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Many a Green Isle
by Agnes Sligh TurnbullThe chief claim to importance of the town of Marsden is the presence in it of Marsden College, which has been educating the sons and daughters of solid, conservative citizens for almost a hundred years. It is a small college, neither rich nor famous, but with tradition and atmosphere and the background of a large and beautiful campus. As head of Marsden's Department of English, Gavin McAllister leads a busy and constructive life. Twenty years earlier he made the choice between romance and ambition and has never regretted his decision. Better--far better--marriage to Cecily and a job in an educational backwater than the Ph.D. which would have led to scholarly advancement. For fate has been kind to Gavin--an ideally happy marriage, four charming children, good friends, a sense of accomplishment in his profession. Even the coveted Ph.D. seems to be within reach. With all well at home, he has been able to save almost enough to enable him to take a year off from teaching and work on his dissertation. Suddenly, this quiet idyll is shattered by two strokes--independent of each other, yet remotely connected. Everything that Gavin has believed in and worked for is threatened: his family, his career, his position in the community. In his response to these threats and his refusal to compromise with what he feels to be wrong, Gavin shows the stuff he is made of. With courage and wisdom he and Cecily are able at last to emerge from "the deep wide sea of misery" and regain their own "green isle" of safety and happiness. This is a warm and charming story but it is more than that; for it has in it a profound conception of life's values which, we feel, will make many readers grateful to the author for having written it.
Man . . . Mercenary . . . Monarch (Royally Wed)
by Joan Elliott PickartFATHER...John Colton had searched a lifetime for the sense of belonging he'd never had. And now a secret son signaled the end of his elusive pursuit.LOVER...But what of Laura Bishop, the sensitive beauty who'd also entered his world, penetrating his barriers with no more than a willingness to listen, to understand...to warm his soul-and his bed?PRINCE...Then his lover revealed her bombshell: He was a king's son, long denied his heritage, and she was in the royal employ. A one-time mercenary, Jogn didn't trust-or love-easily. Dare he let down his guard to become all he'd been destined to be: father, lover, prince...husband?
Map to the Stars
by Jen MaloneCan one down-to-earth girl plus a very famous boy and a whole lot of paparazzi ever add up to a perfect Hollywood ending?Seventeen-year-old Annie Shelton isn't sure why her mom thinks moving to Hollywood will allow them to escape the drama of their small-time life in Georgia, but she's along for the ride. When Annie's mom snags a gig as makeup artist to a teen movie idol and finagles a spot for Annie to accompany her on his European promotional tour, Annie's pretty sure she'll be fangirling over architectural sights rather than teen heartthrob Graham Cabot.But then of course she actually meets him. As Graham and Annie fall for each other in the most romantic cities in the world, Annie realizes that this turn of events may not be quite as glamorous as she thought. Instead of red carpets and celebrity couple names, they are navigating a minefield of keeping secrets from Graham's fans, overprotective assistant, stage "momager," and beefy bodyguard. And when the paparazzi make an appearance, Annie has to decide whether their love is worth the harsh glare of the flashbulb.Author Jen Malone draws on her real-life experiences as a movie studio publicist to bring you an insider peek at love, Hollywood-style.Epic Reads Impulse is a digital imprint with new releases each month.
Maple Leaf Harvest (Mystic Creek #7)
by Catherine AndersonLove and new beginnings blossom in Mystic Creek, Oregon, from the New York Times bestselling author of Huckleberry Lake. Lane Driscoll has been having nightmares where she&’s chased by a strange man. When she has a threatening run-in with someone who looks just like the man from her dreams, she decides to leave her hometown until she figures out what&’s going on. Lane seeks refuge in beautiful Mystic Creek, where she gets a job working at the local perfume shop. Soon after she arrives, a handsome customer seems to think he recognizes Lane, but calls her by the wrong name. When Jonas Sterling, a local psychologist, encounters his ex-girlfriend, Veneta, in town, he can't believe his eyes. He hasn't seen her for years. Jonas is even more baffled when it turns out the woman is a total stranger to him. There's no way two people could look so similar without being related. Jonas discovers Lane was adopted at the age of three and is now twenty-six years old—the same as the woman he dated. After initial shock at the idea she could have a twin, something clicks inside Lane—and now she needs to locate her missing sister. A romance blossoms as Jonas agrees to help her. But when the man from Lane's nightmares shows up in her dreams again, Jonas and Lane realize Veneta may be in grave danger, and their search for Lane's sister turns into a heart-pounding race.
Mapmaker
by Galaxy Craze Mark Bomback"Mapmaker expertly brings the paranoid thriller into the age of surveillance, and the result is both moving and chilling."--D.B. Weiss, co-creator, writer, and producer of Game of ThronesWhen Tanya Barrett takes an internship at MapOut, she expects emotional landmines. Her father cofounded the digital mapping company, and he died for it--on a cartographic expedition he didn't even need to take. Her father's business partner and his son, Connor, welcome her to the job with open arms. And being with Connor, an old childhood friend, turns out to be the only thing that makes Tanya feel normal again. Soon she's spending every moment she can with Connor. But when they sneak into her father's old office late one night, they stumble across a deadly secret. The next day Connor disappears.Tanya isn't just bereft; she's terrified. It's clear that people at MapOut are willing to kill for what she and Connor discovered. Alone again--and on the run--Tanya must rely on her wits to find out what happened to him and stay a step ahead of MapOut. But in the world they envision, no one stays lost for long.
Mapping The Terrain Of The Heart: Passion, Tenderness, And The Capacity To Love
by David Wallin Stephen GoldbartIf you have read other books about love that have fallen short, read this book. Mapping the Terrain of the Heart is an eloquent guide through love's diverse landscapes that provides a whole new way to think about love relationships. Both descriptive and prescriptive, it is a book for anyone looking to experience a committed relationship full of passion and tenderness. In the labyrinth of love, every one of us has his or her own inner map. Psychologists Goldbart and Wallin lead us along the metaphorical superhighways on the map of love by charting six easily grasped skills―the six capacities of love―that are all necessary to a long-term, stable love relationship: the capacities for erotic involvement, for merging, for idealization, for integration, for "refinding," and for self-transcendence. The authors demonstrate in a very practical, hands-on way how individuals and couples can use these capacities to work on breaking down their usual defenses and grow toward a deeper understanding and connection. In defending ourselves against disappointment in love, we frequently―and often unknowingly―throw up obstacles, create roadblocks, and take detours around these six capacities. We think such detours will take us where we want to go in a relationship, but too often they do not. Goldbart and Wallin's sophisticated but accessible approach―using case studies and practical pointers throughout―based on solid psycho-analytic theory while creating a completely new model for love relationships that also makes intuitive sense. Mapping the Terrain of the Heart offers a comprehensive psychology of love that maps out the paths to a successful relationship and shows how both individuals and couples can progress toward that ever-elusive goal of lasting and passionate love.
Mapping the Forest (Rocky Mountain Boys)
by Brandon WittHappily ever after has no map, but sometimes fate sends a guiding light. Gabe Rice, a seasonal ranger at the Rocky Mountain National Park, can't seem to get his life on the right trail. He loves the rugged beauty of the land, and there is no place he would rather live than the mountain community of Estes Park. But after six years, Gabe is beginning to wonder if he'll ever get a full-time position or find love. When Gabe sees Luis--and hears his gorgeous singing--he's compelled to meet him. Luis Martinez, the new owner of a hotel and steak ride business in Estes, left California and a career as a therapist for a fresh start in Colorado. But even the beauty of the mountains can't help him forget the past or move forward. Unprepared for his strong attraction to Gabe, Luis is ready to run and hide from emotions he never thought he'd have again. Suddenly the path ahead opens to a future that looks brighter for both of them, if they can find the courage to walk forward--together.
Mapping the Shadows
by Becky BlackAsh Bowman is lost. Two years ago, he and his cop partner, Evelyn, walked in on a murder in progress that left her dead and him maimed. He left the force and became a private investigator, but Evelyn’s ghost still haunts him when he prowls the dark corridors of the Core of the space station Fraxin Yari. Ash is making a map. If there’s a map, then he won’t be so lost ...Journalist Gabe Whitfield is on a mission to learn the truth behind that same murder. He doesn’t expect to stay on Frax after he finishes the job. But meeting Ash Bowman changes his plans. He came to the station a man without ties. He isn’t going to leave the same way.Despite initially mistrusting him, Ash can’t resist his attraction to the fiery Gabe. Gabe responds, though knows he shouldn’t, when Ash is one of the subjects of his investigation. But they come to trust each other and join forces to find the answers Ash had almost forgotten he was still seeking. If they are to have any chance of happiness, Gabe must help Ash lay the ghosts calling him back again and again to the deep darkness of the Core.
Mara, Daughter of the Nile
by Eloise Jarvis McGrawThis compelling story of adventure, romance, and intrigue, set in ancient Egypt, was written by the three-time Newbery Honor and Edgar Award winning author Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Mara is a proud and beautiful slave girl who yearns for freedom in ancient Egypt, under the rule of Queen Hatshepsut. Mara is not like other slaves; she can read and write, as well as speak the language of Babylonian. So, to barter for her freedom, she finds herself playing the dangerous role of double spy for two arch enemies—each of whom supports a contender for the throne of Egypt. Against her will, Mara finds herself falling in love with one of her masters, the noble Sheftu, and she starts to believe in his plans of restoring Thutmose III to the throne. But just when Mara is ready to offer Sheftu her help and her heart, her duplicity is discovered, and a battle ensues in which both Mara’s life and the fate of Egypt are at stake. “Dangerous espionage, an unusual love story, and richly drawn background make this a book to capture quick and lasting interest.”—Horn Book “Thoroughly engrossing.”—Kirkus Reviews
Marabelle
by Jennifer WildeNew York Times–bestselling author Jennifer Wilde&’s dishy and delightful novel about a world-famous star is loosely based on the life of Tallulah Bankhead Three-year-old Marabelle Lawrence makes her first headline when she climbs onto the roof of her apartment building and waits to be rescued. Edward C. Hunt is enchanted by the budding star&’s attention-getting hijinks, and the two become instant friends. Many years later, they go their separate ways, Edward to Princeton to become a great writer and Marabelle to New York to become a star. But their relationship spans decades of Marabelle&’s tumultuous life—on and off the stage and screen. Sweeping from Alabama to New York, London to Hollywood, Marabelle delivers an unforgettable portrait of a larger-than-life personality, brilliantly capturing the frightened, vulnerable woman behind the flamboyant persona and the pathos beneath the drunken binges, passionate love affairs, and failed suicide attempts. With its cast of endearing characters, including real-life celebrities Noël Coward, Cole Porter, Dorothy Parker, Marlene Dietrich, and Gary Cooper, here is a vivid depiction of a place and time that will never come again.
Marat: Historia de un amor
by Nataşa Alina CuleaEl sueño del amor, convertido en realidad: murmullo, búsqueda, satisfacción. En una palabra: Marat. O en otras palabras: la alma gemela que estás buscando, apasionadamente, sintiendo que, más allá de todo, te está esperando... en un rincón polvoriento, en un pinchazo del corazón, en una encricijada del misterio con el estigma del destino. En esta novela, Nataşa Alina Culea nos convence de la suficiencia de la proyección de los deseos propios, como una forma tangible de la existencia del ideal. Amalia Elena Constantinescu - Doctora en Filología
Marathon Cowboys
by Sarah BlackJesse Clayton loves painting, his cowboy grandfather, and his life as an artist with a wild abandon that leaves scorch marks on everything he touches. Budding Navajo cartoonist Lorenzo Maryboy is a hard-working former Marine: staunch, brave, and honorable. Chance brings them together on the road to Marathon, Texas, and passion flares. Just as always, Jesse puts his art ahead of everything. He betrays their growing trust, and that Lorenzo can't forgive. But Jesse's found something he loves more than his art, and what he does to win Lorenzo's forgiveness is far more dangerous than either man understands.
Maravillosa redención (Los hermanos Maddox #2)
by Jamie McguireLa emocionante segunda entrega de la serie «Los Hermanos Maddox», que continúa el éxito de la trilogía «Maravilloso desastre». ¿Por qué ser el primer amor cuando puedes ser el último? Liis Lindy es una agente del FBI dedicada en cuerpo y alma a su trabajo. Por eso rompe su compromiso y se muda a San Diego, donde sueña con ascender tras resolver un caso imposible. El agente especial Thomas Maddox es arrogante, implacable y está decidido a acabar con los criminales más duros del mundo. Por eso es considerado uno de los mejores. No obstante, por muchas vidas que haya salvado, hay una por la que lo daría todo. Su hermano pequeño, Travis, podría ir a prisión por su implicación en un incendio que acabó con la vida de decenas de estudiantes. Su única opción es acceder a colaborar con el FBI. Liis es rebelde y testaruda pero consigue suavizar las partes más ásperas del carácter de Thomas. Eso la hace perfecta para hacerse pasar por su pareja y acompañarle a la renovación de votos de Travis y Abby con el objetivo de ofrecerle el trato. Pero cuando la ceremonia acaba y deben dejar de fingir... Liis se pregunta si de verdad lo han estado haciendo. Reseñas:«La pluma de la autora fluye con facilidad y las fans de la novela romántica y para adolescentes se volverán locas con esta nueva serie.»Romantic Times «Llena de pasión y perfecta para lectoras ávidas de emociones.»USA Today «La mezcla perfecta de sexy, atormentado y dulce.»Mia Sheridan, autora superventas de Archer's Voice «Una trepidante historia llena de tensión sexual entre dos almas heridas. ¿Y si además añades un hermano Maddox y el emocionante mundo del FBI? No podrás parar de leer.»Penelope Ward, autora superventas de Stepbrother Dearest «La serie de los Hermanos Maddox es sexy, adictiva y llenade sorpresas, exactamente igual que los chicos Maddox.»Kami Garcia, autora superventas de Beautiful Creatures y The Lovely Reckless «Prepárate para una historia que te tendrá literalmente al borde de tu asiento.»Blog Saints and Sinners «Una historia de los Hermanos Maddox deliciosamente divertida y llena de suspense.»Vilma's Book Blog
Maravilloso
by Jill BarnettHastiado de la guerra, el caballero Merrick de Beaucourt, no quiere más que una vida simple, una esposa pacífica y supervisar su nuevo condado. En lugar de ello, obtiene órdenes de su rey, el Castillo Camrose en las fronteras salvajes e indómitas de Gales y una esposa totalmente voluntariosa. Durante seis largos años, Lady Clio ha estado esperando por su prometido… esperando y esperando. Una vez que llegan las noticias de su regreso, Clio vuelve a Camrose para, de nuevo, esperar al hombre que la ignoró; pero ahora está determinada a hacerle pagar por los años que languideció en el convento. Clio lleva a Merrick a una persecución alegre y toma el rol de una fabricante de cerveza independiente, guiada a descubrir la receta perdida de una antigua “cerveza de brezo”, una bebida mágica, elaborada por vez primera por los pictos. Rodeados de las nieblas encantadas que circundan el Castillo Camrose, los obstinados adversarios se embarcan en una batalla de voluntades, a veces apasionada, a veces hilarante, en estas historias inusuales del siglo XIII, acerca de un valiente caballero que busca reclamar —y domar— a su prometida, o al menos, eso es lo que él cree…
Marble Heart
by Gretta MulrooneyA riveting story that illuminates the lives of men and women at the heart of the troubles in Belfast Ireland starts out as a simple story of the friendship between Joan, a hard-working caregiver and her newest client, Nina, an upper class British woman separated from her devoted husband, Martin, who can't understand why his wife feels unworthy to be loved. Joan who has mourned the loss of her brother, Eddie, who was like a father to her and disappeared many years ago, thinks she has found happiness and a partner at last in Rich who is soon to be released from prison. Though she is rapidly becoming weaker because of a terminal illness, Nina teaches Joan about the finer points of decorating, raising plants, cooking and other sophisticated elements of domestic life. In turn, Joan gives Nina extra kind and careful care. When she is alone, Nina is preoccupied writing a series of letters to a former friend now living in Africa about their days together as radicals fighting for Irish Freedom, living with the leader of a small communist group and operating totally under his influence. The sincere and insincere motives of activists is revealed along with their romantic entanglements. Most startling is the planning, and execution of violence and its short and long term aftermath. As Nina nears death the characters come together in surprising ways, and whatever justice is possible is accomplished.
Marca del destino (Las crónicas de Kerrigan #9)
by W. J. MayMarca del destino es el noveno libro de la serie superventas de la autora del USA TODAY, W.J. May, Las crónicas de Kerrigan. Rae Kerrigan ha demostrado ser un activo vital para el Consejo Privado y, sin embargo, siguen cuestionando su lealtad. De vuelta a Londres, Rae regresa para descubrir que no todo es exactamente como parece. Puede que el Consejo Privado les ofrezca oficialmente a ella y a sus amigos recuperar sus puestos de trabajo, pero no todos están tan dispuestos a hacer una tregua. Los bandos están elegidos. Las líneas se dibujan en la arena. Rae se encuentra dividida, no sólo entre dos futuros, sino entre dos amores. Cuando un objeto dejado por su padre revela un espantoso secreto, Rae se enfrenta a la pregunta más difícil de todas. ¿Puede haber alguna vez un final feliz para una Kerrigan? Mark of Fate es el noveno libro de la serie Crónicas de Kerrigan. Sigue a Rae Kerrigan mientras aprende sobre el tatuaje en su espalda que le da poderes sobrenaturales, mientras se entera de las malvadas intenciones de su padre y mientras trata de averiguar cómo la mayoría de edad, el enamoramiento y las peleas de alta acción no son tan fáciles como lo hacen ver los cómics. Orden de la serie: Serie de pdecuelas: La Navidad antes de la magia Cuestionar la oscuridad Hacia la oscuridad Lucha contra la oscuridad Solo en la oscuridad Perdido en la oscuridad Serie Crónicas de Kerrigan Rae of Hope Nebulosa oscura La casa de las cartas Té Real Bajo el fuego Fin a la vista Oscuridad oculta Juntos enredados Marca del destino Fuerza y poder El último en pie Rae of Light Las Crónicas de Kerrigan Secuela Una cuestión de tiempo Pieza de tiempo Segunda oportunidad Un fallo en el tiempo Nuestro tiempo Tiempo precioso Las crónicas de Kerrigan: Gabriel Vivir en el pasado Presente para hoy Mirando al futuro Crónicas de Kerrigan<br
Marca do Destino (As Crônicas de Kerrigan - Livro 9 #9)
by W. J. MayMarca do Destino é o nono livro da série best seller de W.J. May, As Crônicas de Kerrigan. Rae Kerrigan provou ser um bem vital para o Conselho Particular e, no entanto, eles ainda questionam sua lealdade. De volta a Londres, Rae retorna para descobrir que tudo não é exatamente como parece. O Conselho Particular pode estar oficialmente oferecendo a ela e seus amigos seus trabalhos de volta, mas nem todo mundo está tão ansioso para pedir uma trégua. Lados são escolhidos. Limites são estabelecidos. Rae se encontra dividida, não somente entre dois futuros, mas entre dois amores. Quando um objeto deixado para trás por seu pai expõe um segredo horrível, Rae se depara com a pergunta mais difícil de todas. Pode haver um final feliz para um Kerrigan? Marca do Destino é o nono livro na série As Crônicas de Kerrigan. Livro 1, Um Raio de Esperança, está grátis no momento. Acompanhe Rae Kerrigan enquanto ela descobre que a tatuagem nas suas costas lhe dá poderes sobrenaturais, enquanto ela descobre as intenções malignas do seu pai e enquanto ela tenta descobrir como amadurecer, apaixonar-se e que as lutas cheias de ação não são tão fáceis como os quadrinhos fazem parecer. Ordem da série Série prequela: Christmas Before the Magic Question the Darkness Into the Darkness Fight the Darkness Alone in the Darkness Lost in Darkness Série As Crônicas de Kerrigan Um Raio de Esperança Nebulosa Escura Castelo de Cartas Chá Real Sob Fogo Fim à vista Escuridão Oculta Entrelaçados Marca do Destino Strength & Power Last One Standing Rae of Light As Crônicas de Kerrigan Sequência A Matter of Time Time Piece Second Chance Glitch in Time Our Time Precious Time As Crônicas de Kerrigan: Gabriel Living in the Past Present for Today Staring at the
Marcada Pelo Destino
by W. J. May Laura MansurA mais esperada sequência da Sétima Marca... Marcada Pelo Destino Algumas vezes o passado não é como esperamos que seja. Rouge sobreviveu aos últimos meses de escola e está começando um novo capítulo depois da formatura.Ela quer respostas das perguntas sobre seu passado, e ainda está escondendo segredos dos que ela ama. Sua esperança é de encontrar o que ela precisa nas Cataratas do Niágara para que ela pudesse seguir em frente em seu relacionamento com Michael e ter a chance de convencer ele e sua família que ela valia a pena para ele. O antigo livro dos lobos - Grollics - revela novos segredos, novamente apenas para Rouge.Ela anda com medo de estudar o livro e continua procurando desculpas para não estuda-lo. Rouge quer encontrar desesperadamente a verdade sobre seu passado. Nada poderia prepara-la para o que ela estava prestes à aprender. A Saga dos Segredos Escondidos é deliciosamente única cheia de lobisomens e mortos vivos!
Marcada a fuego (Psi/Cambiantes #Volumen 6)
by Nalini SinghSexta entrega de la exitosa serie paranormal romántica «Psi/Cambiantes». Dos cambiantes dominantes de camadas y especies distintas, inician una explosiva y apasionada relación mientras lideran juntos una arriesgada investigación. Mercy, centinela DarkRiver, es la única de su camada que todavía no se ha emparejado. Como todas las hembras dominantes, ella no desea un compañero sumiso, aunque tampoco está dispuesta a permitir que nadie le dé órdenes. Lleva tiempo sufriendo por la falta del contacto físico que necesita, pero ninguno de los machos de su raza la satisface. El único que parece cumplir con todos los requisitos incumple, sin embargo, el principal: no es de los suyos, ni siquiera es un felino. Riley Kincaid es un macho igualmente dominante, un lobo SnowDancer. Desde que los dos clanes sellaron una alianza, la rivalidad entre Mercy y Riley ha sido patente. Mientras Riley no desaprovecha ninguna oportunidad para burlarse de ella, la reacción de Mercy eleva la tensión, y el conflicto se convierte en una atracción abrasadora que les sobrepasa. Cuando secuestran a un joven científico cambiante en territorio DarkRiver, Mercy y Riley son los encargados de liderar a las fuerzas conjuntas de sus respectivas camadas que investigan la desaparición. Al margen de los riesgos que conlleva una relación entre cambiantes igual de dominantes y apasionados, tendrán que procurar convertir esa fuerza irresistible que generan juntos en un arma para lucha en la guerra silenciosa e implacable que está gestándose contra todo lo que representan. La crítica ha dicho...«Marcada a fuego es el mejor libro de la serie "Psi/Cambiantes" hasta la fecha y abarca todo lo que actualmente me encanta de la romántica paranormal: una sensual historia de amor, acción y suspense en un universo maravilloso.»Lurv a la Mode «Como demuestran sus legiones se seguidoras, Singh posee un don insólito para construir un impresionante universo fantástico, crear tramas muy elaboradas y personajes apasionantes... ¡Cada uno de los libros de Singh es excelente!»Romantic Times «No existe ninguna serie de romántica paranormal tan bien concebida, tan bien escrita y tan sumamente maravillosa como la serie "Psi/Cambiantes" de Nalini Singh.»All About Romance
Marcada pelo Alfa (Mordidas Nuas #1)
by Aria Cole Mila CrawfordGavin é o Alfa do Clã da Montanha Nua, e embora esteja contente, há algo faltando em sua vida. Sua companheira. Mas quando uma nevasca atinge sua área, ele nunca esperava encontrá-la. Sozinha, abandonada, e deixada para morrer, Liza foi desertada por sua matilha em um território estranho. Sempre a loba solitária, seus olhos de cores diferentes e a incapacidade de se transformar a marcaram como uma pária desde o nascimento. Mas essa aventura inesperada nunca a preparou para o que ela encontraria. Seu companheiro. Porque o que ela descobrirá é que quando um membro do Clã Nu encontra seu companheiro... é para a vida toda. Atenção: Bem-vindos à Montanha Nua. Coloque meias confortáveis e acenda o fogo, estamos indo para as montanhas com um urso alfa e sua única companheira!
Marcada por el alfa
by Aria Cole Mila CrawfordGavin es un alfa del Clan de la Montaña Desnuda y aunque está satisfecho, le falta algo en su vida. Su compañera. Y cuando una tormenta de nieve golpea su área, lo último que se imagina es encontrarla. Sola, desamparada y abandonada a su suerte, Liza fue desechada por su manada en un territorio extraño. Siempre había sido una loba solitaria, con unos ojos desiguales e incapaz de cambiar de forma, lo que la marcó como una marginada desde su nacimiento. Pero esta inesperada aventura nunca la preparó para lo que encontraría. A su compañero. Porque lo que descubrirá es que cuando un miembro del Clan de la Montaña Desnuda se aparea... es de por vida. Advertencia: Bienvenido a la Montaña Desnuda. Ponte unos calcetines cómodos y enciende el fuego, ¡nos vamos a las montañas con un oso alfa gruñón y su única compañera!
Marcelo in the Real World
by Francisco X. StorkImagine Curious Incident of the Dog . . . with a romance, and you have the beginnings of this story of a young man struggling with the world outside his head--and the woman who gets inside it.The term "cognitive disorder" implies there is something wrong with the way I think or the way I perceive reality. I perceive reality just fine. Sometimes I perceive more of reality than others.Marcelo Sandoval hears music that nobody else can hear - part of an autism-like condition that no doctor has been able to identify. But his father has never fully believed in the music or Marcelo's differences, and he challenges Marcelo to work in the mailroom of his law firm for the summer . . . to join "the real world."There Marcelo meets Jasmine, his beautiful and surprising coworker, and Wendell, the son of another partner in the firm. He learns about competition and jealousy, anger and desire. But it's a picture he finds in a file - a picture of a girl with half a face - that truly connects him with the real world: its suffering, its injustice, and what he can do to fight.
March: A Novel
by Geraldine BrooksFrom Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic Little Women, Geraldine Brooks has animated the character of the absent father, March, and crafted a story "filled with the ache of love and marriage and with the power of war upon the mind and heart of one unforgettable man" (Sue Monk Kidd). With "pitch-perfect writing" (USA Today), Brooks follows March as he leaves behind his family to aid the Union cause in the Civil War. His experiences will utterly change his marriage and challenge his most ardently held beliefs.<P><P> Pulitzer Prize Winner
Marching Orders
by Delores FossenAnna Caldwell hadn't planned on spending her honeymoon dodging bullets in the Texas chaparral with a husband who couldn't even remember her! Or their unborn child. . . Combat Rescue Officer Rafe McQuade had saved Anna's life, fathered the baby she carried and asked her to be his bride. . . but had no recollection of any of it. And unless he could unlock the secrets in his mind, rogue terrorists had no qualms about using his pregnant wife as a bargaining chip. Rafe didn't need his memory to know how much Anna-and his family-meant to him; he did need everything in his power to complete the most dangerous mission of his career. Lives, and his marriage, were on the line. . . .
Marching to Zion: A Novel
by Mary GlickmanA family of Eastern European refugees finds a home in racially charged St. Louis in this sweeping historical novel from a National Jewish Book Award finalist. In 1916, Mags Preacher arrives in the big city of St. Louis, fresh from the piney woods, hoping to learn the beauty trade. Instead, she winds up with a job at Fishbein&’s Funeral Home, run by an émigré who came to America to flee the pogroms of Russia. Mags knows nothing about Jews except that they killed the Lord Jesus Christ, but by the time her boss saves her life during the race riots in East St. Louis, all her perceptions have changed.Marching to Zion is the story of Mags and of Mr. Fishbein, but it&’s also the story of Fishbein&’s daughter, Minerva, a beautiful redhead with an air of danger about her, and Magnus Bailey, Fishbein&’s charismatic business partner and Mags&’s first friend in town. When Magnus falls for Minerva&’s willful spirit, he&’ll learn just how dangerous she can be for a black man in America. Readers of Mary Glickman&’s One More River will celebrate the return of Aurora Mae Stanton, who joins a cast of vibrant new characters in a tale that stretches from East St. Louis, Missouri, to Memphis, Tennessee, from World War I to the Great Depression. Hailed as &“a powerful reminder of the discrimination and unspeakable hardships African Americans suffered,&” Marching to Zion is a gripping love story, a fascinating angle on history, and a compelling meditation on justice and fate (Jewish Book Council).