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As the Sparks Fly Upward (The Winslow Breed Novels)
by Gilbert MorrisA young man finds his calling as a doctor in Queen Elizabeth&’s court in this Christian historical trilogy finale—a prequel to the House of Winslow series. Neither bold and rough like his brother, Adam, nor headstrong and spoiled like his sister, Adara, young Colin Winslow is a gentle soul with a special love for natural things. His interest in animals and healing brings him in contact with Meg Caradoc, a strange woman who lives in the woods, and teaches him the fine art of herbal medicine. At Oxford, an eccentric but brilliant professor, Dr. Phineas Teague, guides Colin toward a medical career. This formal training, combined with Meg&’s herbal remedies, makes Colin an insightful and successful doctor—one with the approving eye of Queen Elizabeth. Colin&’s skill quickly earns him many patients, some highly placed in the courts of both his queen and her sister, Mary Queen of Scots. Soon, this once shy young man finds himself amid court intrigue, acting covertly on the queen&’s behalf. When Colin faces his most difficult case—curing the wounds his brave brother suffered in battle—he must confront his attraction to Adam&’s wife, his unsteady faith in God, and the limits of his ability to heal.
As the Sun Breaks Through (The Cliffehaven Series #15)
by Ellie Dean**************THE FIFTEENTH CLIFFEHAVEN NOVEL BY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ELLIE DEANCliffehaven, June 1944As the planes continue to circle over Cliffehaven, Peggy Reilly’s sister Doris must seek refuge after a V-1 blast destroys her home. Rita, Sarah and the other residents at Beach View Boarding House quickly find their peace disturbed and it’s not long before even Peggy loses her patience. But with more bad news to come, will Doris finally be forced to swallow her pride? Meanwhile Peggy’s father-in-law Ron Reilly is delighted when his sweetheart Rosie returns home. Until a heart-breaking confession suggests things may never be the same between them. With loved ones scattered far and wide across the globe, and tensions running high, the end of the war feels somehow further than ever. And yet with the long-awaited Allied invasion in sight, a glimmer of light is starting to break through…A fabulous, heart-warming Second World War novel in Ellie Dean's bestselling Cliffehaven series (previously called the Beach View Boarding House series).
As the Tide Comes In: A Novel
by Cindy Woodsmall Erin WoodsmallA New York Times best-selling author releases her first southern novel, a Steel Magnolias-meets-Sweet Home Alabama story set on St. Simons Island.When an unthinkable loss sends Tara Abbott's life spiraling out of control, she journeys from North Carolina to Georgia's St. Simons Island. Although confused and scared, she hopes to find answers about her past - her life before the years of foster care and raising her two half-brothers as a young adult. Will she find steady ground on the island, surrounded by an eccentric-but-kindhearted group of older women called The Glynn Girls and a determined firefighter? Or will the truth splinter what's left of her identity into pieces?
As Time Goes By
by Gillian VilliersA touching and heart-warming romance with a beautiful Scottish setting.When Lally has to house-sit her grandmother's croft in the wildest part of Scotland with her scatter-brained sister Bel, she fully expects to return soon to her high-powered Edinburgh job. Bel has other plans, though, and Lally quickly finds the people and the place seeping into her soul. Or is it just one person, in the shape of new neighbour Iain? Torn between two worlds, Lally has a decision to make - one that could change her life for ever...
As Time Goes By
by Gillian VilliersA touching and heart-warming romance with a beautiful Scottish setting.When Lally has to house-sit her grandmother's croft in the wildest part of Scotland with her scatter-brained sister Bel, she fully expects to return soon to her high-powered Edinburgh job. Bel has other plans, though, and Lally quickly finds the people and the place seeping into her soul. Or is it just one person, in the shape of new neighbour Iain? Torn between two worlds, Lally has a decision to make - one that could change her life for ever...
As Twilight Falls (Morgan's Creek #1)
by Amanda AshleyPhotographing ghost towns across the American West, Kadie Andrews takes a wrong turn and ends up in Morgan Creek--a spot that isn't on the map. It's a quaint little place, but there's something off about its complacent residents. And when twilight falls, it takes on a truly sinister air. . .Unable to run, or to find any way out, Kadie finds herself a prisoner, hunted for her blood. Still more disturbing, her spirit and beauty have captured the attention of master vampire Rylan Saintcrow. When he looks into her eyes, she can see his hunger. When he takes her in his arms, she can feel his power. When he presses his lips against hers, she can taste his need. Saintcrow may be the most compelling creature she's ever imagined, but Kadie knows in her heart that he is also a man. A man who needs a woman. To want him, desire him, crave him. To be his willing prisoner--for all eternity. . ."A classic vampire tale of sensual, spine-tingling suspense." --Christine Feehan on Desire After Dark"A master of her craft." --Maggie Shayne"Ashley is a master storyteller." --Romantic Times
As Weekends Go
by Jan BrigdenA woman learns how to live for herself over one incredible weekend, in a fun-filled romantic romp “written with a sure touch and a big heart” (Lisa Jewell). When Rebecca Stafford’s friend convinces her to get away from it all at the fabulous Hawksley Manor hotel, the timing couldn’t be better. Pampering and relaxation is just what Rebecca needs to distract her from the creeping suspicion that her husband is hiding something from her. She never imagined that by the end of the weekend she would have dined with celebrities or danced the night away in exclusive clubs. Nor could she have predicted she would meet a famous soccer player, or that he would be the one to show Rebecca that she deserved so much more . . . But no matter how amazing a weekend is, it’s always back to reality come Monday morning . . . or is it? “I loved this gorgeous love story.” —Lisa Jewell
As Written by the Water
by Pilar LepeThey say that somewhere in the world, we all have an identical twin. Brenda's marriage to Jack was worn out, and she thought a second honeymoon while enjoying the cold nature in Norway would be a good idea. But a fatal accident saw her shoved to the bottom of the fjord, from where Rolf rescues her. Brenda didn't want to be revived, but daring hands pushed her back into the world of the living. Upon meeting Rolf, she thought that she was finally reaching the elusive happiness. But things are never that easy, especially if they are not what they seem... Unfortunately for Brenda, her happiness depends on the whims the water hides. What would you do if your shadow crossed your path?
As Years Go By
by Margaret ChittendenSearching the past to find the future Cornwall 1943 The world is torn apart by war. But in the countryside, Bliss Turner is falling in love with wounded American airman Paul Carmichael. When the war intrudes on their idyllic affair, he leaves her. She never sees him again. She's pregnant. Cornwall 1995 Simon Flynn is on a quest-to look for Bliss, the woman his grandfather had loved during the Second World War. Once he gets to Cornwall, it isn't long before he finds her ... and falls in love with her granddaughter, Rebecca. But Bliss has little memory of the past and an intense hatred of Americans. Simon has to enlist Rebecca's aid to find out what happened in 1943. But in digging up the past, they uncover an old secret- a secret that threatens their future together.
As You Crave It: A Scorching Hot Romance (Miami Heat #2)
by J. Margot CritchThe second book in J. Margot Critch’s sizzling Miami Heat miniseries will light you on fire!If she’s going to have him, it’s going to be on her terms…When it comes to sexy, wickedly gorgeous and horribly commitment-phobic Quin Rexford, Celia Evans can’t help herself. They used to be best friends—until she confessed her love for him, and he responded by shattering her computer-nerd heart. Eight years later, Celia is one hundred percent hotness, smart as hell and doesn’t take any crap from men. But the instant she sees Quin again, she wants him more than ever.And the lust isn’t just mutual. It’s electric.Just friends. That was the deal. When his kiss breaks their resolve, it ignites an inferno of want. There is no way in hell Celia will say no to one night with Quin Rexford. Only, now Celia’s predatory boss—who wants a business deal with Quin, and Celia in his bed—has invited them both on a decadent cruise to St. Maarten aboard a private yacht.Celia knows her heart can’t afford one more night with Quin. But it’s already too late.Because Quin Rexford knows just what Celia’s body craves…and just the way she likes it.Take control. Feel the rush. Explore your fantasies—Harlequin Dare publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha males and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies.
As You Desire: A Loveswept Classic Romance
by Connie BrockwayIn Connie Brockway’s mesmerizing tale of romance and adventure, a notorious treasure hunter realizes that the greatest jewel of all is the woman before his eyes. Kidnapped, drugged, and about to be sold to the highest bidder, Desdemona Carlisle is having a hell of a time maintaining her English pride. Then she sees the man in black, galloping through the Egyptian desert on a pure white steed. Desdemona could not have conjured a more dashing savior in her wildest fantasies. But an unlikelier hero would be impossible to find: Harry Braxton is a rogue, a scoundrel, and a born opportunist—who has already broken Desdemona’s heart once before. As brilliant as she is beautiful, Desdemona still hasn’t learned how to stay out of trouble—which suits Harry just fine. Running from a painful past, and rumored to be involved in nefarious endeavors, Harry will never be a proper match for Desdemona. But when she catches the eye of his cousin, the irritatingly honorable Lord Blake Ravenscroft, Harry vows to claim his one true desire, once and for all. Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.From the Paperback edition.
As You Desire
by Connie BrockwayHe galloped across the midnight-shrouded landscape, racing toward her on his pure white steed. Her destiny...In her wildest fantasies Desdemona Carlisle could not have conjured a more dashing savior, and this was real. But an unlikelier hero was hard to find. Harry Braxton was a rouge, a scoundrel, and a born opportunist who had already broken her heart once. How could she ever trust a notorious rake who came with a warning: lover, beware...With her bronze-gold hair and quicksilver grace, the sloe-eyed beauty was every man's desire and one man's sole passion. But the secret that had made Harry an exile also made it impossible for him to offer Desdemona more that friendship. Until his aristocratic cousin laid siege to Desdemona's heart and Harry, damning the consequences, vowed to do anything, give anything, to claim her for him own...From the Paperback edition.
As You Like It
by PelaamWhen Noah meets Jacob, the heat isn't limited to the kitchen.When Noah contacts As You Like It to cook a meal and help decorate his home for his visiting family, he doesn't expect Jacob, a chef as tasty as he is talented, to turn up at his door. The attraction between them simmers slowly, and finally boils over. However, a misunderstanding threatens to sour their burgeoning relationship.
As You Like It (First Avenue Classics ™)
by William ShakespeareMembers of the royal court escape their problems by running away, only to find themselves in complicated love triangles. Upon the death of their father, Oliver is charged with taking care of his younger brother Orlando. Instead, Oliver does everything possible to ensure Orlando's downfall, and the younger brother flees to the nearby Forest of Arden. Meanwhile Rosalind's guardian—her power-hungry uncle, who took the throne from her father—decides to banish her from court. Rosalind also flees to the forest, disguising herself as a man. A tale of hidden identities and tangled love plots, this unabridged version of the pastoral comedy by English playwright William Shakespeare was first published in 1623.
As You Like It: Staged: the origins of YA’s greatest tropes
by William ShakespeareWith a foreword by Talia Hibbert, author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown‘We that are true lovers run into strange capers’Banished from her ambitious uncle’s court, the lovesick Rosalind flees to the forest with her cousin, Celia. Disguised as the handsome shepherd Ganymede and simple shepherdess Aliena, the two soon meet the dashing Orlando – forced into hiding by a plot against his life, heartbroken at the separation from his beloved Rosalind. Fooled by Rosalind’s disguise, Orlando grows close to ‘Ganymede’. But Phoebe, a local shepherdess, also has her eye on Ganymede. As their hopes and dreams entangle, can everyone get what they want?As You Like It is Shakespeare’s brilliant gender swapping, fake dating classic comedy of errors.Discover STAGED, a limited collection of Shakespeare’s unabridged plays that celebrates the genius of the Bard and the tropes that continue to delight YA readers to this day.Explore the rest of the STAGED collection:Hamlet – With a foreword by Faridah Àbíké-ÍyímídéMacbeth – With a foreword by Kat DelacorteA Midsummer Night’s Dream – With a foreword by Becky AlbertalliMuch Ado About Nothing – With a foreword by Holly BourneRomeo and Juliet – With a foreword by Jennifer Niven
As You Walk On By
by Julian WintersThe Breakfast Club meets Can't Hardly Wait with an unforgettable ensemble cast in another swoony YA contemporary from award-winning author Julian Winters! <P><P> Seventeen-year-old Theo Wright has it all figured out. His plan (well, more like his dad’s plan) is a foolproof strategy that involves exceling at his magnet school, getting scouted by college recruiters, and going to Duke on athletic scholarship. But for now, all Theo wants is a perfect prom night. After his best friend Jay dares Theo to prompose to his crush at Chloe Campbell’s party, Theo’s ready to throw caution to the wind and take his chances. <P><P> But when the promposal goes epically wrong, Theo seeks refuge in an empty bedroom while the party rages on downstairs. Having an existential crisis about who he really is with and without his so-called best friend wasn’t on tonight’s agenda. Though, as the night goes on, Theo finds he’s not as alone as he thinks when, one by one, new classmates join him to avoid who they’re supposed be outside the bedroom door. Among them, a familiar acquaintance, a quiet outsider, an old friend, and a new flame . . .
As You Were, Cowboy (Lone Star Leathernecks #2)
by Heather LongMateo Lopez is on medical discharge from the United States Marine Corps after receiving a severe spinal cord injury. He doesn’t believe his life can get back to normal, but a sexy, feisty new horse trainer has other ideas.Mateo Lopez, honorably discharged from the Marine Corps on medical leave, is struggling to rebuild his life. The spinal cord injury that left him feeling like a broken man resulted in his inability to ride the horses he loves and works with on Round Top Ranch. The new horse trainer at the ranch, however, has decided that this isn’t acceptable. Claire Windsor, a spirited, London-born spitfire of a woman, has come to begin a new program to turn the horses into therapy animals. She turns Mateo’s world upside-down, and try as he might to avoid her, she keeps inserting herself into his life. As their plans for the ranch clash, so too do their hearts...making all things fair in love and war.
As You Wish (A\summerhouse Novel Ser. #3)
by Jude DeverauxNew York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux returns with the highly anticipated third installment in her beloved Summerhouse series, where three women have the coveted opportunity to answer the age-old question: What would you do differently if you could do it all again?One fateful summer, three very different women find themselves together in Summer Hill, Virginia, where they find they have much more in common than they realized…Sixty-year-old Olivia’s first marriage was long and unhappy, but now she is a newlywed, thrilled to finally be starting her life with the man she’s always truly loved—even if they are getting a late start. Kathy is in her forties and married to a handsome, successful businessman. Theirs would be a fairy-tale romance if it weren’t for one problem: He’s passionately in love with someone else! Twenty-something Elise is also in a troubled marriage, stuck with the man her wealthy parents chose for her. Now that he has a pregnant mistress, he seems willing to go to drastic lengths to take Elise out of the picture.Though each of them wound up at the Summerhouse for separate reason, it’s not long before they begin to open up about their regrets, their wishes and their dreams. And when they’re presented with the opportunity of a lifetime—a chance to right the wrongs of their past—all three discover what can happen when dreams really do come true.A heartfelt, magical tale, As You Wish is a shining example of Jude Deveraux’s enchanting storytelling that will charm longtime fans and delight a new generation of readers.
As You Wish
by Robin Jones GunnBack in the U.S. after a year abroad, Christy is reunited with her friends. When a couple close to her ends their marriage, it causes her to rethink her relationship with Todd. Will life turn out like she wishes? Christy and Todd: College Years book 2.
As You Wish (Fairy Tales Anthology Ser.)
by Eloisa James'Nothing gets me to a bookstore faster than Eloisa James' - Julia QuinnFrom New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James come two stunningly sensual stories in which gentlemen who rule the waves learn that true danger lies not on the high seas, but in the mistakes that can break a heart . . . and ruin a life for ever.As You WishLady Grace Ryburn is in love with a dashing young lieutenant, Colin Barry, but she turns away, thinking that Colin is in love with her sister.Should Colin throw propriety to the winds, imitate his pirate father, and simply take what he most desires?Seduced by a PirateAfter years at sea, Sir Griffin Barry comes home to claim his wife. But is Phoebe his wife, if their marriage was never consummated?As an infamous pirate, Griffin claimed and kept gold and jewels . . . but this is one treasure that will not be so easy to capture.Includes a teaser of Eloisa James's next book Once Upon A Tower. 'Romance writing does not get better than this' People Magazine
As You Wish
by Nashae JonesA girl learns the hard way to be careful what she wishes for in this sweet and funny middle grade rom-com featuring a chaos-loving West African trickster god.Birdie has big plans for eighth grade. This is the year that she gets a boyfriend, and since she and her best friend, Deve, do everything together, it makes sense that Deve will get a girlfriend. This is the kind of math Birdie doesn&’t find intimidating—it&’s Eighth Grade 101. (Birdie + Boyfriend) + (Deve + Girlfriend) = Normal Eighth Grade Experience. And normal is something Birdie craves, especially with a mom as overprotective as hers. She doesn&’t expect Deve to be so against her plan, or for their fight to blow up in her face. So when the West African god Anansi appears to her, claiming to be able to make everything right again, Birdie pushes past her skepticism and makes a wish for the whole mess to go away. But with a trickster god, your wish is bound to come true in a way you never imagined. Before long, Birdie regrets her rash words…especially when she realizes what&’s really going on with her and Deve. With her reality upended, can Birdie figure out how to undo her wish?
Asa: A Marked Men Novel (Marked Men #6)
by Jay CrownoverYou never know which moment might lead to forever . . .Asa Cross struggles with being the man everyone wants him to be and the man he knows he really is. A leopard doesn't change its spots, and Asa has always been a predator. He doesn't want to hurt those who love and rely on him, especially one luscious arresting cop who suddenly seems to be interested in him for far more than his penchant for breaking the law. But letting go of old habits is hard, and it's easy to hit bottom when it's the place you know best.Royal Hastings is quickly learning what the bottom looks like after a tragic situation at work threatens not only her career but also her partner's life. As a woman who has only ever had a few real friends, she's trying to muddle through her confusion and devastation alone. Except she can't stop thinking about the sexy southern bartender she locked up. Crushing on Asa is the last thing she needs, but his allure is too strong to resist. And she knows chasing after a guy who has no respect for the law or himself can only end in heartbreak.A longtime criminal and a cop just seem so wrong together . . . but for Asa and Royal, being wrong together is the only right choice to make.
El Asaltante de las Tierras Altas (Los Forajidos del Rey #2)
by Amy JareckiCuando Angus Og MacDonald, Lord of Islay acepta proteger a Robert the Bruce de las garras del rey Eduardo, se convierte en un forajido de la corona inglesa. Navegan a Irlanda, buscando el apoyo de sus familiares, pero se ven obligados a huir para salvar sus vidas. Cuando Angus escapa, no es un hombre al que encuentra escondido en su birlinn. Una pequeña brizna de muchacha ataca como una banshee gritando con un hacha de batalla en sus manos. Entonces, la ira de Dios estalla en una violenta tormenta, haciendo añicos el barco. Ahora, Angus lucha por sobrevivir, empeñado en salvarlos a ambos. Anya O’Cahan se despierta medio ahogada en una pequeña capilla en una isla desierta con nada menos que Fairhair, el hombre con el corazón del diablo, el vil hermano de la bestia que mató a su papá. Aterrada fuera de su ingenio, hace todo lo que está en su poder para escapar de las garras del Highlander. Pero los intentos de Anya son frustrados por el astuto y demasiado hermoso señor. Peor aún, Angus la lleva ante el Rey de Escocia, quien la toma como prisionera política y la deja al cuidado de nada menos que el propio Fairhair. ¿Esta unión de dos rivales odiados y plagados de una extraña y no deseada atracción estallará en pasión o en guerra?
Asana
by Patrizia Anselmo Traduzioni ColomboCorrado Nardi es un policía brutal y corrupto. Siempre ha vivido con un sentimiento de culpa producido por la muerte de su madre; así que desahoga toda frustración junto a su colega Raúl, igualmente decepcionado por la vida. Alcohol, sobornos, prostitución. Las calles de un Turín anónimo. Después de casi haber matado a golpes un colega suyo, Corrado es obligado por sus superiores a ir a terapia. Es confiado al cuidado de la Dra. Gilli, quien tratará de eviscerar su antiguo tormento. No es la unica. Mientras tanto, Corrado frecuenta a una mujer con un encanto siniestro, una misteriosa amante que lo mantiene "atado" a ella en un juego sin salida: una especie de sadismo lleno de sensualidad y prácticas orientales. Su existencia parece definitivamente comprometida, aplastada por los fantasmas de un pasado demasiado pesado para soportar y las técnicas persuasivas de su "terapeuta". Hasta que un día el extraño secuestro de una muchacha lo involucra en primera persona.