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Lake News: A Novel (Cisne Ser. #Vol. 14)
by Barbara DelinskyWith this powerful story, Barbara Delinsky, the bestselling and acclaimed author of Coast Road and Three Wishes, has written her richest and most exciting novel yet. At its center is Lily Blake, a talented singer who shuns the limelight and cherishes her privacy. Tricked by a devious reporter into unwittingly giving an interview about her friendship with a distinguished churchman -- a newly appointed Cardinal -- she finds herself accused of having had an affair with him. Shocked and dismayed, Lily becomes a pariah and suffers the brutal, ultimate violation of her privacy as headlines all across the country proclaim her guilt. Hounded by the press, fired from her job, deprived of all public freedom, Lily has no choice but to flee. She returns in secret to her hometown of Lake Henry, in a remote, beautiful part of New Hampshire. But, idyllic as it may look, Lake Henry, too, has its secrets. Some were the cause of her leaving home in the first place, so returning to her birthplace and her family is not without its own stress and pain. Driven by the need to exact justice -- and, for herself, some kind of closure -- from the media that changed her life forever, Lily forms an uneasy alliance with John Kipling, a journalist who was born and raised in Lake Henry's poorest neighborhood. His successful career as a big-city reporter has ended disastrously, and John has come back home to edit the local newspaper, Lake News. At first he sees Lily as a victim, as well as a subject for the book he hopes to write. But soon she becomes someone whose appeal -- and cause -- he cannot deny, even at the risk of taking on his former colleagues in her defense. Set against the physical beauty of New Hampshire and against the complex web of family life and relationships in a small town, Lake News moves triumphantly toward a surprising and deeply satisfying conclusion. Barbara Delinsky's bestselling Three Wishes was praised by Publishers Weekly for its "spare, controlled, and poignant prose that evokes the simplicity and joys of small-town life." Those same qualities are abundant in Lake News, which offers an intimate look at the complex relationship between an enigmatic man and a vulnerable, besieged woman, both struggling to find a new sense of community in a strange place they once called home.
Lake Season: A Bluebell Inn Romance (A Bluebell Inn Romance #1)
by Denise HunterThe first story in a brand-new series, Lake Season invites readers to the Bluebell Inn in a small North Carolina town where a lost letter, a chance for new love, and old secrets beckon.When their parents die in a tragic accident, Molly Bennett and her siblings pull together to fulfill their parents&’ dream of turning their historic Bluebell, North Carolina, home back into an inn. Staying in town would be temporary—three years at most—then they plan to sell the inn, and Molly can get back to chasing her own dreams.Adam Bradford (aka bestselling author Nathaniel Quinn) is a reclusive novelist with a bad case of writer&’s block. Desperate for inspiration as his deadline approaches, he travels to the setting of his next book, a North Carolina lake town. There, he meets his muse, a young innkeeper who fancies herself in love with his alter ego.Molly and Adam strike up an instant friendship. When Molly finds a long-lost letter in the walls of her inn, she and Adam embark on a mission to find the star-crossed lovers and bring them the closure they deserve. But Adam has secrets he isn&’t ready to share. Past and present collide as truths surface, and Molly and Adam will have to decide if love is worth trusting.Praise for Denise Hunter:&“Nobody does summer romance better than Denise Hunter.&” —JULIE LESSMAN, award-winning author
Lake Silence (World of the Others, The #1)
by Anne BishopIn this thrilling and suspenseful fantasy set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Others series, an inn owner and her shape-shifting lodger find themselves enmeshed in danger and dark secrets.Human laws do not apply in the territory controlled by the Others--vampires, shape-shifters, and even deadlier paranormal beings. And this is a fact that humans should never, ever forget....After her divorce, Vicki DeVine took over a rustic resort near Lake Silence, in a human town that is not human controlled. Towns such as Vicki's don't have any distance from the Others, the dominant predators who rule most of the land and all of the water throughout the world. And when a place has no boundaries, you never really know what is out there watching you.Vicki was hoping to find a new career and a new life. But when her lodger, Aggie Crowe--one of the shape-shifting Others--discovers a murdered man, Vicki finds trouble instead. The detectives want to pin the death on her, despite the evidence that nothing human could have killed the victim. As Vicki and her friends search for answers, ancient forces are roused by the disturbance in their domain. They have rules that must not be broken--and all the destructive powers of nature at their command.
Lake in the Clouds (Wilderness, Book #3)
by Sara DonatiIn her extraordinary novels Into the Wilderness and Dawn on a Distant Shore, award-winning writer Sara Donati deftly captured the vast, untamed wilderness of late-eighteenth-century New York and the trials and triumphs of the Bonner family. Now Donati takes on a new and often overlooked chapter in our nation's past--and in the life of the spirited Bonners--as their oldest daughter, the brave and beautiful Hannah, comes of age with a challenge that will change her forever.
Lakeland Nurse
by Gill SandersonShe had dreams...and he had secrets... Nurse Zanne Ripley was devastated to discover that her application to go to medical school had been unsuccessful- and all because of Dr Neil Calder. He'd taken an instant dislike to her at her interview, and now she had to work side by side with him at the Mountain Activities centre in the Lake District! But his charm soon broke down Zanne's defences, and she knew she was falling in love. But Neil had a secret and devastating plan which could all but destroy Zanne...
Lakeland Nurse: A Sweet Medical Romance (Medical Romances #10)
by Gill Sanderson<p>She had dreams...and he had secrets...<p> <p>Nurse Zanne Ripley was devastated to discover that her application to go to medical school had been unsuccessful- and all because of Dr Neil Calder. He'd taken an instant dislike to her at her interview, and now she had to work side by side with him at the Mountain Activities centre in the Lake District!<p> <p>But his charm soon broke down Zanne's defences, and she knew she was falling in love. But Neil had a secret and devastating plan which could all but destroy Zanne...<p>
Lakelore
by Anna-Marie McLemoreIn this young adult novel by award-winning author Anna-Marie McLemore, two non-binary teens are pulled into a magical world under a lake - but can they keep their worlds above water intact? Everyone who lives near the lake knows the stories about the world underneath it, an ethereal landscape rumored to be half-air, half-water. But Bastián Silvano and Lore Garcia are the only ones who’ve been there. Bastián grew up both above the lake and in the otherworldly space beneath it. Lore’s only seen the world under the lake once, but that one encounter changed their life and their fate.Then the lines between air and water begin to blur. The world under the lake drifts above the surface. If Bastián and Lore don’t want it bringing their secrets to the surface with it, they have to stop it, and to do that, they have to work together. There’s just one problem: Bastián and Lore haven’t spoken in seven years, and working together means trusting each other with the very things they’re trying to hide.
Lakesedge
by Lyndall ClipstoneA lush, gothic fantasy from debut author Lyndall Clipstone about monsters and magic, set on the banks of a cursed lake, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Brigid Kemmerer.When Violeta Graceling and her younger brother Arien arrive at the haunted Lakesedge estate, they expect to find a monster. Leta knows the terrifying rumors about Rowan Sylvanan, who drowned his entire family when he was a boy. But neither the estate nor the monster are what they seem.As Leta falls for Rowan, she discovers he is bound to the Lord Under, the sinister death god lurking in the black waters of the lake. A creature to whom Leta is inexplicably drawn… Now, to save Rowan—and herself—Leta must confront the darkness in her past, including unraveling the mystery of her connection to the Lord Under.
Lakeshore Christmas (Lakeshore Chronicles #6)
by Susan WiggsMaureen Davenport finally gets to direct Avalon's annual holiday pageant, and she's determined to make it truly spectacular. But former child star Eddie Haven is turning out to be a tattooed lump of coal in her stocking. Eddie can't stand Christmas, but a judge's court order has landed him right in the middle of the merrymaking. He and Maureen spar over every detail of the pageant, from casting troubled kids to Eddie's original--and distinctly untraditional--music.Is he sabotaging the performance to spite her, or is she forcing the show into her storybook-perfect notion of Christmas? And is it possible that they're falling in love?
Lakeshore Christmas (The Lakeshore Chronicles #6)
by Susan WiggsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan WiggsChristmas at Willow Lake is full of festive cheer—except when one Scrooge is determined to ruin the magic…Maureen Davenport finally gets to direct Avalon's annual holiday pageant, and she's determined to make it truly spectacular. But then she&’s forced to work with former child star Eddie Haven. Though Eddie can't stand Christmas, a judge's court order has landed him right in the middle of the merrymaking. He and Maureen spar over every detail of the pageant, from casting troubled kids to Eddie's original—and distinctly untraditional—music.Though Maureen thinks Eddie is sabotaging the performance to spite her, with a little Christmas magic, she may just turn this Scrooge around—maybe fall in love along the way.Previously published.Read the Lakeshore Chronicles Series by Susan Wiggs:Book One: Summer at Willow LakeBook Two: The Winter LodgeBook Three: DocksideBook Four: Snowfall at Willow LakeBook Five: FiresideBook Six: Lakeshore ChristmasBook Seven: The Summer HideawayBook Eight: Marrying Daisy BellamyBook Nine: Return to Willow LakeBook Ten: Candlelight ChristmasBook Eleven: Starlight on Willow Lake
Lakeshore Chronicle Summer (The Lakeshore Chronicles #Bk. 1)
by Susan WiggsThe Lakeshore Chronicles have captivated thousands of readers with unforgettable characters, warm humor and engaging stories. Summer at Willow Lake and The Summer Hideaway are emotional romances must-reads!Summer at Willow Lake (A Lakeshore Chronicles Novel)By #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan WiggsOlivia Bellamy reluctantly trades a trendy Manhattan summer for her family’s old resort camp in the Catskills to renovate the bungalow colony for her grandparents, who want one last summer together filled with fun, friends and family. A posh resort in its heyday, the camp is now in disarray and Olivia is forced to hire contractor Connor Davis—a still-smoldering flame from her own summers at camp.But as the days grow warm, not even the inviting blue waters of Willow Lake can cool the passions flaring or keep shocking secrets at bay. The nostalgic joy of summers past breathes new promise into a special place and people…a promise meant to last long after the season ends.The Summer Hideaway (A Lakeshore Chronicles Novel)By #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan WiggsNever get attached—Private nurse and protected witness Claire Turner lives by this motto. Fleeing a treacherous past, she knows no other way.Never give up—In the twilight of his life, George Bellamy makes it his final wish to reconcile with an estranged brother. He and Claire journey to Willow Lake—where it all went wrong for him fifty years ago.Never let go—George’s grandson, Ross, is ruled by a fierce devotion to family and a deep mistrust of the mysterious Claire…yet sparks fly whenever she’s near. In the face of wrenching loss, amid the enchantment of Willow Lake, Ross and Claire dare to risk everything for love.The Lakeshore Chronicles Series by Susan WiggsBook One: Summer at Willow LakeBook Two: The Winter LodgeBook Three: DocksideBook Four: Snowfall at Willow LakeBook Five: FiresideBook Six: Lakeshore ChristmasBook Seven: The Summer HideawayBook Eight: Marrying Daisy BellamyBook Nine: Return to Willow LakeBook Ten: Candlelight ChristmasBook Eleven: Starlight on Willow Lake
Lakeside Beginnings
by Emery C. WaltersAfter a devastating incident, injured and rejected, teacher Tyler decides to leave Seattle behind. He would start over elsewhere. Lake Michigan looks like the perfect place for a new beginning. New schools and new school years are the same everywhere. Or so Tyler thought, until he meets a man.Coach Riley, with the body of a god and loved by all, needs to be rescued by the new English teacher, of all people. To top that, the two of them rescue and save kids in trouble on their first field trip to the beach.Soon Riley and Tyler discover more in each other than heroism and wearing funny swimming shorts. Will they find romance, though? Will this be part of the new beginning Tyler dreamed about?
Lakeside Cottage
by Susan WiggsIf you trust your heart, you'll always know who you are...Each summer, Kate Livingston returns to her family's lakeside cottage, a place of simple living and happy times-a place where she hopes her son, Aaron, can blossom. But her quiet life gets a bit more interesting with the arrival of a mysterious new neighbor, JD Harris.JD has a good reason for being secretive. In a moment of sheer bravery, the Washington, D.C., paramedic prevented a terrible tragedy-and became a national hero. He's hardly able to remember who he was before the media frenzy...until he escapes to this lovely, remote part of the Northwest.Now Kate and Aaron have rekindled the joy of small pleasures and peace, something JD thought he'd never have again. But how long will his blissful anonymity last before reality comes banging at his door?
Lakeside Cottage (Mira Ser.)
by Susan WiggsRevisit the captivating tale of timeless summer pleasures by #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs! LAKESIDE COTTAGEIf you trust your heart, you’ll always know who you are....Each summer, Kate Livingston returns to her family’s lakeside cottage, a place of simple living and happy times - a place where she now hopes her shy son can blossom. But her quiet life gets a bit more interesting with the arrival of an intriguing new neighbor, JD Harris. Although she is a confirmed single mother, Kate is soon drawn into the sweetness of a summer romance and discovers the passion of a lifetime.JD is hardly able to remember who he was before the media frenzy of becoming an overnight hero back in Washington, D.C....until he escapes to this lovely, remote part of the Northwest. Now Kate Livingston and her son have rekindled the joy of small pleasures and peace… But how long will his blissful anonymity last before reality comes banging at his door?Titles originally published in 2005.
Lakeside Hero (Men of Millbrook Lake #1)
by Lenora WorthA Soldier Returns Former marine Alec Caldwell is happy to return home alive. The scars he carries-inside and out-are a burden he plans to face alone. All he wants is a quiet life devoted to helping wounded veterans. That is, until he meets pastry chef Marla Hamilton-who's just too sweet to resist. But the single mother is fighting her own battles. The last man in Marla's life hurt her and put her daughter in danger, leaving the child frightened of strangers. Alec seems like the thrill-seeking men Marla avoids. But can becoming a family give these wounded hearts a chance to heal?
Lakeside Love: An Amish Summer Novella (Amish Summer Novellas)
by Kathleen FullerEsther has always lived in the shadow of her beautiful younger sister Sarah. Even the boy she has known—and loved—her entire life, Judah, only has eyes for Sarah. But when a handsome young Englischer comes to live with the family for a summer, everything begins to change.
Lakeside Mystery (The Lost Girls #2)
by Carol EricsonHe&’ll have to trust a woman who knows too muchTo solve his biggest homicide case yet LAPD detective Denver Holt doesn&’t know what to make of true crime blogger Ashlynn Hughes—no matter how attracted he is to her. The stubborn writer has inside information that can help him crack his biggest homicide case yet. But as anonymous tips carry them further into danger, Denver wonders if he can keep a target off Ashlynn&’s back…or if she&’ll be silenced for good.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in The Lost Girls series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Canyon Crime SceneBook 2: Lakeside MysteryBook 3: Dockside DangerBook 4: Malice at the Marina
Lakeside Peril (Men of Millbrook Lake #4)
by Lenora WorthENEMY WATERS Chloe Conrad suspects foul play in the plane crash that killed her sister-and she's determined to hire private investigator Hunter Lawson to prove it. But convincing the former Special Forces operative to help isn't easy, especially since he blames her family for his sister's death. Hunter sees something familiar in Chloe's hunt for justice-and he can't leave her unprotected when he realizes the killer's switched focus to her. As they search for clues, he's beginning to wonder if his enemy's daughter could be the person who helps him heal from his painful past. But neither of them will have a future unless they find a way to unravel the twisted conspiracy that threatens both their lives...
Lakeside Redemption
by Lisa JordanFresh Start Family Zoe James is starting over. She's worked hard to get past the foolish mistakes that landed her in trouble four years ago. Now the young mom is back in Shelby Lake and ready to reconnect with her son. When she bumps into old friend Caleb Sullivan and his two adorable girls, she sees the possibility of a happy future. Caleb has always secretly loved Zoe, but her turbulent past brings up tough memories of his own. As they spend time together training his girls' new puppy, Zoe and Caleb will learn that if they can forgive themselves, they might have a chance at a new life-and new love-together.
Lakeside Romance
by Lisa JordanIn this inspirational romance, a widower gets a second chance at love when he’s lured into partnering with his pretty neighbor at a teen summer camp.Sarah Sullivan will do whatever it takes to make her summer youth program permanent. But when she’s tasked with teaching the teens basic kitchen skills, her hope goes up in flames. Not knowing the first thing about cooking, Sarah needs help. Smelling the delicious aromas coming from her neighbor’s apartment one night, she thinks she’s found her answer. Alec Seaver might know his way around pots and pans, but the lone-wolf widower doesn’t want anything to do with the free-spirited beauty next door. But after he becomes Sarah’s reluctant partner, Alec realizes that she might just be the key ingredient missing from his life.
Lakeside Secrets (West Investigations #10)
by K.D. RichardsA mother murdered. A daughter&’s return.And a killer determined to keep the case cold. Twenty years ago, trauma and injury stole Karine Eloi&’s memories of her mother&’s murder. Now she&’s back home, teaming up with her best friend, Omar Monroe, to uncover the truth. But the townspeople refuse to spill their secrets, leaving Karine&’s life in danger. Omar will risk everything to prevent the woman he&’s always had feelings for from becoming the victim of another unsolved murder.From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the West Investigations series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Pursuit of the TruthBook 2: Missing at ChristmasBook 3: Christmas Data BreachBook 4: Shielding Her SonBook 5: Dark Water DisappearanceBook 6: Catching the Carling Lake KillerBook 7: Under the Cover of DarknessBook 8: A Stalker's PreyBook 9: Silenced WitnessBook 10: Lakeside SecretsBook 11: Under Lock and KeyBook 12: The Perfect Murder
Lakeside Sweetheart: Her Rancher Bodyguard Lakeside Sweetheart Falling For The Hometown Hero (Men of Millbrook Lake #3)
by Lenora WorthIn the New York Times–bestselling author’s sweet and wholesome romance, a brief return home leads to unexpected feelings for the handsome pastor next door. Returning to her hometown to clear out her late mother’s house, Vanessa Donovan’s goal is to do the job quickly and escape. She refuses to get involved with her handsome neighbor, Rory Sanderson. And she certainly won’t let herself be dazzled by his smile and caring ways. Because if there’s one thing Vanessa won’t do, it’s fall for a minister. While the pastor in Rory wants to mend Vanessa’s wounds, the man in him can’t resist the beautiful woman. But while he’s helping her, Vanessa is doing the unthinkable—healing his own deep scars and opening his heart. Now he’ll have to muster his courage and his faith to convince her that love is worth the risk.
Lakeside Sweethearts
by Lisa JordanFrom Friendship to Romance Agnes Kingsley can hardly bear to walk past the house she lived in as a married woman. It's full of bad memories she's never shared-not even with her best friend, Ian James. But now Ian wants her help to restore that old home for a community project. Agnes knows it's for a good cause, but as their work brings them even closer together, she's afraid to trust-in herself or in the feelings she's secretly harbored for her childhood friend. Yet as they chip away at the house, walls come down around both their hearts...uncovering a foundation to last a lifetime.
Lakeview Protector
by Shirlee McCoyA military vet and a troubled widow are caught in a case of disappearing women in the woods in this inspirational romantic suspense mystery.Ex-military man Eli Jennings owed his commander his life and vowed to repay him by finding his missing sister. His search led to Jasmine Hart’s mountain cabin in Lakeview, Virginia, where another woman had disappeared. A strong-willed widow, Jasmine didn’t think the two were related. Until a major clue to both mysteries was found in her house. And her own mother-in-law was a witness. Scared for the only family she had left, Jasmine turned to Eli for help. But someone powerful wanted to ensure she never felt safe, never learned the whole truth. And that meant making one more woman disappear.
Lakota Baby
by Elle James“COOPERATE OR YOU’LL NEVER SEE YOUR SON AGAIN.”Someone wanted tribal police chief Joe Lonewolf’s attention, and now they had it. He had returned from war to learn he had a son-by Maggie Brandt, the woman he had never stopped loving but had forced himself to forget. If only it were so easy... Now they had only three days and each other-and nothing would stop them from rescuing their infant child.Their frantic search soon unearthed deadly corruption in the South Dakota community-and old desires. With tensions rising on the reservation, the proud Lakota sought justice and found a kindred spirit in Maggie. He would need her courage if he was ever to set eyes on his beautiful baby boy.