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The Christmas Wild Bunch
by Lindsay McKennaFrom a New York Times bestselling author, a romantic suspense featuring two helicopter pilots who fall in love during a dangerous Christmas mission. When pilot Mike Murdoch learns someone has been sent in to tame his unruly task force, he's prepared to resent her. But beautiful Dallas Klein is a breed apart, a woman whose wings can't be clipped; the more Mike flies alongside her, the more she gets under his skin…and into his heart.As the holiday season approaches, they must undertake a risky mission together. Can this new love withstand a dangerous Christmas Day so Mike and Dallas can reunite under the mistletoe?
Trouble the Saints: A Novel
by Alaya Dawn JohnsonWorld Fantasy Award winner. “Juju assassins, alternate history, a gritty New York crime story . . . in a word: awesome.” —N.K. Jemisin, New York Times-bestselling authorNPR Best Book of the YearUSA Today’s “Five Books Not to Miss”Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearThe dangerous magic of The Night Circus meets the powerful historical exploration of The Underground Railroad in Alaya Dawn Johnson’s timely and unsettling novel, set against the darkly glamorous backdrop of New York City, where an assassin falls in love and tries to change her fate at the dawn of World War II.Amid the whir of city life, a young woman from Harlem is drawn into the glittering underworld of Manhattan, where she’s hired to use her knives to strike fear among its most dangerous denizens.Ten years later, Phyllis LeBlanc has given up everything—not just her own past, and Dev, the man she loved, but even her own dreams.Still, the ghosts from her past are always by her side—and history has appeared on her doorstep to threaten the people she keeps in her heart. And so Phyllis will have to make a harrowing choice, before it’s too late—is there ever enough blood in the world to wash clean generations of injusticeTrouble the Saints is a dazzling, daring novel—a magical love story, a compelling exposure of racial fault lines—and an altogether brilliant and deeply American saga.“As glamorous, smoke-filled, and noir as anyone could hope for. Trouble the Saints is the perfect lush summer fantasy read, with an ending that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.” —Literary Hub
Hungary between Two Empires 1526–1711 (Studies in Hungarian History)
by Géza Pálffy“A masterpiece . . . Pálffy illustrates the richness of Hungarian political, demographic, economic, and cultural developments.” ―Georg B. Michels, University of California, Hungarian Studies ReviewThe Hungarian defeat to the Ottoman army at the pivotal Battle of Mohács in 1526 led to the division of the Kingdom of Hungary into three parts, altering both the shape and the ethnic composition of Central Europe for centuries to come. Hungary thus became a battleground between the Ottoman and Habsburg empires.In this sweeping historical survey, Géza Pálffy takes readers through a crucial period of upheaval and revolution in Hungary, which had been the site of a flowering of economic, cultural, and intellectual progress—but battles with the Ottomans lead to over a century of war and devastation. Pálffy explores Hungary's role as both a borderland and a theater of war through the turn of the 18th century. In this way, Hungary became a crucially important field on which key debates over religion, government, law, and monarchy played out.Reflecting 25 years of archival research and presented here in English for the first time, Hungary Between Two Empires 1526–1711 offers a fresh and thorough exploration of this key moment in Hungarian history and, in turn, the creation of a modern Europe.“This is a history of divided Hungary for our global age. In lively and accessible fashion, and with the help of fresh research, much of it his own, Géza Pálffy shows how the Hungarian kingdom lacked the resources and coherence to remain an independent state after its devastating defeat in 1526.” ―Robert J. W. Evans, University of Oxford
Calculated Risk
by Stephanie DoyleA maverick female undercover agent is reunited with her former love to capture a terrorist cell in this romantic suspense novel.At the ripe old age of twenty, girl genius Sabrina Masters was booted from the CIA for “willful insubordination.” Now, ten years later, they want her back for a mission only she has the brains to complete—breaking a twisted code to flush out a terrorist. Too bad the mission comes with her former trainer and ex-lover—Quinlan—attached.With national security at risk, Sabrina doesn'thave time for rules or distractions. Especially from Quinlan. A decade out of the spy game means the odds are against her—but they don't call her a genius for nothing.…
Found and Ground: A Practical Guide to Making Your Own Foraged Paints
by Caroline Ross“How to forage colorful materials in a variety of locales . . . an enjoyable take on how artists can get in touch with the natural world.” —Publishers WeeklyForaging for pigments and creating paints from scratch is both life-affirming and fascinating, and this book teaches new skills while also introducing the reader to the land outside their door.Starting with a foreword by award-winning author and environmentalist Paul Kingsnorth, Found and Ground covers every aspect of making natural paints, from finding the raw materials to the techniques needed to refine it into a pigment. Suitable for the complete beginner as well as those with some experience in art, it will also appeal to those with experience in drawing and painting, but who until now have only used shop-bought materials to make their work.Found and Ground is the ideal reference book for artists and crafters wishing to move away from plastics (such as those found in acrylic paints), and use natural paints in their place. The book covers how to make a series of simple natural paints such as watercolor, gouache, tempera, and glair. It also includes innovative vegan “egg paint” alternatives.Aimed at a general readership, all specialist art terminology is clearly and simply explained, and all the techniques demonstrated through step-by-step instructions. The book will also give fresh ideas to those stuck in a rut with their use of watercolors, and introduce readers to try new “old ideas.” Most importantly, it will teach readers how to forage and gather successfully and safely.“Look to the included watercolor galleries of artist works for inspiration. Nature repurposed is nature enhanced.” —Booklist
How To Be Your Own Literary Agent: An Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book Published
by Richard Curtis"Required reading" for aspiring authors and published writers alike, an up-to-date guide on how to navigate the publishing marketplace like a pro (Writer's Digest).How to Be Your Own Literary Agent takes the mystery out of book publishing for any writer, published or not. Richard Curtis -- a top literary agent for more than thirty years -- provides a comprehensive practical overview of the publishing process, from submissions to contract negotiations to subsidiary rights to marketing, publicity, and beyond. He also gives away trade secrets and invaluable wisdom -- candid advice that can be found nowhere else. Now completely revised and expanded, How to Be Your Own Literary Agent is essential reading for all writers.Big publishers, small publishers, self-publishers, e-publishers: how to keep up in a rapidly changing business The new breed of busy literary editors: how to find them and know what they're looking for What the electronic revolution means to you, and how to take advantage of it How to know your "publishing" rights and negotiate effectively How to have a say in your book's design, jacket, and promotion How book chains and superstores have altered publishing -- and what that means for you
Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World
by Roger Atwood“Reads like a perfect detective story, replete with Mafia connections, diplomat-smugglers, and police chases.” —The Washington PostRoger Atwood knows more about the market for ancient objects than almost anyone. He knows where priceless antiquities are buried, who is digging them up, and who is fencing and buying them.In this fascinating book, Atwood takes readers on a journey through Iraq, Peru, Hong Kong, and across America, showing how the worldwide antiquities trade is destroying what’s left of the ancient sites before archaeologists can reach them, and thus erasing their historical significance. And it is getting worse. The discovery of the legendary Royal Tombs of Sipan in Peru started an epidemic. Grave robbers scouring the countryside for tombs—and finding them. Atwood recounts the incredible story of the biggest piece of gold ever found in the Americas, a 2,000-year-old, three-pound masterpiece that cost one looter his life, sent two smugglers to jail, and wrecked lives from Panama to Pennsylvania.Packed with true stories, this book not only reveals what has been found, but at what cost to both human life and history.“Riveting . . . takes readers on a thorough investigation from war-ravaged Iraq to northern Peru.” —Chicago Sun-Times“Atwood gained extraordinary access to actors at every level of the illicit trade in antiquities . . . Packed with detail.” —The Boston Globe“This vividly written, well-researched book is a great primer for anyone interested in the ongoing struggle by archaeologists, law enforcement officials, and national governments to curb the illegal antiquities trade.”—Archaeology Magazine
The Good Son: A True Story of Greed, Manipulation, and Cold-Blooded Murder
by Stella SandsHis parents gave him everything he ever wanted. He paid them back—with murder. The true crime case of conspiracy killer Andrew Wamsley.Rick and Suzanna Wamsley were well-loved in their Mansfield, Texas, community. Former high-school sweethearts, they provided their two children with every comfort. But their twenty-year-old son, Andrew, had a bitter, rebellious streak . . . and resented his parents for making him go to college, for not giving him the title to the sports car he wanted, and for their disapproval of his teenage girlfriend, Chelsea Richardson. She was from the other side of the tracks—and she had a deadly plan in store for the Wamsleys . . . On the night of December 11, 2003, Chelsea and two accomplices entered the Wamsley home. Carrying guns and knives, they killed Suzanna instantly. Rick fought his attackers tooth and nail . . . but couldn’t save himself. Later, DNA evidence would link Chelsea’s best friend, Susana Toledano, to the crime scene. Then authorities learned that a fourth suspect provided the murder weapon. It was only a matter of time before investigators closed in on the last perpetrator—the one person who stood to inherit almost two million dollars in the event of the Wamsleys’ deaths: Andrew, The Good Son.
The Wedding Gift: A Novel
by Marlen Suyapa Bodden"This compelling and fierce historical novel, where the slave master gives his white daughter his black daughter as a wedding gift" is based on a true story (Henry Louis Gates, Jr.).In 1852, when prestigious Alabama plantation owner Cornelius Allen gives his daughter Clarissa's hand in marriage, she takes with her a gift: Sarah—her slave and her half-sister. Raised by an educated mother, Clarissa is not the proper Southern belle she appears to be, with ambitions of loving whom she chooses. Sarah equally hides behind the façade of being a docile house slave as she plots to escape. Both women bring these tumultuous secrets and desires with them to their new home, igniting events that spiral into a tale beyond what you ever imagined possible. Told through the alternating viewpoints of Sarah and Theodora Allen, Cornelius' wife, Marlen Suyapa Bodden's The Wedding Gift is an intimate portrait of slavery and the 19th Century South that will leave readers breathless.An inspiring read for historical-fiction fans, especially those who like strong female narrators.Bodden weaves a page-turning tangled web of misogyny, greed, scandal and violence in this powerful story about races colliding against the backdrop of America's darkest era." --PW Starred Review“You have in your hands a story of the tangled motives and self-destructive passions when whites and blacks became this close during the time of slavery—all told at a pell mell pace.”—Tom Wolfe, New York Times bestselling author of Back to Blood“Fascinating, intriguing—a great story!” —Kathleen Grissom, New York Times bestselling author of The Kitchen House
The Courage to Write: How Writers Transcend Fear
by Ralph Keyes“One of the best books about the writing profession ever published.” ―The Fresno BeeKatherine Anne Porter called courage “the first essential” for a writer. “I have to talk myself into bravery with every sentence,” agreed Cynthia Ozick, “sometimes every syllable.” E. B. White said he admired anyone who “has the guts to write anything at all.”In The Courage to Write, Ralph Keyes, an author who has taught writing for more than thirty years, assures us that anxiety is felt by writers at every level, especially when they dare to do their best. He describes the sequence of “courage points” through which all writers must pass, from the challenge of identifying a worthwhile project to the mixture of pride and panic they feel when examining a newly published book or article.Keyes also offers specifics on how to root out dread of public “performance” and of the judgment of family and friends, make the best use of writers’ workshops and conferences, and handle criticism of works in progress. Throughout, he includes the comments of many accomplished writers—Pat Conroy, Amy Tan, Rita Dove, Isabel Allende, and others—on how they transcended their own fears to produce great works.“Fresh and startling—one of the two or three best books on writing I’ve ever read.” ―John Jakes, #1 New York Times-bestselling author“Keyes has written thoughtfully and well about the roles of fear and courage in the writing process. Bravo!” —Lawrence Block, New York Times-bestselling author
A Diamond Deal with the Greek
by Maya BlakeA woman agrees to be a billionaire's pretend bride and struggles with her attraction to her fake fiancé in this sexy international romance."If you want to keep out of jail, you'll pretend to be my fiancée!"Arabella "Rebel" Daniels would rather skydive naked than agree to Draco Angelis's outrageous suggestion. But, unbeknownst to Rebel, her father embezzled money from the formidable magnate and now she must pay back the debt by whatever method Draco demands.Arabella may take risks for a living as a champion skier, but the cold weight of Draco's diamond ring and the branding heat of his public attentions feel like too high a price to pay--especially when the prospect of sharing Draco's bed draws inevitably closer
Obsidian Tide (The Lumos Gems Chronicles)
by JoAnna McSpaddenTwo unlikely heroes must break free from societal expectations and find the inner strength to save their kingdom in the first Lumos Gems novel.The great land of Akaria was once an extraordinary place where people had magical gifts bestowed by the gods, themselves. But the magic has been long lost to the Akarians, hidden after years of turmoil and war. It is rumored, however, that the magic is still out there, waiting to be released from inside the lost Lumos Gems.Liam doesn’t think much of these stories of magic, until his own magical abilities start to appear. When Princess Katerina of Esterine arrives in Akaria to marry the emperor’s heir, she’s hiding a magical secret of her own—a devastating illness, The Obsidian Streaks, slowly draining her physical and mental strength. Unexpectedly, the emperor is found to be plagued by the disease, as well, and Liam is forced to consider if the Lumos Gems legends could be true. Desperately searching for an answer, Liam and Katerina must make a bold decision to join together on a quest to find one of the ancient gems—the Healing Stone.Success is anything but guaranteed, and they’ll need to abandon old ideas of who they are for a chance at survival. Only by embracing their true identities can they secure the Healing Stone and save their world from destruction.
The Last Counterfeiter: The Story of Fake Money, Real Art, and Forging the Impossible $100 Bill
by Jason Kersten“The heart of this wonderful book, which reads like the script for a caper movie...as Williams improvises his way to becoming an expert counterfeiter.” —Washington Post (Best Book of the Year selection)When Art Williams Jr.’s father abandoned the family and his bipolar mother lost her mind, a life of crime in Chicago quickly claimed him. Parking meter theft led to robbing drug dealers before Art fatefully met a man nicknamed DaVinci who taught him the skill of counterfeiting money. After just a few years, Art would print millions of counterfeit bills, selling them to criminal organizations, all while trying to raise a family on the side.Art’s greatest challenge arose when the Treasury Department released the 1996 note, the most intricate and secure bill ever created. Between painstakingly perfecting a new hundred-dollar bill to bypass the naked eye and security measures alike, Art was slipping by the Secret Service hunting him, and searching for his long-lost father, a path that ultimately led to his undoing.Prison may have been the end, but with the same creativity and ambition that locked him up, Art reinvented himself as a professional artist. Art’s unbelievable journey extends beyond a life of crime to one of second chances, healing family wounds, and ultimately, triumph."A rollicking and captivating look into a compelling criminal mind.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review“A gripping testament to the ills of greed and egotism.” —Forbes "A book you can't put down—intriguing characters, razor-thin escapes, and a writing style that keeps you racing through."—Bruce Porter, New York Times bestselling author of Blow: How a Small-Town Boy Made $100 Million with the Medellin Cocaine Cartel and Lost It All
Tracked Through the Mountains
by Rhonda StarnesTo capture a killer they&’ll have to brave treacherous territory FBI agent Sawyer Eldridge is forced into a race against time when his sister is kidnapped by a serial killer. It&’s a vicious act of revenge, and to save her, Sawyer is sent on a scavenger hunt in the mountains with bodyguard Bridget Vincent. But as Sawyer and Bridget work together to follow the killer&’s clues, will they find Sawyer&’s sister in time or are they being led into a trap?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Boxes: 8 Great Designs—Unlimited Possibilities
by Linda JohansenAn award-winning quilt artist shares her methods for creating fabric boxes.Linda Johansen takes her popular fabric-bowl technique a step further with fabric boxes, and you will not believe how fast, fun, and easy they are to make! • 13 beautiful projects for Square Boxes, To-Go Boxes, Treasure Chests, Recipe Boxes, and more, all with lids included • 8 basic box designs offer unlimited options for creating your own variations • Each box is unique - choose theme fabrics, hand-dyes, or whatever catches your eye, and embellish to suit your style • Make your own quick gifts or gift boxes • BONUS instructions for fabric fortune cookies! Finalist in the "Hobby/Crafts/How-To" category of the USA Book News "Best Book Awards"Includes Color Photographs
Wyoming Promises
by Kerri MountainA woman wonders if she can trust her heart to mysterious newcomer who settles in her small western frontier town in this inspirational historical romance.Traveling through the Wyoming wilderness, all Bridger Jamison wants is a job and a safe haven for his brother. Finding work with the lovely Lola Martin solves at least one of his problems. And the charming town of Quiver Creek seems like the perfect place to start a new life.A string of mysterious deaths has the town--and Lola--on edge. She isn't sure what to make of the new man in town. But she can't help trusting the handsome carpenter who shows such tenderness toward his brother. When secrets come to light, Lola must put her faith in the man who's stolen her heart, or risk letting a perfect love pass her by .
NeuroWisdom: The New Brain Science of Money, Happiness, and Success
by Mark Robert Waldman Chris Manning“Remarkable . . . If you want to double your happiness and your income, start using these powerful brain-changing exercises today!” ―John Assaraf, New York Times-bestselling author and CEO of NeuroGymAdapted from a business school course they created for professionals, bestselling author Mark Waldman and Chris Manning present simple brain exercises, based on the latest neuroscience research, to guide readers to improvement in all parts of life, from work to home, from how we think to how we feel.Their promise is to help people create more “wealth” in their lives, defined as the combination of money, happiness, and success. Using the latest research studied by two experts in their field, the book presents both the scientific background and sets of “NeuroWisdom” exercises that will help people reduce neurological stress and increase happiness, motivation, and productivity. The “worry” centers of the brain are turned off and the optimism circuits are turned on. Work becomes more pleasurable and creativity is increased, enabling the brain to anticipate and solve problems more efficiently.From the cutting edge of brain science to real-world solutions, these exercises help readers gain the wisdom that leads to greater fulfillment.“Whether you are rich or poor, happy or sad, contented or lost—you can use the practical strategies in this book to deepen your sense of well-being. The new brain science described in this book will challenge some of your deepest beliefs about money and happiness, and the mindfulness exercises will help you unlock the hidden creativity that lies dormant in your brain.” —Daniel Amen, MD, #1 New York Times-bestselling author“A groundbreaking and life-changing book, filled with practical exercises.” ―Andrew Newberg, MD, New York Times-bestselling author
A Summer in the Country
by Marcia WillettThree women. Three secrets. One unforgettable summer. “Vibrant characters, and [an] excellent depiction of the English countryside.” —Booklist (starred review)Brigid Foster has inherited Foxhole from her father, and has created two guest cottages, which she rents during the holidays to tourists. Brigid’s delight at welcoming Louise Parry, one of her regular summer visitors, is tempered by the irritating presence of Brigid’s monumentally judgmental mother, Frummie. Having abandoned Foxhole (and Brigid) forty years earlier, Frummie makes no secret of her disdain for the glorious natural splendor of her surroundings, nor of her preference for Brigid’s flightly but fabulous half-sister, Jemima. Jemima, meanwhile, has problems of her own.When a stranger begins lurking in the isolated byways of the lonely countryside, Brigid turns to her oddly elusive father-in-law for comfort and protection. But both Brigid and Louise Parry are hiding certain essential facts, and each woman’s fragile sense of haven and security is threatened by disclosure. A Summer in the Country is the story of the enduring, but often painful love that exists between mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and husbands and wives. It describes with exquisite sensitivity and tenderness the precarious journey each of us undertakes as one generation makes way for the next, as each indelible and priceless relationship grows, changes, blossoms, or dies. Marcia Willett writes novels that will last.“An intriguing relationship drama . . . an insightful character study.” —Midwest Book Review
Holy Cow: A Novel
by David DuchovnyThe X-Files star and bestselling author’s “zany, madcap first novel . . . is a seriously entertaining fable that doesn’t take itself too seriously” (John Wilwol, The Washington Post).Elsie Bovary is a cow, and a pretty happy one at that—her long, lazy days are spent eating, napping, and chatting with her best friend, Mallory. One night, Elsie and Mallory sneak out of their pasture; but while Mallory is interested in flirting with the neighboring bulls, Elsie finds herself drawn to the farmhouse. Through the window, she sees the farmer’s family gathered around a bright Box God—and what the Box God reveals about something called an “industrial meat farm” shakes Elsie’s understanding of her world to its core.There’s only one solution: escape to a better, safer world. And so a motley crew is formed: Elsie; Jerry—excuse me, Shalom—a cranky, Torah-reading pig who’s recently converted to Judaism; and Tom, a suave (in his own mind, at least) turkey who can’t fly, but who can work an iPhone with his beak. Toting stolen passports and slapdash human disguises, they head for the airport.Elsie is our wise-cracking, pop-culture-reference-dropping, slyly witty narrator; Tom—who does eventually learn to fly (sort of)—dispenses psychiatric advice in a fake German accent; and Shalom, rejected by his adopted people in Jerusalem, ends up unexpectedly uniting Israelis and Palestinians. David Duchovny’s charismatic creatures point the way toward a mutual understanding and acceptance that the world desperately needs.“Who knew a cow’s view of the world was so funny yet so honest and true? Holy Cow is silly and fun from the opening page.” —Jeff Ayers, The Denver Post
Wanting His Child and The Kouros Marriage Revenge
by Penny Jordan Abby GreenTwo sexy international romances from bestselling authors featuring alpha men and the women who tame them. Wanting HIs Child by New York Times bestselling author Penny JordanSilas Stevens broke Verity Maitland's heart when he married another woman. But meeting him again, and his motherless young daughter, she's wary of the passion which still burns between them. Could there be a place for Verity in this little family and in Silas's bed…as his wife?The Kouros Marriage Revenge by USA Today bestselling author Abby GreenWhen Greek shipping magnate Alexandros Kouros weds Kallie Demarchis, media photos show them madly in love. But behind the happy scenes lies a different story… Kallie married Alex to save her family's business! And he'll have great pleasure taking revenge for the mistake that destroyed their youth, by claiming her as his arranged bride!
The Maverick Preacher
by Victoria BylinA minister seeking forgiveness for past wrongs heads to the western frontier and finds love with a single mother in this inspirational historical romance.Once upon a time, he was one of Boston's most righteous ministers. Now Joshua Blue is a guilt-stricken man scouring the West to find the sister he drove away with his pride. When the trail leads him to Denver, a beautiful boardinghouse owner might be the key to unlocking past secrets .By sheer determination, Adelaide Clark has raised her young son alone. When Joshua arrives at her door, Adie fears he'll tear her family apart. As she gets to know the charming preacher, however, she sees he's come to make amends for past wrongs. Soon his strong faith sparks Adie's long-buried hope for a future with a God-sent partner at her side
Not Since Carrie: 40 Years of Broadway Musical Flops
by Ken MandelbaumThe “essential and hilarious” book that highlights almost 200 musicals and examines how they became Broadway’s biggest fails (The New Yorker).Ken Mandelbaum offers the behind-the-scenes story of the development of almost two hundred musical flops that played Broadway between 1950 and 1990, along with a reevaluative and often revisionist study of their quality. Here they all are, from such legendary catastrophes as Carrie, Kelly, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and Legs Diamond, to flops that starred Lucille Ball and Bette Davis, to the failures of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Jule Styne, Jerry Herman, Alan Jay Lerner, Gower Champion, and many others.Not Since Carrie makes a case for the strengths of certain unsuccessful works, points out some that might be worthy of revival, and allows the reader to relive some of Broadway’s most infamous moments. A reexamination of neglected, forgotten, and often catastrophic musicals, Not Since Carrie will remain the definitive volume on a colorful and vital segment of “lost” theatre history.“Highly readable . . . As befits the subject, Not Since Carrie is full of entertaining backstage reportage . . . The illustrations are also fun and wittily chosen, whether embarrassing production photos or sadly hopeful posters and advertising.” —Frank Rich, The New York Times/WQXR“Breathtaking research and pointed, but not cruel, wit.” —David Patrick Stearns, USA Today“Of all the theater books I’ve come across lately, none has entertained me more than Ken Mandelbaum’s Not Since Carrie, a lively, illustrated account of forty years of Broadway musical flops.” —Doug Watt, New York Daily News
State Secrets: State Secrets\Tall, Dark...Westmoreland! (Famous Firsts Ser.)
by Linda Lael MillerFrom two New York Times bestselling authors, two sexy romances featuring enemies who becomes lovers.State Secrets by #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael MillerCookbook author Holly Llewellyn is the last person who should be labeled an “enemy of the state”—or is she? Secret Service Agent David Goddard goes undercover to find out. After one glance, David knows Holly isn’t just an “assignment”—she’s a woman who’ll change his life. But couldn’t her blue eyes, blond hair and girl-next-door smile be the perfect cover…for espionage? Yet David can’t stop himself from loving the woman he was sent to destroy. But he’ll have to keep her safe from the enemy that will remain hidden until they can strike…Tall, Dark…Westmoreland! by New York Times bestselling author Brenda JacksonWhen Olivia Jeffries meets a handsome stranger at a masquerade ball the attraction is electric. But when she discovers he is Reginald Westmoreland, her father’s most hated rival and political opponent, she vows to resist him. However, it seems Reggie has other plans in mind…
A Promise for His Daughter: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Danielle ThorneWhen a man learns he is father to a little girl, he falls in love with his daughter's foster mom in this inspirational romance.Fatherhood wasn’t what Bradley Ainsworth expected to find at Henny House. The run-down Victorian is his best shot at proving himself as a historic renovator, but the new owner has no interest in recreating the past. Claire Woodbury and her foster daughter, Emily, are focused on the future—until everyone learns that Emily is Bradley’s daughter. Does that future have room for him as a father…and more?
The Songbird: A Novel
by Marcia Willett“Willett is an elegant writer . . . This moving, multigenerational saga slowly reveals the essence of her fully realized cast of characters.” ―Shelf AwarenessWhen Tim confides in Mattie that he needs a sabbatical from work and a fresh place to live, she suggests he move into one of the cottages at her family’s home in the beautiful English countryside. She senses there’s something he’s not telling her, but she has faith that he’ll fit right in with the eccentric but affectionate crowd at Brockscombe.As he gets to know the warm jumble of family who share their lives, Tim discovers that everyone there has their secrets. There’s Kat, a retired ballet dancer who longs to take the stage again; Charlotte, a young navy wife struggling to bring up her son while her husband is at sea; and William, who has tried hard to get over his estranged wife—though it’s much harder now that she’s trying to move into the cottage Tim just occupied. And, even when she’s far away, Tim knows there’s Mattie . . . beautiful, engaging, clever Mattie. Can Tim open up to her? Would it matter, he wonders, if he did?Marcia Willett, the master of the charming country novel, once again weaves the stories of her vibrant, lovable characters into this heartwarming read.“Weaving multiple story lines through seamless interactions, Willett creates real people facing real problems and in so doing immerses readers in a world that is familiar and comforting.” ―Booklist