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A Mother's Shame
by Rosie GoodwinOne dismal day in 1857, Maria Mundy arrives at Hatter's Hall, the local mental asylum, not as an inmate but as a worker. Here, she is ordered to care for Isabelle Montgomery, the daughter of an influential land-owner. But Isabelle is not insane. She, like many other young women confined within the walls, has been banished here by her family. Hatter's Hall serves to hide unmarried women, in the family way, from prying eyes… As the women’s lives become entwined, they realise the dangers they face. But there is only one way out of Hatter's Hall. The women must escape and there is one man who can help, Isabelle’s brother Joshua – who can barely keep his eyes off Maria. Otherwise, there’s every chance they might never leave…
A Mother's Sin: A harrowing saga of shame and betrayal
by Lynda PageTwo outcasts grapple with their pasts, and look with hope to the future. Lynda Page writes a gripping saga in A Mother's Sin, which follows two lost souls facing trials in life and love. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale.Things have never been easy for Dee Kirby. With her looks and personality she never wants for admirers, but as soon as people discover her mother is a prostitute, Dee is treated with disgust and cruelty. And when Dee's mother dies owing a huge amount of money to a local gang, a grieving Dee finds herself face to face with ruthless criminals... Meanwhile, Calum Jackson, convicted of a crime he didn't commit, has just been released from prison and is determined to get a decent job and make a new life for himself. It's not long before Dee crosses his path and he is instantly smitten. But will he be able to protect her, and give her the happiness she deserves?What readers are saying about A Mother's Sin:'Fantastic read - sadness and happiness all at once. Such a good book - couldn't put it down. Love this author''A gripping story, hard to put down. Lynda Page never disappoints'
A Mother's Sin: A harrowing saga of shame and betrayal
by Lynda PageTwo outcasts grapple with their pasts, and look with hope to the future. Lynda Page writes a gripping saga in A Mother's Sin, which follows two lost souls facing trials in life and love. Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Kitty Neale.Things have never been easy for Dee Kirby. With her looks and personality she never wants for admirers, but as soon as people discover her mother is a prostitute, Dee is treated with disgust and cruelty. And when Dee's mother dies owing a huge amount of money to a local gang, a grieving Dee finds herself face to face with ruthless criminals... Meanwhile, Calum Jackson, convicted of a crime he didn't commit, has just been released from prison and is determined to get a decent job and make a new life for himself. It's not long before Dee crosses his path and he is instantly smitten. But will he be able to protect her, and give her the happiness she deserves?What readers are saying about A Mother's Sin:'Fantastic read - sadness and happiness all at once. Such a good book - couldn't put it down. Love this author''A gripping story, hard to put down. Lynda Page never disappoints'
A Mother's Song
by Claire HarrisonJane discovers that her adopted daughter, a thirteen-year-old in the beginning stages of teenage rebellion, has been visiting her biological mother, and a complicated tug-of-love ensues. By the author of Somebody's Baby.
A Mother's Song
by Michael FinaghtyThe love lost-refound fiction narrative of Australian, Ruby Penfold. Fostered to care in the late 1960s, teen Ruby enjoys awakening emotions, but her heart is broken when the Vietnam war steals her first lover. Travelling overseas, Ruby marries Andrew in London and has two children; he is an obliging husband and father – mostly. Peace activities dominate Ruby’s life and during the new Millennium, she becomes London’s Mothers for Peace leader protesting deaths of NATO troops in the Middle East. Ruby mentors 25 year-old Ann Macintyre, an Afghanistan-war widow and during their 2011 peace protest in London, Ruby and Ann are arrested . . . this occasion introduces a surprising and delightful romantic twist into Ruby’s life.
A Mother's Special Care
by Jessica MatthewsA family to wish forDr. Mac Grant loves his son with all his heart but is struggling to be the father he deserves — he's a single dad with a demanding career. Juggling the two is proving difficult, and he is well aware of his son's longing for a mother.Lori Ames is a nurse on Mac's ward. As a single mother with a beautiful daughter of her own, she can bestow the special care that both their children so desperately need. Mac needs her, too, but is a marriage of convenience enough…when what she really craves is his love?
A Mother's Strength (Wander Canyon #4)
by Allie PleiterWill finding her son a friend lead to forever love? Single mom Molly Kane will do anything to help her son overcome his anxieties—including enlisting former police officer Sawyer Bradshaw to give him golf lessons. Sawyer&’s a loner, yet he quickly forms a bond with little Zack. And with Molly. But protecting Zack means Molly must keep her heart off-limits from Sawyer, even as her little boy draws them together…From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Wander Canyon Book 1: Their Wander Canyon WishBook 2: Winning Back Her HeartBook 3: His Christmas WishBook 4: A Mother's Strength
A Mother's Vow
by K. N. CasperThere is corruption in the Houston Police Department.And because she is chief of police, that makes it Catherine Tanner's problem. So when evidence turns up to indicate that her husband might not have died of natural causes, she has to go outside her own precinct to investigate.Ex-cop Jeff Rowan is the most logical person for her to turn to. Unfortunately, Jeff isn't inclined to help Catherine, considering she was the one who fired him.
A Mother's War: shortlisted for the Romantic Novelist Association's 'The Romantic Saga Award 2023' (Raven Hall Saga Ser.)
by Mollie WaltonMollie Walton captures your attention from the very first page and doesn't let go!' Diney Costeloe'Beautiful ... I can't wait for the next instalment' Judy Summers'A tender tale of love and strength in the midst of war' Val Wood'Stays with you long after you have finished reading' Margaret Dickinson'A highly enjoyable, immersive read!' Sarah Sykes'Vivid, compulsive, and heart-rending. Had me hooked' Louisa Treger'A lively and heart-warming saga' People's Friend ___________North Yorkshire, September 1939.Rosina Calvert-Lazenby, the widowed matriarch of Raven Hall, must be strong for her five daughters as the war approaches. When the RAF come to stay, Rosina is intrigued by their charismatic – albeit young – sergeant. But is there time for love with the war looming?Grace Calvert-Lazenby is twenty-one years old and ready for a new adventure. Joining the Women's Royal Naval Service, she trades the safety of Raven Hall for exhausting drills and conflicting acts of secrecy. It's not easy, but Grace knows that everyone has a part to play in what's to come.With so much on the line, will Rosina and Grace have the courage to lead those around them into the unknown?This heartwarming, dramatic World War II saga is perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Rosie Clarke. ___________Reader reviews for A Mother’s War:????? 'LOVED IT! The layout and the research is stunning'????? 'A fabulous read'????? 'A definite 5 stars'????? 'Mollie Walton has done it again!'????? 'An excellent book by an outstanding writer
A Mother's Wish
by Karen TempletonGoing back for her baby Winnie Porter just couldn't forget the child she'd given up for adoption all those years ago. . . or the wonderful family that had taken him in. Now it was finally time to see her son one last time. Still reeling from his wife's untimely death, the last thing Aidan Black needed to deal with was the unwed mother who brought his beloved Robbie into the world. Especially when she was all grown up into a beautiful, vivacious young woman who'd immediately drawn his boy into her spell--not to mention Aidan himself. Would Winnie's secret shatter Aidan's family--or make it whole again?
A Mother's Wish
by Marta PerryMATT CALDWELL WAS FINALLY COMING HOME...After years of trotting around the world, running from his faith, detaching from love, stunning eventshad flung the handsome bachelor back to quaint Caldwell Cove. But widow Sarah Reed, publisher of the Cove’s Gazette, couldn’t imagine that Matt’s sudden return would be anything but trouble for her and her young children.A BLESSING OR A CURSE?Then the unlikely business partners met, and her once-silent partner, Matt, was no longer silent. Sarah had never imagined that love strikes twice, but she was beginning to hope that the heavens were smiling down on her. And that the path to righting old wrongs would turn out to have hidden blessings.
A Mother’s Betrayal: A heart-stopping and compelling Victorian saga from the bestselling author of A Shilling for a Wife
by Emma HornbyManchester, 1867Mara longs for a peaceful life free of violence and poverty. But she has married into the O'Hara family, who have a reputation for drunkenness and quick tempers. Her eldest stepson Conrad is the worst of them all - a brute and a criminal who makes Mara's life a misery.But when Conrad is accused of a crime he didn't commit, Mara is the only one who can prove his innocence. Perhaps this is her chance to finally free her family from his toxic influence . . . Will Mara clear Conrad's name, or will she have the courage to break away from her stepson's villainy? Readers love Emma Hornby:'Similar to Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, Emma Hornby tells a brilliant story' 'Emma Hornby's books just keep getting better and better' 'Keep writing Emma, you are very talented and can't wait for your next book' 'Emma is a wonderful storyteller and I can't wait for the next one!'
A Mother’s Courage
by Maggie HopeWill her courage be enough to protect her family?Eleanor Saint spends as much time as she can helping in the community of her small mining town, even though her snobbish grandmother disapproves of her visiting the poor. When she comes of age, Eleanor is married to Frances Tait, a missionary, and she is delighted to have a husband who shares her passion for helping others. It is not long before Eleanor starts a family of her own. But when Mr Tait’s work takes their family far from home, her children face dangers that Eleanor could never have imagined. She will need to put her family first, before everything else, if she wants to protect them… A gripping saga from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Coal Miner's Daughter
A Mother’s Dilemma
by Emma Hornby**Don't miss Emma Hornby's gripping new wartime saga, A DAUGHTER'S WAR - out now**----------------------------Gritty and page-turning historical saga set in Northern England in the late 1800s, for fans of Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin.Minnie Maddox cares deeply for mothers and their babies - she makes a living by taking in unwanted children and finding them good adoptive homes - and is delighted for her neighbour when she finally becomes a mother after decades of trying. But when the baby dies of natural causes while under her roof, and knowing her neighbour will be devastated, Minnie swaps it with one of the infants in her care.Now seventeen, Jewel Nightingale knows nothing of her true origins. But assaulted by her hateful cousin and making the dreadful discovery that she is pregnant, she faces a desperate dilemma. Fleeing her job as a domestic maid, she follows an advertisement to a house in Bolton's dark slums, where a woman promises to help her when the child is born. Little does Jewel know that there's a terrible price to pay . . .Can she keep herself - and her baby - safe? And what will happen when Jewel discovers the truth about where she came from?----------------------------Readers love Emma Hornby:'Similar to Rosie Goodwin and Dilly Court, Emma Hornby tells a brilliant story that will keep you guessing with twists and turns. Pure talent.''Emma Hornby's books just keep getting better and better. Honest, gritty, lovely characters.''Keep writing Emma, you are very talented and can't wait for your next book. I've read them all.''Emma is a wonderful storyteller and I can't wait for the next one!''Thank you again Emma Hornby for a captivating read''Another beautifully written story by Emma Hornby'
A Mother’s Love: An unforgettable historical fiction wartime story from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Katie FlynnFROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, KATIE FLYNN'Romantic and poignant... Fans of historical fiction will love the details and warmth of Katie Flynn's wartime tale' Woman's Own'Ellie's a true Flynn heroine with her compassion and bravery. A fine Mother's Day gift for fans' Peterborough Evening Telegraph'Packed with romance and poignancy' Woman________________________________________Liverpool, 1940: There comes a moment in every child's life when they must learn to stand on their own two feet.For fifteen-year-old Ellie Lancton, that time has come all too soon. The death of her mother and the increase in air raids leaves Ellie alone and in grave danger. It's not long before she is forced to leave her beloved Liverpool behind and cross the Mersey to seek refuge in the countryside.But as the war takes comforts away, so too does it bring new opportunities; for work, new friendships, and perhaps a little love... It will take all of Ellie's courage to find her way without her mother's guidance. But if Ellie can soldier on with grace and dignity, there might just be light at the end of the tunnel.
A Motive for Murder
by Roy GlennRoy Glenn returns with another action-packed saga in the Mike Black universe, which launched over two decades ago. The war with the Troka Clan, an Albanian mafia organization, is over. Still, Shy is convinced that the gang&’s American partner, Daniel Beason, is responsible for the murder of her friend, Reeva Duckworth. Despite her promise to hang up her guns, and her husband&’s pleas for her not to get involved because the Albanians are dangerous, Shy is determined to find Beason and ensure he gets what he deserves. Knowing that the boss&’s wife can&’t be in the streets unprotected, Shy enlists the help of her lifelong BFF, Ryder, the acting captain of Carter Garrison&’s crew. Ryder has problems of her own to deal with. She&’s involved in an escalating dispute with Rodney Mack, AKA Truck, one of Kojo&’s top drug lieutenants. Their war of words has pushed the already fragile peace between The Family and Kojo&’s organization to its breaking point. In addition to the rising tensions with The Family, Kojo has Detective Marita Bautista and her Strike Team coming hard at him, racking up big bust after big bust. Kojo is sure that Bautista has an informant inside of his organization and sends his Lieutenants to find the snitch inside his house. With the Albanians on one side and Kojo on the other, all Shy and Ryder have to do is solve Reeva Duckworth&’s murder without starting a war in the process.
A Mountain Europa
by John FoxKentucky-born American author John Fox, Jr. can be described as the Jack London of the Bluegrass region. <P> <P> A Mountain Europa is one of many pieces produced by Fox that celebrates the unique culture and gorgeous landscape of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, his adopted hometown.
A Mountain Europa
by John Fox Jr.As Clayton rose to his feet in the still air, the tree-tops began to tremble in the gap below him, and a rippling ran through the leaves up the mountain-side.
A Mountain of Mittens
by Lynn Plourde"Don't forget your mittens!" Molly's parents warn her every morning. And every day Molly promises to remember. But how can she think of mittens when the class turtle catches a cold, the winter musical practice goes wild, and the school bus gets stuck in the snow? Two by two, Molly's mittens join the lost-and-found pile, which keeps growing . . . and growing. . . and growing . . . Lynn Plourde and Mitch Vane's delightfully over-the-top romp will amuse even the most responsible reader. So be careful--you might laugh so hard you misplace your own mittens!
A Mountain of a Problem (Shelby & Watts #2)
by Ashlyn AnsteeMystery-solving duo Shelby & Watts are back on the trail! They're saving the environment, one case at a time.Violet the bear has awoken early from her hibernation, but she doesn&’t know why. She&’s called on Shelby & Watts to solve the case before her son, Theodore, is roused from his hibernation, too. With Shelby&’s deductive skills and Watts&’s scientific know-how, they&’ll leave no stone unturned or question unanswered.In this follow-up to Tide Pool Troubles, our two environmental detectives uncover the larger issue underlying Violet's early start to spring: climate change. With accessible language and tips for what readers can do in the face of environmental change, this is a gentle introduction to one of today's most pressing issues.
A Mountain to the North, a Lake to the South, Paths to the West, a River to the East
by László KrasznahorkaiA quiet, poetic, and exquisitely gorgeous novel describing a wandering mythic figure in a Kyoto monastery, by the National Book Award winner The grandson of Prince Genji lives outside of space and time and wanders the grounds of an old monastery in Kyoto. The monastery, too, is timeless: a place of prayer and deliverance, with barely a trace of any human presence. The wanderer is searching for a garden that has long captivated him: “he continually saw the garden in his mind’s eye without being able to touch its existence.” This exquisitely beautiful novel by National Book Award–winner László Krasznahorkai—perhaps his most serene and poetic work—describes a search for the unobtainable and the riches to be discovered along the way. Despite the difficulties in finding the garden, the reader is closely introduced to the construction processes of the monastery (described in poetic detail) as well as the geological and biological processes of the surrounding area (the underground layers revealed beneath a bed of moss, the travels of cypress-tree seeds on the wind, feral foxes and stray dogs meandering outside the monastery’s walls), making this an unforgettable meditation on nature, life, history, and being.
A Mourning Wedding (Daisy Dalrymple #13)
by Carola DunnThe inimitable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher and her husband Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher seem to get a reprieve from their sleuthing duties when they are invited to the wedding of their friend, Lucy Fotheringay.Lucy's grandfather is hosting the ceremony at his beautiful estate and so it promises to be a typical affair with hordes of gossipy aunts and other colourful, but not necessarily pleasant relatives. Daisy meets all these characters and observes the ensuing familial fraternization with a certain kind of amusing nonchalance. That is, until Lucy's great aunt is found strangled to death in her bed. Lucy, in the meantime, has arranged to meet her betrothed in the conservatory, but when she arrives she finds him trying to revive her uncle, who has died-or has he been murdered? And just like that a normally celebratory occasion turns suspicious.Now Daisy must sift through a throng of relatives-aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents- once wedding guests and now murder suspects. And she must find the killer quickly before another family member becomes a corpse.Critical Praise for The Daisy Dalrymple novels by Carola Dunn:"Replete with well-drawn characters, snappy dialogue and interesting plot twists...Easily the best entry in a charming series." Booklist on Mistletoe and Murder"The period sense remains vivid, the characterizations are excellent, and the mysteries are, if anything, more perplexing than ever." The Oregonian on Rattle His Bones"Daisy and her husband spring into action, surrounded by historical armaments, secret rooms, hidden treasure, and family secrets. For fans of British cozies and Dorothy Sayer's novels, this is a very inviting situation." Library Journal on Mistletoe and Murder"Styx and Stones is a swift, deeply enjoyable read. While Dunn's influences are many, she ultimately makes this territory her own." The Register-Guard "Reading like an Agatha Christie thriller, Rattle His Bones is a charming look at life after the first World War." Romantic Times "Dunn captures the melting pot of Prohibition-era New York with humorous characterizations and a vivid sense of place, and with careful plotting lays out an enjoyable tale of adventure." Publisher's Weekly on The Case of the Murdered Muckraker
A Mourning in Autumn
by Harker MooreJapanese-American detective James Sakura returns in this follow-up to "A Cruel Season for Dying" to face the Eater of Souls, a horrific serial killer who horribly mutilates his victims.
A Mouse Called Miika
by Matt HaigFrom the world of A Boy Called Christmas, now a major motion picture, comes the epic adventure of a tiny hero This is a tale of mice and magic. It is also a tale of great love (of cheese) and great danger. And of learning the lesson that what matters most—when it comes to cheese and life—is not how strongly you smell but how strong you are on the inside.
A Mouse Called Miika
by Matt HaigRatatouille meets Roald Dahl in the funny and fantastical story of a determined mouse on a mission to procure the world's tastiest cheese. From the author of A Boy Called Christmas--coming soon to Netflix! <p><p> When Nikolas left the only home he had ever known, it was a mouse named Miika who kept him company, and it was Miika who accompanied him on his journey to the Far North, in search of his father. But before the events of A Boy Called Christmas, this little mouse was the hero of his own story. <p><p> A Mouse Called Miika is an epic adventure story on a miniature scale. It's a tale of mice and men (and more mice). It is about one independent mouse who gets fed up with the other mice, and sets out on a quest of his own to prove that cheese exists, and learns to appreciate other creatures. It is also a tale of great love (of cheese) and great danger. And learning the lesson that, with cheese, as with life, what matters most is not how strongly you smell, but how strong you are on the inside. <p><p> Funny, cheeky, wise, and packed full of Matt Haig's signature warmth. This is set to become a year-round children's favorite.