisto a pasar una noche en el pueblo, y ella lo desconcertó aún más aceptando. Según va pasando la noche, los dos comparten sus pasados e íntimos sueños, y James se da cuenta de que ella es la mujer perfecta para él. El único problema es que él se embarca hacia Corea a la mañana siguiente. Cumplir con su obligación es algo que James no eludiría jamás, aunque el ir a la guerra por su país signifique que al final les rompa el corazón a ambos. Deborah promete esperarlo, pero dos años es un tiempo muy largo para pasar su vida en espera, especialmente por un hombre que solo conoció por un día. Cuando Rip Rockwell regresa de la guerra y James no, Rip le propone matrimonio. Ella acepta, y juntos construyen una hermosa vida de unión hasta la muerte de él cincuenta años después. A través de todo este tiempo, sin embargo, ella nunca pudo olvidar del todo a su primer amor. Ella se muda en su retiro a Abilene, esperando vivir el resto de sus días en paz. Imagina su sorpresa cuando James Morgan se muda a la casa de al lado...
Crimson Desire
by Elisabeth Morgan PopolowSang's sadistic blood-mistress has developed an unhealthy obsession for Lily White. Kidnapped and hidden away in a castle full of dark, deadly secrets, their lives hang in the balance as Lily and Sang try to find a way to escape with their sanity intact. Lily, Sang, and Darius are back for another harrowing adventure in Crimson Desire, Book 2 of Elisabeth Morgan Popolow's exciting paranormal series, Blood Rose.Lily's new co-worker, Anna, is anything but ordinary. Sure she's tall and speaks in a rich English accent out in the rural suburbs of Pennsylvania, but America is the world's melting pot, right? Then, why does Anna look as if she popped out of one of those Cover Girl Magazines? The way she talks sends chills down Lily's spine, but she can only see the good in people. That is, until Anna turns out to be a one-thousand-year-old crazy vampire with a toxic obsession for Lily. When Sang and Lily are kidnapped and taken to Anna's castle, they have no idea what lies in store for them. Now, trying to stay sane and waiting patiently for Darius' rescue is all they can do as the mad vampiress threatens to swallow them whole.Content Notes: Hot, Anal Intercourse, Ménage, Short MM Scene, Paranormal, Vampires, Contemporary, Adventure, Suspense
Sweet Cravings
by Elisabeth Morgan PopolowNever talk to strangers. Lily White should have remembered this childhood lesson. Now she's a vampire, thrust into a paranormal world she never knew existed and trying to learn the ropes of her new, undead life. Sink your fangs into Sweet Cravings, the new romance from author Elisabeth Morgan Popolow.You know those things that go bump in the night? Those horrible monsters people dress up as for Halloween? Well, I'm one of those monsters--a vampire to be exact. I didn't want to be this; it kind of fell upon me by some weird guy named Darius who I met at a bar one night.Then there's Sang, a kind and funny vampire I met through the nut job who changed me, and whom I've actually developed feelings for. Yeah, it's a complicated story, a mixture of hellhounds, shifters, homunculi, and to add a little spice, some romance and humor. Oh, and a little fighting and a dangerous drug that can kill people.Yup. This is the story about the dark underworld I've been thrust into and how I've learned to deal with the complexity of my new undead life. Not to mention the lingering question of why Darius changed me to begin with.Content Notes: Sweet, Paranormal, Vampires, Shifters, Zombies, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary
Vermilion Kiss
by Elisabeth Morgan PopolowWith Hira's life hanging in the balance, Lily, Darius, and Sang are in a race against time to save him, and his soul. The adventure, suspense, and burning passion continue in Vermilion Kiss, Book 3 of Blood Rose, the paranormal romance series by author Elisabeth Morgan Popolow.With an unknown illness eating away at Hira, a shifter, and others like him, vampires Lily, Darius, and Sang must race against time to save their friend and find the incubus who has taken part of his soul. They must travel to France and overcome dire circumstances to save Hira. Will they be too late?Don't miss the third installment to the Blood Rose Series, Vermilion Kiss.Content Notes: Intense, Anal Play, Anal Intercourse, D/s Elements, Ménage, Spanking, Short M/M Scene, BDSM, Paranormal, Vampires, Contemporary, Demons, Magic, Witches, Shifters
Waning Moon
by Elisabeth Morgan PopolowIn a world where vampires and shifters battle in an age-old war, what starts as a rescue soon turns to love in Waning Moon. Action, adventure, and a race against time will keep you on the edge of your seat in Elisabeth Morgan Popolow's new GLBT paranormal romance series, Courting the Panther.When a mysterious stranger rescues were-panther Tony Silvers from a ruthless gang of were-hyenas, he never would've expected his savior to end up kidnapping and falling for him, especially when the seemingly awkward person happens to be a vampire that doesn't only thirst for Tony's blood. Content Notes: Hot, Anal Play, Anal Intercourse, GLBT, M/M, Paranormal, Vampires, Shifters, Other Weres, Action, Adventure
The Darkening (The Immortals Series #2)
by Robin T. PoppThis is the second book in The Immortals series. It tells the story of Darius and Lexi. Vampire fiction.