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An Unexpected Scandal (Lockwood Lightning #1)
by Jules BennettExperience the drama and romance in this passionate workplace romance, part of the Lockwood Lightning series from USA TODAY bestselling author Jules Bennett. When one late night changes everything! Billionaire Nick Campbell’s life has been upended. His hated rival is the father he never knew, and his top-notch architect, Silvia Lane, is having his baby. It’s time to regain control. First step: ask Silvia to marry him and claim his heir. But she’s not having it. She has her own plans for how things should go, and she wants real love or nothing! From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite. Lockwood Lightning: Book 1: An Unexpected Scandal Book 2: Scandalous Reunion Book 3: Scandalous Engagement
An Unexpected Song: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Iris JohansenFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen comes a simmering, sensual story of a powerful man who will do anything to capture the voice--and heart--of a talented soprano. Jason Hayes isn't used to hearing the word "no"--not from performers, not from critics, and certainly not from women. He is the greatest composer the stage has seen in a century, and musicians and actors the world over covet his roles. So when the woman he wants--needs--to play Desdemona in his musical adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello turns down the role, he launches a relentless campaign to win her over--and maybe even secure her heart, too. Daisy Justine has a powerful gift, a sweet soprano voice with beauty to match. She desperately wants to accept the role Jason Hayes has offered her; it would be the job of a lifetime. And there is an undeniable, vibrant magnetism between them--a current that both thrills and frightens her. But she absolutely cannot go to New York with Jason, and she can't tell him why--unless her body betrays her. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from these Loveswept titles: The Notorious Lady Anne, Along Came Trouble, and Strictly Business.
An Unexpected Suitor
by Anna SchmidtAfter years of caring for others, Nola Burns is ready for her own dream-- running a Nantucket tearoom. And it will take more than charm for dashing entrepreneur Harrison Starbuck to buy her out. After all, what proper lady could trust a man who thinks the theater is a suitable venue for God's word? All Harry offers is a business proposition. So why should it bother him when Nola receives threatening notes? He has no reason to be concerned for the vivid, spirited woman. . . does he? Yet as the threats escalate, Harry's plans shift. Now this unexpected suitor only wants to keep Nola safe-- and cherished--for a lifetime.
An Unexpected Summer
by Kate SandsLife at home has become awkward since Brendan told his parents he's gay. Relief comes when his cousin gets him a job at a nearby lake resort for the summer. Happy to get away, he plans to give his parents space while saving money for his college fund and hanging out with his cousin Tracey, the only other person he's out to. Turns out Tobin, a boy from school Brendan has a crush on, is also working there for the summer, and the two of them have been assigned to share a room. Brendan's nervous reaction doesn't get the summer off to the best start. Now, not only does Brendan have to fix his relationship with his parents, he has to figure out a way to make things right with Tobin too.
An Unexpected Twins Proposal: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (Cupid's Crossing #5)
by Kim FindlayCould her chance to start over…Lead to an unexpected family? Jess Slade comes back to her hometown of Cupid&’s Crossing single, pregnant and desperate for a job. Luckily, also-new-in-town Deacon Standish needs a temp at his law office. Jess has absolutely nothing in common with the big-city lawyer, and he&’s going back to his family&’s successful practice soon. So why does she find herself picturing them as a family…with him holding her twins?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Cupid's CrossingBook 1: A Valentine's ProposalBook 2: A Fourth of July ProposalBook 3: A New Year's Eve ProposalBook 4: A Country ProposalBook 5: An Unexpected Twins Proposal
An Unexpected Vintage (Bottled Up Stories)
by Andrew GreyA Bottled Up StoryGary Keller is enjoying a cruise with new friends when he meets Scott Haworth, and unexpected attraction flares between them. But Scott has a past he's trying to leave behind; nine months earlier he was released from prison after almost a decade. The Innocence Project and DNA evidence exonerated of the crime, but the victim's brother still holds him responsible. Gary finds himself drawn to Scott for many reasons, not least of which is that the big, physically strong exterior hides a vulnerable, unsure man trying to restart his life. But it's only a seven-day cruise, and when it ends, they both have to go back to their lives in different parts of the country. Is a week long enough to build a relationship that will stand the strain of separation? Or will the cruise just fade to a happy vacation memory?
An Unexpected Wife
by Cheryl ReavisHer Deepest SecretGiving up her out-of-wedlock son was the only right choice. Still, Kate Woodward aches that she isn't part of his life. She can't heal herself, but she can help former Confederate soldier Robert Markham rebuild his war-shattered life. But helping Robert is drawing them irresistibly close-even as Kate fears she can never be the one he deserves....Battlefield loss and guilt rekindled Robert's faith and brought him home to Atlanta. And Kate's past only makes him more determined to show this steadfast, caring woman that she deserves happiness. Now, with her secrets revealed and her child in danger, Robert has only one chance to win her trust-and embark on the sweetest of new beginnings....
An Unexpected Wife & Into the Wilderness
by Laura Abbot Cheryl ReavisRebuilding trust and finding loveAn Unexpected Wife by Cheryl ReavisGiving up her out-of-wedlock son was the most difficult decision Kate Woodward ever made. She can't heal herself, but she can help former Confederate soldier Robert Markham rebuild his war-shattered life. As the two become close, Kate fears she can never be the one he deserves. But when her secrets are revealed and her child is in danger, can Robert win her trust?Into the Wilderness by Laura AbbotAfter a battlefield massacre and his fiancée's betrayal, cavalry officer Caleb Montgomery is unable to trust in anything. But then he's stationed in Fort Larned, Kansas, where Lily Kellogg, the lovely army surgeon's daughter, begins to rekindle his faith—and his hope. Since childhood, Lily has longed for the stability and culture only the big city can offer. Now both their dreams will be put to the test…
An Unexpected Wish (A Lady's Wish #1)
by Eileen RichardsA beleaguered spinster suddenly finds herself the center of attention in this Regency romance series opener. Anne Townsend doesn&’t ask for much. Plain and poor, she&’d settle for the funds to put food on the table. Making a wish on the fabled Fairy Steps is hardly a solid solution, but to see her two sisters taken care of, Anne&’s willing to try anything. Yet when she finds herself suddenly surrounded with suitors, romance is now a possibility for the spinster everyone always ignored—except with the one man who will never want her . . . Nathaniel Matthews has no time for courting. As the eldest, he has his family&’s lost fortune to rebuild, and his reckless brother to manage before he gambles his future away. Odd that Nathaniel can think of little but kissing bright-eyed Anne, who seems to be fighting off admirers from all sides. Is it the country air, or is Nathaniel ready to discover that love has a magic all its own?
An Unexplainable Life: Recovering the Wonder and Devotion of the Early Church (Acts 1-12)
by Erica WiggenhornWhat can God do with fifty days?In only fifty days Peter was radically transformed. He went from being a man in the shadows denying even knowing Jesus, to a man boldly proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus in the middle of the temple courts. How did the change occur? And more importantly, can such a change occur within us—today, in the here and now?For fifty days, I invite you to dwell in the first twelve chapters of Acts. Here we meet Peter face-to-face and encounter the source of his power. We become challenged to grab hold of that power ourselves, believing that God wants to do something in and through us that is unexplainable apart from Him. Let&’s give God fifty days and see what He might do.The purpose of this study isn&’t simply to reiterate a message. (You can find many studies on Acts.) Our purpose is to reignite a movement of the power of the Holy Spirit in each of us individually and in our churches collectively. Are you ready? — Erica WiggenhornParticipants will enjoy:A verse-by-verse study spread over ten weeks (5 lessons/week)Many biblical, theological, and historical insightsText-based discussion questions that truly provoke thought
An Unexplainable Life: Recovering the Wonder and Devotion of the Early Church (Acts 1-12)
by Erica WiggenhornWhat can God do with fifty days?In only fifty days Peter was radically transformed. He went from being a man in the shadows denying even knowing Jesus, to a man boldly proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus in the middle of the temple courts. How did the change occur? And more importantly, can such a change occur within us—today, in the here and now?For fifty days, I invite you to dwell in the first twelve chapters of Acts. Here we meet Peter face-to-face and encounter the source of his power. We become challenged to grab hold of that power ourselves, believing that God wants to do something in and through us that is unexplainable apart from Him. Let&’s give God fifty days and see what He might do.The purpose of this study isn&’t simply to reiterate a message. (You can find many studies on Acts.) Our purpose is to reignite a movement of the power of the Holy Spirit in each of us individually and in our churches collectively. Are you ready? — Erica WiggenhornParticipants will enjoy:A verse-by-verse study spread over ten weeks (5 lessons/week)Many biblical, theological, and historical insightsText-based discussion questions that truly provoke thought
An Unexplained Death: The True Story of a Body at the Belvedere
by Mikita BrottmanAn Unexplained Death is an obsessive investigation into a mysterious death at the Belvedere—a once-grand hotel—and a poignant, gripping meditation on suicide and voyeurism“The poster is new. I notice it right away, taped to a utility pole. Beneath the word ‘Missing,’ printed in a bold, high-impact font, are two sepia-toned photographs of a man dressed in a bow tie and tux.” Most people would keep walking. Maybe they’d pay a bit closer attention to the local news that evening. Mikita Brottman spent ten years sifting through the details of the missing man’s life and disappearance, and his purported suicide by jumping from the roof of her own apartment building, the Belvedere. As Brottman delves into the murky circumstances surrounding Rey Rivera’s death—which begins to look more and more like a murder—she contemplates the nature of and motives behind suicide, and uncovers a haunting pattern of guests at the Belvedere, when it was still a historic hotel, taking their own lives on the premises. Finally, she fearlessly takes us to the edge of her own morbid curiosity and asks us to consider our own darker impulses and obsessions.
An Unfamiliar America: Essays in American Studies (Routledge Advances in American History #18)
by Ari Helo and Mikko SaikkuThis collection focuses on conceptions of the unfamiliar from the viewpoint of mainstream American history: aliens, immigrants, ethnic groups, and previously unencountered ideas and ideologies in Trumpian America. The book suggests bringing historical thinking back to the center of American Studies, given that it has been recently challenged by the influential memory studies boom. As much as identity-building appears to be the central concern for much of the current practice in American history writing, it is worth keeping in mind that historical truth may not always directly contribute to one's identity-building. The researcher’s constant quest for truth does not equate to already possessing it. History changes all the time, because it consists of our constant reinterpretation of the past. It is only the past that does not change. This collection aims at keeping these two apart, while scrutinizing a variety of contested topics in American history, from xenophobic attitudes toward eighteenth-century university professors, Apache masculinity, Ku Klux Klan, Tom Waits's lyrics, and the politics of the Trump era.
An Unfinished Canvas: A True Story of Love, Family, and Murder in Nashville
by Phyllis Gobbell Michael GlasgowJanet March had a picture-perfect life-until she disappeared... No body, no cause of death, no physical evidence-and yet, after ten years, a murder conviction... <P> Janet March, the strikingly attractive artist and wife of corporate lawyer Perry March, had it all: two children she adored, a burgeoning career in the arts, supportive parents, and a dream house. What no one knew was that her husband led a destructive double life of secrets and lies. On August 16, 1996, Janet would finally file for divorce. But she never made it to that appointment-because on August 15, she vanished... <P> Janet's disappearance incited a massive search and media frenzy, revealing Perry's true nature to the world. For ten years, her parents and Perry battled each other through the court system in what would become and international custody battle. Meanwhile, the Nashville Police Department investigated the case from every possible angle, with the eventual help of a shocking surprise witness. Though they couldn't find the body, determine the cause of death, or even reconstruct exactly what happened that fateful night, her parents and Nashville's first Cold Case Squad remained certain of one thing-they would find justice for Janet.
An Unfinished Canvas: A True Story of Love, Family, and Murder in Nashville
by Phyllis Gobbell Michael GlasgowThis true crime saga reveals the case of a missing Nashville woman, a husband on the run, and a rare cold case murder conviction. Janet March had it all: a corporate lawyer husband, two beautiful children, a promising career as an artist, and a dream house she designed herself. But behind closed doors, her husband led a destructive double life. On August 16, 1996, Janet had an appointment to finally file for divorce. But she never arrived. On the night of August 15, she vanished. Janet&’s disappearance incited a massive search and media frenzy that revealed her husband Perry&’s seedy dealings. When he absconded with his children to a new life in Mexico, Janet&’s parents began a decade-long, international custody battle that culminated in Perry&’s dramatic extradition to Tennessee. Meanwhile, the Nashville Police Department never found Janet&’s body. In spite of overwhelming odds, cold case detectives and prosecutors were determined to get justice—and with the help of a shocking surprise witness, they did.
An Unfinished Death
by Laurel DeweyRaves for Protector:"A great novel and a fabulous mystery." - Mysterious Reviews"A unique, entertaining, emotionally powerful, deftly crafted, highly recommended work." - Midwest Book ReviewAnd for Redemption:"I took my time reading this book, actually savoring every page as it is possibly the best book I have read in a couple years." - TCM Reviews"I loved it and can't wait for book three." - Armchair InterviewsLaurel Dewey's Detective Jane Perry is quickly becoming one of the most distinctive, dynamic, and unforgettable characters in suspense fiction today. She's rock hard, but capable of extraordinary tenderness. She's a brilliant cop, but she's capable of making life-altering mistakes. She's uncannily talented, and she's heartbreakingly human.In this novella, set before the action in Dewey's first novel, Protector, a man named Devinder Bashir reaches across the threshold of the hereafter to ask for Jane's help. When Jane investigates his case, she learns that the man died ignominiously, but not suspiciously. But when Bashir continues to haunt her dreams, she realizes that the story of the man's death is far from finished.
An Unfinished Life
by Mark SpraggJean Gilkyson, pregnant when her husband was killed, is raising their daughter, Griff, in an Iowa trailer house with yet another brutal boyfriend, when she realizes this can't go on. But the only refuge available is a town in Wyoming where her loved ones are dead and her father-in-law wishes she was too. For a decade he has blamed her for his son's death, choosing to go on living himself largely because his oldest friend otherwise couldn't survive. Bound as close as brothers, they face old age on a faltering ranch, their interdependence even more acute after one was crippled and the other mauled by his own pain. Suddenly Griff meets this grandfather she'd never heard about, not to mention a black cowboy confined to the bunkhouse, and irrepressibly claims her new life in hopes of turning grievous loss and recrimination toward reconciliation and love.
An Unfinished Life: 1917-1963
by Robert DallekAn Unfinished Life is the first major, single-volume life of John F. Kennedy to be written by a historian in nearly four decades. Drawing upon previously unavailable material and never-before-opened archives to tell Kennedy's story. We learn for the first time just how sick Kennedy was, what medications he took and concealed from all but a few, and how severely his medical condition affected his actions as President. We learn for the first time the real story of how Bobby was selected as Attorney General. Dallek reveals exactly what Jack's father did to help his election to the presidency, and he follows previously unknown evidence to show what path JFK would have taken in the Vietnam entanglement had he survived. Dallek (LIFTS) JFK out of the gossips and back onto the world stage, showing that while he was the son of privilege, he faced great obstacles and fought on with remarkable courage. Never shying away from Kennedy's weaknesses, Dallek also brilliantly explores his strengths. The result is a portrait of a bold, brave, human Kennedy, once again a hero.
An Unfinished Love Affair
by Barbara KeatonTen years ago, Allen walked out on Kayla rather than propose. For the last decade both have worked unsuc- cessfully to forget the other. When they meet again, it's easy to rediscover their passion for one another. However, the complications and changes created by a ten year separation have given them an all new set of obstacles to overcome. Kayla and Allen must strive to hold on, or finish their affair once and for all.
An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s
by Doris Kearns GoodwinThe #1 New York Times bestseller from &“America&’s historian-in-chief&” (New York magazine) An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s by Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of America&’s most beloved historians, artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history. She takes you along on the emotional journey she and her husband, Richard (Dick) Goodwin embarked upon in the last years of his life.Dick and Doris Goodwin were married for forty-two years and married to American history even longer. In his twenties, Dick was one of the brilliant young men of John F. Kennedy&’s New Frontier. In his thirties he both named and helped design Lyndon Johnson&’s Great Society and was a speechwriter and close advisor to Robert Kennedy. Doris Kearns was a twenty-four-year-old graduate student when selected as a White House Fellow. She worked directly for Lyndon Johnson and later assisted on his memoir. Over the years, with humor, anger, frustration, and in the end, a growing understanding, Dick and Doris had argued over the achievements and failings of the leaders they served and observed, debating the progress and unfinished promises of the country they both loved. The Goodwins&’ last great adventure involved finally opening the more than three hundred boxes of letters, diaries, documents, and memorabilia that Dick had saved for more than fifty years. They soon realized they had before them an unparalleled personal time capsule of the 1960s, illuminating public and private moments of a decade when individuals were powered by the conviction they could make a difference; a time, like today, marked by struggles for racial and economic justice, a time when lines were drawn and loyalties tested. Their expedition gave Dick&’s last years renewed purpose and determination. It gave Doris the opportunity to connect and reconnect with participants and witnesses of pivotal moments of the 1960s. And it gave them both an opportunity to make fresh assessments of the central figures of the time—John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Robert Kennedy, Eugene McCarthy, and especially Lyndon Johnson, who greatly impacted both their lives. The voyage of remembrance brought unexpected discoveries, forgiveness, and the renewal of old dreams, reviving the hope that the youth of today will carry forward this unfinished love story with America.
An Unfinished Marriage
by Joan AndersonIn a YEAR BY THE SEA Joan Anderson's brave decision to take a year off from her marriage, her frank assessment of herself at midlife and the fears and triumphs of going it alone struck a chord with women everywhere - and inspired many other women to find the courage to recreat their life. So when she sets out after her magical year of self-discovery to try to repair her marriage, the outcome is far from certain. Thriving on her newfound freedom and now fiercely independent, she must now adjust to sharing her new life. When Joan is incapacitated by a broken ankle, she at first resents her husband's clumsy attempts to take care of her and run the home without her. But, left to his own devices, he reveals an unexpectedly tender and resourceful side. They begin to create a tentative new partnership, seasoned by years of marriage but awakened to the exciting new possibilities of a future together. A unique and timely true story, An UNFINISHED MARRIAGE will provide shocks of recognition and fresh hope for anyone facing the challenges of finding freedom and happiness with someone else.
An Unfinished Murder (A Campbell and Carter Mystery)
by Ann GrangerIn this traditional mystery set in a small English village, detectives from two popular series team up to solve a two decades old missing persons case. Mitchell and Markby come out of retirement to crack a cold case . . . As young children, Josh Browning and his sister, Dilys, stumbled across a dead body while playing on the outskirts of their Cotswold village. Terrified by what they&’d seen, neither of them told a soul. Now, twenty years later, Josh finds the dead woman's charm bracelet among his sister&’s possessions. Who better to tell than his trusted friend, the man he gardens for, retired Superintendent Alan Markby? As Markby listens to Josh's confession, alarm bells start to ring. The dates and details tie in with a missing person case that was never solved. Joining forces with Superintendent Ian Carter, who also investigated the original case, and Inspector Jess Campbell, from the region where the missing girl was last seen, Markby delves into the unsolved mystery. Together, they are determined to catch a clever killer who almost got away with murder . . . An Unfinished Murder is the sixth Cotswold village crime novel in Ann Granger&’s Campbell and Carter series. Sure to appeal to fans of Midsomer Murders and M. C. Beaton&’s Agatha Raisin mysteries. Praise for the writing of Ann Granger: &“Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent.&” —The Times &“Set in the familiar more of traditional country crime stories, there is nothing old-fashioned about the characters...Granger is bang up to date.&” —Oxford Mail &“Lovely characterisation and a neat plot.&” —The Yorkshire Post &“A polished whodunit.&” —Publishers Weekly
An Unfinished Murder: A Cozy Mystery (A Medlar Mystery #5)
by Jude DeverauxSara Medlar may be retired as a bestselling author, but her career as an amateur detective is facing one final mystery—and it&’s a killer. Retired romance novelist Sara Medlar has been comfortably sharing her large home with her niece Kate and her &“honorary grandson&” Jack. It&’s a convenient arrangement given the Medlar Three, as they&’ve become known, are often working closely together to solve mysteries in their small town of Lachlan, Florida. But when real estate agent Kate announces she&’s been given the listing for the town&’s storied Lachlan House, it sets off alarm bells for Sara and Jack. The infamous house has a dark history, one that&’s certain to haunt them all. With little memory of her childhood, Kate doesn&’t understand what the fuss is about—until the trio visits the house and makes a grim discovery. Flooded by memories of the past, Kate realizes she spent time there as a child. But stumbling upon a skeleton dressed in a rotting tuxedo—a murder victim with connections to her father—causes Kate to wonder if the childhood she can&’t remember might be one she&’d rather forget. As Sara, Kate and Jack delve deeper into the dead man&’s history, they learn he was last seen at a party held at Lachlan House in the late nineties—a swanky soiree attended by his many enemies. With more than one motive in play, every partygoer is a suspect, and Sara is determined to find the culprit, even if it means digging up past secrets she&’s worked hard to keep buried. A Medlar MysteryBook 1: A Willing MurderBook 2: A Justified MurderBook 3: A Forgotten MurderBook 4: A Relative Murder
An Unfinished Murder: Campbell & Carter Mystery 6
by Ann GrangerAN UNFINISHED MURDER is the sixth Cotswold village crime novel in Ann Granger's Campbell and Carter series. Sure to appeal to fans of Midsomer Murders and M. C. Beaton's Agatha Raisin mysteries.Mitchell and Markby come out of retirement to crack a cold case...As young children, Josh Browning and his sister, Dilys, stumbled across a dead body while playing on the outskirts of their Cotswold village. Terrified by what they'd seen, neither of them told a soul. Now, twenty years later, Josh finds the dead woman's charm bracelet among his sister's possessions.Who better to tell than his trusted friend, the man he gardens for, retired Superintendent Alan Markby? As Markby listens to Josh's confession, alarm bells start to ring. The dates and details tie in with a missing person case that was never solved.Joining forces with Superintendent Ian Carter, who also investigated the original case, and Inspector Jess Campbell, from the region where the missing girl was last seen, Markby delves into the unsolved mystery. Together, they are determined to catch a clever killer who almost got away with murder...