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The Eagles Gather: A Novel (The Barbours and Bouchards Series #2)
by Taylor CaldwellNew York Times Bestseller: In the &“undeniably powerful&” sequel to Dynasty of Death, a new generation of Bouchards battles over the family empire (The New York Times Book Review). In the decade after World War I, Jules Bouchard prepares to leave controlling interest in his global munitions enterprise to his son Armand. But the inheritance comes with a warning: Armand&’s ruthless brothers, Emile and Christopher, will be gunning for him. It&’s not long before Christopher commits financial treachery in an effort to unseat his brother. Worse, he hatches a plot involving his sister, Celeste, whose innocence he had vowed to always protect. While Christopher&’s machinations and Armand&’s countermoves threaten to tear the family apart, hope emerges from a distant relative who seems to possess the noble character of his ancestors. But are his intentions as honorable as they seem?
Ear Infections (The Everything Healthy Kids Series )
by Adams MediaFor parents, few experiences provoke more anxiety than the thought of a sick child. The Everything® Healthy Living Series is here to help. These concise, thoughtful guides offer the expert advice and the latest medical information you need to understand your child’s ailments and provide the best possible care. Childhood illnesses are inevitable; the way you approach treatment is not.Inside you’ll find tips to recognize an ear infection and discern the difference between an ear infection caused by a cold as opposed to those caused by allergies as well as treatment advice, and guidance on deciding whether surgery is an appropriate course of action for your child.
An Earl for the Shy Widow: The Widows Of Westram (The Widows of Westram #2)
by Ann LethbridgeThe new earlAnd the lady he should resist!Part of The Widows of Westram: Having left the army to take up the title of Earl of Longhurst, Ethan feels the weight of his new responsibilities. He was brusque with the woman picking blackberries, only to find she’s his neighbor Lady Petra, who helps him despite his gruffness. A wealthy bride would save his estate, but all he can think about is this shy, kind and penniless widow!The Widows of Westram miniseriesBook 1 — A Lord for the Wallflower WidowBook 2 — An Earl for the Shy WidowBook 3 — A Family for the Widowed Governess — coming soon!“A really fun romance that should leave a smile on your face”— A Cat, a Book and a Cup of Tea on A Lord for the Wallflower Widow“I could not put it down until I finished reading it … The story is just so good.”— Goodreads on A Lord for the Wallflower Widow
An Earl in Want of a Wife: The Secrets Of Wiscombe Chase An Earl In Want Of A Wife Lord Crayle's Secret World (The Eastway Cousins #1)
by Laura MartinA marriage of convenience...or desire? The Earl of Burwell needs a wife! The woman who broke Daniel's heart has been blackmailing him, so to protect his son from the horrors of illegitimacy, he must find a rich bride... Temporarily posing as her heiress cousin, plain, poor orphan Lizzie Eastway knows her popularity is due only to her supposed dowry-no one could ever love the real her. And disclosing her true identity seems heartbreakingly impossible when Lizzie sees the spark of genuine desire in dashing Lord Burwell's eyes!
The Earl She Should Never Desire
by Lara TempleLara Temple offers you a taste of the forbidden in this sexy Regency romance.This very handsome earl…Is the one man she cannot fall for…War widow Lily Walsh has left her aristocratic family behind, but she can&’t deny her younger sister&’s request to come to London to meet her fiancé. Though not a love match, Lord Sherbourne is kind, amusing and ideal for her sister on paper. But as Lily gets to know him, she&’s finding him alarmingly attractive! And the forbidden look in the earl&’s eye shows the feeling is mutual…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Earl Takes a Fancy: A Sins for All Seasons Novel (Sins for All Seasons #5)
by Lorraine HeathNew York Times bestselling author Lorraine Heath pens another richly satisfying romance in her Sins for all Seasons series.She’s looking for a nobleman to wed…Though born out of wedlock, Fancy Trewlove is determined to fulfill her mother’s wish that she marry into nobility. Fancy’s keen intellect and finishing school manners make her the perfect wife for any gentleman—if he’s willing to overlook her scandalous lineage. But Fancy’s plans are thrown into chaos when an intriguing commoner begins visiting her bookshop—and she finds herself unable to stop thinking about him.He’s looking to escape his title…Widowed just a year ago, the reclusive Matthew Sommersby, Earl of Rosemont, has been besieged by women hoping to become his next wife. Desperate for anonymity, he sheds Society life to search for the peace that eludes him. Fancy’s shop is his one refuge, until the night their passion erupts into a kiss that nearly leads to her ruin—and leaves both longing for much more. Together, they discover an unlikely love…As Fancy finds herself torn between her family’s expectations and her growing feelings for Matthew, secrets are exposed—secrets that force Fancy to question if she can trust her heart’s desire...
An Earl to Save Her Reputation (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Laura MartinA convenient betrothal“It will save us both from scandal.”Widowed three times over, Lady Anna Fortescue is used to ignoring the wagging tongues of the ton. After finding herself in a compromising position with handsome bachelor Lord Harry Edgerton, to avoid scandal she ends up engaged again. The arrangement may be one of convenience, but as Anna finds herself unable to resist Harry’s charms, she realizes the betrothal may have its benefits…
The Earl Who Sees Her Beauty (Revelations of the Carstairs Sisters #1)
by Marguerite KayeUnaware of her beauty…Until he awakens her. Prudence Carstairs knows her scars leave her with no romantic prospects—instead, she&’s content revolutionizing her employer&’s home with her technological marvels. Then he unexpectedly perishes and his mysterious younger brother, dashing Dominic Thorburn, reluctantly takes over. In the new earl, Prudence finally finds someone who meets her gaze without flinching. Might he see the beautiful, intelligent woman beyond her scars? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Revelations of the Carstairs SistersBook 1: The Earl Who Sees Her Beauty
The Earl's Cinderella Countess (Matchmakers of Bath #1)
by Amanda McCabeEnjoy this friends-to-lovers romance set in Regency BathThe one matchShe doesn&’t want to make… The Earl of Fleetwood was Eleanor St. Aubin&’s first love, but being a mere vicar&’s daughter held her back from admitting her feelings. Now she's a successful matchmaker, and the prospect of finding Frederick the wealthy wife he needs to settle his inherited debts is a nightmare come true! But returning from war, Frederick&’s facing nightmares of his own. Eleanor feels compelled to help him, but could she ever be his Cinderella countess? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Matchmakers of BathBook 1: The Earl's Cinderella Countess
The Earl's Countess of Convenience: A Regency Historical Romance (Penniless Brides of Convenience #1)
by Marguerite KayeA countess in name only……tempted by a night with her husband!Part of Penniless Brides of Convenience: Eloise Brannagh has witnessed firsthand the damage unruly passion can cause. Yet she craves freedom, so a convenient marriage to the Earl of Fearnoch seems the perfect solution! Except Alexander Sinclair is more handsome, more intriguing, more everything than Eloise anticipated. She’s set her own rules for their marriage, but her irresistible husband might just tempt her to break them!Penniless Brides of Convenience miniseries Book 1 — The Earl’s Countess of ConvenienceBook 2 — A Wife Worth Investing InBook 3 and 4 — coming soon!“The book opens up like a succession of Russian dolls, revealing more and more about the protagonists in all guises. And this is Kaye’s strength as a writer: setting up a plot and characters shrouded in mystery, and then revealing them with increasing complexity as the story moves on … This is a book not to be missed.”— All About Romance on A Scandalous Winter Wedding“What a wonderful culmination A Scandalous Winter Wedding is to the Matches Made in Scandal series … Ms. Kaye has fast become one of my favorite authors of historical fiction”— Romance Junkies on A Scandalous Winter Wedding
The Earl's Egyptian Heiress
by Heba HelmyA Victorian romance set between Egypt and LondonA season with the earlFor the Egyptian heiress Ranya Radwan&’s mission is clear: restore her family&’s honor by retrieving the deed to their business from the Earl of Warrington. Until she finds herself enthralled by the new earl, Owen. Accompanying him from Egypt to England to find the deed, Ranya&’s swept into an unfamiliar world of society balls and luncheons, but is captivated waltzing in Owen&’s arms. Yet her duty to her family means returning to Egypt, not following her heart… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest (A Very Village Scandal #1)
by Virginia HeathThe earl she loved to hate…until she stayed in his mansion!Sophie Gilbert has thwarted the standoffish new earl&’s plans to sell his country estate and the quaint village that forms part of it. But when disaster strikes and he offers her refuge, she must reconsider everything about this vexing, determined man. After the heartbreak in her past, it&’s a revelation to feel her pulse racing and her body yearning for his touch… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.A Very Village Scandal Where love can be found at every turnBook 1: The Earl's Inconvenient Houseguest
The Earl's Inconvenient Wife: The Earl's Inconvenient Wife One Night With The Major Marrying Her Viking Enemy (Sisters of Scandal #2)
by Julia JustissIn this Regency romance, friends become lovers when a debutante from a notorious family enters a marriage of convenience with her brother’s best friend.Temperance Lattimar is too scandalous for a Season, until finally she’s sponsored by Lady Sayleford. The whole charade feels wrong when she doesn’t want a husband, but Temper feels awful when MP and aristocrat Gifford Newell is appointed to “protect” her at society events. With her past, she knows she’s not an ideal wife . . . but when a marriage of convenience to Giff becomes her only option, both are surprised to discover their very real feelings for each other.
The Earl's Irresistible Challenge: A Regency Historical Romance (The Sinful Sinclairs #1)
by Lara TempleCould this infamous rake……finally have found his countess?Part of The Sinful Sinclairs. When Lucas, Lord Sinclair, receives a mysterious summons from a Miss Olivia Silverdale he’s skeptical about whether he can help her. But Olivia, although eccentric, is in earnest about her quest to restore her late godfather’s reputation. Lucas’s curiosity is piqued, and not just by Olivia’s intelligent eyes and lithe form. A new challenge quickly presents itself: keeping Miss Silverdale at arm’s length!The Sinful Sinclairs miniseriesBook 1 — The Earl’s Irresistible ChallengeAnd look out for the next two Sinful Sinclairs - coming soon!“It is a poignant, sentimental and expertly written love story” Goodreads on Lord Stanton’s Last Mistress by Lara Temple“Sensitive, touching and perceptive, this emotional book took me on the most wonderful journey where the hero and heroine deal with the obstacles in their way” Goodreads on Lord Stanton’s Last Mistress by Lara Temple
The Earl's Marriage Bargain (Liberated Ladies #2)
by Louise AllenA compromising situation…for an innocent lady!After fending off ruffians with her parasol and hauling a battered man into her carriage, Jane Newnham finds herself unwittingly compromised with enigmatic Ivo Merton, Earl of Kendall! Jane always intended to become an artist, not a wife, and now she has no choice but to become betrothed. They strike a bargain that means she can continue to paint, but Ivo has awakened another passion in her—to uncover his secrets…Liberated LadiesUnconventional heiresses…full of big ambitions!Least Likely to Marry a DukeThe Earl’s Marriage BargainLook out for the next book in the series, coming soon!“Ms. Allen is an excellent writer and does a beautiful job showing us what is in the hearts of her protagonists.”—All About Romance on Least Likely to Marry a Duke“Ms. Allen is capable of creating terrific sexual tension between her heroes and heroines and is very skilled at developing a believable romance.”—All About Romance on Contracted as His Countess
The Earl's Marriage Dilemma
by Sarah MalloryDuty and desire collide for the earl in this compelling Regency romance!Hired by the earl…Desired as his bride? Conham, the new Earl of Dallamire, is resolute: he must wed a wealthy bride. It&’s the only way to bring the estate that his late father squandered back into prosperity. But a late-night encounter with beautiful stranger Rosina Brackwood leads Conham to question his carefully laid plans… Running away from her abominable brother, Rosina is in desperate need of refuge. So when Conham offers her the position of his land steward, it&’s an offer she can&’t refuse. Yet as they live and work in close confines, the crackle of chemistry is impossible to ignore…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Earl's Practical Marriage (Mills And Boon Historical Ser.)
by Louise AllenWhen childhood friends marry for convenience, they may find the love of a lifetime in this delightful Regency romance.Giles Redmond, Earl of Revesby, is marrying childhood friend Laurel Knighton because it’s the only way to save his family fortune. The last time he saw her, she was an unconventional tomboy. So Giles is surprised to discover what a beautiful, headstrong young woman she’s become. He never expected to find himself irresistibly drawn to her. Who would have thought such an infuriating, disobedient bride could be so tempting?
The Earl's Pregnant Bride
by Christine RimmerTHE STICK TURNED (ROYAL) BLUE... And now the princess is in a pickle. Because the night that Genevra Bravo-Calabretti and the new Earl of Hartmore, Rafael DeValery, turned to each other, it was for comfort upon the death of his brother-the man who was about to propose to Genny. It was not supposed to change their lives forever. But it had. For Rafe, it cemented his awareness that he'd been in love with Genevra since forever. And for Genny, it made her realize that Rafe was not the second-chance brother, but the one who'd held her heart all along...now all she had to do was convince him of that. Hopefully before the new heir(ess?) to the estate arrived...
The Earl's Reluctant Proposal: A Regency Historical Romance (Liberated Ladies #4)
by Louise AllenWhen an eligible earlMeets a plain music teacher…Max Fenton, Earl of Burnham, needs someone to attend a house party with him to keep an eye on his willful, romantically inclined stepsister. Though he must have taken leave of his senses when he persuades his sister’s prickly piano teacher, Miss Lucy Lambert, into the job! Especially when they are inadvertently compromised together…and his only option is a much more permanent proposal!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Liberated LadiesBook 1: Least Likely to Marry a DukeBook 2: The Earl’s Marriage BargainBook 3: A Marquis in Want of a WifeBook 4: The Earl’s Reluctant Proposal
The Earl's Wager for a Lady
by Helen DicksonEnjoy this sparky Regency romanceIt started with a wager…Will it end with it too? Returning from the military, Lord Maxim Randall finds his new neighbor, Eve Lansbury, to be challenging, intriguing—and utterly captivating. Widowed with a young son, Eve is fiercely protective, and Maxim can&’t help but fall for her. However, a foolish bet to seduce her is revealed and backfires, jeopardizng their bond. Eve&’s heart is more guarded than ever—unless Maxim can convince her to trust him again… From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
An Early American Christmas
by Tomie DePaolaA new family shows the neighborhood what Christmas is all about. In this small New England village, no one makes much of a fuss about Christmas--until a new family moves in, that is. The family works tirelessly to prepare for the holiday: decorating the house, hand-dipping candles, baking mounds of delicious cookies, and carving nativity pieces. In the end, these new neighbors show their small village how to celebrate the holiday in a very special way. This fixed-layout ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book, features read-along narration.
Early and School-Age Care in Santa Monica: Executive Summary
by Ashley Pierson Lynn A. Karoly Gail L. Zellman Megan K. BeckettThe landscape of early learning and out-of-school-time programs in the City of Santa Monica is complex, with numerous providers and funding streams. This complexity reflects its evolution in response to changes in federal, state, and local priorities and initiatives. Future shifts in funding levels, program auspices, and other features are likely. In July 2012, the City of Santa Monica Human Services Division and the Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School District contracted with the RAND Corporation to conduct an assessment of child care programs in Santa Monica. The study was motivated in part by the perception of some stakeholders that the system of care had become fragmented and complex. Additional motivations were the uncertainty of resource streams stemming from recent and anticipated state and federal budget cuts and a desire to ensure youth well-being in the community. The project sought to assess how well Santa Monica's child care programs meet the needs of families, including child care and early education programs serving children from birth to kindergarten entry, as well as care for school-aged children (focusing on kindergarten through eighth grade) in the hours before and after school and in the summer. Overall, recommendations for improvement focused on advancing access, quality, service delivery, and financial sustainability.
Early and School-Age Care in Santa Monica: Current System, Policy Options, and Recommendations
by Ashley Pierson Lynn A. Karoly Gail L. Zellman Megan K. BeckettIn July 2012, the City of Santa Monica Human Services Division and the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District contracted with the RAND Corporation to conduct an assessment of child care programs in Santa Monica. The project sought to assess how well Santa Monica's early and school-age care programs meet the needs of families. Recommendations for improvement focused on advancing access, quality, service delivery, and financial sustainability.
The Early Birds
by Laurie GrahamThe Early Birds is the touching and funny follow-up to The Future Homemakers of America. 'Funny, heartwarming and a real treat. I would recommend it to anyone!' Katie Fforde'Wit and insight to match Nick Hornby, and the entertainment value of Helen Fielding' Independent on The Future Homemakers of America'Why is Laurie Graham not carried on people's shoulders through cheering crowds? Her books are brilliant!' Marian KeyesPeggy, the southern belle. Kath, the pragmatist with the only Norfolk accent in New York state. Gayle, the preacher with healing hands. Mrs Colonel Audrey Rudman, forever keeping up the standards of the Officers' Wives Club. Lois, who's never had a thought she didn't voice. Loudly. Their menfolk may be long retired, but once a US Air Force wife, always an Air Force wife, and the bonds of friendship forged in base after military base are still going strong fifty years later. Time is rendering its Accounts Payable for all of them now: hip replacements, eye problems, forgetfulness and departures. In this hymn to lifelong female friendship, Peggy soldiers on through new upheavals, including her ex-husband Vern's Alzheimer's diagnosis, the death of one of her nearest and dearest, a life-changing house move and the world-shattering events of 9/11 with the help of her sharp-tongued, often eccentric, but always loyal group of friends.
The Early Birds
by Laurie Graham'Why is Laurie Graham not carried on people's shoulders through cheering crowds? Her books are brilliant!' MARIAN KEYESThe Early Birds is the feel-good and funny follow-up to The Future Homemakers of America that proves that no matter what life throws at you, great friends and regular cocktails will always see you through.Peggy, the southern belle. Kath, the pragmatist with the only Norfolk accent in New York state. Gayle, the preacher with healing hands. Mrs Colonel Audrey Rudman, forever keeping up the standards of the Officers' Wives Club. Lois, who's never had a thought she didn't voice. Loudly.Their menfolk may be long retired, but once a US Air Force wife, always an Air Force wife, and the bonds of friendship forged in base after military base are still going strong fifty years later. Time is rendering its Accounts Payable for all of them now: hip replacements, eye problems, forgetfulness and departures. In this hymn to lifelong female friendship, Peggy soldiers on through new upheavals, including her ex-husband Vern's Alzheimer's diagnosis, the death of one of her nearest and dearest, a life-changing house move and the world-shattering events of 9/11 with the help of her sharp-tongued, often eccentric, but always loyal group of friends.