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The English Bride
by Margaret WayA life of luxury on an English country estate or the hazards of the Australian Outback? For Lady Francesca de Lyle there is no doubt. She's in love with rugged Grant Cameron and knows the Outback holds everything she's come to need and desire.Grant is emotionally torn. He wants Francesca, but the pampered rich girl could dash back to the safety of her privileged world at any time. Should he take the risk and ask Francesca to become his English bride?
The Eye Of Horus: A Novel of Suspense
by Carol Thurston“Thurston knows her Egyptology, knows her forensics, and—best of all—knows how to weave them into a compelling multifaceted story.” —Aaron Elkins, Edgar Award-winning authorHired by the Egyptology department of a Denver museum to create displays for an exhibit, medical illustrator Kate McKinnon encounters an intriguing enigma: the mummy of a young woman who lived thirty-three centuries ago, her ribs broken, one hand shattered, and a man’s skull between her legs.With the aid of radiologist Max Cavanaugh, employing the latest forensic and medical imaging techniques, Kate starts to unravel the millennia-old puzzle. And as the mummy’s remarkable secrets come to light, a parallel story begins to unfold of a young girl born into a nest of vipers in an age when godlike pharaohs reigned in unimaginable splendor. Suddenly Kate finds herself on a twisting path leading her deeper into the shadows of ancient Kemet . . . and ever closer to the shocking revelations of a crime so staggering its horrific power remains undiminished by the relentless passage of time.“Thurston’s finale hints at a sequel; if so, she’ll have a tough act to follow.” —The Washington Post Book World “A mega-fix for Egyptophiles and a great read for everyone else.” —Texas Monthly“Blends ancient political intrigue with the latest in high-tech forensic research . . . Also features some pretty steamy romance.” —Odyssey“Well researched and believable. Thurston’s ancient and modern protagonists are women of strong character and great ability—their stories will captivate readers and give a new perspective on ancient Egypt.” —Dr. Robert Pickering, forensic anthropologist and former chairman of the Department of Anthropology, Denver Museum of Natural History
The Fairy Godmother
by Lynsay SandsThe Fairy Godmother is a classic novella from New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands, previously published in the anthology Mistletoe & Magic.When a fourteenth-century maiden named Odel loses her father, she learns from her aunt that she must marry—and that a handful of fairy dust can separate men from mice. Having sworn off love, Odel is reluctant to greet her many suitors, until one catches her eye. Kind and generous, Michelle shows Odel how good it can feel to fall in love—too bad Odel can’t trust her heart. Will Michelle destroy what little hope Odel had for men, or will they be able to keep their love aflame?
The Fall of Maggie Brown
by Anne StuartSHE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO TRUST A DANGEROUS MAN WITH HER LIFE…. Practical Maggie Brown was the dutiful daughter, the good sister—and in trouble again because of her feckless family. But Ben Frazer held the answers to her problems. Maggie hired him as her guide through the remote, hostile mountain region to locate her wayward sibling on a life-and-death matter—his protection was part of the package. Little things like where she was, how to get home or whom to trust, were a mystery to Maggie, which left her only Ben—an even more confounding unknown—to turn to. BUT WHAT ABOUT WITH HER HEART? In the isolation of rugged terrain, Maggie was at Ben's mercy. And she suddenly found herself embroiled in a conspiracy of colossal proportions. With threats on all sides, Ben was her lifeline. But would he save Maggie when she fell … for him?
The Family Diamond
by Moyra TarlingWhen Maura O'Sullivan took a job with Spencer Diamond, she knew getting too close to the handsome and commanding horse rancher might be risky. But she had a bigger goal in mind-to get closer to the father she never knew she had, who happened to live nearby. For that she would do anything...even spend long days in the company of Spencer, a man whose dazzling blue eyes and soft lips she'd never been able to forget....And then her father walked in the door, and all else was forgotten-almost. Because as she waited to see if he would claim her as his own, Maura remembered Spencer's warm embrace and passionate kisses, and realized how desperately she was in need of both men in her life....
The Feisty Fiancee
by Jessica SteeleEngaged to the boss? Yancie's new job as driver to business tycoon Thomson Wakefield is a challenge-he finds it difficult to conceal his irritation as she struggles with one mishap after another! Yet, Yancie knows her boss is a man with whom she could fall in love. Love for Yancie means getting married-does it mean the same to Thomson? It takes an icy road aid a near-tragic accident to give Yancie her answer-when Thomson proposes from his hospital bed. But the next day he seems to have forgotten the whole thing, including the fact that Yancie didn't get a chance to say yes! THE MARRIAGE PLEDGE: For three cousins it has to be marriage-pure and simple!
The Firebrand (Highland Treasure #3)
by May McgoldrickIn this conclusion to the "Highland Treasure" trilogy, Adrianne Percy is hidden in the Western Isles, safe from her family's enemies--until her sisters send a notorious pirate to return her to the Highlands. She marries the handsome rogue as part of a plan to free her kidnapped mother and discovers a fiery passion with him.
The First Time (Sweet Valley University #55)
by Francine Pascal Laurie JohnBig decisions for everyone... Finn thinks it's time for Elizabeth to prove her feelings . . . but Sam knows it's time she ditched Dr. Cool. Nina's new guy is way more enticing than 9 a.m. calculus . . . but can she blow off class again? Neil's falling in love . . . but Jessica thinks he's making a big mistake. Chloe likes Theta's zany pledge requirements . . . until she's told to betray her best friend.
The Forgiving Heart
by Deb KastnerRHETT WHEELER COULDN'T BELIEVE HIS EYESThe most beautiful lady cop he'd ever seen had picked up his sixteen-year-old son for shoplifting! But Brandon was a good kid, not a juvenile delinquent. So why did this angel in blue think she could tell him how to raise his son?Officer Callie Brockman could be tough as nails and hard as ice, but Rhett Wheeler made her melt like snow on the Fourth of July! Callie was drawn to the single dad and yearned to help him come to terms with his troubled teen. Maybe even bring some joy into their lives....
The Gazebo: A Novel
by Emily GraysonThe Gazebo is an elegantly written story of enduring love and loyalty, in the popular tradition of The Bridges of Madison County and The Notebook.Once a year for half a century, a man and a woman have been meeting at the gazebo in the square of a small town in upstate New York. Martin Rayfiel and Claire Swift long ago married other people, yet they have remained faithful to their vow to love each other always. When Martin, now a handsome, elderly man, walks into the office of the town newspaper and tries to tell his tale to the young editor Abby Reston, she is too busy to listen. But the next day Abby finds herself drawn to the gazebo to watch for the annual arrival of Martin and Claire. She waits and waits, but they don't come. Puzzled and intrigued, Abby finds a briefcase that Martin left behind for her, and in it--in photographs, papers, tape recordings, and mementos--is the entire astonishing story of Martin and Claire, a love affair that spanned the globe and somehow survived for fifty years.The only son of the town's wealthiest family, Martin dreamed of being a world-class chef, while Claire, born of poor parents, hoped to be a sculptor. Despite their disparate backgrounds, and in defiance of small-town morality, they left everything behind and traveled together through Europe, until family allegiances suddenly and unexpectedly called Claire home. Before they parted, they vowed that, no matter what, they would meet at the gazebo once a year. Now it's up to Abby to find out what drove these lovers apart, why they continued to meet over the decades, and where they are now.From the picturesque square in the center of a small town to the hotels, restaurants, museums, and boulevards of Paris, Florence, and London, Martin and Claire's story offers a voyage of discovery that transforms Abby Reston's own life. The Gazebo is a haunting tale of love and faithfulness that no reader will ever forget.
The Gentleman Thief
by Deborah SimmonsWhy her family had elected to spend an entire season in boring Bath, Georgiana Bellwether couldn't fathom. Nothing to stimulate her inquisitive mind ever happened here-until the night Lady Culpepper's emeralds were stolen! Now, if only she could keep her mind on the case and her hands off the enigmatic man in black-the beguiling Lord Ashdowne...!As the newly made, ever-responsible Marquis of Ashdowne, Johnathon Saxton bemoaned the lack of excitement now marking his days. But when quixotic, exotic Georgiana Bellewether literally tumbled into his arms, he knew he'd caught himself an armful. The woman was a disaster in the making!
The Girl From Barefoot House
by Maureen LeeA powerful and compelling Liverpool saga of one woman's life from bestselling author Maureen Lee.For Josie Flynn, the war was just the start of a journey that began in heartbreak when she was sent to live with her aunt and uncle. Life took her to Barefoot House as the paid companion of an elderly woman, and seemed to promise lifelong happiness in New York with the handsome, charismatic Jack Coltrane.But once again, life is not turning out the way Josie has imagined and she finds herself back in Liverpool, alone. As she renews old loves and former friendships, and reflects on her time at Barefoot House, she embarks upon a career which is as unlikely as it is successful.
The Guest List (Five Star Romance Ser.)
by Fern MichaelsTwo sisters hopeful for the future fail to see the monster creeping up from their past in this romantic suspense tale by the #1 New York Times–bestseller. For the first time ever, Abby Mitchell feels that the world is her oyster. Her first book has found a publisher, a daring new surgery promises to take away the birthmark that mars her lovely face, and there&’s a new man in her life, a man who sees beyond her flaw . . . into her heart. Best of all though, Abby has been reunited with her sister Mallory. Separated as girls after their parents tragically died, Abby always dreamed that one day they would be together again. But while two loving sisters make up for lost time, danger hides in the shadows. Now, Abby and Mallory have planned a sumptuous party—unaware that their gathering will include and uninvited guest who will do anything to keep the past hidden . . .Praise for The Guest List &“An eventful tale of sisterly love and simmering obsession . . . . Michaels has crafted a smoothly written, dramatic tale full of incident and emotion.&” —Publishers Weekly
The Harder They Fall
by Merline LovelaceIt was chance that brought motorcycle-riding attorney Evan Henderson to Paradise, Arizona-and left him stranded there. Then again, as he gazed at the beautiful Good Samaritan who had stopped to give him a lift, Evan felt his luck was about to change. Reclusive Lissa James had good reason to distrust men, lawyers and big cities, and in the man who'd just climbed into her truck she'd found someone who hit the bull's-eye three times. Still, she'd spent a lifetime waiting for her white knight-and Evan was starting to fit the bill most admirably....
The Heart Reader of Franklin High
by AnonymousWhen Jake Sheffield, a typical Christian teenager, awakens to discover that he can hear the deepest spiritual needs of those around him, the reality of the deep needs of the world hits him. And the lives he touches, through the help of the Holy Spirit, will never be the same. As his friends witness the power of sharing Christ with others, they too begin the "hear" like Jake. The Heart Reader of Franklin High is a moving, evangelistic challenge for Christian teens.
The Heir (Reid Family #1)
by Johanna LindseyThe many wondrous gifts of Johanna Lindsey -- her fiery and endearing characters, her enthralling stories, her ingenious blending of Passion, wit, and emotion -- are all on glorious display in this unforgettable tale about an unwanted title and an unexpected love. Has anyone in London ever taken part in the coming-out season with less enthusiasm than Sabrina? Luckily, the most sought-after lady in the city has agreed to usher this young, lovely country girl through the perils and pitfalls of her all-important first season. Dashing highlander Duncan Mac Tavish is even less keen to be in London. Having recently learned he is the sole heirof an English marquis, Duncan is now required to assume his grandfather's title and estates -- and to marry Sabrina's ravishing, viper-tongued guide, who has been heard to make scathing statements in public about her "Scottish barbarian" groom-to-be. His unwanted betrothal, however, has brought Duncan into close proximity with the enchanting Sabrina -- a kindred spirit whose wit delights him ... and whose essence is the exquisite stuff of dreams. But duty, station, and a secret that dwells in the lady's past forbid Sabrina's and Duncan's desired union -- unless true love can somehow miraculously find a way.
The Highlander's Touch (Highlander #3)
by Karen Marie MoningA Warrior Of Immortal PowersHe was a mighty Scottish warrior who lived in a world bound by ancient laws and timeless magic. But no immortal powers could prepare the laird of Castle Brodie for the lovely accursed lass who stood before him. A terrible trick of fate had sent her 700 years back in time and into his private chamber to tempt him with her beauty--and seduce him with a desire he could never fulfill. For this woman he burned to possess was alsothe woman he had foresworn to destroy. A Woman Caught In The Mists Of TimeWhen Lisa felt the earth move under her feet, the fiercely independent 21st-century woman never dreamed she was falling...into another century. But the powerful, naked warrior who stood glaring down at her was only too real...and too dangerously arousing. Irresistibly handsome he might be, but Lisa had no intention of remaining in this savage land torn by treachery and war. How could she know that her seductive captor had other plans for her...plans that would save her from a tragic fate? Or that this man who had long ago forsaken love would defy time itself to claim her for his own....From the Paperback edition.
The Horseman's Convenient Wife
by Mindy NeffNot in name only...?Single father Stony Stratton was sure he was safe from the meddling matchmakers of Shotgun Ridge...until Eden Williams arrived on his ranch with an outrageous proposal.Eden had only six months to make a baby or forever hold her peace. Stony was just the man for the job. A gentle giant if there ever was one, he'd embodied all of the good qualities Eden hoped to pass on to her child-and possessed all of the male sex appeal a woman could want.Taking Eden to bed would be Stony's pleasure, but he wouldn't do it without taking her down the aisle first.
The Hostage (Chicago Fire Trilogy #1)
by Susan WiggsDeborah Sinclair is a beautiful, accomplished young heiress with a staggering dowry. But her fortune does her no good when, one horrible night, Chicago is engulfed in flames.Tom Silver will walk through fire to avenge a terrible injustice-and he may have to. But when he makes Deborah a pawn in his revenge, the heat of the inferno fades next to the attraction he feels for his captive. And the further he takes her from everything she's known, the stronger their passion grows, until it threatens to consume them both.
The Hostage: The Hostage The Mistress The Firebrand (The Chicago Fire Trilogy #1)
by Susan WiggsChicago, 1871Deep within the quiet of the night, a city erupts into flames, and a spoiled heiress is soon whisked away. Deborah Sinclair is a beautiful, accomplished young heiress with a staggering dowry. But her fortune does her no good when, one horrible night, Chicago is engulfed in flames.Tom Silver will walk through fire to avenge a terrible injustice—and he may have to. But when he makes Deborah a pawn in his revenge, the heat of the inferno fades next to the attraction he feels for his captive. And the further he takes her from everything she's known, the stronger their passion grows, until it threatens to consume them both.#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs spins a riveting, historical tale of self-discovery and sizzling desire.Books in the Chicago Fire Trilogy:The HostageThe MistressThe FirebrandPreviously published.
The House of Gentle Men
by Kathy HepinstallIn a year of war, sixteen-year-old Charlotte embarks on a mission of love, only to be set upon by three soldiers in training in a lonely, isolated section of the Louisiana forest. When she gives birth to an unwanted baby nine months later -- a demon in her eyes -- Charlotte abandons it to the elements. Years pass, and a friend's gift of pity brings Charlotte to The House of Gentle Men -- a very special place in the woods where sad, damaged, overworked and unappreciated women find the solace and chaste kindness they so desperately crave, administered by haunted men wishing to atone for the crimes in their pasts. But Charlotte's own sins and secrets impel her to consort with one -- and only one -- man there: a damaged ex-soldier who once joined two comrades to defile a teenage girl in the Louisiana woods.
The House on Hope Street
by Danielle SteelLife was good for Liz and Jack Sutherland. In 18 years of marriage, they had built a family, a successful law practice, and a warm, happy home near San Francisco, in a house on Hope Street. Then, in an instant, it all fell apart. It began like any other Christmas morning, with joy and children's laughter. But for Jack Sutherland, a five-minute errand ends in tragedy. And suddenly, Liz is alone, facing painful questions in the wake of an unbearable loss.How can she go on without her husband, her partner, her best friend? How can she grieve when she must console five devastated children, including one with special needs of his own? Powered by her children's love, Liz finds the strength to return to work, to become both mother and 'daddy', coaching her youngest son for the Special Olympics. And one by one the holidays come and go before her eyes: Valentine's Day without flowers and without Jack...Easter...July 4th...Then, just weeks before Labor Day, a devastating accident sends her oldest son to the hospital-and brings a doctor named Bill Webster into her life. Bill becomes a friend to Liz as he slowly heals her shattered son.And as long as the days of summer blend into fall, a new relationship offers new hope, and Liz reflects on what she has, on what she's lost, on the little blessings that give strength when nothing else is left. Then, with the first anniversary of her husband's death approaching, and with it another Christmas in the house on Hope Street, Liz will face one more crisis before she can look back at a year of mourning and change-and ahead to the beginning of a new life.THE HOUSE ON HOPE STREET is about learning to live again after you think life is over, about gettting up when you have been knocked down, again and again. It is about cherishing small miracles, and believing in big ones. It is above all about hope.From the Hardcover edition.
The Husband Assignment
by Helen BianchinBusiness forces a handsome billionaire to get up close and personal with a tough single mom in this classic romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.When Stephanie accepted an assignment to publicize a major film, she found herself having to negotiate with Raoul Lanier, the powerful heir to a billion-dollar empire—and a ruthlessly sexy man. . . . Stephanie simply had to stop fantasizing about Raoul. It was his business expertise she must concentrate on, not his bedroom technique! After all, they had a financial deal to settle. But then it became clear that the only merger Raoul had in mind was marriage!
The Husband List (Effington Family & Friends #2)
by Victoria AlexanderAn Unexpected HusbandAgainst her better judgment, Lady Gillian Marley needs to find herself a husband -- and quickly. To claim her uncle's unexpected bequest she must marry by her next birthday, which leaves only two months to find a malleable mate. Topping her list of eligible candidates is the honorable Earl of Shelbrooke, yet one look at the very handsome but enigmatic nobleman and Gillian knows that cajoling him into a marriage of convenience will be hardly convenient at all.A Marriage of InconvenienceFar from immune to Gillian's entrancing charms, the last thing Richard Shelton is about to bind himself into is a chaste marriage. Though the inheritance is more than and tempting, Richard knows the lady herself is the real prize and isn't about to allow Gillian to deny the burning fervor that sparks between them. Now he has only two months to convince her to be his wife in full ... before his mysterious secret is revealed and their lives explode irrevocably into scandal.
The Inheritance
by Jasmine CresswellA disk. A simple disk that named names. That was Isabella Joubert's inheritance from her father, a man she loved but could not trust. To right his wrongs, she was determined to turn the incriminating list over to the authorities. But danger was stalking her. Her home was ransacked, threats were made, and people were turning up dead. Someone wanted the disk even more than Isabella. And she was forced to turn to Sandro Marchese, the man she'd left years earlier because of his willingness to sell his soul to the highest bidder--her father. Sandro possessed secrets that could save her, save them both from a traitor willing to forfeit innocent lives. But no matter where the disk landed, Isabella feared Sandro was doomed, for his name was on the list.