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A Pug's Tale
by Alison PaceThe long-awaited follow-up to Pug Hill--from "a poignant and very funny" (Washington Post) writer. Hope McNeill has worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for years, but this is the first time she's been able to bring along her pug, Max (without sneaking him in in her tote bag). The occasion is a party for an Animals in 19th-Century Art exhibit, but the evening ends badly when a small but important painting seems to be missing. The Met needs Hope's-and Max's-help. And Hope has to keep it all a secret from her beloved, Manhattan DA Ben Brown. Watch a Video
A Pulp Fiction Textbook
by V.M. DevadasA thrilling, interactive journey through crime, mystery, and forbidden passions.Narrated by characters who have either been killed or taken their own lives, each chapter unveils a new perspective, revealing the dark connections between murder, suicide, and the hidden desires driving it all. As you delve deeper into India's underground sex toy trade, you'll uncover a web of illegal activities, entwined with simmering rivalries and tangled emotions.A Pulp Fiction Textbook explores a series of gruesome deaths, unravelling clues and revealing the killer through exercises, drawings, and questionnaires.
A Pumpkin Spice Killing (A Farm-to-Fork Mystery)
by Lynn CahoonAngie Turner&’s Idaho restaurant, the County Seat, owes its success not only to its farm-fresh fare, but also to its devoted and passionate staff. But a team-building retreat turns into much more than they bargained for . . . Angie and her County Seat staff are all prepared for some much-needed R&R. Hope&’s been hinting at an arts-and-crafts themed retreat. Instead, they end up at a military veteran&’s home, where it&’s their job to get it spic and span for summer. In between weeding the garden and painting the rooms, Angie starts up a conversation with an older vet who wants to make amends with his son before it&’s too late. Unfortunately, he has no idea of his son&’s whereabouts. It&’s the perfect side job for the County Seat team, but someone keeps blocking their efforts. And the more they try to find out why, the more they&’re certain someone&’s life might be in danger . . . Praise for Lynn Cahoon's Mysteries &“Well-crafted . . . Cat and crew prove to be engaging characters and Cahoon does a stellar job of keeping them—and the reader—guessing.&” —Mystery Sceneon A Story to Kill &“One Poison Pie deliciously blends charm and magic with a dash of mystery and a sprinkle of romance.&” —Daryl Wood Gerber, Agatha winner and nationally bestselling author of the Cookbook Nook Mysteries and Fairy Garden Mysteries
A Pup Called Trouble
by Bobbie PyronFans of classic animal stories like Pax and A Dog’s Way Home will howl over the heartwarming adventures of a coyote pup lost in New York City. Brimming with curiosity, Trouble can’t wait to explore the world beyond Singing Creek. So one morning the coyote pup stows away in the back of a truck and ends up lost in the heart of New York City. While Trouble misses his siblings, he quickly makes friends in Central Park’s Ramble: a prankster crow, a timid opossum, and a poetic poodle. Before long, he goes from howling for home to wondering if he could make a life in the city forever. But when word gets out that a coyote is running wild on city streets, Trouble must choose between the risks of being caught and the dangers of a long journey home. Inspired by true stories, this accessible read from the award-winning author of A Dog’s Way Home will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt torn between the longing for adventure and the call of home. An appendix with real accounts of wild animals trapped in the city adds to the fun!
A Pup in King Arthur's Court (The Adventures of Wishbone)
by Joanne BarkanFrom the Book Jacket: Using a computer, Joe Talbot and David Barnes decide to publish a sports newsletter that will put the school's existing one to shame. New technology over old ideas? This reminds Wishbone of Mark Twain's hilarious classic tale, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court. Wishbone imagines himself as Hank Morgan, an inventor who is transported back in time to King Arthur's court at Camelot. As Morgan, Wishbone immediately decides to use his Yankee know-how to modernize the simple medieval society. With knights on bicycles, jousting with lassos, and a sixth-century stock market, he causes quite a stir old England. Morgan also makes an enemy out of a powerful wizard named Merlin, who liked things just the way they were!
A Pup to Rescue Their Hearts: A Pup To Rescue Their Hearts (twins Reunited On The Children's Ward) / A Surgeon With A Secret (twins Reunited On The Children's Ward) (Twins Reunited on the Children's Ward #1)
by Alison RobertsCould an unlikely bond……be the answer to their dreams?Nurse Stevie hates feeling out of her depth. But with a new job and a son who’s struggling to settle in, she needs help. She just didn’t expect it to come in the shape of her boss and one adorable dog! On paper, Josh is everything Stevie should avoid. But beneath his charming exterior is a heart also in need of rescuing…From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.Twins Reunited on the Children’s WardBook 1: A Pup to Rescue Their HeartsBook 2: A Surgeon with a Secret
A Puppy and a Christmas Proposal
by Louisa GeorgeA veterinarian is reunited with the man who broke her heart when he asks for her help with a rescued puppy in this heartwarming medical romance.Her ex-fiancé. . . . . . is giving her paws for thought!Alex Norton devastated Beth Masters when he told her he called off their wedding. The last thing she wants this Christmas is to come face-to-face with him, clutching an adorable puppy! Warm-hearted vet Beth can’t say no to a four-legged patient in need, but she’ll need to guard her damaged heart from delicious doc Alex. Which becomes impossible when he finally reveals the reason why he left . . .
A Puppy for Christmas
by Carole Mortimer Myrna Mackenzie Nikki LoganOn the Secretary's Christmas List by Carole Mortimer Bree has landed an amazing job, but her new boss is a difficult, unreliable playboy-who is also infuriatingly gorgeous... When Bree looks after Jackson's son and energetic puppy, she realizes what she really wants this Christmas.... The Soldier, the Puppy and Me by Myrna Mackenzie Christmas is a difficult time for war hero Trey McFadden and it doesn't help that his neighbour, Ella Delancey, and her adorable puppy, Fizz, seem determined on spreading festive cheer. The Patter of Paws at Christmas by Nikki Logan Ingrid has to spend Christmas with gorgeous zookeeper Gabriel Marque. They're keeping watch for the zoo's first litter of wild dogs. Will the patter of tiny paws bring them together, this time forever?
A Puppy for Christmas
by Carole Mortimer Myrna Mackenzie Nikki LoganOn the Secretary's Christmas List by Carole Mortimer Bree has landed an amazing job, but her new boss is a difficult, unreliable playboy-who is also infuriatingly gorgeous... When Bree looks after Jackson's son and energetic puppy, she realizes what she really wants this Christmas.... The Soldier, the Puppy and Me by Myrna Mackenzie Christmas is a difficult time for war hero Trey McFadden and it doesn't help that his neighbour, Ella Delancey, and her adorable puppy, Fizz, seem determined on spreading festive cheer. The Patter of Paws at Christmas by Nikki Logan Ingrid has to spend Christmas with gorgeous zookeeper Gabriel Marque. They're keeping watch for the zoo's first litter of wild dogs. Will the patter of tiny paws bring them together, this time forever?
A Puppy for Miguel (Step into Reading)
by Melissa LagonegroMiguel and his dog, Dante, are back in this deluxe Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney/Pixar Coco!Miguel's best friend is a dog named Dante. Find out where Dante came from and how he met Miguel in this Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader based on the hit Disney/Pixar film Coco! This book is perfect for children ages 4 to 6. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.Disney/Pixar Coco is an animated film that celebrates the importance of family, music, and following your dreams.
A Puppy is for Loving (Orca Echoes)
by Mary LabattElsie is about to have puppies, and Elizabeth is going to help. Her grandmother shows her exactly how to make the den for the dog and how to be ready when the puppies come out. After they are born, Elizabeth helps Elsie care for them. Most important of all, though, she helps her grandmother find just the right home for each, especially the very last one.
A Puppy on the 34th Ward: Curl up with this magical Christmas romance! (Boston Christmas Miracles #2)
by Juliette HylandThis Christmas, a canine-therapy nurse and her pup fall head over heels (and paws!) for the new pediatrician… Find out more in the latest Boston Christmas Miracles story by Juliette Hyland. Can one man—and a pup…restore her faith in love? Jilted on her honeymoon, Bryn Bedford is forgoing men for woman&’s best friend: her therapy dog, Honey. Healing little patients on Ward 34 is the distraction she needs this Christmas. Gorgeous new pediatrician Nick Walker is not! But Nick playing Santa melts her frozen heart. Honey clearly trusts Nick… Will Bryn ever believe he&’s the real deal?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.Boston Christmas Miracles Book 1: The Nurse's Holiday Swap by Ann McIntoshBook 2: A Puppy on the 34th Ward by Juliette HylandBook 3: Home Alone with the Children's Doctor by Traci DouglassBook 4: A Surgeon's Christmas Baby by Deanne Anders
A Puppy's Tale: A Small Town Romance
by Valerie HansenFall in love with this fan-favorite novella of family, romance and dogs from author Valerie Hansen.Single mom Krista Brody has no problem walking up to a neighbour’s door while searching for her son’s runaway puppy, Puddles. But the stranger who opens the door is very familiar…Mark Vanbruger hasn’t seen Krista in years, but now they’re living in the same small town. They missed a chance at romance years ago—could a matchmaking puppy help them find happiness as a family now?Originally published in 2003.
A Pure Heart: A Novel
by Rajia Hassib"Exquisite. . . . Anchoring the story is a pair of Cairo-born sisters whose fates spin in radically different directions in the wake of the Egyptian revolution. . . . A lovely novel that does a remarkable job of bringing troubling realities to light, and life." --Vanity FairA Real Simple Best Book of the Year (So Far)A powerful novel about two Egyptian sisters--their divergent fates and the secrets of one familySisters Rose and Gameela Gubran could not have been more different. Rose, an Egyptologist, married an American journalist and immigrated to New York City, where she works in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Gameela, a devout Muslim since her teenage years, stayed in Cairo. During the aftermath of Egypt's revolution, Gameela is killed in a suicide bombing. When Rose returns to Egypt after the bombing, she sifts through the artifacts Gameela left behind, desperate to understand how her sister came to die, and who she truly was. Soon, Rose realizes that Gameela has left many questions unanswered. Why had she quit her job just a few months before her death and not told her family? Who was she romantically involved with? And how did the religious Gameela manage to keep so many secrets?Rich in depth and feeling, A Pure Heart is a brilliant portrait of two Muslim women in the twenty-first century, and the decisions they make in work and love that determine their destinies. As Rose is struggling to reconcile her identities as an Egyptian and as a new American, she investigates Gameela's devotion to her religion and her country. The more Rose uncovers about her sister's life, the more she must reconcile their two fates, their inextricable bond as sisters, and who should and should not be held responsible for Gameela's death. Rajia Hassib's A Pure Heart is a stirring and deeply textured novel that asks what it means to forgive, and considers how faith, family, and love can unite and divide us.
A Pure Heart: A Novel
by Rajia HassibSisters Rose and Gameela Gubran could not have been more different. Rose, an Egyptologist, married an American journalist and immigrated to New York City, where she works in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Gameela, a devout Muslim since her teenage years, stayed in Cairo. During the aftermath of Egypt's revolution, Gameela is killed in a suicide bombing. When Rose returns to Egypt after the bombing, she sifts through the artifacts Gameela left behind, desperate to understand how her sister came to die, and who she truly was. Soon, Rose realizes that Gameela has left many questions unanswered. Why had she quit her job just a few months before her death and not told her family? Who was she romantically involved with? And how did the religious Gameela manage to keep so many secrets? Rich in depth and feeling, A Pure Heart is a brilliant portrait of two Muslim women in the twenty-first century, and the decisions they make in work and love that determine their destinies. As Rose is struggling to reconcile her identities as an Egyptian and as a new American, she investigates Gameela's devotion to her religion and her country. The more Rose uncovers about her sister's life, the more she must reconcile their two fates, their inextricable bond as sisters, and who should and should not be held responsible for Gameela's death. Rajia Hassib's A Pure Heart is a stirring and deeply textured novel that asks what it means to forgive, and considers how faith, family, and love can unite and divide us.
A Purely Private Matter
by Darcie WildeThe Rosalind Thorne Mysteries—inspired by the novels of Jane Austen—continue as the audacious Rosalind strives to aid those in need while navigating the halls of high society…Rosalind Thorne has slowly but assuredly gained a reputation as “a useful woman”—by helping respectable women out of some less-than-respectable predicaments. Her latest endeavor is a tragedy waiting to happen. Desperate Margaretta Seymore is with child—and her husband is receiving poisoned pen letters that imply that her condition is the result of an affair with the notorious actor Fletcher Cavendish. Margaretta asks Rosalind to find out who is behind the scurrilous letters. But before she can make any progress, Cavendish is found dead, stabbed through the heart. Suddenly, Rosalind is plunged into the middle of one of the most sensational murder trials London has ever seen, and her client’s husband is the prime suspect. With the help of the charming Bow Street runner Adam Harkness, she must drop the curtain on this fatal drama before any more lives are ruined.From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Purple Place for Dying (Travis McGee #3)
by John D. Macdonald Lee ChildFrom a beloved master of crime fiction, A Purple Place for Dying is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat. Travis McGee's taking his retirement in installments while he's still young enough to enjoy it. But sooner or later, his money runs out and he has to work. This time McGee's lured out West to a strangely secretive meeting with a woman in trouble, in a place whose beauty hides some ugly, dangerous secrets. "John D. MacDonald created a staggering quantity of wonderful books, each rich with characterization, suspense, and an almost intoxicating sense of place."--Jonathan Kellerman Mona is in love with a poor, young college professor and married to a wealthy man whom she is convinced is stealing from her trust fund. So she does what any self-respecting girl would do: She hires someone to steal her money back so she can run away with the love of her life. Travis isn't sure he wants to help out until he sees Mona getting shot and killed out on the cliffs near her cabin. Now he's a lead suspect in a plot to help her escape, and to clear his name, he needs to get to the bottom of things. But the murders just keep mounting, and for Travis, even working with Mona's husband doesn't seem to help matters. Will he be able to uncover the complex plot in time to save his own skin? Features a new Introduction by Lee Child
A Purple Winter
by Mel BossaDerek O'Reilly was never good at reality. After twenty years of adulthood, he's disenchanted with his life but his husband, Chef Nick Lund, is still chasing success. Then a near-fatal motorcycle accident brings everything to a halt and opens a door to a time Derek thought he'd never experience again.As Derek sinks into a coma, his mind returns to the winter he first fell for Nick, the bad boy with arctic blue eyes. But in this coma-fantasy, Derek isn't a helpless child anymore. No -- this time, he's older and making Nick Lund stutter and swoon for a change.While Derek slips away, Nick sits by him in the hospital, devastated. To pull his lover back from the land of dreams, he must say what he's never said before.Derek has a choice -- remain lost in his imagined world, or return to Nick in the here and now where forever truly exists.
A Purpose to Our Savagery
by Tomas BaizaA mother struggles with what it means to be Chicana as she searches for her son at a powwow. A delivery driver has a fateful encounter with a voracious customer at the end of the world. A grieving father learns the true identity of the hummingbird that hovers outside his kitchen window. A Mexican cowboy— who might or might not be the Messiah— orders a pepperoni pizza on a Friday night. And a troubled young man develops an unexpected bond with his neighbor' s racist yard ornament. In his debut collection, Tomá s Hulick Baiza explores the poetic and mythic spaces between light and dark, where Aztec gods and more contemporary obsessions fight for dominance. With characters who jump off the page, A Purpose to Our Savagery takes readers on a journey through tragi-comic, hallucinatory, and even nightmarish landscapes where he exalts the resilience of outsiders in a world inclined to leave them behind. In the end, Baiza' s stories highlight the extraordinary and mundane challenges that we overcome to make it to the next day.
A Purr-fect Painting: Matisse's Other Great Cat (Artists and Their Animals)
by Joan WaitesDiscover the world of Henri Matisse through the eyes of his cat, La Puce. Join him and his two companions, Minouche and Coussi, as they spend their days in Matisse's sunny seaside apartment watching the artist create his paintings. As La Puce observes Matisse painting his masterpiece The Cat with the Red Fish, featuring Minouche, he too longs to be the subject of one of his paintings. After Matisse falls ill and can no longer paint standing up, La Puce tries to coax him back into painting by using himself as a model. When an accident happens, La Puce inspires the artist to create again . . . but this time using paper and scissors!
A Purrfect Princess (CatKid)
by Brian JamesCatKid is at it again! Spunk and personality make CatKid a natural performer, and she's the star in the class production of Snow White. Pretending to be in a deep sleep should be the hard part, but that's nothing compared to having to act like Billy the Bully is Prince Charming. Billy a Prince? That's not typecasting at all! The worst part is the dreaded kiss. CatKid is determined to find a way out of it, but will she have to forfeit the spotlight? Or will our star live happily every after?
A Purrfect Romance (Love in the City #1)
by J. M. BronstonWANTED: Reliable house sitter to care for two pampered Park Avenue felines. Free penthouse accommodations. Sexy neighbor not included. Bridey Berrigan desperately needs a break. Her day job as a chef has taken its toll, and she's all but given up on the male species. Then Bridey sees the ad for a cat sitter, and its good-bye shoebox apartment, hello Park Avenue palace! With only the pedigreed kitties, Silk and Satin, to keep her company, Bridey can finally get to work writing her dream cookbook. And she can't afford any distractions--least of all her intriguing new neighbor...Businessman Mack Brewster likes his women glamorous, aloof, and very sophisticated. With her easy smile and fresh-faced beauty, Bridey isn't exactly his type. Also, Mack is a dog person. Still, the mouth-watering aromas wafting from Bridey's kitchen are impossible to ignore. And as the impish felines somehow keep bringing the two of them together, Mack's appetite is piqued--in more ways than one. But would Bridey even consider giving a guy like him a chance? Mack's not sure, but he can't wait to find out...63,500 Words
A Pursuit of Miracles
by George TurnerEight journeys into the future from this prize-winning author: a civilized society where barbarism is the norm; a search for super-intelligence that goes horribly wrong; a world where to be Non-Legal is to be non-human; an experiment to test the very nature of reality. Contains:A Pursuit of MiraclesNot in Front of the ChildrenFeedbackShut the Door When You Go OutOn the Nursery FloorIn a Petri Dish UpstairsGeneration GapThe Fittest
A Pursuit of Miracles: Eight Stories
by George TurnerEight journeys into the future from this prize-winning author: a civilized society where barbarism is the norm; a search for super-intelligence that goes horribly wrong; a world where to be Non-Legal is to be non-human; an experiment to test the very nature of reality. Contains:A Pursuit of MiraclesNot in Front of the ChildrenFeedbackShut the Door When You Go OutOn the Nursery FloorIn a Petri Dish UpstairsGeneration GapThe Fittest