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Finance Aesthetics: A Critical Glossary (Goldsmiths Press / PERC Papers)
by Torsten Andreasen, Emma Sofie Brogaard, Mikkel Krause Frantzen, Nicholas Alan Huber, and Frederik TygstrupA unique, critical, and creative encyclopedia from scholars, artists, and writers on the world and words of finance capital.What does finance capital look like? How do the push and pull of debt and credit shape our feelings and relations? Across fifty-five unforgettable entries, Finance Aesthetics: A Critical Glossary offers an unorthodox appraisal of our bizarre, distorted contemporary condition.
Making the World Clean: Wasted Lives, Wasted Environment, and Racial Capitalism (Goldsmiths Press / Planetarities)
by Francoise VergesAn antiracist theory of cleaning.In Making the World Clean: Wasted Lives, Wasted Environment, and Racial Capitalism, Françoise Vergès examines the racial and gendered politics of wasting lands, bodies, and resources and the organized deprivation of clean water, shelter, and access to health services—in other words, the structural denial, along racial lines, of vital needs. Through 38 short sections, she looks at the social relations that have made cleaning into drudgery and into a racialized, gendered, poorly paid job that is nevertheless necessary for any society to function. She concludes with the proposition of a feminist, decolonial, antiracist, anti-patriarchal, and anti-capitalist politics of cleaning. Or, simply put, of &“decolonial cleaning.&”To Vergès, the structural denial of the elemental needs of women of color (sanitary pads, access to water, and privacy for basic washing), and why these needs are considered insignificant and trivial, shows how racism and class war are gendered. By examining the banal, the trivial, and the elemental, the author addresses cleaning as a necessity rather than the maintenance of a consumerist lifestyle, a condition of basic care of the body and the mind that is considered with indifference by racial capitalism, white environmentalism, and even, too often, by humanitarian organizations. She argues that by building &“life-affirming institutions,&” as Ruth Wilson Gilmore advocates, struggles against the whitening of cleaning create sites of freedom. &“Decolonial cleaning&” imagines cleaning as taking care of land, humans, plants, animals, and rivers, not seeking to discipline them or transform them into commodities or objects of conservation but cleaning as a practice dedicated to sustaining the living world.
Alaska Dinosaurs, Mammoths, and More
by Kirk Johnson Ray TrollExplore the world of fascinating prehistoric creatures that once roamed ancient Alaska. Packed with vibrant illustrations of dinosaurs by artist Ray Troll and lively text by paleontologist Kirk Johnson, this dynamic picture book is perfect for curious kids ages 8-12 and dinophiles of all ages.This engaging richly illustrated picture book is the perfect introduction to Alaska&’s dinosaurs. It opens with an irresistible, jam-packed map of Alaska fossils, and then proceeds through a timeline of prehistoric creatures that inhabited ancient Alaska&’s oceans and forests.Discover thalattosaurs, giant sea lizards who lived over 200 million years ago, and the mysterious &“desmos,&” a prehistoric marine mammal that looked like a hippo but might be related to horses and rhinos and roamed the region 20 million years ago, and many more!
Space for Everyone
by Seina WedlickThis lyrical and heartwarming picture book follows a Nigerian girl who worries about her family's upcoming move. But she soon realizes that no matter where they go, there will always be room at their kitchen table for her community to gather around.When Zainab runs down the stairs in the morning, she knows what she'll find: Papa cooking at the stove, Mama pouring tea, and then everyone gathering around the family table. Neighbors stop by, and there's plenty of room for them, too. There are so many beloved rituals that happen at the table: homework and crafts, aunties coming to plait hair, and festive gatherings with neighbors and relatives. But soon boxes start piling up around the house, and Zainab worries about the move—will the rituals feel the same in her new home?In the new house, the family table still feels cozy to sit around. And soon, old neighbors and new friends stop by, and everyone is welcome at the table. Meg Medina's Evelyn Del Ray is Moving Away meets Peter H. Reynolds's Our Table in this heartwarming story about how difficult it is to move, but how connecting with community makes everything better.
The Ultimate Hidden Truth of the World...: Essays
by David GraeberThe most important essays and interviews from the remarkable multi-decade career of David Graeber, the hugely influential and bestselling co-author of The Dawn of Everything."The ultimate hidden truth of the world is that it is something that we make, and could just as easily make differently," wrote David Graeber. A renowned anthropologist, activist, and author, Graeber was as well-known for his sharp, lively essays as he was for his iconic role in the Occupy movement and his paradigm-shifting tomes.Today we live amidst converging political, economic, and ecological crises, and yet our politics are dominated by either a "business as usual" attitude or nostalgia for a mythical past. Graeber was one of the few who dared to imagine a new understanding of the past and a liberatory vision of the future. In essays published over three decades and ranging across the biggest issues of our time—inequality, technology, the identity of &“the West,&” democracy, art, power, mutual aid, and protest—he challenges old assumptions about political life. A trenchant critic of the order of things, and driven by a bold imagination and a passionate commitment to human freedom, he offers hope for a more equitable world.During a moment of daunting upheaval and pervasive despair, the incisive, entertaining, and urgent essays collected in The Ultimate Hidden Truth of the World . . . , edited and introduced by Nika Dubrovsky and with a foreword by Rebecca Solnit, make for essential and inspiring reading. They are a profound reminder of Graeber&’s enduring significance as an iconic, playful, necessary thinker.
Surprise Island Adventure: Boxcar Children Early Reader (Step into Reading) (Step into Reading)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Alden children were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the second book in the Boxcar Children series—adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader—is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences. The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island―and to their new friend―than meets the eye. Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's Surprise Island chapter book, this early reader allows children to step into reading with a Boxcar Children classic.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Dark Laboratory: On Columbus, the Caribbean, and the Origins of the Climate Crisis
by Tao Leigh GoffeA groundbreaking investigation of the Caribbean as both an idyll in the American imagination and a dark laboratory of Western experimentation, revealing secrets to racial and environmental progress that impact how we live today.&“Dark Laboratory is a gargantuan, soulful work. It obliterates most of what I thought I knew about the Caribbean&’s utility to Western Wealth.&” —Kiese Laymon, New York Times bestselling author of HeavyIn 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived on the Caribbean Island of Guanahaní to find an Edenic scene that was soon mythologized. But behind the myth of paradise, the Caribbean and its people would come to pay the price of relentless Western exploitation and abuse. In Dark Laboratory, Dr. Tao Leigh Goffe embarks on a historical journey to chart the forces that have shaped these islands: the legacy of slavery, indentured labor, and the forced toil of Chinese and enslaved Black people who mined the islands&’ bounty—including guano, which, at the time, was more valuable than gold—for the benefit of European powers and at the expense of the islands&’ sacred ecologies.Braiding together family history, cultural reportage, and social studies, Goffe radically transforms how we conceive of Blackness, the natural world, colonialism, and the climate crisis; and, in doing so, she deftly dismantles the many layers of entrenched imperialist thinking that shroud our established understanding of the human and environmental conditions to reveal the cause and effect of a global catastrophe. Dark Laboratory forces a reckoning with the received forms of knowledge that have led us astray.Through the lens of the Caribbean, both guide and warning of the man-made disasters that continue to plague our world, Goffe closely situates the origins of racism and climate catastrophe within a colonial context. And in redressing these twin apocalypses, Dark Laboratory becomes a record of the violence that continues to shape the Caribbean today. But it is also a declaration of hope, offering solutions toward a better future based on knowledge gleaned from island ecosystems, and an impassioned, urgent testament to the human capacity for change and renewal.
Selena: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Maria CorreaHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Selena, the Queen of Tejano music. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Selena Quintanilla—the Grammy Award winning Mexican-American singer who became known as the beloved icon of Tejano music and culture—is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who are fans.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies:Frida KahloRita MorenoBeyoncéTaylor SwiftLady Gaga
In Defense of Barbarism: Non-Whites Against the Empire
by Louisa YousfiA provocative, beautiful and defiant essay highlighting the pitfalls of integration in France by a talented young writer with North African rootsIs social integration all it&’s cracked up to be? Not in the defiant view of first-time French author Louisa Yousfi, who herself has North African roots. Taking its inspiration from the leading Algerian writer Kateb Yacine(&‘I&’m better off not being too cultivated. I have to retain a certain barbarianism&’), this provocative essay explores ways of resisting the cultural and moral hegemony of the French "Empire."Citing a wide range of cultural references, from the characters of Chester Himes and Toni Morrison to the in-your-face rap lyrics of the &‘street prophets&’ Booba and PNL, she extolls the virtues of her inner barbarian and champions those brave souls who refuse to be &‘domesticated&’.Challenging the conventional wisdom that posits integration as an unalloyed good, she shows how assimilation can equate to the loss of traditions, religion, language, and culture. And, whether discussing 9/11, the Algerian colonial era, the media treatment of celebrities of Arab origin, or the second-class status of French citizens from an immigrant background, she holds an uncompromising mirror up to the West and its moral shortcomings, as if to say: a barbarian I may be, but who is the real monster?Yousfi, a young, charismatic and dynamic author who uses a refreshingly wide range of cultural reference points, including rap music, to construct her argument, opens up the path of a decolonial cultural politics and an aesthetics of resistance.
Feeling at Home: Transforming the Politics of Housing
by Alva GotbyOur feelings about housing are political, and a grasp of them is essential to solving the housing crisis – from the author of They Call It LoveHousing is more than bricks and mortar. The home is where our hopes and dreams play out, and it lies at the heart of our lives. This is where we rest, eat, and relax. The home we enjoy can determine our health, life expectancy, and day-to-day well-being. In contrast, the lack of a stable residence can lead to mental and physical illness and often premature death. This is central to how we conceive of a good and dignified life.Feeling at Home grapples with the practical and emotional questions of housing – domestic labour, privacy, security, ownership, and health. Is it possible to imagine success without home ownership? Alva Gotby makes clear that solving the housing crisis is about much more than housing stock. It is about revolutionising our everyday lives and labours.
The Eskimo Solution: Shocking, hilarious and poignant noir
by Pascal GarnierA crime writer uses the modest advance on his latest novel to rent a house on the Normandy coast. There should be little to distract him from his work besides walks on the windswept beach, but as he begins to tell the tale of forty-something Louis - who, after dispatching his own mother, goes on to relieve others of their burdensome elderly relations - events in his own life begin to overlap with the work of his imagination.
A Long Way Off: Shocking, hilarious and poignant noir
by Pascal GarnierA trippy, sleazy, sly and classy read' A. L. KennedyMarc dreams of going somewhere far, far away - but he'll start by taking his cat and his grown-up daughter, Anne, to an out-of-season resort on the Channel. Reluctant to go home, the curious threesome head south for Agen, whose main claim to fame is its prunes. As their impromptu road trip takes ever stranger turns, the trail of destruction - and mysterious disappearances - mounts up in their wake.Shocking, hilarious and poignant, this final book from Pascal Garnier, published shortly before his death, is the author on top form.
The Swallowed Man
by Edward CareyDescribed as 'haunting' by Sunday Times, The Swallowed Man is a dark reimagining of Pinocchio, told from inside the belly of a fish.I am writing this account, in another man's book, by candlelight, inside the belly of a fish. I have been eaten. I have been eaten, yet I am living still. From the acclaimed author of Little comes this beautiful and haunting imagining of the years Geppetto spends within the belly of a sea beast. Drawing upon the Pinocchio story while creating something entirely his own, Carey tells an unforgettable tale of fatherly love and loss, pride and regret, and of the sustaining power of art and imagination.
The Way of Play: Using Little Moments of Big Connection to Raise Calm and Confident Kids
by Tina Payne Bryson Georgie Wisen-VincentThe simple way to help your kids face their fears, handle big emotions, and bolster their social skills—from the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and a renowned play therapist &“A parenting guide as useful as it is scientifically sound, The Way of Play is a gift for anyone who cares about human development and the growth-promoting importance of having fun in life!&”—Daniel J. Siegel, MD Most parents understand that free, unstructured playtime is great for children&’s development. What they may not know is that playful interaction with parents is also a powerful way for kids to cultivate healthy emotional development and resilience. Kids often want their parents to play with them, but many parents don&’t know how to play or see it only as an (often boring) way to kill time. Playing with your kids doesn&’t have to mean enrolling in countless parent-and-me classes or getting on all fours and making toy car sounds; the little daily moments together can make the most impact. In The Way of Play, world-renowned pediatric therapists and play experts Tina Payne Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent break down seven simple, playful techniques that harness this caregiving magic in only a few minutes each day: • Leaning in to emotions helps children let go of anxieties, drama, and chaotic behavior.• Tuning in to the body teaches children to practice the art of surfing sensory waves.• Storytelling promotes better problem-solving.• Thinking out loud fosters calmer thinking and stronger communication with parents, siblings, and everyone else. Full of science-backed research, real-life stories, and charming line illustrations to bring this novel advice to life, The Way of Play will help you nurture your kids and encourage them to become calm listeners, cooperative problem solvers, and respectful communicators. Just as important, it will help your whole family have more fun together and build stronger relationships.
Brixton Beach
by Roma TearneWhen family tragedy strikes, Alice Fonseka, the dreamy, artistic child of a Singhalese mother and Tamil father, leaves the beautiful island of Sri Lanka. Unable to bear the injustice of what has happened, her family heads for England.There, in a totally foreign environment, Alice builds a life for herself and fi nds outlets for her art. But she remains restless, haunted by memories of the past, and, even in London, the threat of violence is never far away.
C'est la Vie: Shocking, hilarious and poignant noir
by Pascal GarnierHappiness for those unused to it is like food for the starving - a little too much can be fatal.'Writer Jeff Colombier is not accustomed to success. Twice divorced with a grown-up son he barely sees, he drinks too much and his books don't sell. Then he wins a big literary prize and his life changes for ever. Overwhelmed by his newfound wealth and happiness, he feels the need to escape and recapture his lost youth, taking his son, Damien, with him. And if shady characters lead them down ever more dangerous paths . . . well, c'est la vie.
Songs from the Violet Café
by Fiona KidmanNew Zealand, 1943. Violet Trench crosses Lake Rotorua with a small boy, Wing Lee, but rows back alone.Twenty years later, the same body of water is the scene of an event that will have lasting repercussions for Violet and her employees at the café she now runs on the lake shore. The lives of these young people will diverge, their paths to independence taking them as far apart as Cambodia and the USA, but Violet's influence will continue to mark both those who leave and those who stay behind.
What's Your Dream?: Find Your Passion. Love Your Work. Build a Richer Life.
by Simon SquibbKickstart your dream business and see it through to success with actionable advice and inspirational stories from entrepreneur, investor, YouTuber, and founder of HelpBnk Simon SquibbFrom early on, we are taught that there's only one path to getting ahead: do well at school, get a certain kind of job, and avoid failure at all costs. We're so busy trying to follow these rules that we never stop and ask ourselves: What's my purpose? Is my 9-5 really what I want to do? What kind of job or business do I really want to pursue? Do I have the power to make it happen? With Simon Squibb&’s incisive new book, you can make it happen.Simon Squibb is on a mission to help young entrepreneurs discover their passion and start their business. Drawing on the hard-won life lessons from Squibb&’s years in the business world and his own personal life—from facing homelessness as a teenager to selling a multi-million pound business—What&’s Your Dream? is the step-by-step guide to turn your dream venture into a reality. Squibb begins by providing a definition of a dream and continues on to introduce readers to a set of tools to build confidence and persevere through the barriers that stand in the way. Squibb will dissect the common pitfalls that block the way—being trapped by aspirations that aren&’t true dreams, falling prey to popular myths that stop us from achieving our goals, giving into the fear that prevents us from taking action—and share the secrets to overcome them. Young entreprenuers will glean useful business insight, such as:how to assess risk level, understanding not to take risks indiscriminately but to take them wellknowing how and when to quit so you can pivot and start againhow to create a community of super fans who will purchase and advocate for all of your productshow to grow your customers, and moreAchieving wealth shouldn&’t mean sacrificing your dreams and passions. This book can show you how.
Love on Paper
by Danielle ParkerAn ambitious teen novelist must play nice with her talented—and annoyingly handsome—rival at an exclusive writers&’ retreat in this heartfelt romance from the author of You Bet Your Heart. &“Moving and memorable. A book you&’ll want to return to again and again.&” —Kristy Boyce, bestselling author of Dungeons and DramaMacy Descanso is a writer. Who cares if her bestselling-author mother pulled some strings to get her into a prestigious writing retreat? Macy belongs here. Even when the coordinators unexpectedly announce that this year&’s theme is romance, Macy—a total cynic—is up for the challenge.But she&’s not prepared for her critique partner to be fellow publishing nepo baby Caleb Bernard. While Caleb may be what most romance writers would describe as &“swoony,&” he&’s off-limits, because the Descansos and Bernards have beef.With a chance at publication at their fingertips, though, Macy and Caleb have to put aside their issues. But is four weeks enough time to fight through writer&’s block, step out of their parents&’ shadows, and find the courage to create their own love story?
Love Inspired Suspense February 2025 - Box Set 2 of 2
by Susan Furlong Patricia Johns Carol J. PostLove Inspired Suspense brings you three new titles! Enjoy these suspenseful romances of danger and faith.This box set includes: UNCOVERING THE TRUTH (A Canine Defense novel)by Carol J. PostWhen Alyssa Anderson stumbles upon her ex-boyfriend&’s illegal art theft operation, she goes on the run—and narrowly escapes a drive-by shooting. With the help of her high school sweetheart, Spencer Cavanaugh, and his service dog, Apollo, Alyssa tries to stay one step ahead of her ex who will do anything to find her. When hit men are sent to her hometown, Alyssa&’s life is in more danger than ever before. Can Spencer and Apollo protect her from a crime ring more sinister than they ever imagined?GRAVE AMISH SECRETSby Patricia JohnsWhen her Amish grandfather&’s body is found, State Police Detective Penny Moore learns he didn&’t abandon his family fifty years ago—he was murdered. But the whole truth is still unknown, and after several vicious attacks on Penny and her partner, Detective Stewart Jones, it&’s clear someone will kill to keep their secrets buried. Unearthing community scandals and delving into Penny&’s traumatized family past bring them closer to each other—and a dangerous truth. But can they outwit a killer before they become the newest victims in this cold case?LETHAL WILDERNESS TRAPby Susan FurlongHunting a never-caught killer, Special Agent Nolan Shea learns of a new victim. But the body on Ava Burke&’s land puts her and her young daughter, Rose, in someone&’s lethal sights. With a trail of shocking clues pointing to her family&’s involvement, Ava starts to question everything she holds dear and is soon desperate to uncover the truth with Nolan. Step after step, they confront their fears. But will finally cornering a murderer out in the wilderness become a trap they can&’t escape?For more stories filled with danger and romance, look for Love Inspired Suspense February 2025 Box Set – 1 of 2
Love Inspired February 2025 Box Set - 1 of 2
by Patrice Lewis Lee Tobin McClain Tabitha BouldinLove Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.This box set includes: THE AMISH BRIDE&’S SECRETby Patrice LewisAfter a broken engagement leads to a terrible mistake, Cara Lengacher needs to start over, and Matthew Miller&’s advertisement is a lifeline. She&’ll go to Montana, become his mail-order wife and live happily ever after. But as soon as she arrives, her rosy hopes start to dim. Matthew&’s parents disapprove of mail-order matches, and his place in the family is now at risk. To help her husband-to-be, she must show that she&’ll be a perfect wife. But the secret she&’s carrying could ruin everything…THE VETERAN&’S VALENTINE HELPER (A K-9 Companions tale)by New York Times bestselling author Lee Tobin McClainDespite the painful memories, cop-turned-author Frank Wilkins is ready to write about the narcotics bust that left him with a disability. But he never expected his agent to hire his ex-girlfriend April Collins as a live-in ghostwriter. Seeing her desperation to provide for her twins, Frank agrees to try the arrangement, despite her past betrayal. Soon, the kids&’ adorable charm and their quick bond with his service dog, Dozer, have Frank&’s heart thawing fast. But April&’s hiding a secret from him. Will the truth end their partnership…or turn Valentine&’s Day into forever?FORGIVING THE COWBOYby Tabitha BouldinPlanning to take his orphaned niece back home to Chicago, K-9 police officer Malcolm Mitchell encounters an unexpected obstacle—his ex-fiancée, Tenley Jacobs. Six years ago, she jilted him at the altar without explanation. Now the equine therapist has shared guardianship with him. Refusing to give up custody of her late best friend&’s daughter, Tenley knows she must regain Mac&’s trust—even if it means revealing the secret that ended their engagement. But as old feelings reignite, will the truth lead to forgiveness…or give Mac a reason to walk away with her heart forever?For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired February 2025 Box Set – 2 of 2
Harlequin Presents February 2025 - Box Set 1 of 2
by Lynne Graham Clare Connelly Bella Mason Millie AdamsHarlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations.This box set includes:GREEK&’S ONE-NIGHT BABIES (A The Diamandis Heirs novel)by USA TODAY bestselling author Lynne GrahamWhen billionaire Nic Diamandis rescued innocent Lexy from an accident, their immediate connection was intoxicating. Indulging in a no-strings encounter became inevitable. Still, for the sworn bachelor, parting ways was the only possible outcome. Then Lexy returns – to tell him she&’s had his triplets…Independent Lexy doesn&’t expect anything of Nic after she reveals his heirs. Certainly not his convenient marriage demand! Becoming his wife would give her babies the childhood she always dreamed of… Yet saying &“I do&” risks reigniting the very thing an on-paper union can&’t satisfy– their desire!BILLIONAIRE&’S BRIDE BARGAIN (A Work Wives to Billionaires&’ Wives novel)by USA TODAY bestselling author Millie Adams (pseudonym of NYT bestselling author Maisey Yates)Set the London tabloids ablaze with an engagement announcement! This is publicist Auggie Fremont&’s pitch to save her boss, Matias Balcazar from a media frenzy. She never imagined he&’d insist she become his convenient bride-to-be.If she wears his ostentatious diamond, Matias promises to secure the future of Auggie&’s company. Yet, while their relationship is for show, every staged touch from the sinfully attractive billionaire leaves Auggie breathless. And as she unravels the layers of his devil-may-care façade, their faked passion begins to feel achingly and irresistibly real…UNWANTED ROYAL WIFEby Clare ConnellyPalace advisor Rosie&’s fairytale wedding to playboy prince Sebastian was no love-match. But she couldn&’t defy a decree from the king, the only family she&’s ever known. Behind closed doors, the couple live completely separate lives…Marrying Rosie was Sebastian&’s way back from royal exile. Otherwise, the infuriatingly poised Rosie is the last woman he&’d want as his wife. Except, when securing the line of succession becomes paramount, they&’re forced into a tentative truce. And Sebastian is astonished to find himself delighting in a slow, sweet seduction of his oh-so-proper princess…STRICTLY FORBIDDEN BOSS (A The De Luca Legacy novel)by Bella MasonHiding her true identity is how heiress Charlotte Kim could escape a forced marriage. So far, she&’s succeeded in convincing the world – and billionaire Enzo de Luca – that she&’s the perfect PA. Until a business trip to his Calabrian vineyard, where she&’ll spend every waking moment with the boss she shouldn&’t crave…Since the scandalous end to his engagement, Enzo despises lies. He&’s certain his intriguing assistant has a secret… But, by getting close enough to the innocent beauty to uncover the truth, he risks their dangerously forbidden desire burning them both!For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents February 2025 – Box Set 2 of 2
Harlequin Romance February 2025 Box Set
by Sophie Pembroke Nina Singh Cara Colter Nina MilneHarlequin® Romance brings you a collection of four new titles, available now! Experience the rush of falling in love! This Harlequin® Romance box set includes:THEIR HAWAIIAN MARRIAGE REUNIONBy Cara ColterIn Hawaii to celebrate her friend&’s wedding, Megan is dreading seeing her estranged husband, best man Morgan Hart. Leaving him eight months ago was the hardest thing Meg&’s ever done, but she did it to protect them both. Not that still-furious Morgan views it that way. But soon enough the dam holding back the wealth of unexpressed emotions bursts. And with it a lingering flame ignites! Now, as the unpredictable island weather strands them together at every turn, can they mend the damage and give marriage a second chance?COPENHAGEN ESCAPE WITH THE BILLIONAIREBy Sophie PembrokeTraveling to Copenhagen to research her book on happiness was always part of Ellie&’s plan. Yet now, distracted by the nightmare of her ex-husband marrying her younger sister, Ellie has serious writer&’s block. Until she shares a New Year's encounter with gorgeous billionaire Jesper! Though the widowed Dane has experienced his share of trauma, he seems to know the secrets to a joyful life. So when Jesper offers to be Ellie&’s tour guide, she hopes it will lead to enlightenment. Could it also lead to her own happy ending…?PRINCE&’S PROPOSAL FOR THE CANADIAN CAMERASBy Nina SinghTo shield his sister from media attention, Prince Raul needs to distract the press—what better way than a royal engagement? Sofia is the perfect candidate for his fake fiancée. She&’s beautiful and caring and their friendship is completely platonic. Or so he thought… Pretending to be in love for a Canadian crown tour should have been easy, but beyond the spotlight, an unexpected chemistry sparks between them. Yet Raul knows he can&’t inflict his duty-bound existence on Sofia for good. Even if he is tempted to trade their ruse for something more…CINDERELLA&’S MOROCCAN MIDNIGHT KISSBy Nina MilneHousekeeper Lily is both heartbroken and humiliated. So being hired to prepare a luxurious Moroccan villa for a Valentine&’s charity ball provides the ultimate escape. Or it would have, if she wasn&’t infuriatingly drawn to her client, billionaire Darius… A tumultuous upbringing left Darius fiercely guarded. Yet as they work together in delicious proximity, he can&’t resist Lily for long. But when the tabloids release a photo of their scorching midnight kiss, only a pretend romance can spin the scandal positively. Except their Cinderella and Prince Charming act starts feeling oh-so real…
Harlequin Special Edition February 2025 - Box Set 1 of 1
by Elizabeth Bevarly Joanna Sims Shannon Stacey Michele DunawayHarlequin® Special Edition brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Special Edition box set includes:Big Sky Bachelorby JoAnna SimsRight man, right time, right place…But for how long?When successful real estate broker to the rich and famous Danica Brand leaves her two-timing fiancé to regroup at the family ranch, the city girl doesn&’t count on a tall, handsome doctor sweeping her off her feet. Dr. Matteo Katz is the most eligible bachelor in Big Sky, Montana. And everything from his Miami good looks to his small-town hospitality temps Danica into his bed. Matteo&’s endgame has always been marriage and a family, but Danica is the only woman who makes him ready to commit. Can he convince her to trade her big-city lifestyle for a small-town dream and a chance to redefine her idea of &“home&”?A Kowalski to Count Onby Shannon StaceyA summer fling…Or a romance for keeps?When Rob Kowalski buys a treasured New Hampshire campground with his brothers, it&’s his chance to prove he&’s not just their screwup baby brother. The siblings agree on one rule: no fraternizing with the campers. Easy enough, until one of their first guests arrives! Hannah Shelby&’s retreated to Birch Brook Campground from across the country with some decisions to make about her true-crime podcast…and her best friend. The last thing she needs is any sort of distraction from a Kowalski brother. But her palpable attraction to Rob is tough to resist. Hannah&’s three-month escape from her California life is just a brief interlude. Or could it be something more?Room for Two Moreby Michele DunawayIt was a one-night standWith double the consequences!For Lexi Henderson, the town of Beaumont is her fresh start! The former pop star has a new name, new look and new job. Lexi is living life on her terms. Including indulging her romantic feelings with a gorgeous stranger. But life is funny sometimes. Like when her one-night hottie turns out to be her new boss. And she discovers she&’s pregnant with his twins.After a tragic loss, Liam Clayton closed his heart to love. The millionaire mountain climber just wants the freedom to roam. But Lexi piqued Liam&’s interest like no other. Now he&’s faced with fatherhood and a beguiling woman with secrets of her own. Liam&’s head says to be cautious, but his heart says to be open to love.Keeping Her Secretby Elizabeth BeveralyIt&’s the perfect hideout…Until he stirs up all kinds of trouble…Desperate for a safe haven from the cyberbullies targeting her, tech expert Emma Brown adopts an alias and a new job. It&’s the only way to avoid the $100,000 online bounty on her whereabouts. But her ideal bed-and-breakfast hideaway brings her face-to-face with social media pro Pax Lightfoot—the resident internet guru and one threat to her ruse. Because certainly Pax knows about the prize? Except every conversation…every kiss…heightens their connection. Pax values honesty—something Emma is scared to give. What happens when he discovers the woman he&’s falling in love with has been keeping secrets since day one?
Love Inspired February 2025 Box Set - 2 of 2
by Virginia Wise Belle Calhoune April ArringtonLove Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope.This box set includes: A HOME FOR HIS AMISH CHILDRENby Virginia WiseWith his house and business destroyed in a fire, widower Silas Hochstetler desperately needs somewhere for him and his children to live. Needing help to pay her mortgage—and secretly longing for a family of her own—spinster Mary King answers his ad for a wife. Navigating their new life together with the children isn&’t as easy as they thought, though neither can ignore the spark between them. They might be strangers, but their marriage of convenience might just lead to something real…HIS SECRET ALASKAN FAMILY (A Serenity Peak novel)by New York Times bestselling author Belle CalhouneAfter fleeing Alaska ten years ago when his witness protection cover was blown, Deacon Shaw is back and determined to make amends to his ex-fiancée, Violet Drummond. But he&’s shocked to meet Violet&’s nine-year-old son, Chase—and to find out the boy is his! With a decade to make up for, Deacon longs to be a father, but Violet&’s been raising their son alone for years and Chase is a stranger. Earning their trust won&’t be easy, but if he succeeds, he could have everything he&’s ever wanted…A PROTECTOR FOR HER BABYby April ArringtonFrom the moment Mallory Kent arrives at his farm, pregnant and seeking shelter, Liam Williams vows to help her. Mallory&’s fleeing an abusive ex-husband and needs to start over. Caring for Liam&’s elderly mother, who has dementia, gives Mallory stability—for now. Soon Liam can&’t picture life without Mallory or little Oliver. But Mallory struggles to trust any man, especially now she has a son to keep safe. Can Liam show her the family they&’re building is worth risking her heart?For more stories filled with love and faith, look for Love Inspired February 2025 Box Set – 1 of 2