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A Marine for His Mom
by Christy JeffriesMAIL-ORDER DAD Can you order a dad in the mail? Hunter Walker isn't sure, but he thinks Gunnery Sergeant Matthew Cooper might be the next best thing. The wounded warrior has been his pen pal for months, and now that he's come to Sugar Falls to recuperate, Hunter is over the moon. His mom? Not so much. Maxine Walker has been acting weird ever since Cooper showed up. She seems to get mad whenever the veteran is around, which doesn't make any sense. And now Cooper is acting weird, too. Hunter doesn't understand why grown-ups always say things are complicated when they're really simple. His pen pal soldier and his sassy, stubborn mom belong together. But maybe they need just a little push...
A Marked House
by Jacob TwerskyAaron Baltner comes from a long and honored line of rabbis, and is committed to carrying on the tradition. But tragedy stalks his young family when he decides to immigrate from Poland to the United States. Sarah, his wife, descends into mental illness, becoming increasingly abusive and violent as the years pass. Aaron struggles to cope with her upheavals, and to understand how a lovng God could permit such suffering. Meanwhile, Aaron's and Sarah's son Daniel is deeply scarred by the turmoil in the home, and must find his own way to peace.
A Marked Man
by Barbara Hamilton1774: Ten weeks after the Boston Tea Party. Abigail Adams, wife of attorney John Adams, who is deeply involved with the Sons of Liberty--a secret organization opposing the Crown--remains as committed to the cause as her husband. And the arrest of one of the Sons comes as a shock to both of them. Because it isn't for treason--it's for murder . . . The accused is young Henry Knox; the victim, a royal representative to the colonial court. Rumors begin swirling--did the murder indeed arise from the competition between the two for the affections of the daughter of a prominent Loyalist, or was it politically motivated? Abigail and John believe Knox to be innocent, despite the strong evidence against him. While John works to clear his client's name, Abigail begins her own investigation. But as she pursues the truth, the killer pursues her--threatening not only Abigail but her vulnerable family . . .
A Marked Man
by Stella CameronOnce accused When Max Savage opens his practice in a remote, seductively beautiful bayou town, he hopes it's the start of a new life. He's got his reputation as a skilled surgeon, his two brothers by his side and a fresh chance. But soon Max discovers he can't escape a past riddled with accusations of murder. . . or the faces of two dead women. Especially since another woman is missing, and he was the last to see her alive. Always suspected Annie Duhon knows all about nightmares that shatter life's dreams and the need to escape the past. But her fascination with Max grows, even when disturbing rumors start to surface and her darkest visions seem to play out in living color. Can she trust Max with her secrets and her deepest desires? Or is he the specter she sees when she sleeps--a killer stalking women with his cleansing fire? Is she about to become his next victim?
A Marker to Measure Drift
by Alexander MaksikA New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2013.On a holiday island somewhere in the Aegean Sea, Jacqueline, a young Liberian woman, fends off starvation as she survives in the aftermath of unspeakable brutality. Having escaped the horrors of Charles Taylor's regime, she builds a home of sorts in a cave overlooking the ocean. During the day, she wanders the sunny beaches offering massages to tourists, one Euro for five minutes, all the while balancing her will to live with the crushing guilt of survival.This hypnotic, lyrical and extraordinary novel tells the story of a woman existing in the wake of experiences so horrifying that she prefers homeless numbness to the psychological confrontation she knows is inevitable. It's a novel about memory. About storytelling. About how we live with what we know.Alexander Maksik is a writer of exceptional gifts, able to deliver devastatingly powerful emotion through deceptively simple, lucid prose.
A Marker to Measure Drift
by Alexander MaksikNow The Major Motion Picture DRIFT Starring Cynthia Erivo and Alia Shawkat • A New York Times Notable Book • Hypnotic in its depiction of physical and spiritual hungers, this is a novel about ruin, faith, and the devastating memories that can destroy and redeem us. &“Immensely powerful. . . . Beautifully written. . . . Jacqueline is a mesmerizing heroine.&” —The Boston Globe In the aftermath of Charles Taylor&’s fallen regime, a young Liberian woman named Jacqueline has fled to the Aegean island of Santorini. She lives in a cave accessible only at low tide. During the day, she offers massages to tourists, battling her hunger one or two euros at a time. Her pressing physical needs provide a deeper relief, obliterating her memories of unspeakable violence. But slowly, the specters of her former life resurface: her adoring younger sister; her unshakably proper mother; her father, who believed in his president; her journalist lover, who knew that Taylor would be overthrown. Now Jacqueline must face the ghosts that haunt her—or tip into full-blown madness.
A Market Tale: A Bruno, Chief of Police Story of the French Countryside (Bruno, Chief of Police Series #8)
by Martin WalkerA charming tale from the Périgord heartland, featuring the internationally beloved Bruno, chief of police. A Vintage eBook Original Short. Between the seventeenth-century mairie and the stone bridge over the river that winds through town, the village of St. Denis hosts its weekly market, as well-stocked with local gossip as with fresh produce and pâtés. As summer blooms, the newest talk of the town is the rapport between Kati, a Swiss tourist, and Marcel, a popular stall owner whom Kati meets over his choice strawberries. None are happier than police chief Bruno to see Marcel, a young widower, interested in love again, but as his friend's romance deepens, Bruno senses trouble in the form of Marcel's meddlesome sister Nadette. Even as Kati begins to put down roots in St. Denis, vending her delicious baking in the market, it seems the overbearing Nadette will stop at nothing to make her feel unwelcome. When her schemes reach the limits of law, Bruno takes it upon himself to set things right.An eBook short.
A Market of Dreams and Destiny
by Trip GaleyEnter the bazaar of the bizarre—where fate and fortunes are for sale just beneath Covent Garden—in this high-stakes historical fantasy debut set in 19th-century London, perfect for fans of Neverwhere and The Night Circus.Below Covent Garden lies the Untermarkt, where anything and everything has a price: a lover&’s first blush, a month of honesty, a wisp of fortune. As a child, Deri was sold to one of the Market&’s most powerful merchants. Now, after years of watchful servitude, Deri finally spots a chance to buy not only his freedom but also his place amongst the Market&’s elite when he stumbles into the path of a runaway princess desperate to sell her royal destiny.But news of the missing princess and her wayward destiny spreads. Royal enforcers and Master Merchants alike are after it. Outmanoeuvring them all would all be hard enough had Deri not just also met the love of his life, a young man called Owain, whose employers are using the Market for their own nefarious schemes.Deri soon finds that the price of selling the royal destiny, making a name for himself, and saving the man he loves is dear. The cost of it all might just change the destiny of London forever..
A Marquess Too Rakish to Wed
by Liz TynerThis Regency brims with lively humor and sparky romance…Two oppositesWill they ever attract? Women flock around the disreputable Marquess of Hartcroft—all except Lady Guinevere Chenowith. She holds him at a polite distance, disapproving of the way he breaks society&’s rules. So no one is more surprised than Guinevere when she rushes to his side after he has a serious riding accident. And it seems the marquess&’s brush with death has forced him to think more favorably about marriage—because he&’s just stunned her with a proposal!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Marquess, a Miss and a Mystery (Mills And Boon Historical Ser. #Vol. 605)
by Annie BurrowsA staged seduction… …to solve a murder mystery! After one disastrous season, Miss Horatia Carmichael avoids the ton—her mind and tongue are too unfashionably opinionated to land a husband. But to find her brother’s killer, she must join forces with incorrigible rake Lord Devizes and allow the marquess to pretend to seduce her for all to see! Horatia knows it’s not real—she’s a plain spinster after all—but as danger grows, so does their desire… “A charming Regency romance...which lets you escape to a more romantic era, for a little while” — Jane Hunt on A Duke in Need of a Wife “A great book, told with a lot of heart and feeling. The characters are well drawn and you can’t help but fall in love with them” — Sanoobar Unscripted on A Duke in Need of a Wife
A Marquis in Want of a Wife (Liberated Ladies #3)
by Louise AllenA convenient marriageNo inconvenient emotionsRoss Vincent, Marquis of Cranford, with his scarred face and formidable disposition, knows he’s hardly a catch. But he needs a wife to take care of his motherless son. Shy, scholarly Prudence Scott seems ideal: she has no expectation of love or passion. She’ll care for his baby in return for the protection of his name. Yet seeing Prudence on their wedding day tests Ross’s willpower to not take his new wife to bed…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Liberated Ladies Unconventional heiresses…full of big ambitions!Book 1: Least Likely to Marry a DukeBook 2: The Earl’s Marriage BargainBook 3: A Marquis in Want of a Wife
A Marquis to Marry
by Amelia GreyAlexander Mitchell Raceworth, the dashing fourth Marquis of Raceworth, is shocked when the alluring young Duchess of Brookfield accuses him of stealing priceless pearls belonging to her family. Susannah Brookfield is the most beautiful, enchanting woman he has ever met, but despite his attraction, he's not about to hand over the pearls. Though suspicion and mistrust drive them apart when the pearls are stolen, Race suggests they pool their resources to recover them. If they do find them, will they finally be able to give in to love, or will the truth of the elusive necklace tear them apart once and for all?
A Marquis to Protect the Governess
by Parker J. ColeRomance and scandal ignite in the Palace of Versailles…A Cinderella governess…With a royal secret! Reeling from the discovery that everything she knew about her life was a lie, Isadora is forced to take up a position as a governess in the brooding Marquis de Lyonnais&’s household. As she helps the marquis bond with his orphaned nephew, Isadora can&’t help but be drawn to the man behind the title. But can she trust him to protect her secret…one that&’s so explosive it could rock the court of King Louis XV! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
A Marriage Betrayed
by Emma DarcyAdopted but now alone, Kristy went in search of her natural family. When Armand Dutournier burst into her life, accusing her of betrayals she had not committed, Kristy could only wonder-did she have a perfect double? Could she possibly have a twin? Armand was her only lead to the family she yearned for, but his passionate drive for vengeance-and the powerful attraction between them-made accepting his proposition of a temporary intimacy highly dangerous!
A Marriage Betrayed
by Emma DarcyA woman&’s search for her birth family leads her to a passionate and vengeful stranger in this classic contemporary romance. Adopted but now alone, Kristy went in search of her natural family. When Armand Dutournier burst into her life, accusing her of betrayals she had not committed, Kristy could only wonder—did she have a perfect double? Could she possibly have a twin? Armand was her only lead to the family she yearned for, but his passionate drive for vengeance—and the powerful attraction between them—made accepting his proposition of a temporary intimacy highly dangerous! Originally published in 1999.
A Marriage Between Friends
by Melinda CurtisThey were just friends when they got married. Jill desperately needed a father for her unborn child, and Vince Patrizio wanted to give them both his name. And if Jill could ever learn to love him, he'd consider himself a fortunate man. Then Jill walked out of his life. But eleven years later, it's Vince's turn to have his say. Arriving in Jill's sleepy California town, he has plans to transform it into a mini Vegas. . . to reclaim his wife. . . and to meet the son who should have been theirs. And Vince isn't leaving until he gets what he came for.
A Marriage Carol
by Chris Fabry Gary D. ChapmanOn Christmas Eve twenty years earlier, Marlee and Jacob were married in a snowstorm. This Christmas Eve, they are ready to quit, divorce is imminent. Their relationship is as icy as the road they&’re traveling and as blocked with troubles as the piling snow. They take a shortcut to get to the lawyer&’s office, on a slippery, no-fault path. She thinks they need to stay on the main road. He disagrees. They fight. Story of their lives and they slam into a bank of snow , spinning, drifting, falling, out of control. Just like their lives. Reluctantly, freezing cold, hungry, scared, she trudges up the hill. Jacob is nowhere to be found. Her ears frozen, fingers and hands red, she comes to a house on the hillside, built like a Bed and Breakfast, a green wreath on the red door and the door-knocker is in the shape of a wedding ring.The red door opens and the first thing she notices is the fire in the room, blazing hot, a warm, inviting, friendly place and the voice of an old man welcomes her in. There are three golden pots on the hearth, shining, glimmering things. The old man claims that they are used to restore marriages. She laughs—and begins a journey through her past, present, and future that will test how she views her lifelong love. There are two futures available. Which will she choose?
A Marriage Carol
by Chris Fabry Gary D. ChapmanOn Christmas Eve twenty years earlier, Marlee and Jacob were married in a snowstorm. This Christmas Eve, they are ready to quit, divorce is imminent. Their relationship is as icy as the road they&’re traveling and as blocked with troubles as the piling snow. They take a shortcut to get to the lawyer&’s office, on a slippery, no-fault path. She thinks they need to stay on the main road. He disagrees. They fight. Story of their lives and they slam into a bank of snow , spinning, drifting, falling, out of control. Just like their lives. Reluctantly, freezing cold, hungry, scared, she trudges up the hill. Jacob is nowhere to be found. Her ears frozen, fingers and hands red, she comes to a house on the hillside, built like a Bed and Breakfast, a green wreath on the red door and the door-knocker is in the shape of a wedding ring.The red door opens and the first thing she notices is the fire in the room, blazing hot, a warm, inviting, friendly place and the voice of an old man welcomes her in. There are three golden pots on the hearth, shining, glimmering things. The old man claims that they are used to restore marriages. She laughs—and begins a journey through her past, present, and future that will test how she views her lifelong love. There are two futures available. Which will she choose?
A Marriage Deal with the Outlaw (Outlaws of the Wild West #2)
by Harper St. GeorgeA dangerous attraction in Montana! Castillo Jameson has been hunting a murderer for years. The notorious outlaw never expected his search to lead to a standoff on a train-or having to save a beautiful woman caught in the crossfire... Caroline Hartford has her own troubles-she wants to become a physician, but her parents demand she marry first. Then Castillo arrives at the wedding she's attending, and Caroline has the perfect solution. She will keep the outlaw's true identity a secret...if he'll pretend to be her fiancé! Outlaws of the Wild West Pistols at dawn, seduction at sunset!
A Marriage Deal with the Viscount: A Victorian Marriage of Convenience Story (Allied at the Altar #1)
by Bronwyn ScottA cunning business alliance leads to a passionate union in this delightful and heartfelt Victorian romance.London, 1854. Conall Everand, Viscount Taunton, has a foolproof business plan. If only the Duke’s investing club wasn’t so foolish as to pass on it. Now Conall’s only hope is to approach the one member who took interest. But Sofia, Marchesa di Cremona, is a most unusual investor . . . After escaping an abusive marriage, Sofia is struggling to find acceptance in Society. And she’s surprised by the dashing Viscount’s strong, supportive nature. In Conall’s arms she discovers true pleasure. Yet to fully leave her past behind, Sofia must consider Conall’s offer of his full protection—in the form of wedding vows!
A Marriage Fit for a Sinner: The Sheikh's Christmas Conquest A Marriage Fit For A Sinner Brazilian's Nine Months' Notice Bought For Her Innocence (Seven Sexy Sins #3)
by Maya BlakeA billionaire bent on vengeance marries his enemy’s daughter, but when their arrangement becomes intimate, the marriage begins to feel all too real. Billionaire Zaccheo Giordano walks out of prison into the chilling winter wind with only one thing on his mind: revenge on the treacherous Pennington family who put him there. And he’ll start with his ex—fiancée, Eva Pennington.When Zaccheo demands she wear his ring again to save her family from his wrath, Eva agrees. At least a marriage in name only allows her to keep her infertility secret. Until Zaccheo makes it clear their marriage will be real in every sense, including giving him an heir . . .
A Marriage Has Been Arranged
by Anne WealePride and prejudice! Holly knew she wasn't beautiful, but still hoped that one day she'd find a man who would love her and wed her! Trouble was, the only man she had ever really wanted was Pierce Sutherland! What chance did she have with a man like him? Women like her glamorous blond stepsister had always been much more his type. Which was why she had been shocked at this errant bachelor's proposal. Pierce Sutherland wanted to marry her-plain old Holly! But could per pride allow her to accept a man who was marrying her not for love but convenience? Anne Weale's seventieth romance!
A Marriage Healed in Hawaii
by Becky WicksEscape to the tropics of Hawaii with Becky Wicks&’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance, and find out whether two marine veterinarians can rediscover the spark they once shared… HE HAD HER AT &“ALOHA…&” Two decades ago, the death of their precious baby girl destroyed Lani&’s marriage. She hasn&’t seen her marine vet ex-husband, Mika, since. But now, to save Oahu&’s dolphins, she needs his help. While Mika returning home to the island—even more gorgeous than ever!—reopens old wounds, it also rekindles their long-suppressed chemistry. They&’ve spent years trying to move on from their grief. Could a second chance heal what once broke them?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.
A Marriage Made at Woodstock
by Cathie PelletierFred and Lorraine Stone met at the famous Woodstock music festival in upstate New York. And as all couples must, they grew up- just not in the same direction. Now in their forties, Fred has become Frederick, a sell-out accountant whose last vestige of his free-wheeling years is a vegetarian diet. Meanwhile, Lorraine, who now goes by the name Chandra (Sanskrit for changeable), has morphed into a psychology teacher and animal rights activist. When Chandra suddenly moves out, Frederick turns back to Woodstock, that magical time, for answers. Can he discover what went wrong and reclaim their summer of love? Or has marital harmony left them behind for good?In A Marriage Made at Woodstock, Cathie Pelletier takes an honest and hilarious look at a marriage on the verge of dissolution-and how hard it can be to reconcile who we once were with who we have become.
A Marriage Made in Italy
by Rebecca WintersA brooding Italian... With a dark family history, single dad Leon Malatesta is determined to keep his baby daughter out of the headlines. And so, when a striking woman starts asking questions around the sun-kissed town of Rimini, Leon's protective instinct goes into overdrive. ...and a mysterious beauty! Only, Belle Peterson turns out to be the long-lost daughter of his stepmother! Her innocence touches Leon's locked-away heart in a way he never believed possible after losing his wife. Now Belle brings the possibility of a new future for them all...if only he can convince her he wants to marry her for love, not just to give them all the family they want so much....