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Desert Warrior
by Nalini SinghThe sheikh must have his bride. The magnificent debut novel from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling Trinity series.The time has come for Tariq al-Huzzein to take the reins of his family’s desert kingdom. But the role requires a bride, which means he must reclaim the woman who broke his heart years before in New Zealand. Now that he’s lured her to this distant land, he means to keep his new bride here forever . . . But, once again, Jasmine Coleridge’s blend of innocence and sensuality threatens to bring the haughty sheikh to his knees—and makes him wonder who is the true prisoner . . . Praise for the novels of Nalini Singh“Terrifyingly, passionately awesome.” —Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times–bestselling authorI love this book! It’s a must-read for all of my fans. Nalini Singh is a major new talent.” —Christine Feehan, #1 New York Times–bestselling author“A sensual, dangerous adventure not to be missed.” —Lora Leigh, #1 New York Times–bestselling author
His Mountain Miss (Smoky Mountain Matches)
by Karen KirstA Southern aristocrat meets his match in a feisty Smoky Mountain beauty in this sweet historical romance set in nineteenth-century Tennessee.Tennessee, 1881. New Orleans aristocrat Lucian Beaumont wants to sell his grandfather’s property and escape the backwoods of Gatlinburg. But a stipulation in the will brings him head-to-head with a local beauty. Megan O’Malley and the town must have access to the house. For the first time in his life the commanding Lucian finds himself at an impasse.Clearly the worldly gentleman doesn’t fit in Megan’s quaint Smoky Mountain town. But as she glimpses the man beneath the hardened veneer, she believes Lucian is here for a purpose. To heal his soul. And maybe, with Megan’s help, to heal his heart.
The Spanish Consultant (The Westerlings)
by Sarah MorganAn unforgettable affair…Spanish A&E consultant Jago Rodriguez is shocked to see Katy Westerling again—the beautiful woman who still haunts his dreams eleven years after their passionate affair. Jago is convinced she hasn't changed—so he's furious when he discovers that Katy is also his new A&E doctor! But even their mutual mistrust cannot hold back desire, and as they begin to uncover the secrets and lies of the past it seems that Jago and Katy have been given a second chance…
The Sicilian's Virgin Bride (The Italian Husbands)
by Sarah MorganPut the honeymoon on hold—the bride has disappeared! A sizzling never-say-never romance from the USA Today–bestselling author of Beach House Summer.Women did not walk away from Sicilian billionaire Rocco Castellani. All he’d wanted was a lovely, biddable wife. Instead Francesca had taken off before the first dance at their wedding breakfast! But Rocco has tracked down his runaway young bride, and now she’s back by his side—where a good Sicilian wife should be! Rocco was cheated out of his wedding night—and now nothing’s going to stop him from taking his virgin bride . . .Praise for Sarah Morgan“Morgan’s brilliant talent never ceases to amaze.” —RT Book Reviews“Morgan is a masterful storyteller . . . For fans of Jojo Moyes, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and Stacey Ballis.” —Booklist“Morgan’s breezy writing style draws readers in immediately.” —Shelf Awareness
The Dream of the Great American Novel
by Lawrence Buell“Magisterial . . . make[s] you suddenly see new things in familiar books . . . brilliant analyses of a dozen or so front-runners in the Great American Novel sweepstakes.” —Michael Dirda, Virginia Quarterly ReviewThe idea of “the great American novel” continues to thrive almost as vigorously as in its nineteenth-century heyday, defying more than 150 years of attempts to dismiss it as amateurish or obsolete. In this landmark book, the first in many years to take in the whole sweep of national fiction, Lawrence Buell reanimates this supposedly antiquated idea, demonstrating that its history is a key to the dynamics of national literature and national identity itself.The dream of the G.A.N., as Henry James nicknamed it, crystallized soon after the Civil War. In fresh, in-depth readings of selected contenders from the 1850s onward in conversation with hundreds of other novels, Buell delineates four “scripts” for G.A.N. candidates and their themes, illustrated by such titles as The Scarlet Letter, The Great Gatsby, Invisible Man, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Beloved, Moby-Dick, and Gravity’s Rainbow—works dwelling on topics from self-invention to the promise and pitfalls of democracy.The canvas of the great American novel is in constant motion, reflecting revolutions in fictional fashion, the changing face of authorship, and the inseparability of high culture from popular. As Buell reveals, the elusive G.A.N. showcases the myth of the United States as a nation perpetually under construction.“Engaging and provocative . . . ultimately affirms the importance of literature to a nation’s sense of itself.” —Sarah Graham, Times Literary Supplement“Rich in critical insight . . . Buell wonders if the GAN isn’t stirring again in surprising new developments in science fiction. An impressively ambitious literary survey.” —Booklist (starred review)
Conquest: The English Kingdom of France, 1417–1450
by Juliet BarkerThis history of the Hundred Years War vividly chronicles the all-but-forgotten period when England ruled a great swath of France at the point of a sword. Following the Battle of Agincourt, Henry V&’s second invasion of France in 1417 launched a campaign that would place the crown of France on an English head. By the time of Henry&’s premature death in 1422, nearly all of northern France lay in his hands and the Valois heir to the throne had been disinherited. Only Joan of Arc—a visionary peasant girl who claimed divine guidance—was able to halt the English advance, but not for long. Just six months after her death, Henry&’s young son was crowned in Paris as the first, and last, English king of France. Henry VI&’s kingdom endured for twenty years, but when he came of age he was not the leader his father had been. The dauphin whom Joan had crowned Charles VII would finally drive the English out of France. Juliet Barker recounts these stirring events—the epic battles and sieges, plots and betrayals—through a kaleidoscope of characters from John Talbot, the &“English Achilles,&” and John, duke of Bedford, regent of France, to brutal mercenaries, opportunistic freebooters, resourceful spies, and lovers torn apart by the conflict.
The Sicilian's Unexpected Duty: Seduced By The Sultan Secrets Of A Bollywood Marriage What The Greek's Money Can't Buy The Sicilian's Unexpected Duty
by Michelle SmartAfter one hot night, an Irish lass has shocking revelation for an arrogant Sicilian playboy in this sexy romance of consequences.Cara Delany shouldn’t have been surprised when notorious playboy Pepe Mastrangelo disappeared after their unforgettable night, leaving only cold sheets and X-rated memories. . . . Or so she thought! Four months later, with more than herself to think of, she’s forced to face the sexy Sicilian again.When the fiery redhead Pepe couldn’t forget hurtles back into his life proclaiming that he’s the father of her unborn child, he’s beyond stunned! It’s a role that he never expected—or wanted. But now he has Pepe has five months to uncover everything about Cara, and he knows just where to start. . . !
Reclaiming His Past (Smoky Mountain Matches)
by Karen KirstA desperate man without a past may find a future with a spirited young woman in this uplifting historical romance set in the Smokey Mountains.The wounded stranger found on Jessica O’Malley’s property has no idea who he is. And Jessica would be foolish to trust him after being proven so wrong about a former suitor who turned out to be a criminal. But Jessica’s wariness toward the newcomer is soon turning to interest . . . and hope.Until he knows his true identity, “Grant” can’t make a life in this quaint Tennessee town. He certainly shouldn’t be thinking so much about the feisty redhead with beautiful, guarded eyes. But even as he fights to keep a distance from Jessica, his feelings for her grow. And he can’t help but wonder if he’ll even want to return to his old life when his past is revealed.
Diary of an Adulterous Woman: A Novel
by Curt Leviant&“A comedy of errors [and] bedroom farce&” from an award-winning author critically acclaimed for his satiric stories of love and Jewish experience (Kirkus Reviews). Reunited at their Jewish day school reunion, Guido and Charlie find themselves attracted to the same woman, a beautiful cellist named Aviva. Guido, a photographer, makes his move by going to Aviva for music lessons and soon enough, they become lovers. What Guido doesn&’t know is that his friend Charlie, a psychologist, has taken Aviva as a client and is a party to the relationship through Aviva&’s weekly confessions. Written from the point of view of all three characters, with a swirl of delightful supporting characters and even a directory of footnotes that adds expansions, humor and surprises to the narrative, Diary of an Adulterous Woman is a highly entertaining look at desire, jealousy, the power of secrets and the all-too-human complications both longing and love can bring.
Mail-Order Christmas Baby: A Lawman For Christmas Mail-order Christmas Baby Their Mistletoe Matchmakers A Child's Christmas Wish (Montana Courtships)
by Sherri ShackelfordIn an 1880 mining town, a rancher is about to get a very special delivery . . . The “package” is addressed to him, but rancher Sterling Blackwell certainly didn’t order a baby! More scandalous still, he and the town’s pretty teacher are named as parents. With gossip running wild, only a marriage of convenience can protect little Gracie and their reputations until her real family is found.Heather O’Connor is content to be the spinster schoolmarm of Valentine, Montana . . . until Gracie’s arrival stirs her heart. She can’t keep the adorable child without Sterling’s help, though she promises not to interfere with his life. But staying aloof from her handsome husband isn’t easy with a tiny matchmaker in tow. A mistake brought them together, but love might just make them a family by Christmas . . .
Playing the Royal Game (The Santina Crown #3102)
by Carol MarinelliIn the climactic finale of the USA Today–bestselling author’s royal romance series, a fairytale wedding isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning.It seemed like every girl’s dream: fall in love with a prince and be whisked off for your very own glamorous happy-ever-after. But there’s more to this royal fairy tale for Allegra Jackson and Prince Alessandro Santina.Allegra’s headline-grabbing family hardly prepared her for a life of public duty, and sinfully delicious Prince Alessandro has always seemed virtually allergic to the idea of settling down in Santa Maria.Out of all the flamboyant, beautiful women his name’s been linked with, the heir to the throne picked ordinary Allegra with the family from hell. Now everyone is watching to see if the tabloid’s couple of the year is really playing for keeps.
Shotgun Marriage: The Cowboy's Baby Bond Want Ad Wedding Shotgun Marriage Mail Order Mix-up
by Danica FavoriteIn this inspirational historical, a couple forced to marry to avoid scandal learn how to love and be a family when they take in an orphan.Forced to wed to protect their reputations after being trapped overnight in a mine, Emma Jane and Jasper Jackson’s marriage is one in name only. Resenting the choices taken from him, Jasper’s determined not to lose his heart. But it’s not so easy to stay distanced from his new bride when a gang of bandits abducts them both. Other young women might be ecstatic to land Leadville’s wealthiest bachelor. But Emma Jane would rather have Jasper’s love than his family’s money. A true bond with her handsome husband seems impossible . . . until their ordeal leaves Emma Jane caring for an orphaned baby. In reach now is the one thing neither expected—the chance to turn a convenient marriage into a forever family.
The Writer's Cats
by Muriel Barbery Maria GuitartFrom the bestselling author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog comes this delightful tale that pays tribute to Japanese philosophy and our feline friends.What a mysterious, confounding thing is a writer! Yet, spend a little time with the writer’s cats and one might just understand her better.Muriel Barbery, via her cats and co-conspirators, takes readers into her atelier, offering them a behind-the-scenes peek into her process and problems, joys and disappointments. The tale is told from the perspective of one of the writer’s four cats, Kirin, who, together with her cohort, may or may not be a reliable narrator. There’s Ocha, the leader of the gang, a tough guy with a soft heart; the bandy-legged and affectionate Mizu, Ocha’s sister; the phlegmatic and refined Petrus, lover of flowers; and finally, pretty Kirin, narrator of this bewitching story.A superb, funny, and touching text for writers, readers, fans of Muriel Barbery’s bestselling novels, and cat lovers.“Barbery’s poetic prose and Maria Guitart’s enchanting illustrations are an irresistible combination that readers will love to cozy up to and lose themselves in for a moment.” —Booklist“Creative types of all stripes—especially cat lovers—will be enchanted by Barbery’s fun and delightfully philosophical storytelling.” —Shelf Awareness“A book of few words delightfully illustrated by Maria Guitart . . . readers will be entranced by the detailed portrayal of Barbery’s ménage, her domestic habits and customs, her obsession with order, her writing routine, and so much more.” —La Stampa (Italy)
Universe in Creation: A New Understanding of the Big Bang and the Emergence of Life
by Roy R. Gould“In a unique take on the cosmos, Gould makes the case that the emergence of a great many things are not only pre-ordained, but predictable.” (Forbes)We know the universe has a history, but does it also have a story of self-creation to tell? Yes, in Roy R. Gould’s account. He offers a compelling narrative of how the universe?with no instruction other than its own laws?evolved into billions of galaxies and gave rise to life. Far from being a random accident, the universe is hard at work, extracting order from chaos.Making use of the best current science, Gould turns what many assume to be true about the universe on its head. The cosmos expands inward, not outward. Gravity can drive things apart, not merely together. And the universe seems to defy entropy as it becomes more ordered, rather than the other way around. Strangest of all, the universe is exquisitely hospitable to life, despite its being constructed from undistinguished atoms and a few unexceptional rules of behavior. Universe in Creation explores whether the emergence of life, rather than being a mere cosmic afterthought, may be written into the most basic laws of nature.“A must-have for all avid popular science fans.” —Astronomy Now“Gould . . . proposes a fascinating thesis about life’s emergence in this eloquent debut” —Publishers Weekly“A joyous romp through a cosmos full of wonders.” —Roald Hoffmann, Nobel Laureate and author of Beyond the Finite“Exciting, original, and extremely well written.” —Avi Loeb, Harvard University, New York Times bestselling author of Extraterrestrial“Fascinating. . . . Gould artfully describes various . . . highlights in universal history, like the formation of stars and planets. Many of these moments are majestic.” —New Republic
Sasha and Emma: The Anarchist Odyssey of Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman
by Paul Avrich Karen AvrichThis “lively” dual biography is “an enormously rich book, offering an absorbing portrait of the world of anarchists in turn-of-the-century America” (The New York Times Book Review).In 1889 two Russian immigrants, Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, met in a coffee shop on the Lower East Side. Over the next fifty years Emma and Sasha would be fast friends, fleeting lovers, and loyal comrades. This dual biography offers an unprecedented glimpse into their intertwined lives and the lasting influence of the anarchist movement they shaped.Berkman shocked the country in 1892 with “the first terrorist act in America,” the failed assassination of the industrialist Henry Clay Frick for his crimes against workers. Passionate and pitiless, gloomy yet gentle, Berkman remained Goldman’s closest confidant though the two were often separated—by his fourteen-year imprisonment and by Emma’s growing fame as a champion of causes from sexual liberation to freedom of speech. The blazing sun to Sasha’s morose moon, Emma became known as “the most dangerous woman in America.” Through an attempted prison breakout, multiple bombing plots, and a dramatic deportation from America, these two unrelenting activists insisted on the improbable ideal of a socially just, self-governing utopia, a vision that has shaped movements across the past century, most recently Occupy Wall Street.Sasha and Emma is the culminating work of acclaimed historian of anarchism Paul Avrich. Before his death, Avrich asked his daughter to complete his magnum opus. The resulting collaboration, epic in scope, intimate in detail, examines the possibilities and perils of political faith and protest, through a pair who both terrified and dazzled the world.“A narrative laced with irony details the remarkable reorientation of this pair after they were deported to a Soviet Russia they had lauded as a utopia but soon fled as a monstrous dystopia. A fully human portrait of two tightly linked yet forever fiercely independent spirits.” —Booklist (starred review)“An in-depth look at a lesser-known chapter of American and world history.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Lying Life of Adults: A Novel
by Elena FerranteThe New York Times–bestseller set in a divided Naples—now a Netflix original series—from the acclaimed author of My Brilliant Friend and The Lost Daughter.A BEST BOOK OF 2020The Washington Post·O, The Oprah Magazine·TIME Magazine·NPR·People Magazine·The New York Times Critics·The Guardian·Electric Literature·Financial Times·Times UK·Irish Times·New York Post·Kirkus Reviews·Toronto Star·The Globe and Mail·Harper’s Bazaar·Vogue UK·The Arts DeskGiovanna’s pretty face is changing, turning ugly, at least so her father thinks. Giovanna, he says, looks more like her Aunt Vittoria every day. But can it be true? Is she really changing? Is she turning into her Aunt Vittoria, a woman she hardly knows but whom her mother and father clearly despise? Surely there is a mirror somewhere in which she can see herself as she truly is.Giovanna is searching for her reflection in two kindred cities that fear and detest one another: Naples of the heights, which assumes a mask of refinement, and Naples of the depths, a place of excess and vulgarity. She moves from one to the other in search of the truth, but neither city seems to offer answers or escape.“Another spellbinding coming-of-age tale from a master.” —People Magazine, Top 10 Books of 2020“The literary event of the year.” —Elle“Ms. Ferrante once again, with undiminished skill and audacity, creates an emotional force field that has at its heart a young girl on the brink of womanhood.” —The Wall Street Journal
Husband on Trust
by Jacqueline BairdAfter a whirlwind wedding to a mysterious mogul, a young woman discovers her new husband’s devastating secrets in this passionate romance.Meeting sexy and dynamic entrepreneur Alex Solomos has transformed Lisa’s life. In the seven weeks since their whirlwind wedding, her confidence and happiness—both in and out of the bedroom—have grown enormously.But Lisa finds she can’t shake some nagging doubts about her husband. As passionate as Alex may be, there are parts of his professional and personal life he insists on keeping from his new wife. She tells herself she’s being foolish, until she makes two shocking discoveries in one night.
A Single Rose
by Muriel Barbery“A magnificent romance redolent of ancient wisdom and rich with melancholy, loss, and love” from the bestselling author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog (Le Monde).Rose has just turned forty when she gets a call from a lawyer asking her to come to Kyoto for the reading of her estranged father’s will. And so for the first time in her life she finds herself in Japan, where Paul, her father’s assistant, is waiting to greet her.As Paul guides Rose along a mysterious itinerary designed by her deceased father, her bitterness and anger are soothed by the stones and the trees in the Zen gardens they move through. During their walks, Rose encounters acquaintances of her father—including a potter and poet, an old lady friend, his housekeeper and chauffeur—whose interactions help her to slowly begin to accept a part of herself that she has never before acknowledged.As the reading of the will gets closer, Rose’s father finally, posthumously, opens his heart to his daughter, offering her a poignant understanding of his love and a way to accept all she has lost.“Interspersed with aphoristic Japanese tales from various periods, as melancholy is gradually transmuted into joy.” —The New Yorker“[A] luminous meditation on grief.” —Booklist“With elegant and careful prose, [Barbery] offers descriptions of Kyoto and Japanese culture that transcend the genre of a travelogue. This novel will appeal to readers who long for happy endings and escape.” —Library Journal“The novel balances lush, cultivated gardens and weighted symbolism with mischievous foxes, matcha, sliced eel, and sushi, all forming ‘one happy chaos’ and a fascinating maze of emotional release.” —Foreword Reviews
The Italian's Wife: Christakis's Rebellious Wife At No Man's Command Bound By The Italian's Contract The Ultimate Playboy
by Lynne GrahamAn Italian billionaire rescues a homeless single mother in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author.Abandoned by her boyfriend and family after the birth of her son, Holly Sansom collapses in the street. Rio Lombardi, MD, of Lombardi Industries, comes to her rescue.Rio insists that Holly stay at his luxurious home, and proceeds to lavish her and her baby with all that money can buy. But Rio’s emotions are caught off guard by Holly’s natural charm and indifference to his wealth. In fact, Holly would make a perfect wife . . . Originally published in 2001.
An Unlikely Mother: The Nanny's Temporary Triplets Her Cherokee Groom An Unlikely Mother The Marshal's Mission
by Danica FavoriteBound by a Child Hoping to overcome her reputation as Leadville, Colorado's biggest gossip, wealthy socialite Flora Montgomery offers to help a miner care for an abandoned child. But her growing affection for the sweet boy's handsome rescuer could be a problem. Especially since her parents insist she must marry for money. Undercover mine owner George Baxter is digging himself into a dilemma. The once-spoiled Flora has become a delightful, generous woman, and she'll be devastated by his deception. Yet if he can't discover who's sabotaging the mine, George will lose any chance of making a home for Flora and Pierre. Can the little boy who holds both their hearts help them lay claim to a new dream of family?
The CEO's Unexpected Child: The Ceo's Unexpected Child / Snowbound With The Boss (Billionaires and Babies #33)
by Andrea LaurenceLife throws him an opportunity—and a woman—he can’t resist . . . A novel of twists of fate and ties that bind from the author of His Lover’s Little Secret.A shocking fertility clinic mix-up has resulted in Luca Moretti fathering a child with a woman he’s never met. There’s no way the CEO will walk away from his baby girl. But he has thirty days to convince her distractingly beautiful mother to do exactly what he wants.Widow Claire Douglas is still reeling from the loss of her husband when she discovers a stranger has fathered her child. And the rich bachelor will stop at nothing to gain joint custody. How can she possibly fight a man with such money and power . . . and a charm she can’t resist?
At Her Boss's Pleasure
by Cathy WilliamsThe alpha and the innocent Raised by a mother who traded on her looks, buttoned-up accountant Kate Watson is determined to be respected for her brains and not her beauty! But working side by side with notorious billionaire boss Alessandro Preda leaves Kate rattled! Alessandro is intrigued by virginal Kate. He's used to women flaunting their curves in front of him, not trying to hide them! He will relish the fresh challenge of unleashing the volcano of sensuality he senses within her. Yet neither is prepared for what happens when one pleasurable night is nowhere near enough...
Emerald Embrace
by Heather GrahamFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, &“readers will thrill&” to this historical novel, a &“sensual and mysterious gothic romance&” set in 1865 Scotland (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Martise St. James came to the Scottish Highlands in search of answers after her friend&’s mysterious death—and to bring home the legendary St. James emerald. But once she encounters the darkly handsome Lord Creegan, she wonders if she dares to share the lonely castle with the alluring widower. Everything about him arouses her suspicions—as well as her every desire. Even as she investigates his secrets, she surrenders to the devastating power of his desire. Soon the question becomes whether she will lose her heart—or her life. Praise for Heather Graham &“A master storyteller!&” —Romantic Times &“[Graham] writes high-quality, addicting romances.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Each page keeps one eager to get to the next.&” —Affaire de Coeur Emerald Embrace was originally written under the pseudonym Shannon Drake
Virgin on Her Wedding Night: An Anthology
by Lynne GrahamAlready haunted by a youth of illegitimacy and poverty, Valente Lorenzatto never forgave Caroline Hales's abandonment of him at the altar.But now he's made millions and claimed his aristocratic Venetian birthright—and he's poised to get his revenge. He'll ruin Caroline's family by buying out their company and throwing them out of their mansion…unless she agrees to give him the wedding night she denied him five years ago….
For the Sake of the Children: Montana Cowboy Family His Substitute Wife For The Sake Of The Children Rescuing The Runaway Bride
by Danica FavoriteThe Nanny AgreementWidower Silas Jones needs a mother for his daughter, and marriage could help his former sweetheart repair her tattered reputation. Yet he can’t blame Rose Stone when she refuses a marriage of convenience after he once broke her heart, marrying another woman to save his family’s farm. He’s blessed Rose agrees to be his nanny. If only she’d look at him again with the warmth she shows little Milly…Rose’s tarnished past hasn’t quelled her spirit. She’s building a good life in Colorado with her infant son—and the glimmer of a future with Silas. But when his in-laws try to claim Milly, Rose must decide if the makeshift family she and Silas have forged can reopen her heart to love.