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Leaving Ocean Road
by Esther CampionFrom coastal Australia to Santorini and Ireland, a slice of warm, character-driven fiction in the bestselling tradition of MAEVE BINCHY and MONICA MCINERNEYGod damn it, Gerry Clancy, couldn't you have left well enough alone and stayed in Cork?Twenty years ago, Ellen O'Shea left her beloved Ireland to make a new life in Australia. Now a popular local in the small coastal town of Port Lincoln, but struggling to cope with the death of her much-loved Greek husband, Nick, Ellen finds her world turned upside down when an unexpected visitor lands on her doorstep. The arrival of Gerry Clancy, her first love from Ireland, may just be the catalyst that pulls Ellen out of her pit of grief, but it will also trigger a whole new set of complications for her and those she holds dear.Home is where the heart is - but where exactly is home? Can Ellen and Gerry's rekindled romance withstand the passage of time, family, young adult children with their own lives, and the shock disclosure of a long-held secret that will put all their closest relationships at risk?Set in Ireland, Greece and small-town coastal Australia, Leaving Ocean Road is a warm, poignant story about treasuring our memories while celebrating our new beginnings.'Leaving Ocean Road is warm, wise and full of humour. Esther Campion is a wonderful new voice in Australian fiction' CATHY KELLY'Campion is a skilled writer who combines the expression of magnificent scenery with the deft revelation of character. Leaving Ocean Road is a good example of wit and wisdom with the warmth of Ireland, the traditions of Greece and the openness of Australia.' WENDY LIPKE, Queensland Collective Reviewers
The Leaving of Liverpool: Two sisters face battles in life and love
by Lyn AndrewsAt the close of the First World War, two sisters' battles are only just beginning... The Leaving of Liverpool is a poignant saga about the friendship between sisters, dangerous men and true love in post-World War I Liverpool, from bestselling author Lyn Andrews. Perfect for fans of Anne Baker, Sheila Newberry and Josephine Cox.It is 1919 and Liverpool has been devastated by World War I. Sons, husbands and fathers have been lost and street after street plunged into mourning. Now, at last, the war is finally over. Emily Parkinson goes back into service and enjoys the return to normality. But Emily's younger sister, Phoebe-Anne, has ideas beyond her station. Working as a lady's maid, Phoebe-Ann hopes that one day she will be more than just a confidante to her mistress's shell-shocked brother James Mercer.When Emily is brutally attacked, the sisters' lives come close to ruin. Phoebe-Ann is forced to leave the Mercer household and falls into the arms of Jake Malone, of the notorious Malone clan. But as Emily slowly recovers it seems that Phoebe-Anne might just be able to escape the mistakes of her past after all - even if it does mean leaving Liverpool... What readers are saying about The Leaving of Liverpool: 'Really enjoyed every moment of this book. It's a page turner right from the start''Excellent read - five stars'
The Leaving of Liverpool: Two sisters face battles in life and love
by Lyn AndrewsAt the close of the First World War, two sisters' battles are only just beginning... The Leaving of Liverpool is a poignant saga about the friendship between sisters, the threat of dangerous men and the promise of true love in post-World War I Liverpool.It is 1919. Liverpool has been devastated by World War I. But at last the war is over. Emily Parkinson goes back into service and enjoys the return to normality. But her sister Phoebe-Anne has ideas beyond her station. Working as a lady's maid, Phoebe-Ann hopes that one day she will be more than just a friend to her mistress's shell-shocked brother James Mercer.When Emily is brutally attacked, the sisters' lives come close to ruin. Phoebe-Ann is forced to leave the Mercer household and falls into the arms of notorious Jake Malone. But as Emily recovers it seems that Phoebe-Anne might just be able to escape the mistakes of her past after all . . . (P) 2022 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Leaving Of Liverpool
by Maureen LeeTwo sisters; one heartbreaking mistake; a lifetime apartIt is a cold February night in 1925 when two teenage sisters - Mollie and Annemarie - escape from their home in a tiny Irish village. Their beloved mother has died and the girls have suffered shocking abuse at the hands of their father. They head to Liverpool where they will board a ship to New York. But the smallest, cruellest twist of fate conspires to separate the girls just as the boat is about to sail, leaving Mollie stranded in Liverpool and Annemarie at the mercy of strangers in America. The subsequent paths of their lives could not be more different. Annemarie discovers her future and her fortune, while Mollie, devastated by guilt and grief at the loss of her sister, eventually carves out a new life in Liverpool. Then the Second World War looms - with surprising consequences for the two sisters...
The Leaving Of Liverpool
by Maureen LeeIt is a cold February night in 1925 when two teenage sisters - Mollie and Annemarie - escape from their home in a tiny Irish village. Their beloved mother has died and the girls have suffered shocking abuse at the hands of their father. They head to Liverpool where they will board a ship to New York. But the smallest, cruellest twist of fate conspires to separate the girls just as the boat is about to sail, leaving Mollie stranded in Liverpool and Annemarie at the mercy of strangers in America. The subsequent paths of their lives could not be more different. Annemarie discovers her future and her fortune, while Mollie, devastated by guilt and grief at the loss of her sister, eventually carves out a new life in Liverpool. Then the Second World War looms - with surprising consequences for the two sisters...Read by Jacqueline King(p) 2007 Orion Publishing Group
The Leaving Season
by Cat JordanMiddie Daniels calls it the leaving season: the time of year when everyone graduates high school, packs up their brand-new suitcases, and leaves home for the first time.This year Middie's boyfriend, Nate, is the one leaving, heading to Central America for a year of volunteering after graduation. And once he returns, it'll be time for Middie to leave, too. With him. But when tragedy strikes, Middie's whole world is set spinning. No one seems to understand just how lost she is . . . except for Nate's slacker best friend, Lee. Middie and Lee have never gotten along. But with the ground ripped out from under her, Middie is finding that up is down--and that Lee Ryan might be just what she needs to find her footing once more.Cat Jordan's heartbreaking story proves that no matter the season, no matter the obstacles, love can help you find yourself in the most unexpected of places.
Leaving Unknown: A Novel
by Kerry Reichs“Mixing humor with tender moments, Reichs creates an enjoyable journey with wonderful writing and likable characters.”—Library JournalFrom the author of The Best Day of Someone Else’s Life comes Leaving Unknown—a funny and touching story of a young woman who, while traveling across country, finds herself stuck in the true middle of nowhere, a.k.a. Unknown, Arizona. Great writing comes naturally to Kerry Reichs (she’s the daughter of New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs, whose Temperance Brennan forensic mysteries inspired the TV series Bones). With Leaving Unknown, Kerry has penned a bittersweet modern-day Odyssey that readers of Kristin Gore, Jennifer Crusie, Meg Cabot, and Jennifer Weiner will absolutely adore.
Leaving Whiskey Bend
by Dorothy GarlockThe new novel from the Voice of America's Heartland, Dorothy Garlock. Two friends, middle-aged Pearl and pretty, young schoolteacher Hallie, have just about decided to leave the rough Western town of Whiskey Bend, where both are disillusioned with the way they have been treated. The final straw comes when they witness their friend Mary being assaulted in the street by her stepbrother Chester and no one steps forward to help her. They decide to leave and take Mary with them. They go out to the shack where Chester and Mary live to get her, but when Chester attacks them, Pearl shoots him in the leg. He screams after the three that he will follow them wherever they go. Desperately they drive away in an open wagon seeking a new life and safety. One night along the way they are caught in a violent storm and Mary nearly drowns in a roiling river. She is saved by a daring young rancher who brings them back to his home to stay until Mary recovers. The rancher has troubles of his own. He is condemned by his mother for having left his father to run the ranch alone years earlier. He is searching for the murderer of his younger brother. And someone now is trying to kill him. Attracted to him and grateful, Hallie vows to help him.
Leaving Yesterday
by Zoe DawsonIf you love Susan Mallery, Kristan Higgins, or Rachel Gibson, don't miss the start of this captivating small-town romance series! Laurel Falls, Montana, features spectacular mountain scenery--but it takes a rugged cowboy to convince one woman to slow down and enjoy the view. Rafferty Hamilton doesn't plan on putting down roots anytime soon. With her divorce final, the hotel heiress has left Manhattan behind to scout new locations for her family's chain of resorts. Which is why it's so frustrating to be stranded in Laurel Falls while a good-looking, slow-talking, Stetson-wearing mechanic takes his sweet time with her overheated coupe. A decorated vet who paid his dues in Afghanistan, Trace Black can fix anything with an engine and get it revving--even Rafferty's ridiculous sports car. He's couldn't say the same for the knockout driver, who looks like she's never gripped a gear shaft in her life. Women like Rafferty don't usually stick around in Laurel Falls, but Trace finds himself showing her everything his hometown has to offer before she cruises on down the road. As the days pass, Rafferty finds herself charmed by the pace of life and the openhearted warmth of the residents. She's even tempted to trust again--and it's all thanks to Trace. He's not the kind of guy she's used to falling for, but he just might be the man she needs.Advance praise for Leaving Yesterday "I loved how Zoe Dawson's wounded-soul hero and strong heroine both came alive in the pages of the story! Leaving Yesterday touched my heart and made me want to spend more time visiting this small-town world."--USA Today bestselling author Alexis Morgan"With swoon-worthy men, family heartbreak, and the healing power of love, Leaving Yesterday is a perfect romance for your keeper shelf. You won't want it to end."--Vonnie Davis, author of the Highlander's Beloved series Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
The LeBaron Secret: A Novel
by Stephen BirminghamAn aging California vintner is determined to protect her empire from a hostile family takeover and the dark secrets that could destroy everything she loves At age seventy-four, Assaria "Sari" LeBaron is still a force to be reckoned with. For decades, she has run the Baronet Vineyards, one of California's largest and most successful wine producers, maintaining sole control even after a suspicious accident left her permanently crippled. And now, in her golden years, the formidable Sari refuses to relinquish power to her own children, a decision that has only served to increase tensions among her already emotionally damaged family members. But Sari's ambitious son, Eric, is no longer willing to play a subservient role, and has begun working behind the scenes to take over the business, forming alliances within and outside the family in his effort to dethrone the unyielding matriarch. The most difficult fight of Sari LeBaron's long and eventful life has begun; a heartbreaking struggle that will pit loved one against loved one and expose long-hidden secrets that could destroy both Sari's business and her family. The LeBaron Secret is another riveting excursion into a world of privilege that Stephen Birmingham knows intimately. It is a breathtaking tale of secrets and lies, shady double-dealings, family skeletons, and the inner turmoil of the fabulously wealthy as only the bestselling author of "Our Crowd" and The Auerbach Will could tell it.
Lecciones de amor (Girl Heart Boy #4)
by Ali CroninCuatro chicas, tres chicos. Casi 18 años. Todos tan reales como tú. GIRL HEART BOY, historias adictivas que no puedes parar de leer Ashley, la transgresora y feminista; Rich, el amigo perfecto, siempre adorable; Donna, la fiestera y despreocupada; Jack, el deportista responsable; Cass, la dulce y eterna emparejada; Ollie, el divertido ligón del grupo; Sarah, romántica e inocente. El último año de instituto siempre es decisivo: amor, secretos, sexo, diversión y tantos sueños por cumplir... Esta es la historia que cambió la vida de Donna, pero también la de todos los demás componentes del grupo. Dylan está enamorado de Ashley, Ollie lo está de Sarah y Jack de Hannah. Pero ¿y Donna? Donna cree que nadie se enamorará de ella nunca pero, cuando su tutor universitario lo hace, ella solo puede pensar en huir. Donna es divertida y brillante. Y Will es simplemente perfecto para ella. ¿Podrá Donna superar sus miedos y dejar que el amor surja entre ellos? ¡La irresistible serie romántica que combina romanticismo y realismo con la sensualidad de Cincuenta Sombras Grey de E. L. James para adolescentes!
Lecciones de juventud
by Danielle SteelLa incomparable Danielle Steel nos ofrece una historia diferente y actual en la que una serie de dramáticos acontecimientos cambiará para siempre la vida de sus protagonistas. Saint Ambrose es la exclusiva escuela donde han estudiado los varones adinerados del lugar desde hace más de un siglo. Y este curso admitirá por primera vez alumnado femenino en un entorno que parece idílico, pero que en realidad oculta problemas familiares, inseguridades y soledad. Una faceta oscura de la vida en el internado sale a la luz cuando, tras una fiesta, una estudiante acaba en el hospital inconsciente. Quienes saben lo que pasó han decidido guardar silencio, pero a medida que la investigación avanza y la policía intenta desenmascarar al culpable, los involucrados se enfrentan a una encrucijada y deben elegir entre la salida más fácil y hacer lo correcto, entre decir la verdad o mentir. Nadie en Saint Ambrose escapará a las consecuencias. Las lectoras han dicho:«Como ávida lectora de Danielle Steel, creo que esta es una de sus mejores novelas.»Blog Jennifer Vido «Lecciones de juventud te hará replantearte tus ideas sobre moralidad, ética, virtud y justicia [...] Una historia que atraerá a los fanáticos de la ficción contemporánea.»Blog Mrs B's Book Reviews
Lecciones de seducción
by Emma WildesUna dama jamás debería tener como modelo a una libertina... ¿o tal vez sí? Brianna había descubierto aquel escandaloso librito, Los consejos de lady Rothburg, en las estanterías polvorientas de una vieja librería. En cuanto lo abrió supo que no debía comprarlo, pero la tentación fue irresistible. Casada con Colton Northfield, un aristócrata apuesto, poderoso y atento, ansiaba enamorar al hombre que se ocultaba tras aquella fachada de cortesía y distancia, aunque para ello tuviera que armarse de valor y seguir paso a paso las sabias sugerencias -mezcla de picardía y sentido común, de audacia y sabiduría popular, de descaro y sutileza- de lady R., la famosa cortesana. Reseña:«Emma Wildes es una autora recién llegada, pero ya la tengo en mi lista. Su segunda novela, Lecciones de seducción, es tan buena como la primera, Una apuesta indecente. Presenta una historia con imaginación y bien escrita, con unas fabulosas escenas de amor y unos personajes que interesan. Emma Wildes es una joya escondida.»All About Romance
Lecciones de seducción
by Emma WildesBrianna había descubierto aquel escandaloso librito, Los consejos de lady Rothburg, medio escondido en las estanterías polvorientas de una librería de viejo. En cuanto lo abrió supo que no debería comprarlo, pero que necesitaba leerlo; que no podía comentarlo con nadie, pero que todas las mujeres tendrían que conocerlo.Brianna estaba casada con Colton Northfield, un aristócrata apuesto, poderoso y atento, pero ansiaba enamorar al hombre que se ocultaba tras aquella fachada de cortesía y distancia. Aunque para ello tuviera que armarse de valor y seguir paso a paso las sabias sugerencias de la famosa cortesana -mezcla de picardía y sentido común, de audacia y sabiduría popular, de descaro y sutileza-, pues, como decía lady R., en el juego de la seducción y en el amor «no olvides que tú sabes mejor que él lo que quiere».«Emma Wildes es una autora recién llegada, pero ya la tengo en mi lista. Su segunda novela, Lecciones de seducción, es tan buena como la primera, Una apuesta indecente. Presenta una historia con imaginación y bien escrita, con unas fabulosas escenas de amor y unos personajes que interesan. Emma Wildes es una joya escondida.»All About Romance
Lechery for the Devil
by Paris DixonAfter spending part of a lonely evening in her apartment listening to her favorite band, The Rolling Stones, Cassandra dons her slinkiest black dress and makes for a local nightspot, determined to locate a warm body to satisfy her deepest desires.But when she quickly makes eye contact and begins a daring flirtation with a devilishly handsome stranger named Jagger, a man surrounded by more than a hint of danger, she suddenly begins to wonder if the resulting sparks between them are more than mere coincidence ...
Lectora de Mentes – Libro 4: Mantenerse Fuerte
by Katrina Kahler Betty SerranoTranslated book description: Emmie se enfrenta con el reto de su vida, cuando se da cuenta que sus amigos están atrapados dentro de un edificio en llamas. Lectora de Mentes – Libro 4: Mantenerse Fuerte es la historia de una chica que puede leer mentes, pero descubre que sus poderes son a veces un maleficio más que una ayuda. Ella puede salvar a sus amigos y los demás retos que encuentre en su camino. ¿Quién es Ryan, el personaje extraño y obsesionado que vive al final de la calle, y qué lugar ocupa él en esta historia? Encontrarás todas las respuestas a estas preguntas y descubrirás los detalles de los dilemas que Emmie es forzada a enfrentar. Mantenerse Fuerte es otro libro de suspenso en esta maravillosa serie Lectora de Mentes que no podrás dejar de leer. Es la perfecta combinación de emociones, drama, acción, romance y amistades que las chicas de 9 a12 años deben leer. ¡Otro increíble libro para chicas que pueden estar seguras van a disfrutar! Keywords: Libros dedicados a chicas de 9 a 12 años, diarios para chicas de la serie Lectora de Mentes, RelatosUK2017, libros para chicas de 9 a 12, de acoso, libros para chicas.
Led Astray by a Rake: The Husband Hunters Club (The Husband Hunters Club Series #1)
by Sara BennettThe hunt is on for the perfect husband . . .Beneath Livy Monteith's icy blonde exterior beats a passionate heart, a heart that will not abide by society's rules. No, Livy will simply not marry the proper young man her parents have chosen for her husband. She'd rather die! But even her friends at Miss Debenham's Finishing School are shocked by the man she desires. Lord Dominic Lacey, the man they call Wicked Nic, is quite handsome, even more notorious, and every bit a scoundrel.Nic thinks he knows all about Livy. She's a proper young lady from an upstanding family, the kind of woman any respectable man would be thrilled to take as his bride—but Nic is not a respectable man. For Livy, even being seen with him would lead to certain scandal. So why is the ravishing innocent doing everything in her power to seduce him? Bedding her would be a delight. But a sinful night with a man like Nic would lead a girl very far astray indeed . . .
Led into Temptation (Forbidden Fantasies)
by Cara SummersHe's the worst possible man for her. And she wants him with a desperation that borders on obsession…Recently jilted Naomi Brightman has had it with men! Her last boyfriend left her with a broken heart and the FBI on her trail. What she needs now is a place to hide for a while. Only when she gets to the remote resort she owns with her sisters, what she finds is a temptation that could jeopardize a lot more than her good name….Enter dangerously delicious Dane MacFarland. He makes Naomi sizzle all over! But…he's off-limits. Really, really off-limits. Still, the passion between them is overwhelming, irresistible—even downright sinful. Or it would be—if Dane was half the man Naomi thinks he is….
Ledge: The Glacian Trilogy, Book I
by Stacey McEwanLedge is the heart-stopping beginning to The Glacian Trilogy from TikTok sensation Stacey McEwan @staceboookspaceAfter being randomly selected as a human sacrifice, instead of death, Dawsyn finds herself on a quest to save her people from their icy prison...--- In a place known as the Ledge, a civilization is trapped by a vast chasm and sheer mountain face. There is no way for anyone to escape the frozen wasteland without befalling a deathly drop. They know nothing of the outside world except that it is where the Glacians reside – mystical and vicious winged creatures who bring meagre rations in exchange for a periodic human sacrifice. Dawsyn, ax wielder and only remaining member of her family, has so far avoided the annual culling, but her luck has run out. She is chosen and ripped from her icy home, the only world she knows. No one knows what will happen to her on the other side, least of all Dawsyn. Murdered? Enslaved? Worse? Fortunately, a half-Glacian called Ryon offers to help them both escape, but how can she trust one of the very creatures that plagued her life? Dawsyn is a survivor, and she is not afraid to cut anyone down to live. With a slow-burning romance, high stakes and even higher rewards, this richly created new fantasy series by popular TikToker Stacey McEwan will keep you gripped to the very end.File Under: Fantasy [ Ax-ing For It | The Cold Is Not Alive | Finding Freedom | Ledge-hanger ] *Content warnings* gratuitous violence & death; death of a minor; suicide; attempted sexual assault
The Ledge
by Gertrude SchweitzerA young woman recovering from a breakdown accepts employment as a secretary at the isolated home of a former U.S. Senator whom, it is rumored, may have pushed his first wife off a ledge to her death. Recovering from a personal tragedy, herself, she wonders if what is happening to her is fully real or partially imagined; and she questions whether the rumors she has heard are true.
The Lees of Happiness: Large Print
by F. Scott FitzgeraldA newlywed young woman and her short story-writing husband begin married life in a home of their own. When tragedy strikes, a friend comes to their aid.
L’effet Carrero: Français (FICTION / Romance / Contemporain #1)
by L. T. MarshallEMMA ANDERSON a tout mis au travail dans sa vie. Elle a un travail parfait dans un empire de Manhattan, ce qui lui permet de vivre une existence calme, organisée et sûre. Une nécessité après une enfance remplie d’abus, de mauvais souvenirs et d’une mère qui était moins qu’inutile. Elle a travaillé dur pour arriver là où elle est - et elle vient de décrocher une promotion incroyable. Mais cela vient avec un problème - et qui pourrait faire dérailler tout ce dont elle pensait avoir besoin dans sa vie. Le nouveau rôle d’Emma est celui du droitier du playboy milliardaire JAKE CARRERO. C’est exactement le genre de personne qui pourrait la rendre folle - et pas dans le bon sens. La craie et le fromage, il est tout ce qu’elle n’est pas. Compulsif, dominant et confiant, avec une attitude sérieusement décontractée à l’égard du sexe occasionnel et des rencontres. Jake est le seul à avoir la capacité de rouler sur l’extérieur manucuré et glacé d’Emma. Mais Emma n’a aucune envie de laisser quelqu’un assez proche pour la blesser à nouveau. Jake doit montrer à Emma que même quelqu’un comme lui peut changer quand cette fille qui compte entre dans votre vie.
Left at the Altar
by Justine DavisThe Long Way HomeThe only woman he'd ever wanted had left him standing at the altar without a backward glance. And there was no way in the world Sean Holt was going to allow her to hurt him again-no matter how much he ached to let her into his shuttered heart....Aurora Sheridan had let herself be torn away from the man she loved-and she'd had five long years to regret it. And now, with her life in ruins, she had no one left to turn to but him-and nothing left to dream of but another chance at love....
Left Bank
by Kate MuirA devilishly sneaky, chic, and ironic peek at the glittering inhabitants of Paris's most exclusive neighborhood Olivier and Madison Malin have what most celebrity magazines would call the perfect life. Olivier is a telegenic version of Sartre: philosopher, gourmand, and media personality -- the darling of Paris's most exclusive cafis, as well as the darling of more than one mistress. And Madison's celebrity has eclipsed even her husband's. An American film star turned Parisian It girl, Madison has buried her Texas upbringing -- along with a few years from her true age -- beneath the trappings of an exquisitely decorated salon, an impeccable French accent, and a collection of couture gowns. Together, Olivier and Madison are the toast of Paris's neighborhood of neighborhoods, the Left Bank, where the perfect couple and their friends indulge in fine wines, bon mots, and some exceptional cheeses. Everything looks flawless, if a touch pretentious. But when their precocious trophy daughter Sabine goes missing at a European mega-amusement park, her self-centered parents are finally forced to focus on something other than their own reflections. With the sting of a good Camembert, Kate Muir's fiction debut is a sophisticated, fun, and delightfully satirical look at family life along Paris's Left Bank that will have readers of all ages hungry for more.
Left Behind
by Sharon SalaEverything that was lost will be found again.Jubilee PD Officer Wiley Pope thinks he's ruined things with Linette Elgin. He hasn't seen or heard from the local nurse since their first date went disastrously wrong. But when Wiley walks in on a bank robbery with Linette as one of the hostages, his training and protective instincts kick into full gear. A heroic bullet to his armor-protected chest is enough for Linette to forgive Wiley's past mistakes and be willing to begin anew.While his love for Linette grows daily, Wiley finds himself in over his head when a murder investigation is linked to Pope Mountain. If that wasn't enough, a woman from Wiley's father's past abandons her seven-year-old daughter at the police station in an attempted money scheme. But the minute the woman signs over her parental rights, Wiley and Linette welcome the wary little girl into their family and show her what real love looks like.Praise for New York Times bestseller Sharon Sala's thrilling romantic suspense:"Emotionally wrenching, sensually appealing, edgy and suspenseful, and hopeful and endearing."—USA Today for Going Gone"Vivid, gripping...this thriller keeps the pages turning."—Library Journal for Torn Apart"Skillfully balancing suspense and romance, Sala gives readers a nonstop breath-holding adventure."—Publishers Weekly for Going Once