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The Constant Soldier: A Novel
Par William Ryan. 2016
Set near the concentration camps of Auschwitz, an accaimed historical thriller of the end of World War II that has…
been called &“A masterpiece of empathetic imagination and storytelling flair&” (BBC History Magazine, &“Historical Novel of the Year&”) 1944. Paul Brandt, a soldier in the German army, returns wounded and ashamed from the bloody chaos of the Eastern Front to find his village changed and in the dark shadow of an SS rest hut—a luxurious retreat for officers recuperating from their injuries and for those who manage the nearby concentration camps of Auschwitz. The hut is run with the help of a small group of female prisoners from the camps who, against all odds, have survived the war so far. When, by chance, Brandt glimpses one of these prisoners, he realizes he must find a way to access the hut. For inside is the woman to whom his fate has been tied since their arrest five years earlier, and now he must do all he can to protect her. As the Russian offensive moves closer and partisans press from the surrounding woodlands, the days of this rest hut and its SS inhabitants are numbered. And while hope for Brandt and the female prisoners grows tantalizingly close, the danger is greater than ever. In a forest to the east, a young female Soviet tank driver awaits her orders to advance . . .The Constant Soldier has been hauled as &“a masterpiece&” and &“a modern classic&” and praised on its UK publication as &“An extraordinary novel, with the intensity and pace of a thriller and a wisdom and subtlety all of its own. I was gripped to the very last page&” (Antonia Hodgson).Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal (A Caribbean Kitchen Mystery #3)
Par Raquel V. Reyes. 2023
In the third installment of the Caribbean Kitchen mysteries, for fans of Mia P. Manansala , Miriam Quiñones, cooking show…
sensation and amateur sleuth, has sand between her toes and a murderer nipping at her heels.A surprise trip to Miriam's parents in Punta Cana, which should be filled with arroz con pollo and breezy days under the tamarind tree, quickly becomes a hunt for a possible property saboteur. But before Miriam can begin to uncover the person damaging the vacation rentals her parents manage, she&’s called away to Puerto Rico to film a Three Kings Day special. She's welcomed to the blue ballast-stone streets of Old San Juan by crime scene tape, and things only get worse from there.An anonymous personal gift on Miriam's doorstep on New Year's Eve screams stalker, and the 400-year-old guesthouse creaks and moans like there is something trapped in its walls. Luckily, her BFF, Alma, and their mutual friend Jorge are in town to keep her distracted between filming cultural segments for the network. But private chef tables and spa days come to an abrupt halt when Jorge's telenovela heartthrob novio goes missing. And there is something worrisome about Alma's too-perfect boyfriend--specifically, his duffle bag full of cash.Will demon masks, African drumbeats, and dark alleys lead to Miriam's demise? Or will the mysterious events come together like the delicious layers of a pastelón?Never Wager with a Wallflower: A hilarious and sparkling opposites-attract Regency rom-com!
Par Virginia Heath. 2023
'There is currently a large Bridgerton shaped hole in my life, this book has filled it perfectly, enjoyable plot and…
likeable characters' 'A refreshing array of dazzling wit, hidden depths, lip curling humour and heartmelting fun, in all its entangling intimacy!!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader praise for the Merriwell Sisters series!A hilarious, sparkling historical romantic comedy, with an irresistible family at its heart, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton and Martha Waters.'The perfect mix of romance and intrigue, and the formidable central couple is sure to win hearts. This is a gem' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY starred review'Virginia Heath's fun characters and situations will have you laughing out loud! Don't miss this wonderful read!' SABRINA JEFFRIES'Filled with fabulously British banter, wit, and heart, this delightful book is one of my must-read rom coms of the year' EVIE DUNMORE.....................................................The sainted Miss Venus was up to something - and he was damned if that didn't intrigue him.Venus Merriwell knows exactly what she wants in a husband: a selfless academic, free from all the wretched vices of her gambling father. Unfortunately, at twenty-three and after several romantic disappointments, the one true love of her life is a bursting-at-the-seams Covent Garden orphanage that desperately needs to expand into the empty building next door. Gambling isn't just Galahad Sinclair's life, it's in his blood. Following a childhood in a New York tavern, he's spent the last five years making a success out of his East End gaming hall and saving for the pleasure palace of his dreams in Covent Garden. The only fly in his ointment? His perfect building just happens to be right next door to Venus's orphanage. With Venus's malevolent orphans doing their darndest to sabotage Galahad's lifelong dream, the two soon find themselves locking horns. Will either of them ever take the ultimate gamble and learn to love their neighbour?.....................................................'Heath is carving a name for herself in historical rom-coms' BOOKLIST starred reviewReaders LOVE the Merriwell Sisters !'An utterly heartwarming and hilarious romp through regency England . . . Virginia Heath's new series is the perfect blend of humour and romance that Bridgerton fans will fall head over heels for' 5* NetGalley review'A fresh, fun and a totally original take on the regency romance genre . . . the witty banter is brilliant and so entertaining! . . . I can't wait to read more from this author' 5* NetGalley review'I absolutely loved this book . . . A historical romance with humour. Looking forward to the next book by Virginia Heath' 5* NetGalley review'What a fun story! . . . Hugh and Minerva have fantastic chemistry, and they send up sparks every time they are on the page together . . . A great read all the way around!' 5* NetGalley review'The first in a new series & boy what a starter, it had me hooked & giggling from the first page . . . If you want a humorous, entertaining often farcical yet romantic read look no further' 5* NetGalley review'I loved, loved, loved this story!' 5* NetGalley reviewThe Belle of Belgrave Square (Belles of London #2)
Par Mimi Matthews. 2022
&“Shiveringly Gothic.&”—New York Times Book ReviewA PopSugar and BookBub Best Romance of 2022!A London heiress rides out to the wilds…
of the English countryside to honor a marriage of convenience with a mysterious and reclusive stranger.Tall, dark, and dour, the notorious Captain Jasper Blunt was once hailed a military hero, but tales abound of his bastard children and his haunted estate in Yorkshire. What he requires now is a rich wife to ornament his isolated ruin, and he has his sights set on the enchanting Julia Wychwood. For Julia, an incurable romantic cursed with a crippling social anxiety, navigating a London ballroom is absolute torture. The only time Julia feels any degree of confidence is when she&’s on her horse. Unfortunately, a young lady can&’t spend the whole of her life in the saddle, so Julia makes an impetuous decision to take her future by the reins—she proposes to Captain Blunt. In exchange for her dowry and her hand, Jasper must promise to grant her freedom to do as she pleases. To ride—and to read—as much as she likes without masculine interference. He readily agrees to her conditions, with one provision of his own: Julia is forbidden from going into the tower rooms of his estate and snooping around his affairs. But the more she learns of the beastly former hero, the more intrigued she becomes…Bridgerton: The Duke and I (Bridgertons #1)
Par Julia Quinn. 2000
A #1 New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Daphne Bridgerton, in the first…
of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. In the ballrooms and drawing rooms of Regency London, rules abound. From their earliest days, children of aristocrats learn how to address an earl and curtsey before a prince—while other dictates of the ton are unspoken yet universally understood. A proper duke should be imperious and aloof. A young, marriageable lady should be amiable…but not too amiable.Daphne Bridgerton has always failed at the latter. The fourth of eight siblings in her close-knit family, she has formed friendships with the most eligible young men in London. Everyone likes Daphne for her kindness and wit. But no one truly desires her. She is simply too deuced honest for that, too unwilling to play the romantic games that captivate gentlemen.Amiability is not a characteristic shared by Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings. Recently returned to England from abroad, he intends to shun both marriage and society—just as his callous father shunned Simon throughout his painful childhood. Yet an encounter with his best friend’s sister offers another option. If Daphne agrees to a fake courtship, Simon can deter the mamas who parade their daughters before him. Daphne, meanwhile, will see her prospects and her reputation soar.The plan works like a charm—at first. But amid the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London’s elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule...This novel includes the 2nd epilogue, a peek at the story after the story.Cry Wolf (An Alaska Untamed Mystery #2)
Par Lark O. Jensen. 2023
Perfect for fans of Paige Shelton, an Alaskan tour guide is bracing for winter when she realizes that the wolves…
aren&’t the only predators on the prowl.With boat tours off the coast of Alaska shut down for the winter, tour guide Stacie Calder is joining the dedicated team at the Juneau Wildlife World, a wild animal sanctuary. Along with Sasha, her husky companion, she&’s prepared to spend the long season in the scenic park. But not everyone is so chipper about the newcomers—least of all, Stacie&’s new manager, Oliver Brownling. He constantly gives Stacie a hard time, specifically because she brought Sasha along with her. That is, until his mauled body is found in a remote part of the sanctuary containing wolves.When it becomes clear that a human was responsible for the brutal murder, all eyes are on Stacie. Encouraged by her friend, Officer Liam Amaruq of the Alaskan State Troopers, Stacie is resolved to find the murderer but knows that her investigation will be difficult with the long suspect list she&’s made. Did the sanctuary director plot to get rid of Oliver? Or maybe it was one of Oliver's coworkers, upset over a missed promotion? Stacie wonders about some of the newer employees, especially since Oliver&’s personality made it easy to make enemies.With the weather worsening, Stacie and Sasha are forced to stay at the sanctuary with the wolves—and her colleagues. As the storm gets worse, it&’s clear that this killer has a taste for blood and may strike again. Will Stacie be able to find the murderer, or will the hunter become the hunted?It's Getting Scot in Here (The Wild Wicked Highlanders #1)
Par Suzanne Enoch. 2019
The first in a wickedly seductive new Scottish historical romance series from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Enoch! “It’s…
time to fall in love with Suzanne Enoch.” — Lisa KleypasHAPPILY-EVER-AFTERLondon socialite Amelia-Rose Baxter is nobody’s fool. Her parents may want her to catch a title, but she will never change who she is for the promise of marriage. Her husband will be a man who can appreciate her sharp mind as well as her body. A sophisticated man who loves life in London. A man who considers her his equal—and won’t try to tame her wild heart...IN THE HIGHLANDSRough, rugged Highlander Niall MacTaggert and his brothers know the rules: the eldest must marry or lose the ancestral estate, period. But Niall’s eldest brother just isn’t interested in the lady his mother selected. Is it because Amelia-Rose is just too. . . Free-spirited? Yes. Brazen? Aye. Surely Niall can find a way to soften up the whip-smart lass and make her the perfect match for his brother for the sake of the family.JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT HOTTER.Instead it’s Niall who tempts Amelia-Rose, despite her reservations about barbarian Highlanders. Niall finds the lass nigh irresistible as well, but he won’t make the mistake his father did in marrying an Englishwoman who doesn’t like the Highlands. Does he have what it takes to win her heart? There is only one way to find out...Twilight Falls (Shady Hollow series)
Par Juneau Black. 2023
It's spring in Shady Hollow, and romance is in the air. Even reporter Vera Vixen is caught up in the…
season as her relationship with new police chief Orville Braun blossoms. But true love is not always smooth sailing, as two of the hollow's young residents come to find. Jonah Atwater and Stasia von Beaverpelt find themselves battling their families in order to be together. And when Alan's father, Shelby, goes over the top of Twilight Falls, all signs point to Stasia being the murderer.The evidence against Stasia appears overwhelming, and Orville arrests her. It looks like the case is closed, but Vera isn't so sure. There are almost too many clues indicating Stasia is the killer, leading her to suspect someone is setting Stasia up. Besides, what about the mysterious ghostly creature skulking around town at night? Maybe he or she was involved? As Vera investigates further, her sleuthing puts her in direct opposition to Orville, and soon she's stirred up a hornet's nest of trouble.***GIVE THE GIFT OF CHRISTMAS EARLY. PRE-ORDER THIS DELICIOUSLY DARK CHRISTMAS MYSTERY FOR FANS OF CLEVER, PUZZLING CRIME. THE PERFECT…
STOCKING FILLER***THIS CHRISTMAS, A KILLER TAKES FAMILY GAMES TO A MURDEROUS NEW LEVEL. On 19th of December, renowned puzzle setter, loner and Christmas sceptic Edie O&’Sullivan finds a hand-delivered present on her doorstep. Unwrapping it, she finds a jigsaw box and, inside, six jigsaw pieces. When fitted together, the pieces show part of a crime scene – blood-spattered black and white tiles and part of an outlined body. Included in the parcel is a message: &‘Four, maybe more, people will be dead by midnight on Christmas Eve, unless you can put all the pieces together and stop me.&’ It&’s signed, Rest In Pieces. Edie contacts her nephew, DI Sean Brand-O&’Sullivan, and together they work to solve the clues. But when a man is found near death with a jigsaw piece in his hand, Sean fears that Edie might be in danger and shuts her out of the investigation. As the body count rises, however, Edie knows that only she has the knowledge to put together the killer&’s murderous puzzle. Only by fitting all the pieces together will Edie be able to stop a killer – and finally lay her past to rest.Praise for Alexandra Benedict&’s Christmas mysteries: 'The perfect gift for quizzers and mystery addicts . . .' Val McDermid &‘Whatever you unwrap for Christmas, you had better hope it&’s this book This is 21st-century cosy Christmas crime that doesn&’t shy away from the darkness&’ Janice Hallett &‘A thrilling journey from start to finish. Highly recommended&’ Elly Griffiths &‘It&’s wonderful! A page-turning homage to the Golden Age, with a dash of Poirot and a dark, modern heart&’ S J BennettThe Scandalous Lady Wright (The Regency Intrigue Series #4)
Par M. C. Beaton. 2011
A beautiful widow is accused of her late husband&’s murder in this Regency-set story of romantic suspense by a New…
York Times–bestselling author. The upper class regarded Sir Benjamin Wright with utmost honor and respect. Yet Lady Emma knew her husband was, in fact, a drunken, jealous brute who delighted in humiliating her both in and out of the bedroom. His murder had been a blessing, she thought—that is until the constable&’s accusing finger pointed to her. But it soon becomes apparent that her late husband hid many secrets and had many enemies. When the practical Comte Saint-Juste arrives on the scene offering his services, Lady Emma is about to discover what the French dedication to l&’amour really means . . . Originally published under the name Marion Chesney, this is a suspenseful love story from an author who &“delivers top-notch Regency fare&” (RT Reviews).God in Concord (The Homer Kelly Mysteries #Bk. 9)
Par Jane Langton. 1992
Walden Pond is not so tranquil when murder strikes, and it&’s up to scholar/sleuth Homer Kelly to restore balance in…
an &“unflaggingly entertaining&” mystery (Kirkus Reviews). Alice Snow is the first to die. In the morning, she and her friends at the Pond View Trailer Park watchsoap operas, worrying about the lives of TV&’s rich and powerful. A few hours later, a hiking Homer Kelly finds Alice lying outside her trailer, head smashed and heart stopped. Though her fellow Pond View residents do not realize it, their lives are in danger too. The state-owned park sits on Walden Pond, just north of the replica of Thoreau&’s log cabin. Where the philosopher once retreated to find nature is now a hive of humanity—hemmed in by a highway, a landfill, and the planned site of a new mini-mall. The trailer park stands in the developers&’ way, and when more Pond View residents die, Homer suspects murder. The developers have no qualms about killing Concord&’s past—might they murder its present too?Perfecting Fiona (The School for Manners Series #2)
Par M. C. Beaton. 2011
In this Regency romance by the bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, a Scottish heiress has a way with…
men that drives them…away.Amy and Effie Tribble make their living refining difficult, spoiled, and awkward young women into prime marriage material. But they are rather perplexed by their latest client, Scottish heiress Fiona McCloud. Beautiful, demure, and refined, Fiona has received several offers of marriage, but after each suitor is left alone with the girl, they flee, never to be seen again. It turns out she&’s an incurable flirt. Helping her out will be quite the challenge for the Tribble sisters, but with Fiona drawing attention from the son of a duke, perhaps Amy and Effie won&’t need to worry…ABOUT THE SERIES The Misses Tribble, Amy and Effie, spinster sisters of a certain age, have lived for years on expectations of a great inheritance. When this fails to materialize, they are truly destitute. Desperate, they advertise that they will refine wild and unruly daughters, present them, and see them safely wed. The School for Manners six book series follows these two stalwart spinsters as they undertake enterprises of matchmaking and navigate the troublesome machinations of the London marriage mart.During the Stuart period, two half-sisters are torn apart by passion in the multigenerational saga by the New York Times–bestselling…
author. Carlotta, the love child of Priscilla Eversleigh and Jocelyn Frinton, grows up in the shadow of war during the reign of Queen Anne. Carlotta&’s personal struggle begins when she&’s abducted by the charismatic Jacobite leader Lord Hessenfield. During her time as his hostage, they fall into a passionate affair. When she&’s released, the pregnant Carlotta marries to save her daughter Clarissa&’s legitimacy, but plunges into reckless affairs with other men—including the man beloved by her half-sister, Damaris. As England and France vie for dominance, the destinies of Carlotta and Damaris play out on the world stage. Carlotta overlooks the shy Damaris, who forms a tender bond with Clarissa. Damaris&’s quiet strength will be put to the test when she must risk her own life to save Clarissa.«Un texto honesto, limpio, ameno, emocionante, desgarrador, reconfortante y cálido. Un libro para entender lo complicada que puede llegar a…
ser la existencia y cómo el amor, repartido en dosis cotidianas, allana el camino hacia la felicidad».Pedro Zuazua, El País NOVELA BASADA EN HECHOS REALESPepe, un joven asturiano aficionado al dibujo que abandona la España de la posguerra y emigra a Cuba en busca de mejor fortuna, e Inés, una joven maestra cubana hija de emigrantes asturianos afincados en la isla, se conocen casualmente al pie de la escalinata del Centro Asturiano de la Habana al salir de un recital. A partir de ese encuentro, sus destinos se unirán para siempre. La historia de dos generaciones de emigrantes que lo arriesgaron todo, unas veces para ganar y otras para perder. La lucha y el trabajo como filosofía para enfrentar los golpes de la vida. El amor a la familia como escudo y refugio ante la adversidad. Con un estilo emotivo y detallista, Inés M. Llanos recoge historias de sus antepasados para iluminar el viaje de sacrificio y amor de sus padres desde la Habana revolucionaria hasta Madrid, pasando por Asturias, la tierra de sus ancestros, en lo que quiere ser un homenaje a la memoria de los héroes cotidianos que, como ellos, supieron sobreponerse a la ferocidad de la vida, a las separaciones, a las injusticias y a la desilusión, y que, a pesar del sufrimiento, buscaron la felicidad y la encontraron. La maestra y el pintor habla de sueños y de esperanzas, de la complejidad de la vida, del valor del corazón, de la revolución que lo cambió todo, de las cosas que se quedaron por el camino y de las que nacieron del dolor de la pérdida, de la tristeza por lo que no pudo ser y de la gratitud por lo recibido. De la importancia de ese legado.The Highland Countess (The Changing Fortunes Series #6)
Par M. C. Beaton. 2011
An innocent Scottish widow desires the love of a worldly lord in this Regency romance by the bestselling author of…
the Hamish Macbeth mysteries.Morag Fleming, the Countess of Murr, had been bride to the most lecherous lord in Scotland—yet the ravishingly lovely girl had never been touched. So it was that Morag had never borne a child—yet as a young widow, she arrived in London with a fine son in tow. Her background had left her ignorant of the follies and fopperies of fashion—yet soon all of society was at her feet. Most incredible of all, she knew so little about the ways and wiles of love—yet set her heart upon none other than the devastatingly handsome, charming, and wealthy Lord Toby Freemantle, who could have any woman he wanted, and was clearly not interested in her . . .ABOUT THE COLLECTION What could be more engaging than the women who rise from the commoner classes and minor nobility to triumph in the unforgiving high society of London. Read about women who have lost their fortunes, country girls at their first season, and new wives who can&’t resist temptation in the nine titles of the Changing Fortunes Collection.An aristocratic widow turns to crime—and discovers love—in a romance &“notable for its gentle humor and adventurous spirit&” from a…
New York Times bestseller (Publishers Weekly). The Poor Relation, a hotel run by impoverished aristocrats, is in need of money to survive. Widow Eliza Budley wants to help save her new home, but with her fortune lost due to her deceased husband&’s gambling debts, how can she? With no rich relative to go to, Eliza calls on the senile, elderly Marquess of Peterhouse, and pretends to be a relation while she steals just enough of his worldly goods to fund the hotel. But when she arrives at his bleak castle, she learns the Marquess is deceased, leaving his handsome nephew in charge of the estate. Once the dashing heir learns of her devious plot, can he get past her criminal leanings long enough to fall in love with her?The Constant Companion (The Regency Intrigue Series #7)
Par M. C. Beaton. 2011
A suspenseful tale of love lost and found in Regency England, by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Hamish…
Macbeth novels. Quiet, reserved Miss Constance Lamberton came to the household of the haughty but beautiful Lady Amelia to serve as the lady&’s chaperone throughout the season&’s many festivities—and soon found herself an unwitting accomplice in the lady&’s scheme to trap the very eligible Lord Philip into marriage. But it was not Lady Amelia who won his heart. . . . The pale, golden-eyed Constance was to become his wife. And when she disappeared without explanation, Lord Philip was willing to move heaven and earth to find her . . . Previously published under the name Marion ChesneyA lady finds new love by the seaside in this romance by &“the best of the Regency writers&” (Kirkus Reviews).…
Lady Beatrice Marsham has finally been widowed from her husband—and now her family is trying to saddle her with another, equally awful one. She has no choice but to flee by stagecoach to the Brighton seaside—where she meets Miss Hannah Pym, who is determined to find her a proper match. The traveling matchmaker has a candidate in mind: Lord Alistair Munro. But he has heard the gossip about Lady Beatrice. According to the ton, she is nothing but a heartless flirt. Miss Pym and the Brighton air are working their charms on the lady, however—and she will soon be working her charms on him . . . Originally written under the name Marion Chesney, this is a witty adventure of a romance by M. C. Beaton, the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin and Hamish Macbeth series.Yvonne Goes to York (The Travelling Matchmaker Series #6)
Par M. C. Beaton. 2010
An entertaining tale of a Regency-era matchmaker on the hunt for a hero, from a New York Times–bestselling author . . . …
Miss Hannah Pym seems to find drama wherever she goes, particularly of the romantic kind—which is good luck for a traveling matchmaker. When, during her latest coach journey, she encounters Yvonne Grenier—who is fleeing the terrible unrest in France—she&’s determined to find a suitable match for this beautiful and charming Frenchwoman. Unfortunately, an enemy is about to board the stagecoach to York, putting Yvonne in danger, and Miss Pym must act quickly to find someone to save the day. The man she&’s chosen for the role is the handsome, wealthy—and stubbornly single—Marquis of Ware . . . &“A romance writer who deftly blends humor and adventure.&” —Booklist Previously published under the name Marion ChesneyFinessing Clarissa (The School for Manners Series #4)
Par M. C. Beaton. 2011
In this Regency romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, an awkward redhead needs help…
finding love.In the fourth volume in the School for Manners series, we meet another of the young ladies deemed unsuitable for marriage due to some awkward attribute. This time it is the remarkably clumsy Clarissa Vevian, whose Junoesque proportions and flame-colored hair make her a daunting prospect for marriage-minded dandies. Dispatched to London by her despairing family, she is taken in hand by the redoubtable Tribble sisters, Amy and Effie, who tutor, groom and pummel her into shape for an accident-ridden debut. When the Earl of Greystone, a most eligible bachelor, Clarissa will certainly leave an impression… ABOUT THE SERIES The Misses Tribble, Amy and Effie, spinster sisters of a certain age, have lived for years on expectations of a great inheritance. When this fails to materialize, they are truly destitute. Desperate, they advertise that they will refine wild and unruly daughters, present them, and see them safely wed. The School for Manners six book series follows these two stalwart spinsters as they undertake enterprises of matchmaking and navigate the troublesome machinations of the London marriage mart.&“With customary grace, Chesney charms with this latest Regency froth.&”—Publishers Weekly