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A Matter of Pride (Cougar Falls #5)
by Marie HarteThe fifth stand-alone romance in New York Times bestseller Marie Harte’s small town, shapeshifter romance series: Cougar Falls. Pride goeth before his fall.Dean Chastell has a reputation as a troublemaker and a player. It’s not his fault he’s attractive, funny, and hell on wheels between the sheets. Or that his pranks often leave the victim smarting. But for his older brother and pride leader to punish him with babysitting duty… The woman he’s supposed to watch is gorgeous, sexy as all get-out, and aggravating in the extreme. A prissy princess who’s demanding and refuses to get her claws dirty. She calls him “hillbilly” and needs a swift kiss — er, kick — in the pants. But when trouble comes calling, Dean finds he’ll do anything to keep her safe. She’s not nearly as annoying or stuck up as she seems. In fact, the princess brings out the prince in him he never knew existed. And he’ll move heaven and earth to keep her safe, and in his arms. This title has been previously released. Warning: A trickster cat finally meets his match in a proud feline used to getting her way. Hunters, hijinks, and danger abound as the pride comes together for one heck of a battle. “Fast action, snotty female cats and a bad boy alpha willing to put his life on the line!” The Bookslayer
A Matter of Pride: Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
by Linda CarlinoA story combining historical accuracy with masses of fiction. The generally accepted imposing figure of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor: king, general, lawmaker, and the defender of Christendom, is shown here to be a man of faults and failings, of generosity and tenderness, of passions and regrets, all in equal measure and always to excess.
A Matter of Principle
by Susan Beth PfefferWhen Becca and her friends publish an underground newspaper, their principles are put to the test Becca and her friends are fed up with having their school paper controlled by the faculty. They want to run stories that reflect the real challenges high schoolers are facing at Southfield, and they'll do it themselves if they have to. Except when they do put out an independent underground newspaper, the first edition gets them into a lot of trouble. Becca's dad, a lawyer, is helping her stand on principle, but not everyone can afford to deal with the repercussions the same way she does--financially or emotionally. Can Becca learn to love her friends and still let them make their own decisions, even if they make mistakes? If she doesn't, she might not have any friends left.
A Matter of Profit
by Hilari BellThe long antennae -- five feet long? six? and covered with what looked like very short fur -- swept forward, quivering in the air over Ahvren's head. It took all his self-control to keep from stepping back. Then the antennae lifted away, without touching him, much to his relief. They remained cocked forward, but relaxed oscillating slowly. Strangers in a bizarre land -- that's what Ahvren's people, the Vivitare, are. They are the conquerors, the rulers now, of the T'Chin confederacy. But Ahvren is no longer sure what that means. After spending two years fighting a brutal war on another planet, here -- where not a single shot was fired -- victory doesn't seem quite so...victorious. Ahvren welcomes the peace, but he doesn't fully trust it. How could all these people surrender so easily? Are they all cowards? Not likely. And his mistrust is not unwarranted: Rumors abound of a plot to assassinate the Vivitare emperor. But Ahvren's disdain for war is even greater than his mistrust of peace. The last thing he wants is to rejoin the emperor's fleet and conquer the next planet. So he strikes a bargain with his father. If he can uncover the plot to assassinate the emperor, Ahvren can choose his own path. It's a challenge that will take more wits than strength, and Ahvren's not sure he's up for it. But it's also the most important test he's ever faced and his success is vital. For not only does the emperor's life depend on it, so does Ahvren's. In intricate detail, Hilari Bell weaves a tale of danger and suspense that will captivate readers and draw them into this wholly imaginative world.
A Matter of Proportion
by Anne WalkerIn order to make a man stop, you must convince him that it's impossible to go on. Some people, though, just can't be convinced.
A Matter of Protocol
by Jack SharkeyFirst Contact was always dangerous--but usually only to the man involved!
A Matter of Scandal (With This Ring #3)
by Suzanne EnochMiss Emma Grenville has had her fill of pig-headed noblemen who believe women exist solely to satisfy men. And her arrogant new landlord, the Duke of Wycliffe, is the worst of the lot! The too-attractive cad wants to triple the rent on Emma's finishing school for young ladies to help get his newly inherited estate out of debt. Well, he clearly needs educating-about women. And Emma is just the one to enlighten him. The sinfully handsome duke has never met a woman he couldn't seduce and outwit. And now that he's tricked Emma into a wager, he has the stubborn headmistress right where he wants her. But the confirmed bachelor underestimates the quick-witted and surprisingly sensual Miss Grenville. For she may be leading him to a place neither dreams they'll ever go-to the altar.
A Matter of Size
by Robert T. Jeschonek Ben BaldwinA Super-Hero Tale by a DC Comics Writer. Who is killing the world's smallest super-heroes? Down-on-his-luck masked avenger Man-Child takes the case, but can he save the remaining Small Wonders from a killer with a twisted crush fetish? Man-Child takes on villainous Mammon and Stigmata without missing a beat, but his own dark secret might be enough to bring him down for good. Fighting through the shadows and gutters, Man-Child confronts the horrors of yesterday and today, learning a brutal lesson the hard way: even a size-changing super-hero can't afford to shrink from the darkness around him...or in the depths of his own heart. Don't miss this action-packed super-hero tale with a difference from Robert T. Jeschonek, whose work for DC Comics laid the foundation for this thrilling new adventure.
A Matter of Souls
by Denise Lewis Patrick"A series of vignettes reveal life in the Deep South for African Americans as they experience discrimination in a doctor's office, lynching, and other forms of oppression, especially during the 1960s."
A Matter of Souls
by Denise Lewis PatrickFrom the shores of Africa to the bowels of a transatlantic ship to a voting booth in Mississippi to the jungles of Vietnam, all human connection is a matter of souls. In this stirring collection of short stories, Denise Lewis Patrick considers the souls of black men and women across centuries and continents. In each, she takes the measure of their dignity, describes their dreams, and catalogs their fears. Brutality, beauty, laughter, rage, and love all take their turns in each story, but the final impression is of indomitable, luminous, and connected souls.
A Matter of Temptation
by Lorraine HeathThe handsome duke whom Victoria married is more deliciously exciting than the cold-hearted rogue she was engaged to . . . How could he possibly be the same man?
A Matter of Temptation
by Lorraine HeathThe handsome duke whom Victoria married is more deliciously exciting than the cold-hearted rogue she was engaged to . . . How could he possibly be the same man?
A Matter of Time
by Emery C. WaltersJust finished with college, Jack Alder is on his way to beautiful Maui on a working vacation. Silently breathing a sigh of relief after his relationship with Salvador Moretti was revealed to his parents and Flossie, the girl next door who thought she was going to marry him, Jack has no idea that an adventure he could never have imagined awaits.Flirtatious steward Randy saves Jack’s life when their planes crashes. When Randy’s boyfriend dumps him, he convinces Jack to join him on a wild ride in an old car he buys.Along the way they meet Danny, who was rejected by his family for his sexuality, and Missy, who’s halfway toward becoming Mister. Will the four find romance with a little help from the spiritual realm?
A Matter of Time
by Glen CookMay 1975. St. Louis. In a snow-swept street, a cop finds the body of a man who died fifty years ago. It's still warm.July 1866, Lidice, Bohemia: A teenage girl calmly watches her parents die as another being takes control of her body.August 2058, Prague: Three political rebels flee in to the past, taking with them a terrible secret.As past, present, and future collide, one man holds the key to the puzzle. And if he doesn't fit it together, the world he knows will fall to pieces. It's just A Matter of Time.
A Matter of Time
by Glenn CookMay 1975. St. Louis. In a snow-swept street, a cop finds the body of a man who died fifty years ago. It's still warm. July 1866, Lidice, Bohemia: A teenage girl calmly watches her parents die as another being takes control of her body. August 2058, Prague: Three political rebels flee in to the past, taking with them a terrible secret. As past, present, and future collide, one man holds the key to the puzzle. And if he doesn't fit it together, the world he knows will fall to pieces. It's just A Matter of Time.
A Matter of Time
by Ritu Menon Shashi DeshpandeThe New York Times Book Review called Shashi Deshpande's U.S. debut, "austere, philosophical, and rich; a work that . . . grows in moral force and pathos." Deshpande's critical acclaim in India--including three top literary prizes--prefigured the wide recognition abroad of this pivotal novel, now available in paperback.One morning, with no warning, Gopal, respected professor, devoted husband, and caring father, walks out on his family for reasons even he cannot articulate. His wife, Sumi, returns with their three daughters to the shelter of the Big House, where her parents live in oppressive silence: they have not spoken to each other in thirty-five years. As the mystery of this long silence is unraveled, a horrifying story of loss and pain is laid bare--a story that seems to be repeating itself in Sumi's life.Set in present-day Karnataka, A Matter of Time explores the intricate relationships within an extended family, encompassing three generations. Images from Hindu religion, myth, and local history intertwine delicately with images of contemporary India as the women face and accept the changes that have suddenly become part of their lives.As the women's secrets and strengths are revealed, so are the complications of family and culture, catching each in turn in the cycles of love, loss, and renewal that become essential to their identity. A Matter of Time reveals the hidden springs of character while painting a nuanced portrait of the difficulties and choices facing women--especially educated, independent women--in India today.Shashi Deshpande is the author of seven novels, including The Binding Vine, forthcoming from The Feminist Press and is one of India's most celebrated writers. Her work has been translated into many languages and broadly anthologized.Ritu Menon, a founder of Kali for Women, India's first feminist publisher, has co-edited three anthologies of writing by Indian women.
A Matter of Time: A Faith Abbey Mystery
by David ManuelSent to Bermuda by his superiors on a spiritual retreat, Brother Bartholomew of Cape Cod's Faith Abbey stumbles into the dark side of the sunny island where he is pulled into an investigation of drugs, dirty money, and murder.
A Matter of Time: From the Shortlisted CWA Gold Dagger Author (DI Birch)
by Claire AskewOne day. One woman. One chance to get everyone out alive.'TELL JACK BAUER HE HAS BEEN SUPPLANTED... A taut hostage scenario' iPAPER'A breathless, real-time, 24-style thriller that combines nail-biting tension with boundless compassion' ERIN KELLY'Askew is proving to be a master of the suspenseful police procedural' SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUBAt 8am the first shots are fired.At 1pm, the police establish the gunman has a hostage.By 5pm, a siege is underway.At 9pm, DI Helen Birch walks, alone and unarmed, into an abandoned Borders farmhouse to negotiate with the killer.The outstanding new novel from the highly acclaimed author of All the Hidden Truths and What You Pay For - both shortlisted for the CWA Golden Dagger.'An engrossing and thought provoking read' BELFAST TELEGRAPH'Nail-biting' CRIME MONTHLY'Tension-packed' CARLISLE LIFE'Breath-taking' ON MAGAZINE
A Matter of Time: From the Shortlisted CWA Gold Dagger Author (DI Birch)
by Claire AskewOne day. One woman. One chance to get everyone out alive.'TELL JACK BAUER HE HAS BEEN SUPPLANTED... A taut hostage scenario' iPAPER'A breathless, real-time, 24-style thriller that combines nail-biting tension with boundless compassion' ERIN KELLY'Askew is proving to be a master of the suspenseful police procedural' SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUBAt 8am the first shots are fired.At 1pm, the police establish the gunman has a hostage.By 5pm, a siege is underway.At 9pm, DI Helen Birch walks, alone and unarmed, into an abandoned Borders farmhouse to negotiate with the killer.The outstanding new novel from the highly acclaimed author of All the Hidden Truths and What You Pay For - both shortlisted for the CWA Golden Dagger.'Phew, the electric tension in this nail-biting, clock-ticking, thriller almost blew my fuses! Tension reaches screaming point...unmissable! 10/10' PETERBOROUGH TELEGRAPH'The tension builds to genuinely frightening peaks ... Enjoy the breathtaking thrill of the ride' THE SCOTSMAN'An engrossing and thought provoking read' BELFAST TELEGRAPH'Nail-biting' CRIME MONTHLY'Tension-packed' CARLISLE LIFE'Breath-taking' ON MAGAZINE'This 24-style thriller is filled with nail-biting tension'SCOTS MAGAZINE'This nail-biter keeps up a rollicking pace-this is one you're likely to devour in one sitting!' MY WEEKLY
A Matter of Time: From the Shortlisted CWA Gold Dagger Author (DI Birch)
by Claire AskewAt 8am the first shots are fired.At 1pm, the police establish the gunman has a hostage.By 5pm, a siege is underway.At 9pm, DI Helen Birch walks, alone and unarmed, into an abandoned Borders farmhouse to negotiate with the killer. One day. One woman. One chance to get everyone out alive.The outstanding new novel from the highly acclaimed author of All the Hidden Truths and What You Pay For - both shortlisted for the CWA Golden Dagger.A beautifully written and plotted police procedural from a rising star in the genre who has delivered a game-changing fourth book: 'Claire Askew takes us away from the obvious plot and asks us tantalising questions ... an absorbing, thought-provoking entry into crime fiction' - The Times(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
A Matter of Time: Vol. 1 (A Matter of Time Series #1)
by Mary Calmes2nd EditionVol. 1 (Books One and Two)Jory Keyes leads a normal life as an architect's assistant until he is witness to a brutal murder. Though initially saved by police Detective Sam Kage, Jory refuses protective custody--he has a life he loves that he won't give up no matter who is after him. But Jory's life is in real jeopardy, especially after he agrees to testify about what he saw. While dealing with attempts on his life, well-meaning friends who want to see him happy, an overly protective boss, and a slowly unfolding mystery that is much more sinister than he could ever imagine, the young gay man finds himself getting involved with Sam, the conflicted and closeted detective. And though Jory may survive the danger, he may not survive a broken heart.Previously published by Club Lighthouse PublishingDon't miss A Matter of Time Vol. 2 (Books Three and Four)
A Matter of Time: Vol. 2 (A Matter of Time Series #2)
by Mary Calmes2nd EditionVol. 2 (Books Three and Four)Three years ago, Jory Harcourt changed his name and shut the door on a past full of pain, only to emerge stronger on the other side. He has a new career, a great working partner, and a satisfying life--except for the hole in his chest left behind when police Detective Sam Kage walked out with his heart. Now Sam's back and he knows what he wants... and what he wants is Jory. Jory, who doesn't know if he can survive another break up or losing Sam to his dangerous job, resists returning to the arms of the only man he has ever truly loved. But when a serial killer with a score to settle targets Jory, he will have to decide if love is worth the danger as he tries to solve the case and keep Sam safe.Previously published by Club Lighthouse PublishingDon't miss A Matter of Time Vol. 1 (Books One and Two)
A Matter of Trust
by Lisa HarrisA year ago Kayla Marceilo had it all -- a great job in Boston and a handsome, successful fiance who loved the Lord... or so she thought. When Ty turned out to be a liar, Kayla's world was shattered. Moving back home seemed like a good way to try to pick up the pieces. Just when she feels like everything's falling into place, Ty reappears in her life, claiming to have changed. But has he? Ty Lawrence is sorry for his past. Tragedy and heartache made him hit rock bottom and realize what truly matters. He's changed his ways and his hoping for a simpler, more meaningful life in Farrington... and another chance with Kayla. When Ty's past catches up with him and he's accused of defrauding his former company, can he ever earn Kayla's trust -- and love -- back?
A Matter of Trust
by Penny JordanNever Get Involved...Debra Latham followed her instructions closely when she was persuaded by her private detective sister to keep a watch on a suspicious client. But no instructions told her how to cope with an angry man who believed she was spying on him, or how to defend herself against his impassioned kisses. Marsh Graham turned out to be completely innocent and, embarrassingly for Debra, he was also her new boss. Not exactly the most auspicious of starts to a working relationship.But another form of a more personal relationship was what Marsh had made clear he wanted. They shared many common interests, after all, including a desire to help local children in need. But Debra had serious reasonsfor never wanting to get involved....
A Matter of Trust (Bluford Series #2)
by Paul Langan Anne SchraffIn grade school, Darcy Wills and Brisana Meeks were friends. But all that changed at Bluford High when Darcy started hanging with "the zeros"--a group of students Brisana despises. Now the former friends are bitter rivals, and the tension between them is getting worse. For a while, Darcy tries to stay calm, ignoring her old friend's daily taunts. But when she learns that Brisana is after her boyfriend, Hakeem Randall, Darcy knows she must do something. But what?