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Tidal Flats: A Novel
by Cynthia Newberry Martin2020 IPPY Award Winner for Literary Fiction, 2020 NIEA Winner for General Fiction and Best Cover In this elegant and honest debut novel by Cynthia Newberry Martin, Cass and Ethan must navigate that fine line between the things they want for themselves and the life they want together, and it appears each will have to make a choice—the person they love or the life they want.Mary Cassatt Miller falls for famous photojournalist Ethan Graham. For months at a time, Ethan’s work takes him to Afghanistan, and Cass, who’s passionate about her job in Atlanta, wants a husband who comes home at night. Then, there’s the issue of family?he wants one; she doesn’t.What they do want is a life together, so Ethan agrees that after three years, he will stop traveling?whether Cass agrees to children or not. But for Cass, who grew up with a mother who didn’t want her and a father who was never home, even thinking about children troubles her.Nine weeks before their third anniversary, Cass wonders whether Ethan will try to squeeze in one final trip to Afghanistan. When he does, she’s unsure if he will ever give up the work he loves. And if he won’t, well, she will not repeat the life her parents had. As the clock counts down, it doesn’t help that Singer, the artist-bartender, is always in Atlanta, and the enthralling Setara, the subject of Ethan’s most famous photograph, is also his business partner. Then, a new danger in Afghanistan changes everything.If you are a fan of books such as Writers & Lovers by Lily King, An American Marriage by Tayari Jones, Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli, The Maytrees by Annie Dillard, or Ladder of Years by Anne Tyler, you’re going to love Cynthia Newberry Martin’s debut novel Tidal Flats.
Tidal Change
by Chris T. KatSomething draws history teacher Rick Grady across the school hall to German teacher Marty Lindson. Maybe it's their shared love of the ocean. Maybe it's just that Marty is so hot, but maybe it's something more--something mysterious. All Rick knows is that every time he gets close, Marty pulls away. After another cancelled date, Rick goes to Marty's apartment to demand an explanation. And what Rick discovers blows his mind. The ocean calls to Marty because he's a merman. He's been afraid to get close to Rick, not just to keep his world a secret, but because Rick is his mate. And to claim his mate would change everything about Marty. No matter how much he loves Rick, he doesn't know if he's ready to alter his entire life.
Tickled Pink
by Christina JonesWhen Posy planned her wedding, she assumed that she would be at the altar, not skulking in the last pew wishing premature death on the bride. Lola planned her happily-ever-after for twenty-eight years. When a sudden death makes her homeless and jobless, she must leave the fancy biscuit trade without so much as a custard cream for the journey. The village of Steeple Fritton appears to be their only salvation. They have to utilise their assets or go under. But when the assets are a showman's traction engine, an ailing pub and a village full of eccentrics, the new life plan is not immediately obvious to either of them.
Tickled Pink
by Christina JonesREADERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES' UPLIFTING NOVELS!'... Christina is simply THE BEST... I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent - I can only say GET IT, READ IT, ENJOY IT' ***** Reader review'Loved this book. Light hearted witty, charming, and amusing book from start to finish. Village life fantasy, hilarious I couldn't put it down' ***** Reader review 'I loved ever part of this book and cannot recommend it enough. I will definitely be reading more by this author' ***** Reader review'Wonderful characters and story coming together perfectly at the end. A very satisfying read. Looking forward to reading more of Christina's books' ***** Reader review 'Thank you very much indeed Christina Jones for a lovely light-hearted but gripping and entertaining read' ***** Reader review ___________________________________________________When given the most unlikely opportunity - will they have the guts to take it?When Posy planned her wedding, she assumed that she would be at the altar, not skulking in the last pew wishing premature death on the bride.Lola planned her happily-ever-after for twenty-eight years. When a sudden death makes her homeless and jobless, she must leave the fancy biscuit trade without so much as a custard cream for the journey.The village of Steeple Fritton appears to be their only salvation. They have to utilise their assets or go under. But when the assets are a showman's traction engine, an ailing pub and a village full of eccentrics, the new life plan is not immediately obvious to either of them.___________________________________________________Love Christina Jones' heartwarming sagas? Then check out the fabulously joyful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!
Tickled Pink
by Christina JonesREADERS LOVE CHRISTINA JONES' UPLIFTING NOVELS!'... Christina is simply THE BEST... I don't think she is capable of writing anything which isn't excellent - I can only say GET IT, READ IT, ENJOY IT' ***** Reader review'Loved this book. Light hearted witty, charming, and amusing book from start to finish. Village life fantasy, hilarious I couldn't put it down' ***** Reader review'I loved ever part of this book and cannot recommend it enough. I will definitely be reading more by this author' ***** Reader review'Wonderful characters and story coming together perfectly at the end. A very satisfying read. Looking forward to reading more of Christina's books' ***** Reader review'Thank you very much indeed Christina Jones for a lovely light-hearted but gripping and entertaining read' ***** Reader review ___________________________________________________When given the most unlikely opportunity - will they have the guts to take it?When Posy planned her wedding, she assumed that she would be at the altar, not skulking in the last pew wishing premature death on the bride.Lola planned her happily-ever-after for twenty-eight years. When a sudden death makes her homeless and jobless, she must leave the fancy biscuit trade without so much as a custard cream for the journey.The village of Steeple Fritton appears to be their only salvation. They have to utilise their assets or go under. But when the assets are a showman's traction engine, an ailing pub and a village full of eccentrics, the new life plan is not immediately obvious to either of them.___________________________________________________Love Christina Jones' heartwarming sagas? Then check out the fabulously joyful Summer at Sandcastle Cottage and Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage. You won't be disappointed!
Ticket to Ride
by Shawn LaneChad Storm's longtime boyfriend has a Ticket to Ride on a plane out of Chad's life. But someone decides on a more permanent end to their relationship.Former lead singer of the rock band Lightning, Chad is working on his come-back album when he finds the body of his ex floating in his swimming pool.Lieutenant Jack Reeves has never heard of Lightning, but now he has a gruesome murder to solve. The more he learns of Chad, the more intrigued he is, and his protective instincts kick in when Chad begins to get strange phone calls from the dead man.Jack knows someone is trying to mess with Chad, leading him to think someone close to Chad could have murderous intentions. But his attraction to Chad takes him off the investigation.Drawn to each other, Chad and Jack begin an affair, but that only brings the killer out into the open.
Ticket to Love
by Jen SafreyA DOLLAR AND A DREAM...Acey Corelli was as saucy and unforgettable as the pizza she dished out in her Long Island hometown. So when she found out that the shy Southern man down the block was the winning ticket holder in the $35 million lottery, what else could she do but become his friend and coax him to claim the prize? What Acey didn't know was how he'd win her heart....Harry Wells had more secrets than Acey suspected...including a troubling past that he wanted left back in Texas. But despite their differences, Harry couldn't get the feisty New Yorker out of his mind. Had he hit the jackpot-in more ways than one?
Ticket to Love
by Marilyn KayeErica, Megan, Jen and Serena are on the brink of their adult lives, hoping for fun together before the serious future sets in. So when Jennifer wins a competition and the prize is a long weekend in New York for all four of them, it couldn't have come at a better time. Erica will finally get to meet her online friend Dan...Serena can't wait to hit Manhattan's cultural hotspots....Jen's going to stalk as many celebs as possible...and shopaholic Megan plans to give her credit card a serious work-out! But things don't always to run to plan, as each of the four girls discover. The weekend is full of surprises and some unexpected romance...By the time the plan touches back down in London, some big decisions will have been made...A funny, enagaging and glamorous page turner!
Tick Tock Goes the Baby Clock
by Julianna MorrisAfter thirty-two chaste, lonely years, Annie James longed for a man in her bed and a baby in her arms. And now that her biological clock was ticking loudly, she was hoping her pal Max Hunter could help her land a husband. But from their first "practice" good-night kiss, Annie found herself falling maddeningly in love with Max-the most marriage-res/sfanf man in town!Marriage was out of the question for Max Hunter. Now he just had to convince sweet, lovable Annie that she'd make some lucky man a perfect bride just as she was. And if he could just let her out of his arms long enough, he might remember why that man couldn't be him!
Ti ricordi di McKenna?
by Maria Ferrer PayerasSe mi ricordo di McKenna? Come potrei dimenticarmene! Lui è il responsabile della mia ossessione per quelli con i capelli rossi e per tutto quello che ha a che fare con la Scozia. È stato il mio primo amore quando avevo solo sedici anni, e si sa, il primo amore non si scorda mai. Voi siete riuscite a farlo? Io no. Mi ha spezzato il cuore in mille pezzettini e adesso, a una settimana dal matrimonio di una delle mie migliori amiche, vengo a sapere che non solo è invitato, ma che è anche il testimone dello sposo. Meno male che la settimana scorsa ho comprato un calendario con delle frasi per dare un po’di saggezza alla mia vita (sapete a cosa mi riferisco); spero solo che quella che mi è toccata oggi non sia vera: «Mai dire mai; la vita ha dei modi molto divertenti per dimostrarti che ti sbagli».
Ti proteggerò per sempre
by Alice Arcoleo C. J. BenitoDopo essere stato espulso dalla CIA, costretto Gabriel è un lavorare vienen guarda del corpo per la Società di un amico privata. Il suo primo incarico e tranquillo, deve accompagnare Una dolce e anziana signora un degli eventi. Tuttavia, la situazione cambierà quando il suo capo gli chiederà di occuparsi sicurezza della di una Famosa cantante pop: Alexia Moore. L'eccentrica personalità ragazza della Rendera la vita di infierno Gabriel un vero. I due no la smetteranno di litigare e farsi dispetti. Sebbene nessuno dei due sia disposto ad ammetterlo, con loro il detto "Gli opposti si attraggono" si dimostra vero. Contro sua ogni aspettativa, Gabriel rischierà tutto per la vita di Alexia che si Trovera en grave pericolo.
Ti amerò per sempre
by Stefania Gil Jessica CataniIl marito di Holly muore in un incidente stradale il giorno in cui avrebbero festeggiato vent’anni di matrimonio. Triste per non aver potuto dire addio a Sam, Holly decide di preparargli un funerale speciale, per rendere omaggio alla sua vita senza pensare che, grazie alla forza dell’amore che li unisce, avranno un’altra opportunità di vedersi. Holly sente che le visite dello spirito di Sam saranno l’appoggio di cui avrà bisogno per andare avanti con la sua vita, per cercare un lavoro e per affrontare tutte le responsabilità economiche di cui dovrà farsi carico a partire da quel momento. Dovrà farlo per lei e per i suoi figli. Una serie di eventi importanti, le dimostreranno che credendo in se stessa e avendo voglia di farcela, potrà raggiungere tutti gli obiettivi che si pone. Durante questi eventi conosce Steve, che dovrà vedere più spesso di quanto vorrebbe. Mosso dalla gelosia, lo spirito di Sam inizia a comportarsi in modo strano, facendo in modo che Holly inizi a chiedersi se sia giusto o meno continuare ad avere accanto lo spirito del marito. Riuscirà Holly a dire definitivamente addio a Sam? Riuscirà ad aprirsi nuovamente all’amore e a concedere un’opportunità a Steve?
Théa
by Mazarine PingeotUna novela atrapante que propone una fusión entre lo público y lo privado, y entre dos sociedades (la francesa y la argentina) tan distintas como parecidas. Una novela de amor, de política, de derechos humanos y de historia contemporánea. París, 1982: durante la dictadura, cientos de argentinos se refugian en la capital francesa con la memoria llena de imágenes macabras. La vida de Josèphe -22 años- cambia drásticamente al cruzarse con uno de ellos. Y apenas se produce el flechazo, el misterioso Antoine desaparece. Josèphe se pone, entonces, a investigar: ¿quién es Antoine? ¿Qué fue lo que le ocurrió? ¿Es cierto lo que leyó Josèphe sobre los desaparecidos y las "locas de Plaza de Mayo"? Mientras descubre el pasado del hombre que ama, la joven es remitida a su propia historia familiar, a los secretos y a los silencios de sus padres... Pronto, los estigmas de la guerra de Argelia empezarán a mezclarse con los de la dictadura argentina... Théa es una novela de aprendizaje ardiente, política y sensual que explora el amor y el horror del mundo. Mazarine Marie Pingeot nació el 18 de diciembre de 1974 en Aviñón, Francia. Docente, periodista y escritora, es conocida por ser la hija secreta del presidente François Mitterrand y Anne Pingeot, revelación que la prensa hizo pública en 1994 mediante una ruidosa cobertura mediática.
Thárros (Elpida (Français) #2)
by Bénédicte Girault C. KennedyElpida, tome 2Lycéen de dernière année, Michael Sattler mène une vie de rêve. Ou presque. Il a de bons amis, des parents qui l’aiment tel qu’il est et c’était un champion de courses de haies jusqu’à ce que quelqu’un abîme son genou lors du kidnapping de son petit-ami. Pourtant, Michael est déterminé, malgré sa blessure, à faire partie des sélectionnés pour l’USATF. Christy Castle représente tout pour Michael. Guérissant après des années d’abus et après son enlèvement par un prédateur, il se retrouve à cacher un nouveau secret bien qu’il essaie de se reconstruire une vie. Ensemble, Michael et Christy tentent de se remettre de leurs blessures à temps pour aller au bal de promotion et obtenir leur diplôme d’études secondaires. Pour compliquer les choses, Christy est étonné d’apprendre qu’un de ses compagnons, victime également, a survécu. Il ne reculera devant rien pour le faire venir aux États-Unis afin de le mettre en sécurité. Mais le procès du kidnappeur de Christy occupe une place importante dans leurs vies et sa lutte pour qu’elle devienne normale ne fait qu’empirer. Son passé continue de les hanter. Lorsque le procès tourne mal et que la nouvelle vie de Christy s’effondre, seuls leur courage implacable et leur détermination pourront les sauver du cauchemar qui menace de détruire leur avenir commun.
Thy Gold To Refine (The Work and the Glory Vol #4)
by Gerald N. LundThy Gold to Refine covers one of the stormiest and trying, yet inspiring periods of Church history. The Steeds are reunited in Far West, Missouri, all the while animosity towards the Mormons is growing unchecked. Violence erupts and Governor Boggs issues an extermination order for the Mormons leading to the spilling of innocent blood at the Haun's Mill massacre. Far West falls, Joseph Smith is jailed, and the Mormon Saints are forced from Missouri. Even Joshua Steed takes up arms, but will he fight for or against the Mormons?
Thy Father’s House
by Monique Raphel HighA house of passion and lust. A house of lies and deceit. A house to die for... Handsome and embittered, Charles Levy will do anything to keep what is rightfully his. Torn between his love and loyalty toward his second cousins, Anne de Rochefleur and Amelia von Guttman, Charles finds himself embroiled in a web of deception, passion, and lust that spans the early decades of the Twentieth century, destroying the lives of those around him. But harboring his own resentment and bitterness , Charles' past crushes all that he's ever desired--the house that Napolean built.
Thy Brother's Wife (Passover #1)
by Andrew M. GreeleyIt was during the summer of 1938 that Michael Cronin decided that his elder son, Paul, was to become president of the United States and that his younger son, Sean, was to become a priest and "probably a cardinal." The decision was made spontaneously, without reflection. Nonetheless, it was permanent and irrevocable.
Thwonk
by Joan BauerImagine having a personal cupid--an actual winged being--pop into your life and offer to make your dreams come true. The catch is he can help you in only one way: artistically, academically, or romantically. That's what happens to aspiring photographer Allison Jean (A. J.) McCreary. A. J. knows she should concentrate on getting into a top-notch art school. But she's spent five torturous months obsessed with handsome hunk, Peter Terris. Just one shot from the cupid's bow and thownk, A. J. will have the undying devotion of handsome Peter...forever.
Thwarting Cupid
by Lori CrawfordWhen good cupids go bad... Carissa Langston is a perfectly lovely woman, so she can't figure out why she's always been single. The higher ups at Cupid Headquarters are wondering the same thing. What none of them knows is that Quincy, her assigned cupid, fancies himself in love with her. He doesn't think anyone will ever be good enough for her--especially not that James "Hutch" Hutchington person. Who cares if the man is really Carissa's soul mate? When Carissa and Hutch run into one another after years apart, sparks fly. Quincy does some fancy cupiding to keep them apart--no matter the cost. Can Carissa and Hutch thwart cupid and reach their happily ever after? WARNING: Cupid hijinks, sexy chemistry between soul mates, and adult content.60,222 Words
Thus with a Kiss I Die (Daughter of Montague)
by Christina DoddThe delightfully irreverent eldest daughter of the not-so-ill-fated Romeo and Juliet returns to sleuth another day in fair Verona, in this hugely entertaining historical mystery series with a refreshingly bold premise.&“Woe, for I am the bug that meets the windshield's might,No longer the speeding glass, smooth, clean and bright . . .&” You&’re right. I, Rosie Montague of Verona, am lousy at iambic pentameter and Shakespeare speak, but you get the point: Sometimes you&’re the windshield and sometimes you&’re the bug. I, who for my whole life, have cruised along, unruffled by life&’s trials, am suddenly smashed flat and speeding recklessly up the WhattheHellHappened Highway. Why? you ask . . . I&’m 20-years-old and by my own design, never been wed, free as no married woman ever is. I&’m beautiful, but without conceit, for Juliet, my legendary Mamma is the most gorgeous creature to ever walk the earth. Just ask Romeo, my legendary Papà. (Rumors of their deaths were premature.) I was heartwhole until I fell (literally) in love with Lysander of the House of Beautiful. But our love was not to be, for I was thwarted by Escalus, the Prince of Verona . . . who had designs on me. I&’m trapped. Then! I&’m presented with a solution. Escalus&’s father, Prince Escalus the Elder, appears to me. He tasks that I find his killer. Did I mention Elder is a ghost? Given that I only recently dispatched Verona&’s first serial killer, I&’m less than pleased. Yet Elder promises to unite me with my One True Love, so I gather clues. Meanwhile, revolution threatens, for beneath Verona society&’s glittering surface lurk dark shadows—and an enemy eager to make me a tragic heroine in my own right . . .
Thurston House: An epic, unputdownable read from the worldwide bestseller
by Danielle SteelTHE WORLD'S FAVOURITE STORYTELLERNEARLY ONE BILLION COPIES SOLD Hard work had made Jeremiah rich: at the age of forty-four he was one of the wealthiest mining barons in America. When he married the captivating Camille - half his age - he was looking for more than love. He was looking for a woman to found a great family. And for that family, he built a mansion: Thurston House.The vast mansion was the finest in the city - a palace for a prince, a princess and their children. In bricks and mortar, turrets and columns, it symbolised the great power of the new dynasty it was to house. Many generations would live and love and die in Thurston House. Each generation would ask itself whether money alone can buy happiness, a family and love.An epic and romantic tale from one of the best-loved writers of all time. Perfect for fans of Penny Vincenzi, Lucinda Riley and Maeve BinchyPRAISE FOR DANIELLE STEEL:'Emotional and gripping . . . I was left in no doubt as to the reasons behind Steel's multi-million sales around the world' DAILY MAIL'Danielle Steel is undeniably an expert' NEW YORK TIMES
Thurston House
by Danielle SteelJeremiah Thurston built Thurston House, San Francisco's grandest mansion. When he found himself alone with his infant daughter, Sabrina, he was determined to bring her up to run the biggest mining business in California. Nothing would stop her from taking over his dynasty -- not the San Francisco earthquake, the deadly schemes of a cunning rival, the Great depression, or her own needs and determination as she carries on the traditions established by her father.From the Paperback edition.
Thursdays in the Park
by Hilary BoydIn this touching, romantic tale of new attraction and old loyalties, Jeanie is on the brink of turning sixty, and the man she's been married to for more than half of her life has abandoned the marital bed. When Jeanie's husband George retreats from his conjugal duties, she is deeply hurt and very confused: Has she done something wrong? Is he in love with someone else? Her pained bewilderment turns to anger as he remains unable, or unwilling, to provide answers. The bright spot of Jeanie's week is Thursday, the day she takes her granddaughter to the park. There, one day, she meets Ray--age-appropriate, kind-hearted, easygoing, and downright sexy. In short, he is everything that George is not. As her relationship with Ray begins to blossom and she begins to think that her life might hold in store a bold second act, she begins to wonder if she has the courage to take a step off the precipice of routine and duty and into the swirling winds of romance.
Thursdays in the Park
by Hilary Boyd"A WARM AND WELL-WRITTEN CASE FOR LOVE AFFAIRS IN LATER LIFE" (DAILY TELEGRAPH) - A ROMANTIC TALE OF NEW ATTRACTION AND OLD LOYALTIES FROM #1 KINDLE BESTSELLING NOVELIST HILARY BOYD. If you like Erica James, Harriet Evans and Veronica Henry, you'll love Hilary Boyd.SPECIAL 5TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE EBOOK PHENOMENON. Includes reading group questions and the first chapter of Hilary's beautiful new book, The Lavender House.Jeanie has been married for thirty years, but her husband George has become so cold and distant she may as well be alone. Surely, at just sixty, a loveless marriage can't be the only thing left on the horizon? Then, one Thursday in autumn, Jeanie meets Ray in the park, and a chance meeting blossoms into a friendship.They talk, laugh, share hopes and secrets and heartbreaks.They offer each other a second chance at life and love.But will they have the courage to take it?