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A House Full of Secrets: All she sees is the perfect man, but what is he hiding?
by Zoe MillerAll she sees is the perfect man - but what is he hiding?An invitation to visit Niall's childhood home is too good an opportunity for Vikki to pass up. This is the chance she's been waiting for to get closer to her friend, and to meet the family he's always been so cryptic about.But when Vikki arrives at the beautiful but remote Lynes Glen on Ireland's west coast, and finally meets Niall's estranged brother Alex and his overbearing sister Lainey, she realises that this reunion will be far from heart-warming. As Vikki fails to convince any of them that she saw a mysterious woman at the lake - off-limits since a tragic accident - strange and sinister incidents begin to happen at the Blake family home. What secrets are they keeping? And why exactly did Niall ask Vikki to join him for the weekend?
A House Full of Secrets: All she sees is the perfect man, but what is he hiding?
by Zoe MillerOne of us is lying . . .When Londoner Vikki receives an invitation from Niall Blake to join him for a weekend at his family home in a remote part of Ireland, she hopes it will be the perfect opportunity to turn their friendship into something more significant. But Niall has a different reason for his proposition ... As the weekend takes a sinister turn and Vikki discovers more about Niall, his estranged older brother Alex and his over-compensating sister Lainey, it becomes clear that the family harbours a long-buried secret. But who is out to destroy them? Could it be one of their own? And why did Niall invite Vikki along for the weekend?
The House Gun
by Nadine GordimerNadine Gordimer's novel is a passionate narrative of the complex manifestations of that final test of human relations we call love. It moves with the restless pace of living itself; if it is a parable of present violence, it is also an affirmation of the will to reconciliation that starts where it must, between individual men and women.
House Hunt (The Power of Zero #3)
by Jackie KeswickThe Power of Zero: Book ThreeJack Horwood hates owing favors. But when a simple day out to treat Gareth to the best oysters in England leads to a discovery of drugs and counterfeit money--things that neither Jack nor Gareth have the jurisdiction to handle--he has to call in help. Help that doesn't come cheap, and that forces him to do something he promised himself he'd never do again--walk away from Gareth and the family he's starting to make for himself. Three months undercover is a long time. After missing Gareth's birthday, Jack is determined not to miss their first anniversary. But coming home and being home are two very different things. So when he is asked to assist with a corporate espionage investigation, Jack can't say no, despite knowing it will impact his already straining relationship. Except, of course, he's walking into a trap....
House Husband
by Linda CajioTHE ULTIMATE...STUDLet's make a baby!Sara Johanson wanted a child and a family of her own more than anything. So when she showed up on her estranged husband's doorstep, she expected his signature on four-year-old divorce papers-not an enthusiastic offer to make babies with her. A whole passel of them no less!Something changed the driven businessman she'd married, but had hardly seen. With a menagerie of animals and an infant to baby-sit, Steve seemed more...domestic and more sexy than ever to Sara. But he still delivered knee-knocking kisses as skillfully as he'd negotiated deals. Steve always got what he wanted-and now he wanted to be a daddy.He's every woman's fantasy, but only one woman's dream come true.
A House in Provence
by Ivy PembrokeIt's the offer of a lifetime - a whole summer in a farmhouse in the sun-drenched French countryside! But Libby might have bitten off more than she can chew . . .As Libby, her new husband Sam, his son Teddy, and their helpful dog Jack explore the rambling, enchanting house, meet the locals and learn some delicious French cooking, they are joined by friends from home who are as affected by the breathtaking countryside as they are.When Libby's friend Isla, who has been restlessly travelling for years, comes to stay, she meets and falls for American Brooke, who works at the local vineyard. Will Brooke be the one to finally get Isla to stay in one place?And then Libby has a surprise for Sam . . .One summer in Provence will change all their lives for ever.
A House in Provence
by Ivy PembrokeIt's the offer of a lifetime - a whole summer in a farmhouse in the sun-drenched French countryside! But Libby might have bitten off more than she can chew . . .As Libby, her new husband Sam, his son Teddy, and their helpful dog Jack explore the rambling, enchanting house, meet the locals and learn some delicious French cooking, they are joined by friends from home who are as affected by the breathtaking countryside as they are.When Libby's friend Isla, who has been restlessly travelling for years, comes to stay, she meets and falls for American Brooke, who works at the local vineyard. Will Brooke be the one to finally get Isla to stay in one place?And then Libby has a surprise for Sam . . .One summer in Provence will change all their lives for ever.
The House in Quill Court
by Charlotte Betts1813. Venetia Lovell lives by the sea in Kent with her pretty, frivolous mother and idle younger brother. Venetia's father, Theo, is an interior decorator to the rich and frequently travels away from home, leaving his sensible and artistic daughter to look after the family. Venetia designs paper hangings and she and her father often daydream about having an imaginary shop where they would display the highest quality furniture, fabrics and art to his clients. When a handsome but antagonistic stranger, Jack Chamberlaine, arrives at the Lovell's cottage just before Christmas bringing terrible news, Venetia's world is turned upside-down and the family have no option but to move to London, to the House in Quill Court and begin a new life. Here, Venetia's courage and creativity are tested to breaking point, and she discovers a love far greater than she could have ever imagined . . . From the multi-award-winning author of The Apothecary's Daughter, The House in Quill Court is a gorgeously evocative Regency novel bursting with historical flavour and characters you won't forget. If you love Philippa Gregory and Joanne Harris, you will adore Charlotte Betts.
The House in Quill Court
by Charlotte Betts1813. Venetia Lovell lives by the sea in Kent with her pretty, frivolous mother and idle younger brother. Venetia's father, Theo, is an interior decorator to the rich and frequently travels away from home, leaving his sensible and artistic daughter to look after the family. Venetia designs paper hangings and she and her father often daydream about having an imaginary shop where they would display the highest quality furniture, fabrics and art to his clients. When a handsome but antagonistic stranger, Jack Chamberlaine, arrives at the Lovell's cottage just before Christmas bringing terrible news, Venetia's world is turned upside-down and the family have no option but to move to London, to the House in Quill Court and begin a new life. Here, Venetia's courage and creativity are tested to breaking point, and she discovers a love far greater than she could have ever imagined . . . From the multi-award-winning author of The Apothecary's Daughter, The House in Quill Court is a gorgeously evocative Regency novel bursting with historical flavour and characters you won't forget. If you love Philippa Gregory and Joanne Harris, you will adore Charlotte Betts.
The House in Quill Court
by Charlotte Betts1813. Venetia Lovell lives by the sea in Kent with her pretty, frivolous mother and idle younger brother. Venetia's father, Theo, is an interior decorator to the rich and frequently travels away from home, leaving his sensible and artistic daughter to look after the family. Venetia designs paper hangings and she and her father often daydream about having an imaginary shop where they would display the highest quality furniture, fabrics and art to his clients. When a handsome but antagonistic stranger, Jack Chamberlaine, arrives at the Lovell's cottage just before Christmas bringing terrible news, Venetia's world is turned upside-down and the family have no option but to move to London, to the House in Quill Court and begin a new life. Here, Venetia's courage and creativity are tested to breaking point, and she discovers a love far greater than she could have ever imagined . . . From the multi-award-winning author of The Apothecary's Daughter, The House in Quill Court is a gorgeously evocative Regency novel bursting with historical flavour and characters you won't forget. If you love Philippa Gregory and Joanne Harris, you will adore Charlotte Betts.
A House Is Not a Home: A B-boy Blues Novel (B-Boy Blues)
by James Earl HardyThis African American gay love story set in Brooklyn’s hip hop community is a “sexy, romantic soaper . . . sure to please present fans and garner more” (Booklist).In this final chapter in James Earl Hardy’s groundbreaking B-Boy Blues series, Mitchell “Little Bit” Crawford and Raheim “Pooquie” Rivers are all grown up. Mitchell is a stay-at-home dad renovating his dream house, writing, and raising his godson and half-sister in Brooklyn’s up-and-coming Fort Greene neighborhood. He’s fairly happy, but he can’t help feeling that something—or someone—is missing from his life.Fresh from rehab for a gambling addiction, Raheim has a new lease on life, but it’s precarious — his career as an actor has stalled, he hasn’t seen his son in years, and the short-lived sexual trysts that punctuated his life no longer satisfy him. Hell-bent on change, Raheim has finally figured out who he wants to be with forever. But will Mitchell give Raheim the second chance he so desperately wants? “A House Is Not A Home is so good you won’t want it?or the series?to end.” —E. Lynn Harris, New York Times best-selling author of What Becomes of the Brokenhearted“I have been a fan of his work from his very first novel.” —J.L. King, New York Times bestselling author of On the Down Low
The House Love Built: Four Romances Are Built on the Foundation of Faith
by Tracey Victoria Bateman Susan Downs Gail Sattler Susan May WarrenCarla Wainwright was building a house -and a future-with the man she loved. But when he walked out of her life, she held on to her dream of the house.... Now, with the help of a reluctant contractor, Jack Dugan, she sees her project-and her hopes-rise to new heights. And that's only the beginning for this special place--when Carla moves on, the dream house plays a role in the lives and loves of three other women: Ellen White, afraid to surrender to God's call to missions, prefers the safety of her career in interior decorating-until Paul Stoneman helps her discover the courage to walk through God's open door. Professor Angela Cooper finds the squirrel damage in the attic isn't the only repair she needs in her life. Can Kendall Tyler's bumbling efforts fix the hole in her heart? Winnie Wainwright's heart--like her home--has been battered by storms. Will Dan Parker be the handyman to mend her house... and her soul? These four stories of hope and healing will surely find a home in your heart!
The House of a Thousand Candles
by Meredith NicholsonA novel of romance and adventure, of love and valor, of mystery and hidden treasure. The hero is required to spend a whole year in the isolated house, which according to his grandfather's will shall then become his. If the terms of the will be violated the house goes to a young woman whom the will, furthermore, forbids him to marry. Nobody can guess the secret, and the whole plot moves along with an exciting zip.
The House of a Thousand Candles (Library Of Indiana Classics Ser.)
by Meredith NicholsonOriginally published in 1906, a classic romantic thriller about a man who must live in a remote house in rural Indiana to receive his inheritance.In order to inherit his grandfather’s fortune, a man must stay one year in the eccentric old man’s isolated mansion. If he succeeds, the entirety of the estate is his. If he doesn’t, everything goes to a young woman, whom the will forbids him to marry.This suspense thriller contains all the elements of a good mystery story: a secluded house inhabited by mysterious creatures, a handsome hero, a forbidden romance, duels, ghosts, and an old-fashioned shoot-out.
The House Of A Thousand Lanterns
by Victoria HoltJane Lindsay was fascinated by the idea of the house. Only it was miles away in the oriental port of Kowloon, and she knew she could never hope to see it. Now she's the wife of a wealthy art dealer, the house threatens to shatter her peace as it guards a secret that Jane must discover.
House of Blight: A Novel (The Threadmender Chronicles #1)
by Maxym M. MartineauPASTE MAGAZINE, THE NERD DAILY, AUDIBLE & GOODREADS READERS' MOST ANTICIPATED FANTASY"Wrenching, thrilling, and wildly imaginative...The kind of story that you just can't put down." —THEA GUANZON, New York Times and international bestselling author The first novel in an eerie, darkly creative, and romantic new gothic fantasy duology from Maxym M. Martineau, for readers of Sarah J. Maas and Rachel Gillig.Edira Brillwyn is a threadmender. She holds a rare, lifesaving power that can cure disease and heal injuries in the blink of an eye. But magic always comes with a cost, and saving anyone sacrifices a sliver of her own life. She’s always kept her abilities hidden…until the powerful Fernglove family discovers her secret.The Ferngloves are charming and beautiful, possess powerful magic, and don’t take no for an answer—especially Orin, the head of these ruling elites. When Edira’s brothers unexpectedly contract blight—an incurable virus killing people throughout the town, and an illness too strong for her to heal them both—Orin offers to help. Together at his estate they’ll research a cure while Orin slows their sickness and Edira hones her magic. His kindness and honesty surprises Edira, as does her undeniable attraction to him.But the other Ferngloves are suspicious of her power and may be more dangerous than the ever-present disease. The longer Edira stays within the confines of the Manor, the more the family’s pristine exterior begins to crack—until Edira discovers a terrifying secret and must choose who she can save and at what cost…"[E]nthralling...With court intrigue, a dash of romance, and betrayal galore, this promises good things to come." — Publishers Weekly"[A] gorgeous fae gothic... I'm excited to see what [Martineau] does next." —ILLONA ANDREWS, #1 New York Times bestselling author
The House Of Bonneau: An emotional and heartbreaking saga you’ll never forget...
by Elvi RhodesPerfect for fans of Kitty Neale, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin, this is the powerful sequel to Madeleine written by multi-million copy seller Elvi Rhodes.READERS ARE LOVING THE HOUSE OF BONNEAU!"Another brilliant family saga book. Read this in one sitting. Loved everything about it ... Based in Yorkshire." - 5 STARS"Loved this saga. Was drawn right into the story & the characters. Stayed up late and could not tear myself away from the story. Love this author's writing." - 5 STARS"I could not put it down - you really get wrapped up in the characters because she writes so brilliantly..." - 5 STARS.*****************************************************************WILL SHE LOSE EVERYTHING SHE FOUGHT SO HARD TO GAIN?When Madeleine Bates - born into poverty as the daughter of a Yorkshire millhand - married Leon Bonneau - the French wool baron - she felt her life of turmoil was over. Whatever problems came their way, surely love would see them through?Yet trouble still dogs her and she feels she is alone: Leon's family resent her for taking him away from them and Hortense Murer - who assumed she would be Leon's wife - begrudges her. She also cannot help but dwell on the curse made by her old enemy Sophia Parkinson: that she would never bear a son. For it seems to be coming true...
House of Cards (The Negotiator #2)
by C. E. MurphyNew York City's only legal counsel to the fabled Old Races, Margrit Knight is levelheaded in all matters extraordinary. But when she's summoned to negotiate a peace treaty among rival factions, her own mortal world threatens to fall apart.Margrit's been in hot water before, but reentering the underworld brings a new set of problems. And a new set of friends and enemies, including a ruthless vampire mobster, a dragonlord who won't take no for an answer, a band of subversive selkies…oh, and Alban Korund, the sexy gargoyle who got her into this mess—and whose granite-strong touch still haunts her every fantasy…
House of Cards (The Negotiator Trilogy, Book #2)
by C. E. MurphyA covenant broken. A hell unleashed. . . New York City's only legal counsel to the fabled Old Races, Margrit Knight is levelheaded in all matters extraordinary. But when she's summoned to negotiate a peace treaty among rival factions, her own mortal world threatens to fall apart. Margrit's been in hot water before, but reentering the underworld brings a new set of problems. And a new set of friends and enemies, including a ruthless vampire mobster, a dragonlord who won't take no for an answer, a band of subversive selkies. . . oh, and Alban Korund, the sexy gargoyle who got her into this mess--and whose granite-strong touch still haunts her every fantasy. . .
House of Cards (The Negotiator #2)
by C.E. MurphyPlunge back into an enthralling paranormal world in book 2 of the Negotiator urban fantasy series from acclaimed author C.E. Murphy.New York City’s only legal counsel to the fabled Old Races, Margrit Knight is levelheaded in all matters extraordinary. But when she’s summoned to negotiate a peace treaty among rival factions, her own mortal world threatens to fall apart.Margrit’s been in hot water before, but reentering the underworld brings a new set of problems. And a new set of friends and enemies, including a ruthless vampire mobster, a dragonlord who won’t take no for an answer, a band of subversive selkies…oh, and Alban Korund, the sexy gargoyle who got her into this mess—and whose granite-strong touch still haunts her every fantasy…Originally published in 2008
House of Christmas Secrets (Secrets #2)
by Lynda StaceyA mystery adds to the chill of the holidays as an enigmatic family gathers to celebrate the season—and discovers that no secrets can be hidden forever. Last year’s Christmas at Wrea Head Hall didn’t quite go as planned. So Jess Croft is determined this festive season will be the one to remember. And she has plenty of reasons to be hopeful: she’s going to marry the man of her dreams, Jack Stone, just a week after New Year’s Eve. However, as family confidences are revealed in hidden letters and two unexpected guests turn up on the doorstep, Jess is left not only wondering what happened to her Christmas dreams—but whether her life will ever be the same again. Can Jess and Jack still have the peaceful holiday season they imagined, or are there some problems that even Christmas can’t fix?
House of Cry: A Novel
by Linda BleserIn this page-turning magical adventure in the spirit of The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells, a secret room in a new house transports a woman to alternate realities of her life—spiritual voyages of discovery that offer unexpected answers about her family, herself, and her true destiny. On Jenna Hall’s thirteen birthday, her mother committed suicide, a tragedy that continues to haunt the young woman twenty years later. Now, on her thirty-third birthday, Jenna’s pain over her mother’s death and abandonment is tempered by her hopes for a brighter future—of a happier life in the new home she’s buying with her beloved sister, Cassie. While touring the house, Jenna finds a secret room—a portal that magically transports her to an alternate reality in which her mother is still alive. It is the first of many alternate existences Jenna will experience in which she discovers a different version of herself and the people she knows, both the living and the dead. Accompanying her on these mystical journeys is her ever-present guardian angel. Traveling through these alternate realities, Jenna uncovers a long lost sibling, learns about her mother's past, reconnects with a childhood best friend, and meets her soul mate. Ultimately, she discovers newfound courage, confidence, forgiveness, and love—for herself, those around her, and those who are gone.Enchanting and thoughtful, House of Cry explores the consequences of our daily choices and the power they have to shape our lives, reaffirming our faith in restoration and the possibility of personal transformation.
House of Dreams: The perfect feelgood summer read
by Fanny BlakeA weekend in Spain. A family celebration. A secret from the past that won't go away...'A heart-warming tale of family secrets revealed. A compelling and delightful read' SANTA MONTEFIOREAt their family hilltop villa, Lucy awaits the arrival of her brother and sister for their mother's annual birthday party. Although this time, their mother won't be there. Struggling at Malaga airport with her fractious four year old, Jo has already lost her case and is dreading arriving without its precious contents.For Tom, returning to the villa stirs up all sorts of memories - then a beautiful face from his past appears . . .Over one long, hot weekend, past secrets will spill out as three siblings discover more about their family and each other in this gorgeous, warm and witty novel from Fanny Blake - the perfect summer read.Don't miss Fanny Blake's new novel, Our Summer Together, available nowYour favourite authors love Fanny Blake's feelgood books:'A heart-warming tale of family secrets revealed. A compelling and delightful read' SANTA MONTEFIORE'Fanny has made this little corner of womankind, with all its humour and trials and tribulations, her own' PENNY VINCENZI'Warm, wise and wonderfully addictive' HELEN LEDERER
House of Dreams: The perfect feelgood summer read
by Fanny BlakeIn the hilltop villa with its spectacular views across rolling countryside to the straits of Gibraltar, Lucy anxiously awaits the arrival of her brother and sister. They're spending the weekend together to say farewell to Casa de Sueños, the house in the mountains of southern Spain where they grew up.Her sister, Jo, landing at the airport with her fractious four-year-old, dreads the prospect of this time with her family, fulfilling their mother's last instructions that they celebrate her birthday party together - only this time their mother won't be there.Tom, their brother, is filled with dread, remembering only the chaos of his bohemian upbringing and wanting nothing more than for their stay to go without a hitch. Then a beautiful face from his past appears at the villa... Over one long, hot week weekend, past secrets will spill out, making the siblings question themselves, the choices they've made and where their future lies in this gorgeous new novel from Fanny Blake.Read by Sherry Baines(p) 2015 Orion Publishing Group
House of Dreams: A Novel (The deWarenne Dynasty)
by Brenda JoyceNew York Times bestselling author Brenda Joyce weaves a spellbinding tale of love and danger that will linger long after the last page is turned. In House of Dreams, two aristocratic families, one English, one Spanish, have been tragically destined to come together time and again over centuries. Cassandra de Warenne spends her days in a quiet English manor, looking after her young niece while her sister Tracey lives the glamorous life of a jet-setter. When Cass meets Tracey's newest conquest, Antonio de la Barca, she isn't prepared for the intense and immediate attraction-an attraction that heralds something deeper, more powerful, and more dangerous than Cass could ever imagine. For the de Warennes and the de la Barcas have a tangled history of horrendous heartbreak, bitter rivalry, and bloodshed that began 450 years ago, with one woman, Isabel, forsaken and betrayed by her family, her lover and her friends. Today, Isabel has summoned the two families together one final time-this time to complete a quest for vengeance from beyond the grave.