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A Cure for Nurse Evans
by Darla NeidrickDiane Evans was one of the best nurses at St. Catherine's Hospital in Philadelphia. She healed the children on her ward with her warmth as well as her medical competence. She was even able to solve the serious hidden problem of "Princess Jenny," the young patient who'd been considered an obstinate brat by most of the staff. Yet no matter what she did, Diane could not please handsome, difficult Dr. Eric Trent. Often he criticized, her unfairly. True, there were rare moments when Eric showed his kinder side to Diane and she was drawn to him. But then, the young doctor's cruelty, which always followed, was twice as hard to bear. Like Princess Jenny, Eric had a hidden problem. Would Diane detect it in time to save two lives from misery?
A Cure for the Dark Heart: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Chen ZhouZuiYueThe crown prince waved his hand to order his subordinates to retreat. His eyes were filled with malice.He had thought that by allowing someone to raid the southwest, he would be able to catch Cheng Zheng's weakness and capture him in one fell swoop. Who knew which segment would go wrong? He actually let Cheng Zheng know of the news beforehand and escaped death.
A Cure for the Family
by Amy CroallCatherine Delaney's world collapses when her husband, Malcolm Holmes, vanishes without a trace. After struggling to revive her modeling career amid empty bank accounts, a dead-end HR job, and three children, Catherine is even more shocked when Malcolm inexplicably returns after five lonely years, refusing to tell anyone where he's been. As if that's not enough, she's stunned to find his disappearance may or may not have something to do with the execution of a convicted murderer. Now she must deal with her lingering feelings for her ex-husband and the new ones for tall, dark, and handsome coworker Ted Jackson. If Catherine decides to let Malcolm back in amid the lies and secrets, she faces the possibility of another broken heart. But if she rightfully tells him to "toss off," his jealousy may mean the end of her new, comfortable life. Don't miss the other books in the romantic suspense series by Amy Croall: A CURE FOR THE CONDITION A CURE FOR THE PAST
A Cure for the Past
by Amy CroallCatherine and Malcolm Holmes return in A Cure for the Past. Malcolm Holmes used to have an easy life. But when his wife's heart condition returns, he's forced to go to any lengths to find a cure, even if those lengths mean traveling through time. What will a new timeline have in store for the twosome?
A Cure for the Vet (Must Love Dogs)
by Ann Roth Julie BensonFind your Happily Ever After with two feel-good stories of dogs unleashing romance in small-town settings.HEART MEDICINEMontana Vet by Ann RothEmily Miles already has plenty on her plate caring for the dogs she rescues and raising money to keep The Wagging Tail going. She can’t jeopardize the shelter by getting involved with new part-time vet Seth Pettit. And Seth has his own plateful: a teenage ward who hates him, an estranged family he’s trying to mend fences with and a living to make in small-town Montana. Emily needs a full-time partner, and that just can’t be him!The Rancher and the Vet by Julie BensonLeaving his Colorado hometown was the second hardest thing Reed Montgomery ever did. The first was breaking up with Avery McAlister. Now the citified CEO has come home to be surrogate dad to his niece. Avery’s first priority is her financially strapped animal shelter. Her second is helping Reed with his parenting skills. They may be bonding, but her former flame still has some explaining to do about the secret that drove him away.
A Curious Beginning (A Veronica Speedwell Mystery #1)
by Deanna RaybournIn her thrilling new series, the New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Julia Grey mysteries, returns once more to Victorian England...and introduces intrepid adventuress Veronica Speedwell.London, 1887. As the city prepares to celebrate Queen Victoria's golden jubilee, Veronica Speedwell is marking a milestone of her own. After burying her spinster aunt, the orphaned Veronica is free to resume her world travels in pursuit of scientific inquiry--and the occasional romantic dalliance. As familiar with hunting butterflies as she is fending off admirers, Veronica wields her butterfly net and a sharpened hatpin with equal aplomb, and with her last connection to England now gone, she intends to embark upon the journey of a lifetime.But fate has other plans, as Veronica discovers when she thwarts her own abduction with the help of an enigmatic German baron with ties to her mysterious past. Promising to reveal in time what he knows of the plot against her, the baron offers her temporary sanctuary in the care of his friend Stoker--a reclusive natural historian as intriguing as he is bad-tempered. But before the baron can deliver on his tantalizing vow to reveal the secrets he has concealed for decades, he is found murdered. Suddenly Veronica and Stoker are forced to go on the run from an elusive assailant, wary partners in search of the villainous truth.
A Currier and Ives Christmas: Four Stories of Love Come to Life from the Canvas of Classic Christmas Art
by Diann Mills Lynn A. Coleman Deborah Raney Joann A. GroteThe artistry of renowned lithographers Currier & Ives captures the beauty and nostalgia of simpler days and Christmases past. Yet, while a picture may be worth a thousand words, there are times when even the best illustrations leave viewers with a yearning to know more. Inspired by the classic American art of Currier & Ives, these seasonal love stories delve deep inside the artists' portrayals to imagine and illustrate the untold tales behind each wintry scene. Look beyond the art to discover the heartwarming stories of holiday love of yesteryear in A Currier & Ives Christmas.
A Curse Awakened: A Weird Girls Novella
by Cecy RobsonDiscover Cecy Robson's sensational Weird Girls series--or return to where the magic first began--with this eBook original prequel novella about four sisters coming to grips with their unique supernatural powers. Celia Wird shouldn't possess the ability to transform into a tigress. Her three sisters should never be able to burst into flames, heal wounds, or transform common objects into deadly weapons. And yet they do. Before they were born, the Wird Sisters were cursed by a spell that was intended to destroy them, not endow them with extraordinary powers. The sisters' magic is untamed and explosive at best, and time is running out for them to take command. Vampires have targeted Celia's sweet, tragically human ex-boyfriend Danny. The sisters rush to his aid, but in order to take down the vamps, first they must face their dark past and break a spell that's screwing up their powers. Except this curse wasn't meant to be broken . . . and the witch who cast it isn't done toying with them yet.
A Curse Carved in Bone: Book Two of the Saga of the Unfated (Saga of the Unfated)
by Danielle L. JensenA shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy—and to overcome the betrayal of the man who broke her heart—in this searing conclusion to the Norse-inspired fantasy romance duology that began with the bestselling A Fate Inked in Blood. <p> The secret of her divine heritage revealed, Freya finds herself on a path that will see thousands of lives lost to the magic in her blood. Desperate to avoid this dark fate, she risks an alliance with Skaland’s greatest enemy to seek answers from the seer who foretold her future—the same seer who sent Bjorn to kill her. While Freya still seethes with rage over Bjorn’s betrayal, the blood oaths that bind her demand that she keep him close as she hunts for a way to avert the looming war. Her magic draws her to the front lines of an old enmity, embroiling her with Nordeland’s Unfated—children of the gods who serve the king she was raised to fear. The same king who, unlike Bjorn, is now willing to fight at her back. For despite the desire that burns hot between Bjorn and Freya, his growing distrust of her chosen path threatens to drag them further apart. <p> As war approaches, gods and mortals must choose their weapons. Yet the fiercest battle will be the one Freya wages within herself. With the magic of two goddesses burning in her veins, she must weave the threads of destiny to decide her own fate: Will she be the shield that protects her people or the curse that destroys them? <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
A Curse For True Love: the thrilling final book in the Sunday Times bestselling series (Once Upon a Broken Heart)
by Stephanie GarberThe long-awaited finale to the #1 New York Times bestselling Once Upon a Broken Heart trilogy.Two villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after.Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she's paid for this fairytale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts.Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A Curse for True Love, the breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy.(P) 2023 Macmillan Audio
A Curse For True Love: the thrilling final book in the Sunday Times bestselling series (Once Upon a Broken Heart)
by Stephanie GarberTwo villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after. Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She's married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she's paid for this fairytale. She doesn't know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts. Blood will be shed, hearts will be stolen, and true love will be put to the test in A Curse for True Love, the breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy.
A Curse Unbroken
by Cecy RobsonFans of Keri Arthur will love the Weird Girls, four sisters cursed with supernatural powers. In Cecy Robson's latest urban fantasy romance, the search is on for an unholy grail, while evil is licking its wounds--and looking for revenge. The preternatural world is changing. After a massive magical throwdown tore apart the established order, the dark elements are rebuilding their ranks unopposed. Celia Wird's world is changing, too. She's the mate of the pureblood were Aric, and his Warriors are honor-bound to protect her family as she and her sisters recover from unimaginable horrors. Celia hesitates to reveal the true extent of the Wird sisters' trauma, but they aren't the only ones keeping secrets: Aric and the werewolf Elders are tracking a stone that grants limitless power. So is a tough coven of witches. Then Misha, a master vampire with his own plans for the stone, sends Celia after it. Can she and the vamps beat both the weres and the witches to the treasure before it falls into the wrong hands? Fearing for Celia's safety, Aric begs her to stay out of the hunt. What they don't realize is that they're the ones being hunted. But Celia's ready to prove that she's not easy prey.
A Curse for the Homesick: A Novel
by Laura Brooke RobsonOn Stenland, there comes a time known as skeld season: when a woman can wake with three black lines on her forehead, the mark of a skeld, and turn anyone she sees to stone. Skeld season comes around without warning, and while each only lasts three months, the people skelds turn to stone are very much dead. That&’s how Tess&’s mother killed Soren&’s parents. Maybe for this reason alone, Tess and Soren should not have fallen in love. Since the time her mother was a skeld, Tess has wanted to leave Stenland, to run from the windswept island, from her family and friends. She is unwilling to bear the responsibility of one day killing anyone, let alone someone she loves. Soren, though, has always been determined to stay, to live out his life in the only place he&’s ever known as home, even if that life could be cut short. They cannot see eye to eye—and yet, they cannot stay apart. She tries to come back for him. He tries to leave for her. But can your love for one person outweigh everything else? And how do you decide how much you&’re willing to risk, if it might mean destroying someone else in the process? Laura Brooke Robson has crafted a fascinating story about the choices we make, the responsibilities we carry, and the ambiguities of regret.
A Curse of Gold
by Annie SullivanCurses and queens. Pirates and kings. Gods and magic. The final saga of a princess cursed by Midas&’s touch, a vengeful Greek god, and a dazzling kingdom in the balance.After barely surviving thieving, bloodthirsty pirates and a harrowing quest at sea to retrieve her stolen treasure, Kora finds readjusting to palace life just as deadly. Her people openly turn against her, threatening to overthrow her as heir to the throne due to fear of her magical powers. When Dionysus puts out a challenge to kill the girl with the golden touch and burn down her kingdom, it&’s not just her future on the throne in danger. Kora&’s life and entire kingdom are now on contract.With no other choice, Kora sets out to find Dionysus, journeying to the mysterious disappearing island of Jipper. If she wants to save her kingdom and have any chance at reversing her father&’s curse, she will have to enter into a deadly game with Dionysus, the greatest trickster the world, or the underworld, has ever seen.A Curse of Gold:Is the highly-anticipated sequel to A Touch of Gold by author Annie SullivanIs an enchanting and captivating fantasy adventure/fairy tale retelling, perfect for fans of The Wrath and the Dawn and CinderIs told from the perspective of Kora, King Midas&’s daughter and a strong female protagonistFeatures a beautifully decorated coverWill have strong appeal to readers ages 13 & up
A Curse of Gold Educator's Guide
by Annie SullivanA Curse of Gold Educator's Guide is a companion to A Curse of Gold by Annie Sullivan. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for grades 7-12.
A Curse of Queens (The Kingmaker Chronicles #4)
by Amanda BouchetDiscover an all-new adventure in USA Today Bestselling author Amanda Bouchet's thrilling, white-hot fantasy series featuring the king's younger sister and his best friend, the man she's loved in secret for years.THE WAR OF GODS IS JUST BEGINNINGAfter centuries of conflict, the three kingdoms of Thalyria have finally been reunited. But now the queen has been cursed, the royal lineage has been broken, and no one knows who's behind the plot to threaten the once-fractured realm's fragile new peace.Desperate to help, Jocasta—the king's younger sister and a gifted healer—hatches a daring plan to find Circe's Garden, a fabled island where she hopes to discover an antidote. But she can't do it alone. She needs the strong arm and unflinching bravery of the warrior she's loved since childhood—her brother's right-hand-man and captain of the guard, Flynn of Sinta.Flynn has spent years fighting to deny the desperate longing burning between them, but he cannot allow Jocasta to face this danger alone. He swears he will be her shield, and together they will do the impossible. Yet with old feelings blazing bright and treachery brewing on Mount Olympus, one thing is clear: Thalyria and its new royals are still pawns in an epic game of power—one that might end in a War of Gods.The Kingmaker Chronicles:A Promise of Fire (Book 1)Breath of Fire (Book 2)Heart on Fire (Book 3)A Curse of Queens (A Kingmaker Chronicles novel, Book 1)Readers are raving about the Kingmaker Chronicles:"Give this to your Game of Thrones fans."—Booklist STARRED Review"Loved it!"—ELOISA JAMES, New York Times bestselling author"Utterly breathtaking!"—DARYNDA JONES, New York Times bestselling author"Masterful worldbuilding."—Kirkus STARRED Review"Absolutely fabulous."—C.L. WILSON, New York Times bestselling author"Easily my favorite book of 2016!"—Bookriot"Delivers with both heat and heart—loved it!"—JEFFE KENNEDY, award-winning author
A Curse of Queens (The\kingmaker Chronicles Ser. #4)
by Amanda Bouchet'Amanda Bouchet's talent is striking.' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling authorDiscover an all-new adventure in USA Today Bestselling author Amanda Bouchet's thrilling, white-hot fantasy series, The Kingmaker Chronicles!THE WAR OF GODS IS JUST BEGINNINGAfter centuries of conflict, the three kingdoms of Thalyria have finally been reunited. But now the queen has been cursed, the royal lineage has been broken, and no one knows who's behind the plot to threaten the once-fractured realm's fragile new peace.Desperate to help, Jocasta-the king's younger sister and a gifted healer-hatches a daring plan to find Circe's Garden, a fabled island where she hopes to discover an antidote. But she can't do it alone. She needs the strong arm and unflinching bravery of the warrior she's loved since childhood-her brother's right-hand-man and captain of the guard, Flynn of Sinta.Flynn has spent years fighting to deny the desperate longing burning between them, but he cannot allow Jocasta to face this danger alone. As they face the ultimate challenge, old feelings blaze brighter than ever. Together, they must overcome the greatest of odds, or lose the kingdom - and their love - forever.The Kingmaker Chronicles:A Promise of Fire (Book 1)Breath of Fire (Book 2)Heart on Fire (Book 3)A Curse of Queens (A Kingmaker Chronicles novel, Book 1)Praise for the Kingmaker series:'Absolutely fabulous. I didn't want to put [Breath of Fire] down. Amanda Bouchet is now on my auto-buy list! I highly recommend her books to my readers and to anyone looking for a great blend of fantasy and romance.' C.L. Wilson, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Winter King'This book is utterly breathtaking!' Darynda Jones, New York Times bestselling author of the Charley Davidson series'A Promise of Fire made me laugh out loud more than once.' Thea Harrison, New York Times bestselling author of the Elder Races series
A Curse of Salt
by Sarah StreetA heartless beastA sister's sacrificeAnd a love so strong it will drown the raging sea ...THIS FAIRYTALE IS CURSEDIn a kingdom that fears the sea, Ria Lucroy longs to be brave. Bodies are washing ashore and everyone knows who's to blame. Legends of the Heartless King shroud the continent in fear; they call him a pirate, a monster, a god. When his mercenaries raid her father's merchant ship, Ria's family is faced with a horrifying demand. They will spare his life, in exchange for one of his daughters.Determined to save her sisters, Ria launches herself into the world of pirates. Face-to-face with the Heartless King, she finds he is far more than the stories told. He is a man, with a human name and blood-stained hands, bound to the seas by a centuries-old curse. As their chemistry blooms into something more, Ria finds herself caught in an ancient web of secrets. Battling creatures of the deep alongside those that reign its surface, Ria discovers how to love a heartless man and that some curses aren't so easy to break.Prepare for stormy seas and swoony romance in this addictive retelling of Beauty and the Beast ... Perfect for fans of Brigid Kemmerer's Cursebreakers series and Sarah J Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses.
A Curse of Salt
by Sarah StreetIn a kingdom that fears the sea, Ria Lucroy longs to be brave.Bodies are washing ashore and everyone knows who's to blame. Legends of the Heartless King shroud the continent in fear; they call him a pirate, a monster, a god. When his mercenaries raid her father's merchant ship, Ria's family is faced with a horrifying demand. They will spare his life, in exchange for one of his daughters.Determined to save her sisters Ria launches herself into the world of pirates. Face-to-face with the Heartless King, she finds he is far more than the stories told. He is a man, with a human name and blood-stained hands, bound to the seas by a centuries-old curse. As their chemistry blooms into something more, Ria finds herself caught in an ancient web of secrets. Battling creatures of the deep alongside those that reign its surface, she discovers how to love a heartless man ...And when her iron-willed sister tries to pull her home Ria finds her heart torn between two worlds. As monsters - both human and otherwise - threaten to destroy the life she's come to love, Ria learns that curses aren't so easy to break.(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
A Curse of Salt
by Sarah StreetThe romantic Beauty and the Beast retelling of your dreams - perfect for fans of reimagined fairy tales and dark, brooding love interests ... A heartless beastA sister's sacrificeAnd a love so strong it will drown the raging sea ...THIS FAIRY TALE IS CURSEDIn a kingdom that fears the sea, Ria Lucroy longs to be brave. Bodies are washing ashore and everyone knows who's to blame. Legends of the Heartless King shroud the continent in fear; they call him a pirate, a monster, a god. When his mercenaries raid her father's merchant ship, Ria's family is faced with a horrifying demand. They will spare his life, in exchange for one of his daughters.Determined to save her sisters, Ria launches herself into the world of pirates. Face-to-face with the Heartless King, she finds he is far more than the stories told. He is a man, with a human name and blood-stained hands, bound to the seas by a centuries-old curse. As their chemistry blooms into something more, Ria finds herself caught in an ancient web of secrets. Battling creatures of the deep alongside those that reign its surface, Ria discovers how to love a heartless man and that some curses aren't so easy to break.Prepare for stormy seas and swoony romance in this addictive enemies-to-lovers fairytale romance. Perfect for fans of Brigid Kemmerer's Cursebreakers series and Sarah J Maas's A Court of Thorns and Roses.
A Curse on the Mountain
by Missouri DaltonIn the cursed city of Var Eldore, perched on a mountaintop surrounded by a frigid swamp, the rain never stops. Former pleasure slave Myr lives in hiding, trying to stay a step ahead of his captor. But there's more to Myr than he realizes, and destiny has other plans for him. Soon, he counts soldiers, spies, nobles, and wizards among his allies. Their goal is to oppose the king and those who perpetuate slavery, and fight for the freedom of their land. As they uncover secrets and conspiracies, each more tangled than the last, Myr also discovers he has unique abilities to aid their cause--the Redeemers. As the strength of the Redeemers grows, so does the number of enemies they must face. Each member of their alliance has his or her own demons to battle, and Myr must confront the truth about himself and become the leader they need. Alongside his lover Ryall and the people who have become his family--as well as some unlikely friends--Myr and the Redeemers must prepare for war. If they fall, the city in the rain will follow.
A Cursed Bloodline
by Cecy RobsonThe Weird Girls return in another edge-of-your-seat novel from Cecy Robson! Just when Celia thinks the supernatural world can't turn deadlier, a new rival emerges, proving just how dangerous a power-hungry were can be. Since being cursed with unique abilities, Celia Wird and her three sisters have fought the most bloodthirsty preternaturals in the Lake Tahoe region. But Celia's greatest threat is someone she would have never suspected: Anara, a werewolf Elder who has allowed his hatred for Celia to spiral out of control. In a play for dominance, Anara tortures Celia and gives her an ultimatum: sever her mate bond with pureblood were Aric--or Anara will kill everyone she loves. From the instant they met, Celia and Aric have shared an attraction that cannot be tamed. So keeping Aric away is impossible, and Aric would sooner die than allow anyone to hurt the woman he loves. Misha, master vampire and Celia's sworn protector, also finds his way into the chaos, seeking blood from those who have harmed her. Now Celia and her sisters are caught in the middle of a war driven by lust, fueled by hatred, and destined to end in tragedy. For Anara is a force to be reckoned with, and he will not succumb without robbing Celia of those who hold her heart.Praise for A Cursed Bloodline "Brace yourself Cecy fans, A Cursed Bloodline will take you for an emotional roller-coaster ride. . . . A Cursed Bloodline is one of my Top Picks of the year."--Under the Covers "A fun and fascinating series."--That's What I'm Talking About "Cecy Robson makes you feel as though you are fighting alongside the sisters as they try to save the world."--Valley Girl Gone Country "The Weird Girls series is hands down one of my favorite series over all genres."--My ParaHangover "Did you really feel the need to put me through the emotional wringer? Oh, who am I kidding, I freaking enjoyed the hell out of it."--Christy's Love of Books "Powerful, fast-paced . . . A Cursed Bloodline will make your heart race."--Caffeinated Book Reviewer "As always, Cecy's writing is top notch."--The Bookaholic Cat"I would give this book a million stars if I could, but I will have to settle with five stars!"--The Hopeless Reader Praise for the Weird Girls series "One of my favorite books series . . . so much action, so much violence and, oh, the lust radiating off of our heroes . . . I definitely recommend this series for lovers of all things paranormal and awesome."--USA Today "[With Robson's] edgy, witty and modern style of storytelling, the reader will be drawn deep into this quirky paranormal world. . . . Strong pacing, constant action and distinctive, appealing characters--including a gutsy heroine--will no doubt keep you invested."--RT Book Reviews "A healthy dose of humor, a heaping dash of the supernatural, and a pinch of mystery all laced with a heavy dollop of action . . . Robson knows how to combine all the best ingredients to keep her readers hooked and begging for another hit."--Fresh Fiction Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
A Cursed Embrace
by Cecy RobsonIn the second book in the Weird Girls series, Celia Wird and her sisters learn that fame comes at a price, and being "weird" isn't always welcome.
A Cursed Moon
by Cecy RobsonMeet the furry big brother that the Wird sisters never had... Bren is a cocky, brash hound of a werewolf who loathes the idea of belonging to Aric's pack--much less finding a mate. But Bren's hotheaded behavior lands him in the doghouse when he defies Aric's authority in front of his pack, bringing up a sore subject that's bound to make the Alpha wolf's blood boil... Luckily for him, no one can stay mad at Bren and his wild charm for long. And when some frightening ghosts launch a hostile paranormal takeover, Bren will team up with Celia Wird to take down the evil ghouls before they hurt someone they both love... Includes a preview of the upcoming Weird Girls novel Cursed by Destiny!
A Cute Woman and Her Clingy Husband: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Luo XiaoyanTwo years ago, Gu Ze Chen followed his mother's arrangements and married a nominal wife. Two years later, his wife actually personally beat him down. Very good! Since you are no longer obedient, then … Divorce! Divorce?! Su Ni said that she had plotted and schemed so hard that she could do anything, but this was impossible! " "Then I'll torture you to death." Gu Ze Chen's gaze was sinister and his mouth was cold. "Alright." Su Ni pursed her bright red lips. "I'll wait and see if you'll be willing to part with me."