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Home for Christmas Trey Waterston has been on the outside looking in for so long he nearly forgot where home is.…
But when he has to go back to the ranch that is his Texas birthright, he expects it to be as difficult to navigate as everything else in his life. He does not expect to find a halfhearted search afoot for a missing heiress. Beautiful and innocent Rebecca Cargill has disappeared, and nightfalland a snowstormis coming. If they don't find her, she could die. Not on my watch. Instinctively, and directed only by a photograph, Trey knows he is the only one who can help her. Maybe he can finally claim his legacy. But why is he suddenly so sure Rebecca is a part of it?Martyr!: A novel
Par Kaveh Akbar. 2024
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK • A newly sober, orphaned son of Iranian immigrants, guided by the voices…
of artists, poets, and kings, embarks on a remarkable search for a family secret that leads him to a terminally ill painter living out her final days in the Brooklyn Museum. Electrifying, funny, and wholly original, Martyr! heralds the arrival of an essential new voice in contemporary fiction.&“Kaveh Akbar is one of my favorite writers. Ever.&” —Tommy Orange, Pulitzer Prize–nominated author of There There&“The best novel you'll ever read about the joy of language, addiction, displacement, martyrdom, belonging, homesickness.&” —Lauren Groff, best-selling author of Matrix and Fates and FuriesCyrus Shams is a young man grappling with an inheritance of violence and loss: his mother&’s plane was shot down over the skies of the Persian Gulf in a senseless accident; and his father&’s life in America was circumscribed by his work killing chickens at a factory farm in the Midwest. Cyrus is a drunk, an addict, and a poet, whose obsession with martyrs leads him to examine the mysteries of his past—toward an uncle who rode through Iranian battlefields dressed as the angel of death to inspire and comfort the dying, and toward his mother, through a painting discovered in a Brooklyn art gallery that suggests she may not have been who or what she seemed.Kaveh Akbar&’s Martyr! is a paean to how we spend our lives seeking meaning—in faith, art, ourselves, others.They're Going to Love You: A Novel
Par Meg Howrey. 2022
A NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S CHOICE • A BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK • A gripping novel set in the world of professional…
ballet, New York City during the AIDS crisis, and present-day Los Angeles. • "Beautiful...Howrey, a former dancer with the Joffrey Ballet, proves herself a talented choreographer in her own right...[A] finger-trap puzzle of a plot."—New York Times Book Review&“They&’re Going to Love You is my idea of a perfect book. It is about art, life, death, love, and family and it is beautifully and sharply written. I cried several times while reading it, and was sorry to let it go when I was done. I cannot recommend it enough.&” —Jami Attenberg, New York Times bestselling author of The Middlesteins and All This Could Be YoursThroughout her childhood, Carlisle Martin got to see her father, Robert, for only a few precious weeks a year when she visited the brownstone apartment in Greenwich Village he shared with his partner, James. Brilliant but troubled, James gave Carlisle an education in all that he held dear in life—literature, music, and, most of all, dance.Seduced by the heady pull of mentorship and hoping to follow in the footsteps of her mother—a former Balanchine ballerina—Carlisle&’s aspiration to become a professional ballet dancer bloomed. But above all else, she longed to be asked to stay at the house on Bank Street, to be a part of Robert and James&’s sophisticated world, even as the AIDS crisis brings devastation to their community. Instead, a passionate love affair created a rift between the family, with shattering consequences that reverberated for decades to come. Nineteen years later, when Carlisle receives a phone call that unravels the events of that fateful summer, she sees with new eyes how her younger self has informed the woman she&’s become. They&’re Going to Love You is a gripping and gorgeously written novel of heartbreaking intensity. With psychological precision and a masterfully revealed secret at its heart, it asks what it takes to be an artist in America, and the price of forgiveness, of ambition, and of love.Something Good
Par Vanessa Miller. 2022
When three women find their lives inextricably linked after a terrible mistake, they must work together to make the most…
of their futures.Alexis Marshall never meant to cause the accident that left Jon-Jon Robinson paralyzed—but though guilt plagues her, her husband hopes to put the past behind them. After all, he&’s in the middle of selling a tech business—and if Alexis admits to texting while driving, the deal could collapse and cost them millions. Meanwhile, Alexis&’s life is not as shiny and perfect as it may seem from the outside. She has secrets of her own. As she becomes consumed with thoughts of the young man she hit, can she reconcile her mistake with her husband&’s expectations?Trish Robinson is just trying to hold it together after the accident that left Jon-Jon dependent and depressed. As the bills pile up, Trish and her husband, Dwayne, find themselves at odds. Trish wants to forgive and move on, but Dwayne is filled with rage toward the entitled woman who altered their lives forever. Trish can&’t see how anything good can come from so much hate and strife, so she determines to pray until God intervenes. Then one afternoon Marquita Lewis rings their doorbell with a baby in her arms and changes everything.Vanessa Miller&’s latest inspirational novel reminds readers that differences may separate us, but if we cling to each other, God can bring something good out of our very worst moments.Praise for Something Good:&“This real-to-life story doesn't shy away from some hard issues of the modern world, but Miller is a master storyteller, who brings healing and redemption to her characters, and thus the reader, through the power of love and faith. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.&” —Rachel Hauck, New York Times bestselling authorInspiring contemporary fictionStand-alone novelIncludes discussion questions for book clubsA Fiery Baptism
Par Lynne Graham. 1991
With their divorce yet to be finalized, a second chance may be in the cards for one couple in this…
steamy classic romance by a USA Today bestseller.In the five years since her marriage ended, Sarah Alejandro has kept herself and her beloved twins out of the lime light and away from men like her husband. But now he’s walked back into her life with the same whirlwind of passion that he once ruthlessly used to seduce her.Rafael hasn’t changed, he’s still the thrillingly dangerous man she fell in love with. But Sarah won’t let the desire that still burns between them ignite—she can’t. Not if she is to keep her heart from going up in flames . . . again!Originally published in 1991The Slow Lane Walkers Club
Par Rosa Temple. 2022
A feel-good tale of unlikely friendship, community and learning to live life in the slow lane, perfect for fans of…
Clare Pooley and Hazel Prior Daniel isn&’t used to living life in the slow lane. So when he finds himself unexpectedly jobless and back in his old Cornish hometown, he can&’t sit still. Hazel used to be adventurous too. But now widowed and in her eighties, she barely leaves the house. When she sees an advert for Daniel&’s new walking club, she grabs at the chance of some excitement. Daniel&’s heart sinks when he sees that the only person who&’s turned up for his walking club is the crazy old lady from two doors down. But what he doesn&’t expect is to discover that Hazel is one of the most fascinating people he&’s ever met . . .A gorgeous, warm and uplifting story about friendship, community, adventure and the joy of walking.Sissie: A Novel
Par John A. Williams. 1969
The powerful story of a vibrant African American family torn apart by inner turmoil and the injustices perpetrated by a…
racist society Sissie Joplin is dying, and her surviving children have come to say good-bye. Estranged from their mother for years, Iris and Ralph have both achieved success—Iris as a jazz singer in Europe and Ralph as a playwright—but the pain of their youth remains forever alive in their memories. Sissie, too, remembers: the bitter struggles and the devastating tragedies; the indignities, cruelties, and deprivations visited upon a strong-willed black woman—and on the once proud men in her life ultimately defeated by a white society that at times seemed devoted to their destruction. Sissie was not always wise or fair, and her actions often did more harm than good, but she survived. And now, at the end of her life, it is time for a reckoning—and one last opportunity to heal. A powerfully affecting family saga and a provocative indictment of racism in America, Sissie is a magnificent achievement by John A. Williams, the award-winning author heralded by Ishmael Reed as &“the best African American writer of the century.&”The Castaways: A Novel
Par Elin Hilderbrand. 2009
"The perfect summer read" (Booklist) from New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand: an intense tale of love and loyalty set…
against the backdrop of endless summer island life. With rumors of infidelity straining Greg and Tess MacAvoy's marriage, the couple head out on their sailboat one early summer day to celebrate their wedding anniversary, hoping the roughest waters are behind them. But in an accident off Nantucket, they mysteriously drown, leaving behind two small children as well as three couples who have long been their closest friends. Tragedy brings to the surface long-simmering conflicts and emotions, and the MacAvoys' six grieving friends find themselves unprepared for the revelation of secret upon secret as they struggle to answer the question: What happened to Greg and Tess?The Castaways probes the boundaries of friendship and forgiveness as it tells a page-turning story of passion, betrayal, and suspense, filled with the perfect details of summer island life that have made Elin Hilderbrand's novels beloved bestsellers.My Rogue to Ruin (The Wild Wynchesters #4)
Par Erica Ridley. 2023
The riotous Wynchester family has taken on a new case to expose a forger, but the prime suspect isn't at…
all what he seems in this captivating Regency romp from a New York Times bestselling author. Marjorie Wynchester has always let her siblings take the lead when it comes to planning their investigations. But someone in London is trying to pass off counterfeits, and this time she's the only one with the skill needed to find the culprit. Soon, all the evidence leads her straight to Lord Adrian Webb. Adrian is a roguish scoundrel of the first order, but he never meant to get caught up in a forgery scheme. Especially one that&’s snowballed out of control. Now a blackmailer is out to ruin him, and the most alluring woman he's ever met is trying to put him behind bars. Every time Marjorie thinks she has Adrian figured out, her assumptions turn on their head. He&’s a heartless scoundrel. A loyal brother. A smooth liar. A good kisser. Er…wait… Is winning her affections just one more attempt to avoid the law? Or is it possible he&’s not such a rogue after all?Tender Beasts
Par Liselle Sambury. 2024
After her private school is rocked by a gruesome murder, a teen tries to find the real killer and clear…
her brother&’s name in this psychological thriller perfect for fans of The Taking of Jake Livingston and Ace of Spades.Sunny Behre has four siblings, but only one is a murderer. With the death of Sunny&’s mother, matriarch of the wealthy Behre family, Sunny&’s once picture-perfect life is thrown into turmoil. Her mother had groomed her to be the family&’s next leader, so Sunny is confused when the only instructions her mother leaves is a mysterious note: &“Take care of Dom.&” The problem is, her youngest brother, Dom, has always been a near-stranger to Sunny…and seemingly a dangerous one, if found guilty of his second-degree murder charge. Still, Sunny is determined to fulfill her mother&’s dying wish. But when a classmate is gruesomely murdered, and Sunny finds her brother with blood on his hands, her mother&’s simple request becomes a lot more complicated. Dom swears he&’s innocent, and although Sunny isn&’t sure she believes him, she takes it upon herself to look into the murder—made all the more urgent by the discovery of another body. And another. As Sunny and Dom work together to track down the culprit, Sunny realizes her other siblings have their own dark secrets. Soon she may have to choose: preserve the family she&’s always loved or protect the brother she barely knows—and risk losing everything her mother worked so hard to build.Sisters of Belfast: A Novel
Par Melanie Maure. 2024
In the spirit of Heather Morris, Kate Quinn, and Pam Jenoff, an enthralling and deeply moving story that begins during…
World War II, about orphaned twin sisters in Ireland whose lives diverge for decades, until fate—and faith—reunite them in the twilight of their lives.Orphaned during the Second World War, Aelish and Isabel McGuire—known as the twins of Belfast—are given over to the austere care of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Though they are each all the other has, the girls are propelled in opposite directions as they grow up. Rebellious Isabel turns her back on the church and Ireland, traveling to Newfoundland where she pursues a perilous yet independent life. Devout Aelish chooses to remain in Northern Ireland and takes the veil, burying painful truths beneath years of silence. For decades the two are separated, each unaware of the other’s life. But after years of isolation Aelish is unexpectedly summoned to Newfoundland, where she and her estranged sister begin to bridge the chasm between them.Reunion brings to light the painful secrets and seismic deceptions that have kept these sisters apart, leaving the McGuire twins to begin reconstructing their understanding about themselves as women and as family–what they know of love, hope, and above all, forgiveness.A story of faith—in religion, in the world, and in one another—Sisters of Belfast is a heartbreaking, tragic, and deeply moving novel about survival and the enduring power of sisterhood.Claim Me, Cowboy & A Very Intimate Takeover: Two Spicy Romance Novels (Copper Ridge Ser.)
Par Maisey Yates, LaQuette. 2018
BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.Claim Me, Cowboy by New York Times bestselling author Maisey YatesWhen Joshua Grayson's father…
places an ad in the local paper searching for a wife for his son, Joshua formulates a plan of his own: put out an ad himself and find the most ill-fitting woman possible to teach his old man a lesson. And when Danielle Kelly—supposed single mother—answers the ad, she's happy to endure any kind of humiliation if it means the rich cowboy is offering her money she desperately needs. The match should be unsuitable and the engagement should be fake, but soon the charade begins to feel very real…Previously publishedFREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!A Very Intimate Takeover by LaQuette Trey Devereaux is out to prove her corporate mettle to her skeptical father. When she sees a chance to take control of Devereaux Inc. from her estranged grandfather, she pounces. But Jeremiah Benton, his second-in-command, is fiercely protective of the Devereaux patriarch…and absolutely enticing. Can Trey maintain her resolve—or is Jeremiah winning this high-stakes merger? The fate of a billion-dollar Brooklyn legacy lies in the balance…Previously publishedWhen You Went Away (The Hearts of Men)
Par Lou Aronica. 2009
&“Nicholas Sparks fans will rejoice to hear there&’s a new male author on the scene who writes beautifully about love…
and emotionally charged relationships.&” —RT Book Reviews Only a few months ago, Gerry Rubato had everything he thought he needed from life. After nearly twenty years of marriage, he was still passionately in love with his college sweetheart, he had a bright, independent-minded daughter, and he had the surprising addition of a new child on the way. Then everything changed with stunning rapidity. With little explanation, Gerry&’s daughter ran away with her older boyfriend. Then, only a month after giving birth to their son, his wife died suddenly. Now, Gerry needs to be everything to his infant child while he contends with two losses he can barely comprehend. And when a woman walks into his life as a friend and their relationship verges on something more, Gerry must redefine all that he knows about himself, about love, about loyalty, and about his dreams. &“Lou Aronica writes with deep sensitivity of the power of love to transform and heal in the face of overwhelming tragedy. A lovely read.&” —Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Lost and Found Bookshop &“Tears of sadness and joy go hand in hand in this immensely satisfying story.&” —RT Book ReviewsCrossing the Bridge (The Hearts of Men)
Par Lou Aronica. 2010
A moving and insightful novel about an impossible love triangle by the &“exceptionally gifted,&” New York Times–bestselling author of Anything…
(Fresh Fiction). Hugh Penders has been stuck in neutral for nearly a decade since his brother, Chase, died in an accident. He carries with him two secrets that he&’s never been able to share with anyone: that he believes he might have been able to prevent the tragedy, and that he was deeply in love with Chase&’s girlfriend, Iris. When Hugh&’s father suffers a debilitating heart attack, Hugh must return to the New England home he&’s been running away from for the past ten years. One day, he encounters Iris—who has long since moved away—on the street. They begin a friendship, and Hugh believes he&’s falling in love with Iris all over again. But the ghost of Chase haunts them both. And when each reveals a truth the other never knew, their lives, their visions of Chase, and their chances for a future together will change forever, in this soulful, romantic novel charged by the power of desire and the impact of loss. &“A joy to read.&” —Long and Short Reviews &“This emotional story is about a man coming to terms with his past and trying to figure out his future. Excellent.&” —RT Book ReviewsThe Forever Year (The Hearts of Men)
Par Lou Aronica. 2012
USA Today Bestseller: This &“emotionally rich&” novel of a father, a son, and a lesson in love is &“pure pleasure…
from beginning to end&” (Susan Elizabeth Phillips, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Dance Away with Me). Jesse Sienna doesn&’t believe that love can last. His parents&’ marriage was caring but passionless, and his own romantic history tells him that love can burn bright, but that it cannot burn for long. So when his elderly father, Mickey, moves in with him and seems unable to understand Jesse&’s no-strings-attached relationship with Marina, his current girlfriend, Jesse barely pays attention. It&’s just another example of how different they are—and more evidence that he and his father will never connect on any meaningful level. But the truth is, Mickey Sienna knows more about love than most people learn in a lifetime. Over half a century ago, he discovered the endless rewards of investing your heart and soul in someone . . . and he knows the devastating costs of letting the perfect someone slip by. Mickey sees Jesse taking an extraordinary woman for granted and decides it&’s time to tell Jesse his story—a story he&’s never shared with any of his children before. It is a tale that will change both of them profoundly. &“A wry, tender, beautifully written novel. . . . Once I started, I couldn&’t put it down.&” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times–bestselling author of Secrets of a Summer Night &“Better than Nicholas Sparks&’s best. There&’s more wit, more wisdom, and yes, there are tears.&” —John R. Maxim, New York Times–bestselling author of The Shadow Box &“A warm, engaging story [that] is well structured and funny and keeps you turning the pages till the very end. . . . It may even make you rethink your own attitude toward love.&” —Suzanne Vega, multiplatinum recording artistMy Name Was Eden: A Novel
Par Eleanor Barker-White. 2024
In this edge-of-your-seat psychological debut, a mother’s experience with Vanishing Twin Syndrome triggers disturbing changes in her teenage daughter, perfect…
for fans of The Push and The Undoing.“My Name Was Eden is a compulsive, didn't-see-it-coming thriller.”—Abigail Dean, international bestselling author of Girl AOne twin vanished. The other twin remained. Until now...When her daughter Eden came home from the hospital, Lucy was profoundly relieved. Eden had survived a drowning incident and had no apparent brain damage, no serious injuries, not even a scratch on her. Lucy fervently welcomed having a second chance at being the good mother she should have been before her teenager’s accident.Until Eden tells her that Eden isn’t her name. Until she starts calling herself Eli. The name Lucy had reserved for Eden’s unborn twin.Don’t worry, says the doctor. Eden is completely fine, says her husband. Of course I’m fine, Eden says, with that strange new smile of hers. I didn’t die. I’m here.But Lucy knows something’s very wrong with Eden. She’s not her maddening, complicated teenage girl anymore—this straight-backed, even tempered, steady-eyed child in her house is someone else entirely. Eden, it seems, is the twin who disappeared…Dreaming of a Duke Like You (Romancing The Dukes Ser. #1)
Par Sara Bennett. 2023
A duke with a reputation to uphold and a woman with a scandalous past take a gamble on their forbidden…
love in this Regency romance—perfect for fans of USA Today bestsellers Sophie Jordan and Kerrigan Byrne! Raised in a foundling home and now proprietor of a successful club, Gabriel Cadieux hasn&’t ever been welcomed by polite society. But when he discovers he&’s the legitimate heir to a dukedom, he must make a choice: accept the debt-ridden title and the trappings of the peerage who shunned him or decline and leave his six rebellious half sisters to fend for themselves. As much as he hates the idea, Gabriel can&’t abandon his siblings, even if it means making a deal with the most frustrating—and aggravatingly beautiful—woman he&’s ever met. Vivienne Tremeer storms into Cadieux&’s club with one thing on her mind: get the loathsome owner to discharge her brother&’s gambling debts. So when Gabriel offers her a trade—if she&’ll teach his wild sisters the ways of the ton, he&’ll clear the notes—she has no choice but to accept. But with her reputation already on a knife&’s edge, falling for the duke could cause the scandal of the season.Burned (Burned #1)
Par Ellen Hopkins. 2006
Pattyn Von Stratten is searching for the love she isn’t getting from God or her family in this novel from…
#1 New York Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins.It all started with a dream. Just a typical fantasy, but for a girl raised in a religious—and abusive—family, a simple dream could be the first step toward eternal damnation. Now Pattyn Von Stratten has questions. Questions about God, and sex, and mostly love. Will she ever find it? Pattyn experiences the first stirrings of passion, but when her father catches her in a compromising position, events spiral out of control. Pattyn is sent to live with an aunt in the wilds of rural Nevada to find salvation and redemption. What she finds instead is love and acceptance, and for the first time she feels worthy of both—until she realizes that her old demons will not let her go. Those demons lead Pattyn down a path to hell—not to the place she learned about in sacrament meetings, but to an existence every bit as horrifying. In this gripping and masterful novel told in verse, Ellen Hopkins embarks on an emotional journey that ebbs and flows. From the highs of true love to the lows of loss and despair, Pattyn’s story is utterly compelling. You won’t want this story to end—but when it does, you can find out what’s next for Pattyn in the sequel, Smoke.The Unexpected Everything
Par Morgan Matson. 2016
Andie must learn to embrace the beauty in chaos in this New York Times bestselling novel about friendship, finding yourself,…
and all the joys in life that happen while you’re busy making other plans.Andie has a plan. And she always sticks to her plan. Future? A top-tier medical school. Dad? Avoid him as much as possible (which isn’t that hard considering he’s a Congressman and he’s never around). Friends? Palmer, Bri, and Toby—pretty much the most awesome people on the planet, who needs anyone else? Relationships? No one’s worth more than three weeks. So it’s no surprise that Andie has her summer all planned out too. Until a political scandal costs Andie her summer pre-med internship, and lands both she and Dad back in the same house together for the first time in years. Suddenly she’s doing things that aren’t Andie at all—working as a dog walker, doing an epic scavenger hunt with her dad, and maybe, just maybe, letting the super cute Clark get closer than she expected. Palmer, Bri, and Toby tell her to embrace all the chaos, but can she really let go of her control?Lies in White Dresses: A Novel
Par Sofia Grant. 2019
Award winning author Sofia Grant weaves an entrancing tale of female friendship and new beginnings inspired by the true stories…
of those who “took the Reno cure”. In the 1940s and 50s, women who needed a fast divorce went to Nevada to live on a ranch with other women in the same boat. “Sofia Grant entices us into following three women seeking the Reno Cure, as they overcome their disillusionment over the lives they expected to have and summon the bravery to embrace new and unexpected paths.” --Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Only Woman in the RoomFrancie Meeker and Vi Carothers were sold a bill of goods: find a man, marry him in a white wedding gown, and live happily ever after. These best friends never expected to be on the train to Reno, those “lies in white dresses” shattered, their marriages over. On board the train they meet June Samples, who is fleeing an abusive husband with her daughter, and take the vulnerable young mother under their wing. The three decide to wait out the required six weeks together, and then they can toss their wedding bands into the Truckee River and start new lives as divorcees. But as they settle in at the ranch, one shocking moment will change their lives forever. As it brings their deceptions and fears into focus, it will also demand a reckoning with the past, and the choices that a person in love can be driven to make.