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The House on Tradd Street (Tradd Street Ser. #No. 1)
by Karen WhiteThe brilliant, chilling debut of Karen White's New York Times bestselling Tradd Street series, featuring a Charleston real estate agent who loves old houses—and the secret histories inside them. Practical Melanie Middleton hates to admit she can see ghosts. But she's going to have to accept it. An old man she recently met has died, leaving her his historic Tradd Street home, complete with housekeeper, dog—and a family of ghosts anxious to tell her their secrets. Enter Jack Trenholm, a gorgeous writer obsessed with unsolved mysteries. He has reason to believe that diamonds from the Confederate Treasury are hidden in the house. So he turns the charm on with Melanie, only to discover he's the smitten one... It turns out Jack's search has caught the attention of a malevolent ghost. Now, Jack and Melanie must unravel a mystery of passion, heartbreak—and even murder.
The House on Vesper Sands
by Paraic O'Donnell'Tremendously good' Observer'The most vivid and compelling portrait of late Victorian London since The Crimson Petal and the White' Sarah Perry'Part Wilkie Collins, part Conan Doyle' Guardian'Huge fun' Daily Mail'Has everything you could want in a novel' Stylist 'Dickens is whirling enviously in his grave ... Read by a fire on a cold winter evening' Irish Times'Ladies and gentlemen, the darkness is complete.' It is the winter of 1893, and in London the snow is falling.It is falling as Gideon Bliss seeks shelter in a Soho church, where he finds Angie Tatton lying before the altar. His one-time love is at death's door, murmuring about brightness and black air, and about those she calls the Spiriters. In the morning she is gone.The snow is falling as a seamstress climbs onto a ledge above Mayfair, a mysterious message stitched into her own skin. It is falling as she steadies herself and closes her eyes.It is falling, too, as her employer, Lord Strythe, vanishes into the night, watched by Octavia Hillingdon, a restless society columnist who longs to uncover a story of real importance.She and Gideon will soon be drawn into the same mystery, each desperate to save Angie and find out the truth about Lord Strythe. Their paths will cross as the darkness gathers, and will lead them at last to what lies hidden at the house on Vesper Sands.'Like the love child of Dickens and Conan Doyle' Liz Nugent'This novel is an absolute banger' Jon McGregor'An utter joy' Joanna Cannon '
The House on Vesper Sands
by Paraic O'Donnell'Tremendously good' Observer'The most vivid and compelling portrait of late Victorian London since The Crimson Petal and the White' Sarah Perry'Part Wilkie Collins, part Conan Doyle' Guardian'Huge fun' Daily Mail'Has everything you could want in a novel' Stylist 'Dickens is whirling enviously in his grave ... Read by a fire on a cold winter evening' Irish Times'Ladies and gentlemen, the darkness is complete.' It is the winter of 1893, and in London the snow is falling.It is falling as Gideon Bliss seeks shelter in a Soho church, where he finds Angie Tatton lying before the altar. His one-time love is at death's door, murmuring about brightness and black air, and about those she calls the Spiriters. In the morning she is gone.The snow is falling as a seamstress climbs onto a ledge above Mayfair, a mysterious message stitched into her own skin. It is falling as she steadies herself and closes her eyes.It is falling, too, as her employer, Lord Strythe, vanishes into the night, watched by Octavia Hillingdon, a restless society columnist who longs to uncover a story of real importance.She and Gideon will soon be drawn into the same mystery, each desperate to save Angie and find out the truth about Lord Strythe. Their paths will cross as the darkness gathers, and will lead them at last to what lies hidden at the house on Vesper Sands.'Like the love child of Dickens and Conan Doyle' Liz Nugent'This novel is an absolute banger' Jon McGregor'An utter joy' Joanna Cannon '
The House on Willow Street: A novel
by Cathy Kelly#1 international bestselling author Cathy Kelly’s writing is “warm, lyrical, and fascinating” (Marian Keyes) and “rich with the emerald allure of the Irish landscape” (Publishers Weekly). In The House on Willow Street, four women discover that home isn’t where you come from, but where you are meant to be. . . . Every picture-perfect village tells a story. . . . The Irish seaside town of Avalon is a tourist’s dream of quaint shops and welcoming cafés. Avalon House, perched at the end of Willow Street, was in Tess Power’s family for generations. Now Tess ekes out a living from her antiques shop while the crumbling mansion awaits a new owner. Her marriage and business may be floundering, but her affection for Avalon is undimmed. The same can’t be said of her glamorous sister. Suki left without a backward glance and married into an American political dynasty. Only a muckraking biographer could send her slinking back to Ireland to escape a scandal. Postmistress Danae watches from the sidelines, doling out gentle advice while locking away her own secrets. Then her unconventional niece Mara comes to stay and draws her lonely aunt back into the world. As autumn gives way to winter, the four women encounter old loves, embrace new friendships, and begin to look beyond the past to the possibilities just beginning to unfold.
House Party
by Edited by justin a. reynoldsTen bestselling, critically acclaimed authors deliver a fresh novel of interconnected stories that follows a group of young adults over the course of a few wild, transformative hours at an epic house party!The biggest event of the year is happening, and you&’re invited! Join us for Florence Hills High School seniors&’ last hurrah before graduation.THE LOCATION: A megamansion in one of Chicago&’s wealthiest suburban enclavesTHE HOST: DeAndre Dixon, aka FHHS&’s golden boyTHE GUESTS: The populars, the jocks, the artists, and heck, even that one kidTHE HOPE: All the drama ensues. Kisses are swapped between old friends, new friends, and could&’ve-sworn-they-were-enemies kind of friends. Relationships get tested. Animals roam free. Secrets are spilled. Add dope music that&’s thumping, and there&’s a good chance the whole neighborhood will be disrupted.Featuring: Angeline Boulley • Jerry Craft • Natasha Díaz • Lamar Giles • Christina Hammonds Reed • Ryan La Sala • Yamile Saied Méndez • justin a. reynolds • Randy Ribay • Jasmine Warga House Party offers a delightful snapshot of diverse classmates getting ready to say goodbye to high school and hello to life&’s next chapter—but not before they make their final night together one they&’ll never forget!
House Rules (Uptown #3)
by Ruby Lang“Smart, nuanced, and so, so romantic!” —Kate Clayborn, author of Love LetteringROOMMATE WANTED to share a gorgeous sun-filled apartment in Central Harlem. Must love cats. No ex-husbands or wives need apply.Seventeen years ago, different dreams pulled Simon Mizrahi and Lana Kuo apart. But when Lana takes a position as a chef back in Manhattan, her apartment search puts her right in her ex-husband’s path. Music teacher Simon is also hunting for a new place to live, and when Lana proposes they be platonic roomies, well…it’s not the worst idea he’s ever heard.A sunny uptown two-bedroom sounds far more appealing than the cramped, noisy space where he’s currently struggling to work. Still, Simon has seen firsthand that Lana’s a flight risk, so he agrees on a trial basis.Three months. With strict boundaries. Living together again feels wonderfully nostalgic, but when the ex-couple’s lingering feelings rise to the surface, the rules go out the window. Of course, chemistry was never their problem. But while Simon’s career feels back on solid footing, Lana is still sorting out what she wants. With their trial period soon coming to an end, they’ll have to decide if their living arrangement was merely a sexy trip down memory lane or a reunion meant to last.One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!
House Rules: A Chicagoland Vampires Novel (Chicagoland Vampires Series)
by Chloe NeillIn a city full of vampires, trouble never sleeps.At the tender age of 27, Merit became a sword-wielding vampire. Since then, she's become the protector of her House, watched Chicago nearly burn to the ground, and seen her Master fall and rise. Now she'll see her mettle - and her metal - tested like never before.It started with two ... Two rogues vanishing without a trace. Someone is targeting Chicago's vampires, and anyone could be next. With their house in peril, Merit and her Master, the centuries old Ethan Sullivan, must race to stop the disappearances. But as they untangle a web of secret alliances and ancient evils, they realize their foe is more familiar, and more powerful, than they could have ever imagined.
House Rules (Chicagoland Vampires #7)
by Chloe NeillAt the tender age of twenty-seven, Merit became a sword-wielding vampire. Since then, she’s become the protector of her House, watched Chicago nearly burn to the ground, and seen her Master fall and rise. Now she’ll see her mettle—and her metal—tested like never before. It started with two . . . Two rogues vanishing without a trace. Someone is targeting Chicago’s vampires, and anyone could be next. With their house in peril, Merit and her Master, the centuries-old Ethan Sullivan, must race to stop the disappearances. But as they untangle a web of secret alliances and ancient evils, they realize their foe is more familiar, and more powerful, than they could have ever imagined.
The House that Alice Built
by Chris PenhallFirst in the romantic series about a prudent woman who throws sensibility to the wind to find herself in the sunny climes of Portugal. Alice Dorothy Matthews is sensible. While her best friend Kathy is living it up in Portugal and her insufferable ex Adam is traveling the world, Alice is working hard to pay for the beloved London house she has put her heart and soul into renovating. But then a postcard from Buenos Aires turns Alice&’s life upside down. One very unsensible decision later and she is in Cascais, Portugal. Thus begins her lesson in going with the flow; a lesson that sees her cat-sitting, paddle boarding, dancing on top of bars and rediscovering her artistic talents. But perhaps the most important part of the lesson for Alice is that you don&’t always need a house to be at home. Winner of the Search for a Star competition sponsored by Your Cat magazine
The House That Jack Built
by Patrick FordIn Australia, the story of Jack Riordan, and his wife Susan, continues. Together, they build a farming dynasty, through drought, collapsing markets, and the threat of terrorist attack. The action-packed sequel to 'Drowning in Your Eyes' A story of love, danger, and hardship. Will Jack and Susan finally triumph? Or will the final twist in the story bring everything to an end
The House that Love Built
by Beth WisemanBrooke has only loved one man, her late husband. Owen's rebuilding after a painful divorce. Can a mysterious house bring them together for a second chance at love?In the charming town of Smithville, Texas, Brooke Holloway is raising two young children on her own, supporting them by running the family hardware store. The last thing on her mind is falling in love. But she's intrigued when a stranger moves to town and buys the old Hadley mansion. She's always heard that house holds a secret--maybe even a treasure--and she can't wait to see inside. When she meets the new owner and they spend time together, she can't deny the attraction. Could God be giving her another chance at happiness? Or is she betraying her late husband's memory by even thinking that way?Owen Saunders bought the Hadley place to spite his cheating ex-wife. She'd always wanted to restore an old house in Smithville. Now he's going to do it without her. But if anything needs restoration, it is Owen's heart. Then he meets Brooke and her kids and finds himself tempted by love. Can he bring himself to trust a woman again?Throw an eccentric uncle into the mix, along with the town's teenage troublemaker, and even a finicky cat--and one thing becomes clear: God is bringing them all together for a reason.
The House That Made Us
by Alice CavanaghOne Day meets Up: The House That Made Us is a love story – and a life story – told through a series of photographs and based on a true story When Mac and Marie marry and find a home of their own, Mac takes a snap of themselves outside their newbuild bungalow, the garden bare and the paint on the front door still wet. It becomes a tradition, this snap, and slowly the photographs build into an album of a fifty-year partnership. Every year they take a photo and though things change around them – the garden matures, the fashions change, they grow older – the one constant is their love. Every year, come rain, come shine, from the Seventies through the decades, every photo tells the story of their love. Until the last photo, where the couple becomes one, and their story comes to an end…
Houseboat on the Nile (Spy vs. Spook #1)
by TinneanSpy vs. Spook: Book OneMark Vincent is WBIS--Washington Bureau of Intelligence and Security. Quinton Mann is staunchly CIA. Mark thinks the CIA is full of dilettantes who leave him and the rest of the WBIS to clean up their messes. Quinn thinks most WBIS agents are sociopathic loose cannons. So they don't exactly get along. Of course, just because they don't like each other doesn't mean they can't play mind games on each other. Or sleep together. But when an explosion at Mark's apartment sends Quinn to the morgue to ID a body, he has to reevaluate his position on denial.
Houseboat on the Nile (Spy vs. Spook #1)
by TinneanQuinton Mann is CIA through and through. Mark Vincent is WBIS for life. There is no way they could end up as anything other than adversaries -- and yet, Quinn takes Mark out to dinner on his birthday -- the one no one is supposed to know about -- and gives him one hell of a present in the restaurant's restroom. Mark, not to be outdone, has decided to escalate this game, because it has to be a game, right? There's no way it can be anything else.But as the game continues, as Quinn shows up to a WBIS funeral, as a friend of Mark’s penetrates the CIA computer network to get information on Quinn, as Mark breaks into Quinn's house and gives Quinn a very interesting encounter, both Quinn and Mark realize that this is becoming the most real thing in their lives.Can they find a way to do their jobs and keep this surprising, intriguing connection?
Housebound
by Anne StuartSomeone had invited Noah Grant to the family's home, but who? All Anne Kirkland knew was that the man looked like a tall Celtic Gypsy, with that dark skin, the blue, blue eyes and the wildly curling black hair--and he made her hot under the collar. . . and a few other places! His presence, brimming with masculine sex appeal, invaded her sense of security and peace. So who was he? And why was he intent on seducing her. . . before the weekend was through?
Housebroke
by Jaci BurtonA millionaire and a woman who thinks he's a house flipper are stuck living in a house together with a menagerie of rescue dogs as roommates, in this heartfelt romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton.After her ex took all their money and bailed, Hazel Bristow is left broke and homeless. A kind friend whose home is on the market lets Hazel and her foster dogs stay there until it sells. It&’s the perfect setup, until her friend forgets to tell Hazel she&’s sold the house.Linc Kennedy is shocked to find Hazel and her pups squatting in the house he just bought, but after some negotiating—she offers to cook amazing meals for him in return for a paycheck—he agrees to let her remain while he&’s renovating the place. Linc tells Hazel he&’s an investor who renovates homes for fun—he just leaves out the part about being wealthy.Hazel&’s intrigued by Linc. He&’s funny, sweet, ridiculously hot, and loves dogs almost as much as she does. But her track record with men? Not great. She worries her trust meter isn&’t in working order.Linc&’s never met anyone like the quirky beauty who puts everyone&’s needs—human and canine—before her own. He didn&’t tell her about his wealth because he&’s been burned by women who only wanted him for his money. But with Hazel, he&’s never felt more like himself. Now he has to figure out how to tell her the truth without losing her. Because Linc realizes what he feels for her isn't puppy love—it's true love.
Housebroke: A stuck together rom-com filled with humour and heart
by Jaci BurtonIf you love Holly Martin, Sarah Morgan and Jill Shalvis, you'll love Jaci Burton!'Always sexy, romantic and charming' JILL SHALVIS'The characters leap off the page and the romance sparkles' Romantic TimesA millionaire and a woman who thinks he's a house flipper are stuck living together with a menagerie of rescue dogs, in this heartfelt romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton.After her ex took all their money and bailed, Hazel Bristow is left broke and homeless. A friend whose home is on the market lets Hazel and her foster dogs stay there until it sells. It's the perfect setup, until her friend forgets to tell Hazel she's sold the house! Linc Kennedy is shocked to find Hazel squatting in the house he just bought, but after some negotiating, he agrees she can stay while he's renovating the place. Linc tells Hazel he's an investor who renovates homes for fun-but having been burned in the past by women who have only wanted his money, he leaves out that he's also extremely wealthy... Hazel's intrigued by sweet, funny Linc. But her track record with men isn't great, and trust doesn't come easy. Linc's never met anyone like the quirky beauty who puts everyone's needs before her own. But can he figure out how to tell Hazel the truth without losing her?For more fun romance by Jaci Burton, why not try the Boots and Bouquets series, for the best combination of cowboys and weddings! Discover:The Best Man PlanThe Engagement ArrangementThe Accidental Newlywed GameAnd look out for The Backup Bride Proposal, coming soon!
Houseful of Strangers
by Linda BarrettWhen a broken arm forces Dr. Eric Mitchell to hire temporary help, the veterinarian who arrives on his doorstep takes him by surprise. Physically, Alison Truesdale seems too fragile. Emotionally, her smile never quite reaches her eyes- especially around his son. The boy, Eric soon discovers, reminds her of a past she can't outrun. By the time he finds a runaway hiding in his barn, Eric has started to accept the unexpected. Because the teen shows him the way to Alison's heart, and helps him see that his house full of strangers could make a perfect home. Single FatherSometimes he gets things right. Sometimes he needs a little help-
The Housekeeper and the Brooding Billionaire
by Annie WestDiscover this twist on a Beauty and the Beast–inspired romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Annie West! Is this forbidden Cinderella…The key to his redemption? Rumors surround the reclusive Alessio, Conte Dal Lago, yet Charlotte Symonds isn&’t intimidated. Housekeeping for such a prestigious aristocrat will help fulfil her dreams of running her own business. But she isn&’t prepared for her unexpected attraction to her new boss… Wracked with guilt since his tragic loss, Alessio runs his billion-euro empire from his secluded Italian castello. Until Charlotte opens his eyes to the world he&’s been missing—and to a long-forgotten desire. But can he hope to maintain his impenetrable, emotional walls once their powerful chemistry is unleashed?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Housekeeper at His Beck and Call
by Susan StephensLieutenant Cade Grant is rugged and gorgeous, but his heart is as hard as they come. Innocent Liv needs work fast; if she has to be housekeeper to the brooding lieutenant then so be it!Soon Cade wants his virginal maid between his sheets, not washing them. The job vacancy's now in his bed--and Cade'll teach her all she needs to know. . . .
Housekeeper in the Headlines (Mills And Boon Modern Ser.)
by Chantelle ShawReunited by front-page news, bound by a shocking revelation! USA TODAY bestselling author Chantelle Shaw’s secret baby romance is steeped in passion and scandal.The tabloids revealed her shocking secret… He’ll reignite their extraordinary desire!Carlos Segarra: tennis legend, businessman…father! At least that’s what the headlines tell him. Now the steel-hearted Spaniard has no choice. He must find the unforgettable woman at the center of the story and demand answers!Onetime housekeeper Betsy Miller chose to keep her son from Carlos. Their one night is scorched onto her heart…and so is the way Carlos dismissed their life-changing encounter. But his return leaves Betsy—and the world!—wondering what the next headline will read…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
The Housekeeper of Holcombe Hall (Holcombe Hall)
by Maggie CampbellGripping, emotional, and uplifting, this romantic saga is perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, Katie Flynn, Dilly Court and Rosie Goodwin. 'An atmospheric, heartwarming story' Gill Paul--1929. Holcombe Hall, LancashireHolcombe Hall’s enigmatic owner has passed away, and now as the roaring twenties come to an end the upstairs and downstairs residents of Holcombe Hall begin a new era.Parlour maid Florrie Bickerstaff has always endured the quick temper of Lady Charlotte, calmly navigated the formidable housekeeper, Bertha and avoided the officious butler, Mr Arkwright. But it’s all been worth it for Sir Richard.Sir Richard has shown Florrie nothing but kindness, and her heart can’t help but flutter when he enters the room. But she is a mere parlour maid and he a successful tycoon.When the house is in need of a new housekeeper, Florrie was not as invisible as she first thought. As she rises to the challenge of her new role, Sir Richard finds many an excuse to spend time with her…
The Housekeeper of Thornhallow Hall: A gripping gothic debut
by Lotte R. JamesShe arrived as a housekeeperWill she leave as a countess? To some, Thornhallow Hall might be tarnished by tales of vengeance and ghosts, but to new housekeeper Rebecca Merrickson it represents independence and peace from her tumultuous past. Until the estate&’s owner, William Reid, the disappeared earl, unexpectedly returns… After clashing with him over the changes she&’s made to the house, Rebecca slowly unearths the memories that haunt brooding Liam—and her defiance gives way to a shockingly improper attraction to her master!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Housekeeper Under the Mistletoe
by Cara ColterMaid for the millionaire? Angelica Witherspoon is hopeful that a housekeeping job is the fresh start she's been looking for. Until she arrives at the remote lakeside mansion full of enthusiasm and has the door slammed in her face! Reclusive millionaire Jefferson Stone clearly stated chatterboxes need not apply, but Angelica is tenacious, and reluctantly he gives her a trial. Recently widowed, Jefferson has cut himself off from the world, but Angelica's warmth and stunning smile are tempting him to step out of the shadows and sweep her under the mistletoe!
The Housekeeper's Awakening: A Spicy Billionaire Boss Romance (At His Service #3266)
by Sharon KendrickAt her boss's beck and call... Recovering from a terrible car accident, world renowned playboy Luis Martinez is bored, grumpy and frustrated. He's sick of nurses fussing over him, so he fires the lot and demands his sweet, innocent housekeeper massage him back to health! Carly Conner has spent her life trying not to be noticed. But now with her boss looking at her differently, every day the tantalizing tension between them grows. When Luis whisks her away to his villa in the south of France, how long will she be able to deny the temptation he poses...especially when he makes a second shocking proposition?