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A Month of Summer: A hopeful, heartwarming summer read from the bestselling author of Before We Were Yours (The Blue Sky Hill Series #1)
by Lisa WingateFrom the million-copy bestselling author of Before We Were Yours comes a novel about one summer like no other.When Rebecca Macklin receives a long-distance call from the Dallas police to explain her aging father has been found repeatedly wandering the city streets alone, and his wife has suffered a serious illness and landed in a nursing home, it is not what she is expecting. Despite the demands of the busy LA legal practice Rebecca shares with her husband, she must put aside old resentments and return to her childhood home.When Hanna Beth Parker hears about the arrival of her stepdaughter, Rebecca, who has stayed away for decades, she knows something is terribly wrong. Suddenly, the last person she'd ever turn to for help is the only one she can count on. But forging a relationship with Rebecca will require awakening old ghosts. In this moving story of separation and forgiveness, two women will unravel the betrayals of the past, examine the yearnings of the heart, and discover the truest meaning of family.Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes and Santa Montefiore.
A Month to Marry the Midwife
by Fiona McarthurFalling for the midwife Midwife Ellie Swift has devoted herself to beautiful Lighthouse Bay's tiny hospital. After a painful divorce, she's vowed never to get involved with another man-but then the sexy new locum obstetrician walks through the door! Despite his own damaged heart, Sam Southwell is captivated by Ellie's warmth and compassion. She's a woman who deserves a fairy tale! It won't be easy to change her mind, but Sam's never walked away from a challenge...
A Monthanha do Lobo: Livro dois da trilogia Um caso de lobo (trilogia do caso do lobo #2)
by Eileen SheehanEnquanto Missy e Kenton se preparam para a batalha que se segue com os lobisomens de montahnha do lobo, Godwin é trazido para ajudar Missy a entrar em contato com sua magia inerente. À medida que sua magia surge, os segredos de Kenton e Maryanne preferem ficar escondidos. Novo amor chega na forma de uma fada quente e sexy que reluta em dizer a Missy tudo o que há para contar. Como resultado, sua vida mudou para sempre.
Montie’s Turn
by Nanisi Barrett D'ArnukSequel to The Shaded ParlorThe Parlor has grown into a multi-national corporation, with five parlors and blazing tables on two continents. Montie Cleaver has risen to the post of Vice President of Expansion at Clayton Industries. It’s her job to hire and train all the staffs for each venue.When she hires the staff for the new Boston parlor, the person who will become a main host seems to be flirting with her. But there’s something about Patrice Flanagan that intrigues Montie, something she knows she should stay away from. But Patrice isn’t just Patrice.When she shows up as Patrick Flanagan, Montie realizes she’s dealing with a multi-identity, genderfluid person who may be in direct conflict to her own lesbian identity. Can Montie fall for Patrice and still keep Patrick in his place?
Mood Indigo
by Ken BachtoldWhat happens when a powerful connection forms between two damaged strangers? Found injured by the side of a road, Bill Ward suffers from retrograde amnesia. Having no recollection of his past, he feels like a nobody. Romance is definitely not an option for a nobody. Jazz singer and piano player Johnny Desmond, on the other hand, is emotionally dead from the ultimate betrayal. But from the moment their eyes meet, there's no fighting it, and with their friends' encouragement, Bill and Johnny decide to get to know each other. Bill's memories are hovering at the edge of his mind, tormenting him with fear and doubts about what he has to offer. Johnny also has a past--one that could endanger his life. It might have been love at first sight, but it will take courage and commitment to see it through to love that lasts forever.
Moon
by Anna Nihil Oliver CocksA modern fairy-tale as light as the wind, as enchanting as the ocean, as wondrous as the moon.
The Moon Always Rising: A Novel
by Alice C. EarlyIn 1998, fiery Eleanor &“Els&” Gordon thought the new century would find her married to her childhood soul mate, rejuvenating her family&’s Scottish Highlands estate, and finally earning a managing director title at her investment bank. Maybe she&’d even have the courage to discover why her estranged mother ran home to Italy thirty years earlier. But when 2000 dawns, Els is mourning her fiancé and her father, and she&’s unemployed, broke, and sharing an antique plantation house on the Caribbean island of Nevis with the ghost—or &“jumbie&”—of Jack Griggs, the former owner. Jack&’s jumbie wangles Els&’s help in making amends for wrongs committed during his Casanova life, and in exchange he appoints himself Cupid on behalf of a charter captain who&’s as skittish about vulnerability as Els. Meanwhile, Els lures her mother to Nevis in hopes of unraveling the family secrets—but will the shocking truth set her free, or pull her fragile new happiness apart? A moving and lyrical novel that transports readers from lush tropics to rugged highlands and back again, The Moon Always Rising explores how the power of forgiveness can help even the most damaged person fix whatever is broken.
The Moon and More
by Sarah DessenIn her eleventh novel, Sarah Dessen returns to the beach town of Colby, setting of some of her best-loved books. Emaline is a Colby native, and so summer at the beach for her means hard work and a new population of beach goers. During this, her last summer before college, Emaline meets Theo while working for her family's rental business. He's a city boy who's come to Colby as the assistant to a high-strung documentary filmmaker who's in town to profile a reclusive local artist. Emaline knows he's not her type, but she can't help feeling drawn to him. And as their relationship develops, Emaline finds herself questioning her own goals, values, and choices in this classic Dessen romance.this story of romance, yearning, and, finally, empowerment. It could only happen in the summer. "Completely engaging, infused with moments of sweetness, humor and major epiphanies." --Kirkus Reviews Also by Sarah Dessen:Along for the RideDreamlandJust ListenKeeping the MoonLock and KeySomeone Like YouThat SummerThis LullabyThe Truth About ForeverWhat Happened to Goodbye
The Moon and More and Just Listen
by Sarah DessenThe Moon and More and Just Listen, together in one volume from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen!Sometimes you think you have it all. Great friends, a loving boyfriend, and a strong sense of personal identity. But unexpected things can happen. People come and go. The appearance of a new boy in your life can turn your world upside down. It might make you throw all caution to the wind - or bring you back closer to earth. What if he is hiding secrets of his own? Is it better to be safe than sorry? From acclaimed bestselling author Sarah Dessen, here are two books about exploring your heart, giving free reign to your emotions, and rising above the expectations of others.
Moon and Stars (Clouds and Rain Stories #4)
by Zahra OwensA Clouds and Rain StoryAfter an affair with a married DA led to scandal and disbarment, Cooper Nelson left his legal career in shambles, and found solace working as a hand at the Blue River Ranch. Eight years later, during a rare visit into town, Cooper bumps into Kelly Freed, a man he left behind fifteen years earlier when he started out as an attorney. Unfortunately, Kelly is running for sheriff and his wife is terminally ill, so Kelly can't even consider rekindling their relationship. Cooper knows from sad experience that hiding the truth leads to lives being ruined, so for his part, he refuses to be anybody's dirty secret. In the meantime circumstances at neighboring Blackwater Ranch have taken a desperate turn. Gable's friend Calley has breast cancer, and when Gable and Flynn take in Calley's kids, they need help from their friends. Cooper and Kelly's combined talents are put to work to ensure Gable can make a bid to become the legal father of his children, and that Calley's affairs are in order if worse comes to worst. For Cooper, staying away from Kelly was never easy, and now with a common cause, Cooper finds he can't stop himself from seeking the man out.
Moon and Stars - Ein Wiedersehen mit Cooper (Clouds And Rain Serie Ser. #4)
by Zahra Owens Melina WilkeEin Titel der Clouds and Rain SerieNachdem Cooper Nelsons Affäre mit einem verheirateten Bezirksstaatsanwalt zu einem Skandal und dem Entzug seiner Lizenz geführt hat, hat er seinen Frieden als Ranchhelfer auf der Blue River Ranch gefunden. Acht Jahre später, bei einem seiner seltenen Besuche in der Stadt, trifft er zufällig auf Kelly Freed, einen Mann, den er fünfzehn Jahre zuvor verlassen hatte, als er gerade anfing, als Anwalt zu arbeiten. Unglücklicherweise kandidiert Kelly gerade für den Posten des Sheriffs und seine Frau ist todkrank, darum steht für ihn eine Wiederaufnahme ihrer Beziehung außer Frage. Aus seiner eigenen Vergangenheit weiß Cooper, dass das Verschweigen der Wahrheit alle Beteiligten nur ins Unglück stürzen wird, weshalb er nicht mehr das kleine, schmutzige Geheimnis eines anderen Mannes sein will. Währenddessen ist die Lage auf der benachbarten Blackwater Ranch verzweifelt. Gables Freundin Calley hat Brustkrebs, und als Gable und Flynn ihre Kinder aufnehmen, brauchen sie die Hilfe ihrer Freunde. Cooper und Kelly helfen dabei, Gable auch rechtlich als Vater seiner Kinder einzusetzen und Calleys Verhältnisse zu ordnen, sollte das Schlimmste eintreten. Für Cooper war es nie einfach gewesen, sich von Kelly fernzuhalten, doch jetzt, wo sie ein gemeinsames Ziel haben, ist es ungleich schwerer, Kelly auf Abstand zu halten.
The Moon and the Stars
by Constance O'BanyonWANTED: Caroline Richmond started running on her wedding day-the same day her husband died. Her malicious brother-in-law had kept his vow to make her a widow, but she knew he wouldn't stop at that, and her solitary life was filled with fear of him always one step behind her. She thought she'd found a shred of peace in Texas, and at least a glimmer of the life she deserved. But when a mysterious bounty hunter came to town, she knew the wrath in his amber eyes was meant only for her. He found a way to be everywhere she was, speaking words with double meaning in his smooth French accent and making her nerves hum in a way she thought she'd conquered. Wade Renault came out of retirement for one reason: to see a deceptive murderess brought to justice. But when he met the woman pictured in the tintype he'd carried for months, he sensed more panic than treachery. She lived too simply, she seemed too honest and scared. Someone had deceived him, but he would wait it out and get her right where he wanted her, beneath... The moon and the stars.
The Moon and the Sun
by Vonda McIntyreCan she find the courage to defy a king?In seventeenth-century France, Louis XIV rules with flamboyantambition. From the Hall of Mirrors to the vermin-infested attics of the Chateauat Versailles, courtiers compete to please the king, sacrificing fortune,principles and sacred bonds.Here, Marie-Josephe de la Croix looks forward to assisting herbrother, Yves, in the scientific study of the rare sea monster he has captured.But when Marie-Josephe makes adiscovery about the sea creature that threatens all her brother, the courtiersand the King understand, it is left to her to defy the institutions that powerher world. But in the decadent court of KingLouis, where morality is skewed and corruption reigns - will anyone listen to asingle voice? Somehow, she must find the courage to follow her heart andher convictions - even at the cost of changing her life forever.
The Moon At Midnight: (The Bexham Trilogy: 3): a thoroughly engrossing story about the generational conflict during the 1960s from bestselling author Charlotte Bingham
by Charlotte BinghamSet in the small fishing village of Bexham, this follows the fortunes of the characters we met in The Chestnut Tree and The Wind off the Sea. Million copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlotte Bingham has penned a novel so engaging and captivating, you won't be able to put it down. Fans of Louise Douglas, Dinah Jefferies and Kristin Hannah will not be disappointed.'Charlotte Bingham portrays the characters with great sympathy and sets them firmly in the sixties. There is tragedy, humour and warmth. If you like a good realistic story you will enjoy this.' -- HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW'I couldn't wait to go to bed each night to continue reading the story'-- ***** Reader review'Comfortable and stylish' -- ***** Reader review'Just wonderful!' -- ***** Reader review'I found I couldn't put it down... FANTASTIC!!' -- ***** Reader review*******************************************************************************************WAR IS LONG OVER, BUT NEW BATTLES ARE JUST BEGINNING...1962: times feel bleak again. The threat of atomic warfare feels real and, for many, life seems all the more bewildering as they struggle to understand the new generation of the Sixties, a generation for whom they made so many wartime sacrifices, for whom they had such high hopes.No sooner has the threat of nuclear war seemed to have passed than Judy, Mathilda and Rusty are facing a new, personal crisis brought about by their teenage children. Still grieving for his lost wife, Waldo Astley tries his best to help his three friends, only to find himself falling in love with one of them...Meanwhile the younger generation have their own problems, all of which involve their families.That all the generations find themselves once more united in a battle, this time to save the village they love, is both an irony and finally, a saving grace.Once more an enemy has to be defeated, once more they must arm themselves, but this time for a war of a very different kind.
Moon Awakening
by Lucy MonroeBook One of the Children of the Moon paranormal series. Emily Hamilton volunteers to marry a Scottish laird in order to save her younger sister. But she can't save herself from being kidnapped by a werewolf clan-and its wild-hearted leader.
Moon Burning
by Lucy MonroeOn a mission to save her people from extinction, Sabrine pretends she has no memory in order to gain access to her enemies: the Donegal clan. A raven shifter, she is determined to retrieve the sacred stone that rightfully belongs to her people. But soon she'll be engulfed in her burning desire and growing love for the Donegal laird who believes he saved her-and the dangerous and inescapable secrets destined to keep them apart.
Moon Craving
by Lucy MonroeNew from the national bestselling author of Moon Awakening When Talorc-laird of the Sinclair clan and leader of his werewolf pack- must wed an Englishwoman, he's shocked to find that she is his mate. Deaf since childhood, Abigail hopes to keep her affliction from Talorc as long as possible, just as he has no intention of telling her that he's a werewolf. But when Abigail learns that the husband she's begun to love has deceived her, it will take all his warrior's strength-and his wolf's cunning-to win his wife back.
Moon Cutters
by Janet WoodsThe author of A Marriage of Convenience spins a Victorian tale &“full of dark secrets and deceit . . . An entertaining novel&” (Historical Novel Society). 1840. Miranda Jarvis would do anything to protect her sister—so when Lucy comes down with a fever, she thinks nothing of stealing a loaf of bread from a local landowner. After all, things can&’t get much worse: after their father died, they were turned out of their home, and their mother lost her life on the road giving birth to a stillborn infant. Robbed by strangers, the pair of them have nothing, and no one to help them. Miranda doesn&’t count on being nearly brained by the cook&’s rolling pin . . . but nor does she count on the house&’s owner himself. The seemingly respectable businessman Sir James, known for his philanthropy, takes a keen interest in Miranda and her sister, and they are soon established in his household. But Sir James has quarreled with his nephew, the rakish but reluctant smuggler Fletcher Taunt, and—little does Miranda know—the hostility between the two men, one of whom she comes to love, will change her life forever . . . &“A fascinating historical love story full of mystery, struggle, and hope, Woods&’ latest is a novel sure to enthrall.&” —Booklist &“A smugglers adventure where two young girls fall prey to the seedier side of human nature more than once, but eventually find the kindness and love they deserve.&” —The Zest Quest
Moon Dance: A Mageverse Novella
by Angela KnightIn the midst of her Burning Moon and desperate to escape the brutal werewolf chosen by her father to be her mate, lovely werewolf Elena Livingston goes to cop and werewolf Lucas Rollings, hoping to convince him to become her mate instead. But to have Elena, Lucas will have to duel—to the death—with Elena’s jealous suitor first.
Moon Dance: Devlin's Light, Moon Dance, And Wonderful You (Enright Family Series #3)
by Mariah StewartBestselling author Mariah Stewart shows her softer side in this endearing love story of two searching hearts... Georgia Enright has dedicated her life to dance. But at age twenty-six, her dreams of becoming a lead dancer are fleeting. Having missed college and the sweet moments of ordinary life, she ventures to Pumpkin Hill, an old farm owned by her newly found half-sister, Laura Bishop, to contemplate her future. There, discovering an affinity for the simple pleasures of country life and a barn just perfect for giving dance lessons, Georgia enjoys in oasis of peace...until Matthew Bishop shows up. An abandoned child taken in by the same loving parents who had adopted Laura, Matt Bishop has plans of his own for that empty old barn at Pumpkin Hill—plans that include a veterinary clinic, not a ballet studio! The only thing the rugged doctor resents more than Laura's interest in her birth family the Enrights, is having to share the premises with one. Yet despite himself, he can't deny there's something special about the graceful, blonde Enright who has brightened his world—and if he's not careful, she just may find a way to dance into his heart.
Moon Dancer
by Judith E. FrenchLife's Barter. . .Fiona O'Neal hopes to flee Ireland's dire poverty by coming to America as an indentured servant. But her modest dreams are shattered when she is ruthlessly traded to a pair of vulgar backwoodsmen. Yet her greatest fear may be the handsome shaman, Wolf Shadow, who rescues her virtue from ruin--and takes her to live among the Shawnee. . . Love's Rescue. . .A powerful peacemaker, Wolf Shadow knows war is imminent and is determined to unite the tribes. But he will risk his life, and his mission, to awaken the brave and beautiful Fiona to his love--and an untamed passion she'd sworn to resist, but cannot long deny. . .111,520 Words
Moon Dark Smile
by Tessa GrattonThe fate of an Empire lies with a headstrong Heir and a restless demon in this lush YA fantasy for fans of Laini Taylor and Girl, Serpent, Thorn.Ever since she was a girl, Raliel Dark-Smile&’s best friend has been the great demon that lives in the palace. As the daughter of the Emperor, Raliel appears cold and distant to those around her, but what no one understands is that she and the great demon, Moon, have a close and unbreakable bond and are together at all times. Moon is bound to the Emperor and his two consorts, Raliel&’s parents, and when Raliel comes of age, she will be bound to Moon as well, constrained to live in the Palace for the rest of her days. Raliel is desperate to see the Empire Between Five Mountains, and she feels a deep kinship with Moon, who longs to break free of its bonds. When the time finally arrives for Raliel&’s coming of age journey, she discovers a dangerous way to take Moon with her, even as she hides this truth from her travel companion, the beautiful, demon-kissed bodyguard Osian Redpop. But Osian is hiding secrets of his own, and when a plot surfaces that threatens the Empire, Raliel will have to decide who she can trust and what she&’ll sacrifice for the power to protect all that she loves.
Moon Dreams: Jeremy Moon Trilogy (The Jeremy Moon Trilogy #1)
by Brad StricklandJeremy Sebastian Moon is transported far from Earth where his dreams and his job in advertising provide comfort but not much happiness, a world where fantasy is reality. This new magical world presents to Jeremy his double, a dangerous wizard who wants him to take his place and stand before the Council of Mages. Jeremy&’s mission before he returns home is to help the Mages battle the Evil in Thaumia. He encounters a beautiful thief, an enchantress and Nul, along his journey, but will his newfound powers take him back to Earth?
The Moon for Lavinia
by Betty NeelsAN OFFER SHE COULDN'T REFUSE...A nursing job in Holland was the only way Lavinia Hawkins could ensure a home and security for herself and her young sister, Peta. Yet within weeks of arriving she was married to the devastatingly handsome Professor Radmer ter Bavinck. Radmer had assured Lavinia that the marriage would be on a friendly basis only. He needed a kind stepmother for his daughter and a competent housekeeper to run his home. It seemed to be the ideal arrangement-for everyone except Lavinia!
The Moon Gate: A sweeping tale of love, war and a house of secrets for fans of historical fiction NEW for 2023
by Amanda GeardA faded photograph. An abandoned house. A wartime secret . . .From the author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Midnight House, a mesmerising story of love, war, and a mystery that ensnares three generations, sweeping the reader from London to Tasmania and to Ireland. Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley and Eve Chase.'A rich, sweeping mystery . . . beautifully written, atmospheric and intriguing' Tracy Rees, author of The Elopement'Magnificent! Cleverly woven plots, storylines and heartbreak . . . I loved it' Lorna Cook, bestselling author of The Forgotten Village'A richly layered atmospheric story that transports the reader . . . I was drawn in from the first page' Jacquie Bloese, author of The French House'Divine . . . I relished every single word of this heart-rending story, full of love and sacrifice' Jenny Ashcroft, bestselling author of Beneath a Burning Sky-----1939: On the eve of war, young English heiress Grace Grey travels from London to the wilderness of Tasmania. Coaxed out of her shell by the attentions of her Irish neighbour, Daniel - Grace finally learns to live. But when Australian forces are called to the frontline, and Daniel with them, he leaves behind a devastating secret which will forever bind them together.1975: Artist Willow Hawkins, and her new husband, Ben, can't believe their luck when an anonymous benefactor leaves them a house on the remote Tasmanian coast. Confused and delighted, they set out to unmask Towerhurst's previous owner - unwittingly altering the course of their lives.2004: Libby Andrews has always been sheltered from the truth behind her father Ben's death. When she travels to London and discovers a faded photograph, a long-buried memory is unlocked, and she begins to follow an investigation that Ben could never complete. But will she realise that some secrets are best left buried . . .?------YOUR FAVOURITE AUTHORS LOVE AMANDA GEARD . . . 'I loved The Midnight House. Wonderful storytelling' RACHEL HORE'A wonderful tale of family secrets, brimming with lush historical detail' HAZEL GAYNOR'A multi-layered mystery spanning generations, evocative and beautifully written' TRACY REES'I loved it. An intriguing story with wonderful characters' RACHAEL ENGLISH'I really, really loved it. A wonderful mystery. Totally atmospheric and just wonderfully escapist' LORNA COOK'A gorgeous setting, wonderful characters and secrets that kept me glued to the pages' JENNY ASHCROFT'I was pulled in from page one. It's beautiful and I love it' LIZ FENWICK'Intriguing, moving and I loved the wat the stories moved back and forth in time' SINEAD MORIARTY