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The Fate of Others: Stories
by Richard BauschA new collection of short stories examining the extraordinary shades of ordinary life, from the prize-winning fiction writer Richard Bausch (&“A master of the short story" —The New York Times Book Review)In these twelve new stories, Richard Bausch explores the passions of men and women facing unexpected circumstances and the complications of modern life and love. In the novella &“Donnaiolo,&” for instance, the parents of a young divorcée who has returned from Italy and a failed marriage must deal with the completely different, and unappealing, person she has become. In &“Isolation,&” a happily married woman who has conceived an unexpected passion for another man learns, in lockdown during the pandemic, that this man—into whose life Bausch also gives us a window—has become ill with Covid. In a second novella, &“Broken House,&” an elderly Catholic man recalls his part in the destruction of an old farmhouse by altar boys who believed a monk had given them permission to destroy it—while also portraying his lifelong fascination with one of the boys, a gifted artist who has carried a secret for decades about the church they both wanted to serve as priests. And in still another story, &“The Widow&’s Tale,&” a woman whose recently killed husband repeatedly visits her younger sister in dreams attends a séance.Throughout The Fate of Others, Bausch once again exposes the virtues and flaws of his characters, reminding us, as the best stories do, of ourselves and people we know, and the lives we lead.
A Fate Worse Than Dragons
by John MooreThere’s only one thing scarier than slaying a giant, fire-breathing dragon…slaying the wrong giant, fire-breathing dragon.Sir Terry knows that as a valiant (but solidly middle-class) knight he doesn’t have a chance of winning the beauteous Princess Gloria’s hand in marriage… unless he kills the dragon on the far edge of the kingdom and claims her as his reward.But Prince Charming never had to contend with re-zoning. After Terry defeats the dragon, he discovers he has slain the scourge of the kingdom next door. He’s still won a princess. Unfortunately, she’s nicknamed “Crazy Jane” for her habit of talking to dead animals.Luckily for Terry, Princess Gloria wants to give him another chance, and she arranges for him to save her from a fake kidnapping. Rescuing a damsel who’s not actually in distress ought to be easy, but events soon take a dangerous turn. No matter what, Terry must save Gloria. Because everyone knows that getting stuck with the wrong girl is truly a fate worse than dragons…
Fated Winds and Promising Seas: A tender-hearted tale of forging fates, fantastic creatures, and found family
by Rose Black'An absolute bear-hug of a book!' SANGU MANDANNAWhen a promise is made, a fate is woven.Imprisoned for a crime he cannot remember committing, Lucky is more comfortable with the four walls of his cell than the world outside. That is until he's ripped free from his prison and swept out into the ocean. . . and rescued by The Dreamer.But The Dreamer is no ordinary vessel, with its crew of outcasts and heretics who possess the ability to manipulate water. Lucky is taken under the protective wing of a sailor named Gabriel, but when he recognises Gabriel from his past, Lucky suspects it may not be a simple accident that threw them together.To understand their connection and prove Lucky's innocence, they must navigate treacherous waters, avoid giant Leviathan, and outwit those seeking to arrest them. But some memories hide secrets that could destroy all that they love. And with the tides of fortune ever-changing, the quest for freedom is just the beginning. Fated Winds and Promising Seas is a queer fantasy, perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes and Nettle and Bone.THEMES AND TROPES! Mental health rep, MM romance, found family, magical ships, safe and cared for, sharing the same room, gay romance novel, happily ever after!READER REVIEWS FOR TIL DEATH DO US BARD:'THIS IS EVERYTHING!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Joyous, uplifting, heart warming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The romance, the adventure, the cast of characters. Every time I think about this book it puts a smile on my face' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book felt like a cozy game of D&D with a side of romance and I loved every minute of it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I highly recommend this to anyone who likes cozy fantasy, D&D and/or Our Flag Means Death!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sometimes you just find a book where you see the cover, find it intriguing, read the synopsis, find that even more intriguing and then you read the book and it's everything you wanted' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fated Winds and Promising Seas: A tender-hearted tale of forging fates, fantastic creatures, and found family
by Rose Black'An absolute bear-hug of a book!' SANGU MANDANNAWhen a promise is made, a fate is woven.Imprisoned for a crime he cannot remember committing, Lucky is more comfortable with the four walls of his cell than the world outside. That is until he's ripped free from his prison and swept out into the ocean. . . and rescued by The Dreamer.But The Dreamer is no ordinary vessel, with its crew of outcasts and heretics who possess the ability to manipulate water. Lucky is taken under the protective wing of a sailor named Gabriel, but when he recognises Gabriel from his past, Lucky suspects it may not be a simple accident that threw them together.To understand their connection and prove Lucky's innocence, they must navigate treacherous waters, avoid giant Leviathan, and outwit those seeking to arrest them. But some memories hide secrets that could destroy all that they love. And with the tides of fortune ever-changing, the quest for freedom is just the beginning. Fated Winds and Promising Seas is a queer fantasy, perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes and Nettle and Bone.THEMES AND TROPES! Mental health rep, MM romance, found family, magical ships, safe and cared for, sharing the same room, gay romance novel, happily ever after!READER REVIEWS FOR TIL DEATH DO US BARD:'THIS IS EVERYTHING!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Joyous, uplifting, heart warming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The romance, the adventure, the cast of characters. Every time I think about this book it puts a smile on my face' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book felt like a cozy game of D&D with a side of romance and I loved every minute of it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I highly recommend this to anyone who likes cozy fantasy, D&D and/or Our Flag Means Death!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sometimes you just find a book where you see the cover, find it intriguing, read the synopsis, find that even more intriguing and then you read the book and it's everything you wanted' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Fated Winds and Promising Seas: A tender-hearted tale of forging fates, fantastic creatures, and found family
by Rose Black'An absolute bear-hug of a book!' SANGU MANDANNAWhen a promise is made, a fate is woven.Imprisoned for a crime he cannot remember committing, Lucky is more comfortable with the four walls of his cell than the world outside. That is until he's ripped free from his prison and swept out into the ocean. . . and rescued by The Dreamer.But The Dreamer is no ordinary vessel, with its crew of outcasts and heretics who possess the ability to manipulate water. Lucky is taken under the protective wing of a sailor named Gabriel, but when he recognises Gabriel from his past, Lucky suspects it may not be a simple accident that threw them together.To understand their connection and prove Lucky's innocence, they must navigate treacherous waters, avoid giant Leviathan, and outwit those seeking to arrest them. But some memories hide secrets that could destroy all that they love. And with the tides of fortune ever-changing, the quest for freedom is just the beginning. Fated Winds and Promising Seas is a queer fantasy, perfect for fans of Legends and Lattes and Nettle and Bone.THEMES AND TROPES! Mental health rep, MM romance, found family, magical ships, safe and cared for, sharing the same room, gay romance novel, happily ever after!READER REVIEWS FOR TIL DEATH DO US BARD:'THIS IS EVERYTHING!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Joyous, uplifting, heart warming' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The romance, the adventure, the cast of characters. Every time I think about this book it puts a smile on my face' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book felt like a cozy game of D&D with a side of romance and I loved every minute of it!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I highly recommend this to anyone who likes cozy fantasy, D&D and/or Our Flag Means Death!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Sometimes you just find a book where you see the cover, find it intriguing, read the synopsis, find that even more intriguing and then you read the book and it's everything you wanted' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Father: Unknown (9 Months Later #14)
by Tara Taylor Quinn9 MONTHS LATERHer name is Anna. And she's pregnant.That's all she knows, all the doctors can tell her. Anna was in an accident, and when she regains consciousness, she has no memory of who she is or where she came from. She has no idea who the father of her baby might be.Jason Whitaker sees the broadcast appeal and comes forward to identify her. This is Anna Hayden. The woman he still loves. The woman who rejected him three months ago. The woman who can't remember him-and is now pregnant.Two months pregnant."Tara Taylor Quinn writes with wonderful assurance... Her handling of male viewpoint is exceptional; she manages to make her heroes both intriguing and human, which isn't always easy. She seems to genuinely like and understand men, an attitude as refreshing as it is unusual."-Jennifer Blake, author of Kane
A Father, Again
by Mary J. ForbesTHE GUY NEXT DOORJon Tucker was doing just fine living by his lonesome, steering clear of pets and people. Until his neighbor’s cat gave birth to kittens on his favorite shirt. But after returning the new family to its rightful owner, Jon was finding it hard to stay away from Rianne Worth. In fact, ignoring the alluringly petite mother of two would be downright unneighborly.The sexy guy in faded jeans who charged onto her land was no stranger to Rianne. Beneath the ex-cop’s gruff manner was the same boy who’d awakened the sweetest yearning in her schoolgirl heart. Now the single father was back in Misty River...and Rianne knew that this time, her very adult feelings might prove impossible to resist....
Father and Child Reunion Part 1 (36 Hours)
by Christine Flynn36 Hours SerialAs a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever....Father and Child Reunion Part 1Eve Stuart thought a trip home for her brother Hal's wedding would be fun-and short enough to avoid seeing Rio Redtree. But that was before a storm cut power all over town, her brother's bride went missing and Eve's mother, Olivia, was tragically killed.Now Rio, an investigative reporter, is the only one with a lead on her mother's case. Eve's willing to answer his questions, as long as they don't involve her daughter, Molly. Six years ago, Rio made it clear he never wanted a child. How can Eve trust him to do the right thing if he finds out the truth about Molly?The story continues in Father and Child Reunion Parts 2 and 3.
Father and Child Reunion: Part 2 (36 Hours)
by Christine Flynn36 Hours SerialAs a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever....Father and Child Reunion Part 2Eve expected a quick trip home to Grand Springs. But the night of the storm changed her carefully planned world. Her mother, Olivia, has been murdered, and Eve's sorting through her loss and confusion-and facing the feelings for Rio she ran away from years earlier.Rio thinks he's getting closer to finding Olivia's killer. But he's getting closer to Eve, too-and the little girl who looks so much like Rio himself. Solving the murder will make his career-but could destroy any hopes he has of making a life with Eve and Molly....The story concludes in Father and Child Reunion Part 3.
Father and Child Reunion: Part 3 (36 Hours)
by Christine Flynn36 Hours SerialAs a devastating summer storm hits Grand Springs, Colorado, the next thirty-six hours will change the town and its residents forever....Father and Child Reunion Part 3Investigative reporter Rio Redtree is digging into the mayor's murder. But the closer he gets to answers, the more signs are pointing to Hal Stuart-the son of the murdered mayor and brother to the woman Rio realizes he has never stopped loving.The only thing he wants more than to catch Olivia's killer is to be with Eve and her daughter, Molly. How will Eve trust him if he's willing to send her own brother to prison? Can Rio risk the family life he's always wanted to see justice done?Don't miss the next book in the continuing story of Grand Springs in The Rancher and the Runaway Bride by Susan Mallery.
Father and Son
by E. O. PlauenFather and Son is one of the most beloved comic strips ever drawn—an uproarious, timeless ode to the pleasures, pitfalls, and endless absurdity of family life.Father and Son is a slyly heartwarming, dizzyingly inventive classic in the tradition of Calvin and Hobbes and The Simpsons. Created in 1934 by the German political cartoonist Erich Ohser (using the pseudonym E.O. Plauen after being blacklisted for his opposition to the Nazi regime), the gruff, loving, mustachioed father and his sweet but troublemaking son embark on adventures both everyday and extraordinary: family photoshoots and summer vacations, shipwrecks and battles with gangsters, a Christmas feast with forest animals and a trip to the zoo. Drawn almost entirely without dialogue, the strips overflow with slapstick, fantasy, and anarchic visual puns. Father and Son remains an uproarious, timeless ode to the pleasures, pitfalls, and endless absurdity of family life.This NYRC edition is an extra-wide hardcover with raised cover image, and features new English hand-lettering.
A Father Before Christmas: Bless Me, Father; A Father Before Christmas; Father In A Fix; Bless Me Again, Father; And Father Under Fire (Bless Me, Father #2)
by Neil BoydFrom the series that inspired the hit London Weekend Television sitcom Bless Me, Father: At St. Jude&’s, silent nights are rare indeed The holiday season is among the most hectic times at St. Jude&’s, and this one is no exception. As always, Father Neil has his hands full with the gleefully domineering, scheming Father Duddleswell, who has devised a fresh plan for this coming Christmas: invite all the other sects of Christianity to celebrate with them. The plan quickly unravels when two religious leaders from another denomination try to convert Father Neil and a clock goes missing from the mantelpiece. When the church collection disappears, it becomes abundantly clear that this will be no ordinary Christmas. Taken from the author&’s actual experiences after completing seminary, A Father Before Christmas is a fun and family-friendly romp through a bygone era with a winning cast of characters you will want to visit again and again. Boyd&’s well-crafted vignettes of the Christmas season make this a holiday present worth opening early.
Father-Daughter Disaster! (The Secret World of Alex Mack #16)
by Clayton EmeryAlex learns about her father's "wild youth" and learns something about herself in the bargain.
Father Fell Down the Well: Classic Stories From Downeast
by Kendall MorseStoryteller Captain Kendall Morse is a member of Maine Country Music Hall of Fame, a Grammy nominee and three times was voted Maine Folksinger of the Year. Father Fell Down the Well is a collection of traditional Downeast stories that Kendall told during his performing career.
Father Frank
by Paul BurkeThis is a story about a Roman Catholic priest who runs his North London parish whilst harbouring an almighty secret: he doesn't believe in God. This doesn't stop him from being hugely successful, if a little unconventional in his work. He raises money by driving a London taxi and everything is going well until Sarah hops into his cab and into his life.
Father Frank
by Paul BurkeThis is a story about a Roman Catholic priest who runs his North London parish whilst harbouring an almighty secret: he doesn't believe in God. This doesn't stop him from being hugely successful, if a little unconventional in his work. He raises money by driving a London taxi and everything is going well until Sarah hops into his cab and into his life.
Father in a Fix: Bless Me, Father; A Father Before Christmas; Father In A Fix; Bless Me Again, Father; And Father Under Fire (Bless Me, Father #3)
by Neil BoydFrom the series that inspired the hit London Weekend Television sitcom Bless Me, Father: After six months at St. Jude&’s, Father Neil finds his parish as outrageous as ever Between the barbs of Mrs. Pring and the grandstanding of Father Duddleswell, the past six months for Father Boyd have been the most eventful of his life. It is now New Year&’s Eve. The year 1951 is right around the corner, and Neil has made his resolution: Wise up. With the crazy collection of characters at his parish, this will be no easy feat. Father Neil always tries to do the right thing, but he encounters one misadventure after another. Whether the cantankerous Father Duddleswell has just been identified as the prime suspect in the killing of a gambling parishioner&’s smelly pig or a generous attempt to give Father Duddleswell a day off goes zanily haywire, Father Neil manages to tackle every situation with good cheer.
Father Material (9 Months Later #55)
by Kimberly Van Meter Kimberly Van MeterOne night of loosened inhibitions and Natalie Simmons'sworld has come completely unraveled. It must have beenthe experience of the white-water rafting. Or maybe it wasthe result of being dumped and on the rebound. Eitherway, she let down her guard—and now she's pregnant witha stranger's baby!A stranger who is a thrill-seeking river guide, a nomadbeholden to no one. What does Evan Murphy know aboutsettling down or being a father? They couldn't be morewrong for each other, which is why Natalie is sodetermined to go it alone.But Evan's got other plans.— 9 Months LaterIt's not what they're expecting.
Father Most Wanted
by Marie FerrarellaWhen the tall, dark strangerwalked into her father's bookstore, shelteredBrooke Moss was more than ready for romance. In theblink of an eye, the beautiful dreamer saw beneath thewounds of the emotionally scarred private eye andgave herself to him completely.Mark Banning had planned to seek out the man he'dbeen paid to find and be on his way. End of story. Hehad no intention of getting involved with his quarry'ssweet daughter, so imagine his surprise when hisscarred heart responded to her genuine desire. Butwould she still want to share forever with him when he blew her tangled family history sky-high?
Father Neil's Monkeyshines (Bless Me, Father #6)
by Neil BoydAll-new stories featuring the &“wonderful, real, lovable characters&” of St. Jude&’s, in the series that inspired the beloved British sitcom Bless Me, Father (James Herriot). Based on the author&’s real-life experiences as a young clergyman, the five books in the Bless Me, Father series offer a sweet-natured, humorous look at Catholicism in the 1950s. Father Neil&’s adventures at St. Jude&’s parish in London with its raucous congregation full of Irish immigrants proved so popular they were adapted into a long-running British sitcom. Now, in these eleven previously unpublished stories, readers have the opportunity to reacquaint themselves with young Father Neil, the irascible Father Duddleswell, the sharp-tongued housekeeper Mrs. Pring, and more colorful parishioners. A young couple hoping to adopt twins gets more they bargained for; a foundling is abandoned like Moses—in a confessional; an honored infantry sergeant returns from the battlefield physically, emotionally, and spiritually scarred; a modern-thinking new curate creates a distraction by being far too handsome; and an unexpected new addition disrupts St. Jude&’s: Mario the monkey, who can test the patience of a saint. &“Carry on, Father!&” cheers the Dublin Evening Herald. And he does, with the same inspiring heavenly humor that has made Neil Boyd&’s long-running series such &“hilarious and compulsive reading&” (Catholic Herald).
The Father of All Dad Guides: From (A)doring to (Z)addy
by Madeleine DaviesA humorous gift book that introduces the different species of American fathers, from A to ZOf all the mammalian species of North America, few are as paradoxically mysterious and demanding of attention as the human father of the United States. Quiet yet steady in his affection and deafeningly loud when he’s mad, the American dad—as much as we love him—is a particularly exciting study, which is why we’ve created this guide as an aid for readers to identify themselves (if you happen to be a dad), their dads (if you happen to have a dad), dads on television (often a stand-in when your dad’s not around), and dads in the wild.In The Father of All Dad Guides: From A(doring) to Z(addy), you will learn how to identify fathers through:· Their markings. Some dads have mustaches. Others do not!· Dad calls. These include: “I’ll turn this car around right now” and “Can’t you ask your mom about that?”· Migration patterns. Why does Dad consistently ignore directions when he clearly doesn’t know where he is going?· Hibernation. Dads are tired all the time. · Defining characteristics. All dads are different, but they typically fall into at least one of the categories we’ve collected here. Is your dad obsessed with barbecuing? He might be a grill dad. Did he only really begin to see women as people deserving of political and social equality after he had daughters? That right there is the feminist dad!
The Father of Her Child
by Emma DarcyThey acted on impulse!Falling in love again... Lauren hadn't wanted or expected to. Yet when Michael Timberlane smiled at her across a crowded room, all her good resolutions went out of the window.Michael had also vowed never to fall in love again. And the last woman he wanted to share a life with was Lauren. He had every reason to despise her...and when she learned that he was out to break her heart, she resolved never to see him again.Too late! For their one-night stand had consequences that would keep them together forever....Praise for Emma Darcy's The Fatherhood Affair"Emma Darcy pulls no punches with this emotionally stirring tale that readers will want to savor."-Romantic Times
The Father of Her Son
by Kathleen PickeringHer life is not front page news!News anchor Evan McKenna knows a good thing when he sees it. And Kelly Sullivan and her son Matt definitely fall into that category. If Evan had his way, he'd be part of their little family. Only Kelly is proving resistant to his charms. He knows an attraction this strong is more than one-sided, so something else is keeping them apart. Despite his best efforts, he can't convince her to tell him.Then Kelly's past becomes a major news story, which puts Matt's safety in jeopardy. Evan is willing to do anything to protect them. For the first time, his career takes a backseat to something more important-family and a future with Kelly. Now he just has to prove it to her....
Father of the Brat (From Here to Paternity #1)
by Elizabeth BevarlyCELEBRATION 1000FROM HERE TO PATERNITYSURPRISE PACKAGE...Carver Venner got a double shock when he opened his door that morning: a twelve-year-old kid that he never knew he had-clutching the hand of the sexiest woman he had ever seen. And though Carver would have loved to concentrate on social worker Maddy Garrett, there was another problem at hand. Like what to do about his daughter....Raising Rachel, with her dubious ideas about everything from nutrition to education and her...colorful vocabulary, was bound to be a challenge. And Carver could use all the help he could get. But he soon realized that what he required from Maddy was more than just professional assistance....CELEBRATION 1000: Come celebrate the publication of the 1000th Silhouette Desire, with scintillating love stories by some of your favorite writers!
Father of the Bride
by Edward Streeter Gluyas WilliamsThe New York Times bestselling classic tale about modern marriage and the basis for the popular films is now back in print!Poor Mr. Banks! His jacket is too tight, he can't get a cocktail, and he's footing the bill...He's the father of the bride. Stanley Banks is just your ordinary suburban dad. He's the kind of guy who believes that weddings are simple affairs in which two people get married. But when daddy's little girl announces her engagement to Buckley, Mr. Banks feels like his life has been turned upside down. The dress that will be worn for one day is how much? Why would anyone spend that much for flowers? And however befuddled Mr. Banks becomes, no one pays the least amount of attention to him. He must host cocktail parties with the in-laws to be, initiate financial planning talks with Buckley, and moderate family conferences on who will be invited to the reception. But poor Mr. Banks! All he sees are the bills, and no one talks to him about losing his little girl! Father of the Bride is a timeless, heartwarming, and hysterically funny tale that appeals directly to the lighter side of life, and any man with a child about to get married can appreciate Mr. Banks's situation and the troubles that befall him.