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The land that time forgot
Par Edgar Burroughs. 1992
A man vacationing in Greenland finds a thermos bottle washed up on shore. Inside is the journal of Bowen Tyler,…
Jr. Tyler's tale begins on the afternoon of June 3, 1916, when he skirmishes with Germans and boards their submarine. Soon Tyler, his dog, a few fellow crew members, and the young girl he rescues are on the forgotten island of Caspak, where time apparently stopped with the Bronze Age. Prequel to The People That Time Forgot (BR 9216)Relative sins
Par Cynthia Victor. 1992
Because Kailey Davids had polio as a child and limps, she never believed a man would marry her. So she…
jumps at the chance to marry Cameron Hawkes, in spite of her parents' warnings. Now she is paying the price of her hasty marriage. She flees Cameron, and she believes her baby daughter is dead. But the child is alive, and over the next twenty-five years seeks to be reunited with her mother. Some strong language and some descriptions of sexBanner in the sky
Par James Ullman. 1954
The people of the Alpine villages say that no one will ever conquer the greatest mountain in Switzerland. Nevertheless, young…
Rudi Matt, whose father lost his life to the peak, joins an expedition to do what no one else has ever done. An authentic adventure based on the original ascent of the Matterhorn. For grades 5-8. Newbery MedalStinker's return
Par Pamela Service. 1993
Alien Tsynq Yr, a.k.a. Stinker, returns to earth (still inhabiting the body of a skunk) and again engages the assistance…
of Jonathan and Karen. This time Stinker must locate a suitably "earthly" souvenir for the High Gyrn of Twak in order to prevent interplanetary warfare. The trio zip to Washington, D.C., where they scour the museums in search of the perfect gift. Sequel to Stinker from Space (BR 08884). For grades 3-6 and older readersNovember of the heart
Par LaVyrle Spencer. 1993
In the late 1800s, Norwegian immigrant Jens Harken is working in the Barnetts' summer home when he hears Gideon Barnett…
discussing a yacht race. Harken's proposal that Barnett invest in his innovative boat design is met by outrage until eighteen-year-old Lorna Barnett steps in. After convincing her father to finance the boat, she persuades Harken to ignore class differences and fall in love with her. Explicit descriptions of sex. BestsellerSapphire (Harper Monogram)
Par Venita Helton. 1993
1861. Sir James Lloyd, accompanied by his daughter, Arienne Dauphina Lloyd, is on a special mission to America--he is carrying…
guns to the Confederates. His ship is attacked, and Arienne is rescued by Major Joshua Langdon, a Union soldier masquerading as a Confederate. Their individual loyalties force them to separate, but they are eventually tempted by their attraction to each other. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sexMystery ride
Par Robert Boswell. 1992
In April 1971, Stephen and Angela bought a farm in Iowa and settled down to farm life and raising their…
daughter Dulcie. Five years later they separated. Although each now has another partner, they maintain a love for one another. When Dulcie becomes a rebelious teenager, Angela hopes a summer spent on the farm with Stephen will help. But is Angela ready for the memories the farm brings back? Strong language and some descriptions of sexThe Christmas bride (Collector's Choice series #1)
Par Grace Hill. 1934
Gregory Sterling had left town ten years ago, vowing to come back a rich man. Now he is returning, but…
it doesn't seem like home anymore--his mother is dead, and his girlfriend has married someone else. On the trip he meets Rhoderick Steele, a minister, who begins to cause changes for Gregory. And shortly after he arrives home, Gregory rescues a young girl who is destined to become an important part of his lifeRoadside valentine
Par C. S Adler. 1983
Jamie wants love, not friendship, and he'll do almost anything to convince Louisa that they belong together. But his impulsive…
and very public declaration of love on Valentine's Day brings him more trouble than love. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readersForever in your embrace
Par Kathleen Woodiwiss. 1992
When Countess Synnovea Zenkovna's father dies, the tsar orders her to come to Moscow to take up residence with a…
guardian, Prince Aleksei. En route Synnovea's carriage is attacked. Fortunately she is rescued by Colonel Tyrone Rycroft, leading one of the tsar's regiments, and she is delivered to the prince. Realizing the prince intends to bed her, she turns to the colonel for help and entangles him in a compromising situation. Descriptions of sexPrairie bouquet
Par Jeanne Williams. 1988
At seventeen, Kirsten Mordal leaves her native Sweden in search of a better life in America. In Kansas, Kirsten's sewing…
skills are enhanced by her first sewing machine and soon she is the proud owner of a traveling sewing wagon and is saving up to homestead. But her happiness is marred by her longing for a man she can never have--Pat O'Brien, who has married the fiancee of his deceased best friend. Some violence and some strong languageOut of time's abyss
Par Edgar Burroughs. 1992
Bradley, who landed on the primitive island of Caspak with Bowen Tyler, Jr., and others, is now searching for Tyler…
and a young girl within its ancient jungles. But Bradley is not prepared for the terrible secret he comes upon when he enters the city at the heart of the island. Nor is he prepared for the deadliest challenge of all. Sequel to The People That Time Forgot (BR 9216)Jurassic Park: a novel
Par Michael Crichton. 1990
Something is terribly wrong at Jurassic Park on a remote island off the coast of Costa Rica. Visitors and residents…
are being attacked by strange-looking animals that maul them and leave behind a sticky saliva. In reality, dinosaurs cloned and raised by a genetic engineering firm have escaped. Consultants are brought in to solve the problem, but soon everyone is running for dear life. Some strong language. BestsellerThe color of love
Par Binnie Syril. 1989
The rain had turned to sleet when painter Judith Blake left the Centre Gallery in Baltimore and headed home--and right…
into an auto accident that would leave her blind and end her career. Mark Leland, whom she holds responsible for the accident, wants to help her. But can she overcome the rage she feels toward him, and more importantly, the way she feels when he takes her into his arms? Harlequin novel. Some strong language and descriptions of sexWe'll meet again
Par Philippa Carr. 1993
Dorabella Tregarland and Violetta Denver, twins, live on neighboring estates in Cornwall. World War II is beginning, and Violetta's fiancé…
Jowan has joined the army. As Violetta awaits Jowan's return, she and Dorabella, who devotes most of her time to her fatherless son, turn their mansions into convalescent homes, with the help of a British captain. Then they find themselves involved in kidnapping and treason. Sequel to The Gossamer Cort (BR 9340)A cat abroad: the further adventures of Norton, the cat who went to Paris, and his human
Par Peter Gethers. 1993
Sequel to The Cat Who Went to Paris (RC 34131/BR 8854). Gethers and his Scottish Fold cat Norton go on…
tour--Gethers signing books and Norton holding court for his growing fan club. The duo and their friend Janis then embark on a year-long visit to France. "Le chat" Norton continues to be showered with attention, both in France and on side trips to Italy and Holland. Some strong languageThe wine-dark sea
Par Patrick O'Brian. 1993
Set during the Napoleonic Wars, this installment of the Captain Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin saga finds the pair aboard…
the HMS Surprise, bound for South America. Smooth sailing it is not, for they endure natural disasters, such as an underwater volcanic eruption and a severe squall, and several violent episodes involving other vessels, including the Franklin, an American ship mastered by a Frenchman. Some strong languageKeep the cold at bay and cozy up with New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan's Christmas Book Set, collecting…
two novels—Christmas at Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop and Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery—a pair of sweet stories full of romance, cheer, and hope for this magical time of year. · Christmas at Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop As England's first glorious snowfall of the season blankets Derbyshire hills, Rosie Hopkins is preparing for a festive holiday with her boyfriend Stephen and her new puppy Mr. Dog—and treating Lipton's locals to all the treats her Sweetshop and Confectionery can offer. But when a devastating tragedy strikes at the heart of the close-knit town, it's going to take Rosie's indomitable spirit, the embrace of family and friends, and the resilient good will of a community to turn it all around and make this a holiday to be thankful for. · Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery In the Cornish coastal village of Mount Polbearne, the aroma of gingerbread cookies and other treats from Polly's Little Beach Street Bakery tempts people in from the cold. It's a perfect start to the Christmas season, one Polly fully intends to spend with her beekeeper boyfriend Huckle, cuddled up in front of the fireplace with cups of eggnog. But when a storm cuts the village off from the mainland, it will take all of the villagers to work together in order to ensure everyone has a happy holiday. "Losing myself in Jenny Colgan's beautiful pages is the most delicious, comforting, satisfying treat I have had in ages."—New York Times bestselling author Jane GreenA december to remember
Par Jenny Bayliss. 2023
Three bickering half sisters. One unique antiques shop. The coziest holiday season of their lives. Wildly different half sisters Maggie,…
Simone, and Star have hardly seen one another since their sprightly summers at Rowan Thorp, their eccentric father Augustus’s home. Known for his bustling approach to the knick-knack shop he ran, Augustus was loved by all and known by none, not even his daughters. Now, years later, the three estranged women are called upon for the reading of Augustus’s will and quickly realize he's orchestrated a series of hoops through which they must jump to unlock their inheritance—the last thing any of them want to do. But Maggie and Star desperately need the money. And who would Simone be to resist? Through hilarious goose chases, small-town mishaps, and one heart-warming winter solstice celebration, love is in the air, if only the three sisters can let themselves grasp itAn amish second christmas
Par Beth Wiseman. 2023
Celebrate Second Christmas, a treasured, lighthearted time of community, with four Amish romances. "When Christmas Comes Again" by Beth Wiseman…
Katherine knows the first Christmas without Elias will be hard for her and the children. But when a mysterious Englischer appears with photographs of her late husband, Katherine begins to wonder what other blessings Christmas could have in store. "Her Christmas Pen Pal" by Ruth Reid Joy was expecting a wedding proposal from Henry; what she got instead was news of another woman. But when her heartfelt letter to a cousin ends up in the hands of a young cabinetmaker, an unexpected correspondence between two strangers gets interesting fast. "A Gift for Anne Marie" by Kathleen Fuller Anne Marie and Nathaniel have been best friends since they were kids. Now things are evolving . . . in ways everyone else predicted long ago. But when her mother suddenly decides to remarry in another state, Anne Marie's new chapter with Nathaniel looks doomed to end before it begins. "The Christmas Aprons" by Tricia Goyer Vanilla crumb pie has been Esther's mem's calling card for decades. But when Esther finally gets her hands on the secret recipe, she discovers that vanilla crumb pie is more than just dessert . . . it's bachelor bait. "Characters in each story are sweet, kind and caring. . . . Each author brings a separate writing style, creating a cozy holiday collection." —RT Book Reviews, 4 stars