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A Merry Little Christmas: The most heart-warming, surprising and cosy festive story to curl up with this Christmas
by Cathy BramleyThis Christmas indulge in some me-time and enjoy this uplifting and heart-warming story from Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley. Full of romance, laughter and family drama, A Merry Little Christmas is the perfect book to curl up with this festive season.In the snowy market town of Wetherly, Merry is about to take on her biggest project yet - the arrival of a new baby. She has always dreamed of being a mother, since losing her mum at a young age. Everyone is so excited, so why is Merry feeling terrified? And why is she struggling to open up to business partner and best friend Nell, whose help she needs at their thriving candle shop more than ever? What Nell desperately wants for Christmas is a baby with husband Olek. But when she uncovers a shocking truth about Olek's past, dreams of a family are turned upside down. Nell feels she has no-one to turn to, as Merry is wrapped up in her own plans for the new baby. Tensions run high as Christmas approaches, and Merry and Nell's friendship reaches breaking point. As long-held secrets finally come to light, can Nell and Merry save the most precious gift of all - their friendship?
A Merry Little Christmas: The most heart-warming, surprising and cosy festive story to curl up with this Christmas
by Cathy BramleyThis Christmas indulge in some me-time and enjoy this uplifting and heart-warming story from Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley. Full of romance, laughter and family drama, A Merry Little Christmas is the perfect book to curl up with this festive season.In the snowy market town of Wetherly, Merry is about to take on her biggest project yet - the arrival of a new baby. She has always dreamed of being a mother, since losing her mum at a young age. Everyone is so excited, so why is Merry feeling terrified? And why is she struggling to open up to business partner and best friend Nell, whose help she needs at their thriving candle shop more than ever? What Nell desperately wants for Christmas is a baby with husband Olek. But when she uncovers a shocking truth about Olek's past, dreams of a family are turned upside down. Nell feels she has no-one to turn to, as Merry is wrapped up in her own plans for the new baby. Tensions run high as Christmas approaches, and Merry and Nell's friendship reaches breaking point. As long-held secrets finally come to light, can Nell and Merry save the most precious gift of all - their friendship?
A Merry Little Christmas: The most heart-warming, surprising and cosy festive story to curl up with this Christmas
by Cathy BramleyThis Christmas indulge in some me-time and enjoy this uplifting and heart-warming story from Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley. Full of romance, laughter and family drama, A Merry Little Christmas is the perfect book to curl up with this festive season.In the snowy market town of Wetherly, Merry is about to take on her biggest project yet - the arrival of a new baby. She has always dreamed of being a mother, since losing her mum at a young age. Everyone is so excited, so why is Merry feeling terrified? And why is she struggling to open up to business partner and best friend Nell, whose help she needs at their thriving candle shop more than ever? What Nell desperately wants for Christmas is a baby with husband Olek. But when she uncovers a shocking truth about Olek's past, dreams of a family are turned upside down. Nell feels she has no-one to turn to, as Merry is wrapped up in her own plans for the new baby. Tensions run high as Christmas approaches, and Merry and Nell's friendship reaches breaking point. As long-held secrets finally come to light, can Nell and Merry save the most precious gift of all - their friendship?
A Merry Little Meet Cute: A Novel
by Julie Murphy Sierra SimoneCowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sierra Simone—a steamy plus-size holiday rom-com about an adult film star who is semi-accidentally cast as a lead in a family-friendly Christmas movie, and the former bad-boy pop star she falls in love with.Bee Hobbes (aka Bianca Von Honey) has a successful career as a plus-size adult film star. With a huge following and two supportive moms, Bee couldn’t ask for more. But when Bee’s favorite producer casts her to star in a Christmas movie he’s making for the squeaky-clean Hope Channel, Bee’s career is about to take a more family-friendly direction.Forced to keep her work as Bianca under wraps, Bee quickly learns this is a task a lot easier said than done. Though it all becomes worthwhile when she discovers her co-star is none other than childhood crush Nolan Shaw, an ex-boy band member in desperate need of career rehab. Nolan’s promised his bulldog manager to keep it zipped up on set, and he will if it means he’ll be able to provide a more stable living situation for his sister and mom.But things heat up quickly in Christmas Notch, Vermont, when Nolan recognizes his new co-star from her ClosedDoors account (oh yeah, he’s a member). Now Bee and Nolan are sneaking off for quickies on set, keeping their new relationship a secret from the Hope Channel’s execs. Things only get trickier when the reporter who torpedoed Nolan’s singing career comes snooping around—and takes an instant interest in mysterious newcomer Bee.And if Bee and Nolan can’t keep their off-camera romance behind the scenes, then this merry little meet cute might end up on the cutting room floor.
A Merry Little Murder (A Lindy Haggerty Mystery #5)
by Shelley Freydont[From the Back Cover:] "This Christmas, former dancer Lindy Haggerty leaves her toe shoes behind to hit the glitzy International Ballroom Competition in Atlantic City, where it takes two to tango--but only one to kill... Lindy and company barely have time to unpack before the backbiting begins. Dawn Gilpatrick, owner of a famous dance studio, clues Lindy in to the politics and gossip behind the scenes. Seems a rival studio owned by her ex-husband/dance partner is trying to steal one of Dawn's top teachers, resulting in a lawsuit for breach of contract by Dawn. If that's not enough, her top couple--Shane Corbett and Katya Andrejewsky--are about to break up, courtesy of Shane, and unbeknownst to Katya. Lindy's head is spinning more than the dancers are. Scandals and catfights are threatening to upstage the competition. Shane and Katya's sudden disappearance is the last straw for Dawn--professionally and financially. And just when things couldn't possibly get any worse, a body is discovered, washed up under the boardwalk. Now, it's up to Lindy to take the lead in solving a Christmas mystery...before anyone else dances with death."
A Merry Little Murder (A Rhodes to Murder Mystery #1)
by Mary WelkThe psych ward's Christmas tree is artificial... but the bomb concealed in its trunk was alive and tick... tick... ticking! It was nobody's fault, unless you counted the mice, and even they didn't mean to start trouble. A forgotten candy cane lured them to the Christmas tree stored in the basement of St. Anne's Hospital. The nibbling and gnawing just went on from there. Now there are holes in the trunk where none should be and not a single branch will stay in place. Despite this disaster, the nurses of Psychiatric Ward One are determined to deck the blues by decking the halls. When an anonymous donor sends them an artificial balsam, they happily press their patients into decorating it. But lighting the new tree triggers ends with a bang! Who planted the bomb that wreaks havoc in the little town of Rhineburg? A frustrated employee fired by St. Anne's despised administrator? A student terrorist from Bruck University? Or Caroline Rhodes, a nurse with a suspicious past who survived the explosion but refuses to discuss it? Tagged as a suspect by the FBI, Caroline must prove her innocence by unraveling a devilish plot devised to eliminate one man's nemesis. Aided by history professor Carl Atwater, Caroline cuts through a maze of conflicting stories, red herrings, and downright lies to bring a killer to justice.
A Merry Little Murder Plot (A Library Lover's Mystery #15)
by Jenn McKinlay&‘Tis the season in Briar Creek, and this year festivities become fatalities in the newest Library Lover&’s Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Fatal First Edition.During the most wonderful time of the year, famous author Helen Monroe arrives in Briar Creek to be the writer in residence, but her &“bah humbug&” attitude excludes her from the many holiday celebrations the town residents enjoy. To try to spread some Christmas cheer, library director Lindsey Norris invites the new writer in town to join her crafternoon club. Helen politely refuses and when an altercation happens between Helen and another patron, Lindsey begins to suspect the author has been keeping to herself for a reason.Another newcomer, Jackie Lewis, reveals she&’s visiting Briar Creek to be near Helen because she believes they are destined to meet. Having dealt with a stalker in the past, Lindsey feels compelled to tell Helen about Jackie, as she suspects that Helen is unaware her &“number one&” fan is in town.When Jackie&’s body is later discovered in the town park beneath the holiday-light display with a copy of Helen&’s latest manuscript in her hand, the reclusive novelist becomes the prime suspect in the murder of her self-proclaimed mega-fan. Helen&’s frosty demeanor melts when Lindsey offers her help, and now the librarian and her crafternoon pals must prove the author innocent before "The End" becomes Helen's final sentence.
A Merry Mistletoe Wedding: the perfect festive romance to settle down with this Christmas!
by Judy AstleyWith unforgettable characters, charming romance and lots of laughter, A Merry Mistletoe Wedding is a gorgeous Christmas read from much-loved and ever-popular author Judy Astley. Perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Milly Johnson.'Elegant, witty writing, endearing characters and a wonderful romance. What more could you want?' -- Katie Fforde'A light-hearted, romantic and escapist read' -- Good Housekeeping'With dialogue that will have you laughing out loud, and well drawn characters to boot, this is an enjoyable light read' -- Sunday Mirror'It was like putting on your favourite jumper - warm and cosy - and great to cuddle up with this winter' -- ***** Reader review'Warm and witty' -- ***** Reader review'Full of fun and charm' -- ***** Reader review'Fantastic from start to finish!' -- ***** Reader review*****************************************************************************************CHURCH BELLS RING...ARE YOU LISTENING?It is almost a year since Sean and Thea met and it's been a roller-coaster ride: they're getting married on Christmas Day!Neither Thea or Sean want a big fuss - a simple wedding, with Christmas lights and just a few sprigs of mistletoe for decoration is all they need. But before they know it, things begin to get complicated...Trying to manage a long-distance relationship in the build-up to their Christmas wedding is one thing, but as one challenge after another comes their way, the happy couple begin to wonder if they'll ever make it down the aisle . . .Thea and Sean's story begins in It Must Have Been The Mistletoe - have you read it?
A Merry Murder (A Special Pennyfoot Hotel Myst #10)
by Kate KingsburyIt is an Edwardian Christmas, and the Pennyfoot Hotel is all dressed up. But when one of the guests turns up dead, owner Cecily Sinclair Baxter realizes it is not only the Pennyfoot that is back in business—the hotel's Christmas curse is, too...The Pennyfoot halls are decked with boughs of holly, a magnificently decorated tree graces the lobby, and the hotel's bookings are finally looking up. Owner of the Pennyfoot, Cecily Sinclair Baxter is in high holiday spirits until disaster strikes, threatening to ruin yet another Yuletide. Her chief housemaid Gertie McBride has found a man's body in the hotel laundry room—with a woman's scarf wrapped around his neck and a note in his pocket from the hotel's new maid. Cecily is determined to track down the culprit, but with multiple suspects icing her out of crucial clues, she realizes this killer may be more slippery than most. With Christmas right around the corner, it is up to Cecily to prevent this holiday season at the Pennyfoot from turning out more fatal than festive.
A Mersey Duet: A moving saga of love, tragedy and powerful family ties
by Anne BakerTwins, separated at birth, are reunited... with dramatic consequences. Anne Baker writes a compelling saga in A Mersey Duet, in which two sisters learn that despite their differences, some bonds cannot be broken. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Lindsey Hutchinson.When Elsa Gripper dies in childbirth on Christmas Eve, 1912, her grief-stricken husband is unable to cope with his two new-born babies, Lucy and Patsy, so the twins are separated. Lucy is taken home with Elsa's parents, who run a successful business, Mersey Antiques, and she grows up spoiled and pampered with no interest in the family firm. Patsy has a more down-to-earth upbringing, living with their father and other grandmother above the Railway Arms. And through further tragedy she learns to be responsible from an early age. Then Patsy is invited to work for her grandfather at Mersey Antiques, which she hopes will bring her closer to Lucy. But it is to take a series of dramatic events for the twins to be drawn together. What readers are saying about A Mersey Duet: 'This is a really good read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would certainly recommend this book and author to everyone''I have now read quite a few of [Anne Baker's] books and I've been lost in each one. They are a great read, I definitely recommend them!'
A Mersey Duet: A moving saga of love, tragedy and powerful family ties
by Anne BakerTwins, separated at birth, are reunited... with dramatic consequences. Anne Baker writes a compelling saga in A Mersey Duet, in which two sisters learn that despite their differences, some bonds cannot be broken. Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Lindsey Hutchinson.When Elsa Gripper dies in childbirth on Christmas Eve, 1912, her grief-stricken husband is unable to cope with his two new-born babies, Lucy and Patsy, so the twins are separated. Lucy is taken home with Elsa's parents, who run a successful business, Mersey Antiques, and she grows up spoiled and pampered with no interest in the family firm. Patsy has a more down-to-earth upbringing, living with their father and other grandmother above the Railway Arms. And through further tragedy she learns to be responsible from an early age. Then Patsy is invited to work for her grandfather at Mersey Antiques, which she hopes will bring her closer to Lucy. But it is to take a series of dramatic events for the twins to be drawn together. What readers are saying about A Mersey Duet: 'This is a really good read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would certainly recommend this book and author to everyone''I have now read quite a few of [Anne Baker's] books and I've been lost in each one. They are a great read, I definitely recommend them!'
A Mersey Killing - Una musica dal passato
by Brian L. Porter SilviaLiverpool 1999, Andy Ross e la sua squadra investigativa rinvengono i resti di uno scheletro umano sulle rive del fiume Mersey. L'omicidio risale a oltre trent'anni prima e la vittima, un giovane musicista locale, è stata uccisa in modo orrendo. La vicenda si intreccia poi a quella di Marie, una ragazza scomparsa all'epoca dell'omicidio. L'indagine farà fare ai poliziotti un balzo nel passato, nei ruggenti anni Sessanta, quando Liverpool si dondolava a ritmo di rock e iniziava a liberarsi dalle oppressioni sociali, politiche e religiose. Una storia d'amore dannata. Un mistero che avvolge due generazioni. A Mersey Killing, è il primo libro della serie Mersey Murder Mysteries di Brian L. Porter
A Message for Abby (Patton's Daughters #3)
by Janice Kay JohnsonPATTON'S DAUGHTERSThe people of Elk Springs, Oregon, thought Ed Patton was a good man, a good cop, a good father. But his daughters know the truth....Abby's the third Patton sister. The baby. The one everyone said was privileged, spoiled. But a childhood with a harsh unapproachable father and only vague memories of a mother wasn't easy. Even if she did work hard to make it look that way.Now Abby's determined to live up to her image and have fun. Until she meets Detective Ben Shea, a man who's plenty serious-about his job, his life and suddenly her.Maybe, just maybe, it would pay to get serious.
A Message for General Washington
by Vivian SchurfranzTwelve-year-old Hannah accepts the challenge of sneaking behind enemy lines to deliver a message to General Washington, which will result in the British surrender at Yorktown.
A Message from the Match Girl (Investigators of the Unknown #3)
by Janet Taylor LisleIn search of the truth about his heritage, Walter only finds more mysteryWalter Kew has grown up without a past. Orphaned since birth and raised by his grandparents, he knows nothing about his parents, who died in an accident. Obsessively curious about the mother he never knew, he turns to the occult, using Ouija boards, crystal balls, and spells to reach out to the other world. But he&’s never had any luck—until now. Walking home from school, Walter hears what he thinks is his mother&’s voice—faint, but very real. Although he can&’t quite understand her words, he&’s convinced she&’s trying to tell him something. With his friends Georgina and Poco, he looks for clues. Their quest takes them to a statue of the Little Match Girl in the park, where infant Walter was once photographed with his mother. As the three investigators chase the mystery, Walter will learn more about his past—and his present—than he ever thought possible. This ebook features a personal history by Janet Taylor Lisle including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
A Message from the Sea
by Charles DickensCharles Dickens is considered one of the greatest English authors of all time. Dickens often used the pen name Boz. Much of his work first appeared in periodicals and magazines in serialized form. <P> <P> Unlike many writers of his time Dickens wrote the entire novel before serializing it. He made frequent use of the cliffhanger to keep the public interested. A Message from the Sea begins, "Captain Jorgan had to look high to look at it, for the village was built sheer up the face of a steep and lofty cliff. There was no road in it, there was no wheeled vehicle in it, there was not a level yard in it. From the sea-beach to the cliff-top two irregular rows of white houses, placed opposite to one another, and twisting here and there, and there and here, rose, like the sides of a long succession of stages of crooked ladders, and you climbed up the village or climbed down the village by the staves between, some six feet wide or so, and made of sharp irregular stones. The old pack-saddle, long laid aside in most parts of England as one of the appendages of its infancy, flourished here intact. Strings of pack-horses and pack-donkeys toiled slowly up the staves of the ladders, bearing fish, and coal, and such other cargo as was unshipping at the pier from the dancing fleet of village boats, and from two or three little coasting traders. As the beasts of burden ascended laden, or descended light, they got so lost at intervals in the floating clouds of village smoke, that they seemed to dive down some of the village chimneys, and come to the surface again far off, high above others."
A Message in the Moon
by Roma DowneyThis gorgeous picture book illustrates the unique relationship between children and their parents and how this special love connects them always, from near or far—from Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Roma Downey.Oh Moon, moon, moon that shines so bright.Please send this message far . . .So all will know that they are loved,No matter where they are.A Message in the Moon was inspired by Downey&’s own story of losing her mother when she was just ten years old and the comfort her father brought her. Years later, when Downey left home for college, her father pointed to the full moon and told her, "Whenever you feel alone, always look into the night sky, and you&’ll be reminded of how much I love you. I&’ll leave a message for you in the moon.&” That simple comfort remains with Downey today, and now she is passing it on to parents and children alike.Beautifully illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist Holly Hatam, A Message in the Moon features charming vignettes that show characters finding reassurance in the moon&’s message. &“Whether your child is going to their first sleepover, their first day of school, or their favorite stuffed animal is inexplicably gone, whether they are experiencing the loss of a goldfish, or a sibling has left for college, A Message in the Moon helps parents to explain the feeling of longing to their little ones,&” Downey writes.With whimsical artwork and uplifting rhymes, A Message in the Moon is a perfect reminder for parents and children alike that they are never alone. They just need to look to the moon and remember that they are loved.
A Message in the Roses
by Sandy SemeradOn a snowy day in Atlanta, Carrie Sue Justice revisits the past as a young and passionate newspaper reporter, covering a shooting death in her community. It's 1986. Her life is a mess. She catches her husband with another woman inside the antebellum home she inherited from her parents. Then she falls in love with an unavailable man plagued with guilt. The man is none other than the irresistible owner of the Southern Journal where Carrie Sue works. They begin a steamy love affair. During this wild time, Carrie Sue must find out why three black teenagers were arrested for killing a white teen. One of the teens was wrongly accused. She’s determined to help prove his innocence. Come hell or high water.
A Messy Affair (The Lena Szarka Mysteries #3)
by Elizabeth Mundy'Warm-hearted but sharp-tongued...it's hard to think of a better amateur sleuth series in the last decade' Morning Star 'Light-hearted and engaging . . . a perfect antidote to the January blues' Irish Independent The only way is murder . . . Lena Szarka, a Hungarian cleaner working in London, is forced to brush up on her detective skills for a third time when her cousin Sarika is plunged into danger.Sarika and her reality TV star boyfriend Terry both receive threatening notes. When Terry stops calling, Lena assumes he's lost interest. Until he turns up. Dead. Lena knows she must act fast to keep her cousin from the same fate.Scrubbing her way through the grubby world of reality television, online dating and betrayed lovers, Lena finds it harder than she thought to discern what's real - and what's just for the cameras. Praise for Elizabeth Mundy 'Beautiful writing' The Sun 'Perfect for our multicultural age' Vaseem Khan'A deliciously light and amusing souffle of a book' Irish Independent 'Witty and warm but with an unsentimental core of steel' Morning Star 'Poignant, funny and races effortlessly along' Elodie Harper'As warm and satisfying as a bowl of goulash' LC Tyler
A Messy Affair (The Lena Szarka Mysteries #3)
by Elizabeth Mundy'Warm-hearted but sharp-tongued...it's hard to think of a better amateur sleuth series in the last decade' Morning Star 'Light-hearted and engaging . . . a perfect antidote to the January blues' Irish Independent The only way is murder . . . Lena Szarka, a Hungarian cleaner working in London, is forced to brush up on her detective skills for a third time when her cousin Sarika is plunged into danger.Sarika and her reality TV star boyfriend Terry both receive threatening notes. When Terry stops calling, Lena assumes he's lost interest. Until he turns up. Dead. Lena knows she must act fast to keep her cousin from the same fate.Scrubbing her way through the grubby world of reality television, online dating and betrayed lovers, Lena finds it harder than she thought to discern what's real - and what's just for the cameras. Praise for Elizabeth Mundy 'Beautiful writing' The Sun 'Perfect for our multicultural age' Vaseem Khan'A deliciously light and amusing souffle of a book' Irish Independent 'Witty and warm but with an unsentimental core of steel' Morning Star 'Poignant, funny and races effortlessly along' Elodie Harper'As warm and satisfying as a bowl of goulash' LC Tyler
A Metamorfose
by Franz KafkaUM DOS LIVROS MAIS ENIGMÁTICOS DA HISTÓRIA DA LITERATURA, A METAMORFOSE, DE FRANZ KAFKA, NOS PENGUIN CLÁSSICOS. COM PREFÁCIO DE GONÇALO VILAS-BOAS. «Uma manhã, ao acordar de sonhos inquietos, Gregor Samsa deu por si transformado num bicharoco monstruoso.» A história absurda e desconcertante de um homem banal que acorda um dia metamorfoseado num animal grotesco e que tenta, como pode, adaptar-se à sua nova realidade, é um texto transformador para quem o lê. A magistral sobriedade e precisão das palavras de Franz Kafka abrem as portas a uma multiplicidade de leituras, da política à psicanalítica, e provocam no leitor uma inigualável, quase violenta, sensação de desespero. Trazendo o pesadelo para a vigília, o humor para a tragédia, a razão para o absurdo, Kafka expõe, através de uma obra metafórica, um complexo sistema opressivo de alienação e desilusão perante o futuro incerto. Nesse processo, coloca o ser humano em confronto com o que de mais visceral existe dentro de si. A metamorfose permanece, desde o ano da sua publicação, em 1915, um dos livros mais enigmáticos da história da literatura, e, por isso mesmo, um dos mais lidos, estudados e discutidos de sempre.
A Miami Affair
by Sherelle GreenHe'll give her everything Corporate raider Joshua DeLong is at the top of Miami's list of most eligible bachelors, and happy to stay there. Always playing to win in the boardroom and the bedroom, he intends to shake up the refined Millionaire Moguls. Josh has big plans for their next benefit-especially once he meets the charity's beautiful, buttoned-up PR director, Becca Wright. Although independent overachiever Becca isn't looking for a bad boy with big bucks, she needs to convince Josh to support her foundation. That means visiting his yacht and accompanying the sexy tycoon to glitzy events. Suddenly Becca's letting her hair-and her guard-down...and starting to see beneath the trappings of Josh's success. Is she just the latest challenge for a man addicted to conquest, or the first to make him dream about forever?
A Mickey Mouse Christmas Collection Story: The Gift of the Magi
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! Join Mickey and his friends in a series of tales that will warm your heart this winter season. It's Christmas Eve day, and Mickey and Minnie still haven't found gifts for each other. With little money to spend and time running out, how will they make this holiday a happy one? Follow along with the word-for-word narration to find out!
A Mickey Mouse Christmas Collection Story: The Gift of the Magi
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! Join Mickey and his friends in a series of tales that will warm your heart this winter season. It's Christmas Eve day, and Mickey and Minnie still haven't found gifts for each other. With little money to spend and time running out, how will they make this holiday a happy one? Follow along with the word-for-word narration to find out!
A Mickey Mouse Christmas Collection Story: The Prince and the Pauper
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! Join Mickey and his friends in a series of tales that will warm your heart this winter season. In this story, a prince learns that he looks exactly like one of his subjects — a poor, hungry Londoner named Mickey — and insists on switching places with him. Follow along with the word-for-word narration as both the prince and the pauper learn what it's like to walk in someone else's shoes.