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Salem Street: Book One in the brilliantly heartwarming Gibson Family Saga (Gibson Saga #1)
by Anna Jacobs**The first book in the gripping, uplifting Gibson Family saga, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Lizzie Page and Lorna Cook**1820. Annie Gibson's family is one of the first to move into the brand new terraced houses on Salem Street, built by a mill owner for his workers. Annie's is a happy childhood - until her mother dies, leaving her to bring up her brother and sister. And then her jealous new stepmother throws her out of the house.But she finds work in the local doctor's household, and when her adored childhood friend Matt asks her to marry him, Annie thinks her dreams are coming true.Then suddenly everything turns upside-down. Abandoned and pregnant, will Annie ever be able to move into the wider world again?********Praise for Anna Jacobs'Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around' - Historical Novels Reviews'Catherine Cookson fans will cheer!' - Peterborough Evening Telegraph'Anna Jacobs' books have an impressive grasp of human emotions' - Sunday Times
Salem Street: Book One in the brilliantly heartwarming Gibson Family Saga (Gibson Saga #1)
by Anna JacobsThe first book in the heartwarming Gibson series by beloved saga author Anna Jacobs.In 1820 Salem Street is sparkling and new: eight small terraced houses built by a Lancashire mill owner for his best workers. Annie Gibson's family is one of the first to move in - a step up in the world for them. But when her mother dies, Annie's happy childhood ends and she is left to bring up her brother and sister. Red-haired, intelligent and startlingly pretty, Annie soon finds herself banished from home by a jealous stepmother. She finds work in the local doctor's household where she learns about the fascinating world outside Salem Street. And when her adored childhood friend Matt asks her to marry him, Annie thikns her dreams are coming true. But suddenly everything turns upside-down. Abandoned and pregant, Annie returns to Salem Street, where an unexpected offer gives her independence. One day, she vows, she will move into the wider world again. One day...(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Salena (The Blackbird Triology #3)
by Elaine RobinsonSalena Mahoney’s parents shipped her from Wales to America in an arranged marriage with a family friend, Enoch MacRae, when she was 16 years-old and pregnant. The father of Salena’s child was left in Wales to wonder where she disappeared to, and why. In time she came to admire and respect the man she married, but ten years later her husband is killed in a farming accident. Salena writes a letter to the father of her 10-year old son, asking for his help with her large farm, and the son he never knew he had. Thomas Stamford sells everything he has and comes to America, but by the time he arrives, another man has also come to help Salena with her two young sons and the farm. Two men, one farm, and a woman torn between them, brings drama and heartache. Salena must choose which man is to stay, and which man must leave.
Salida de emergencia y tres naufragios inevitables
by José Ignacio ValenzuelaA veces no queda otro remedio que huir para seguir viviendo...Ésta es una colección de cuentos crudos y realistas sobre los asuntos amorosos y pasionales, y sobre las desventuras del tránsito emocional: corazones rotos, separaciones dolorosas, infidelidades, relaciones que agonizan, romances malogrados y sexo sin emoción. <P><P>Pero en ese sombrío panorama existe algo que le permite sobrevivir: la salida de emergencia. En cada cuento existe una vuelta de tuerca inesperada que abre esa puerta hacia la salvación, hacia el aire fresco, hacia la escapatoria, y que se usa sólo en momentos de crisis, de angustia, cuando la realidad está siendo sacudida por alguna catástrofe.
Sally (The Daring Debutantes Series #7)
by M. C. BeatonIn this Edwardian romance by the bestselling author of the Agatha Raisin mysteries, a daring young woman disguises herself to win an upper-class bachelor.She is an honored guest in a palatial country home. &“Aunt Mabel,&” the lovelorn columnist of Home Chats magazine, has been summoned to prevent the Duchess of Dartware&’s son, Paul, from a marriage that others believed a fate worse than death.Who would have guessed that behind Aunt Mabel&’s acid pen and ageless wisdom lurked the real eighteen-year-old Sally Blane, determined to make the handsome marquess her own! But how can she compete, wearing false wrinkles and a white wig? It is a challenge worthy of Sally herself: to conquer the upper-class of Dartware and bewitch her newfound Prince Charming without giving away the real secret of who Aunt Mabel really is...ABOUT THE COLLECTION The seven heroines of the Daring Debutantes Collection set out to conquer London&’s glittering high society and the marriage mart. These headstrong women cannot help but keep London society dangling on a string, but will they find a husband or lose themselves in the game?
Sally MacKenzie Bundle: The Naked Duke, The Naked Marquis, The NakedEarl, The Naked Gentleman, The Naked Baron, The Naked Viscount, The Naked King (Naked Nobility)
by Sally MackenzieHe Took Her By Surprise When a naked earl climbs through the window into her bedchamber, Lady Elizabeth Runyon does the proper thing: She screams. Loudly. And then. . . well, Lizzie has had enough of being proper. She wishes to be bold. Wanton, even. She won't be commanded to put on her nightgown. Just this once, she will be absolutely daring. . . He Couldn't RefuseJohn Parker-Roth cannot believe that marriage is necessary for his happiness. He would far rather pursue his interest in horticulture, but if one day he should find a female who shared his passion for flowers--a level-headed, calm sort of female--he might reconsider. Certainly the lovely young woman who has just tumbled into his lap will not do, as she possesses neither of those admirable qualities. Yet Miss Margaret Peterson does have many things in her favor. To begin with, she is a true English rose, blushing a delectable pink. And she is not entirely clothed. The Man Is PracticalAs marriage proposals go, Charles Draysmith's suit is as romantic as the moors in December. Emma Peterson might be only a vicar's daughter, and he the new Marquis of Knightsdale, and perhaps he would rather marry her than endure the marriage mart. But when he suggests how much he'll enjoy securing an heir, well, a lady can only endure so much. Tell Me What You WantNew to London society and rather. . . awkward. . . Lady Grace Belmont would just as soon hide behind the palm trees as dance with a man she doesn't know. But Baron Dawson is on the hunt for a wife. The Surprise Of Her LifeSophisticated. Scandalous. In fact, Miss Sarah Hamilton, a proper Philadelphian, finds London society altogether shocking. How can it be that she has awakened from her innocent slumber to find herself in bed next to a handsome--and exceedingly naked--man? The Naked Truth. . . After eight Seasons in London, Lady Jane Parker-Roth is ready to quit the dull search for a husband in favor of more exciting pursuits. So when she encounters an intruder in her host's townhouse, she's not about to let the scoundrel escape. Until she discovers she's wrestling a viscount--Edmund Smyth, the one noble she wouldn't mind meeting in the dark. Indiscretion Is Just The Beginning. . . One night of slight overindulgence-oh, all right, he was drunk-and Stephen Parker-Roth finds he must betroth himself to prevent yet another scandal.
Sally Murphy
by Annette SnyderLeaving her beloved, adopted home to begin life anew, Sally Murphy-George searches for refuge from depression, rejection, and her husband's murderer. A proficient bakery owner and mother of two, Sally vows to find stability in her life, protect her family, and shield her heart at all costs. Self-exiled, Nate Horner finds peace in his new life as Sheriff of Barnhill, defending those who overlook his shadowed past and accept him as the reliable, honest man he's become. Promising never to allow another woman to hurt his soul, Nate resigns himself to a life of celibacy, until he reunites with someone from his hometown, the Widow George. As a man, he struggles with his desires for her. As a professional, he must protect her. Circumstance pushes Sally and Nate's paths together and they must decide to risk their hearts and their security to take another chance at love.
Sally's Lament: A Twisted Tale (A Twisted Tale)
by Mari MancusiDisney&’s New York Times best-selling A Twisted Tale series meets perennial fan-favorite The Nightmare Before Christmas, asking&“What if Sally discovered Christmas Town instead of Jack?&”Sally has mostly loved her creepy hometown of Halloween Town. But lately, she can't help but want something more. In a place full of the frightening, you'd think living in the shadows wouldn't feel so . . . isolating. She knows she could do so much more if she wasn't always stuck in the lab of her creator, Dr. Finkelstein. Soon Sally is surprised to learn that the Pumpkin King, Jack, is longing for a change of his own. Determined to find a solution for them both, Sally follows a vision that could be the key to changing their fates.But the more time Sally spends in the strange, jolly land of Christmas Town, the more suspicious she grows of the seemingly idyllic winter wonderland. What is lurking behind those dancing sugar plums? And what exactly does it mean to be put on the Naughty List? Will Sally be able to save the best of both towns—before it's too late?
Sally: Edwardian Candlelight 8 (Edwardian Candlelight #8)
by M.C. BeatonThe eighth book in M.C. Beaton's charming Edwardian Candlelight series.She was an honoured guest in a palatial country home. Aunt Mabel, the lovelorn columnist of Home Chats magazine, had been summoned to prevent the Duchess of Dartware's son, Paul, from a marriage that others believed a fate worse than death. Who would have guessed that behind Aunt Mabel's acid pen and ageless wisdom lurked the real eighteen-year-old Sally Blane, determined to make the handsome marquess her own! But how could she compete, wearing false wrinkles and a white wig? It was a challenge worthy of Sally herself: to conquer the upper-class of Dartware and bewitch her newfound Prince Charming without giving away the real secret of who Aunt Mabel really was.The Edwardian Candlelight Series chronicles young, passionate girls who come to understand the nature of true love despite overwhelming odds. From a penniless pauper, a stenographer, a governess to an accused murderess, these ladies in love overcome incredible odds with grit and sophistication to find and keep true love.
Sally: Edwardian Candlelight 8 (Edwardian Candlelight #8)
by M.C. BeatonThe eighth book in M.C. Beaton's charming Edwardian Candlelight series.She was an honoured guest in a palatial country home. Aunt Mabel, the lovelorn columnist of Home Chats magazine, had been summoned to prevent the Duchess of Dartware's son, Paul, from a marriage that others believed a fate worse than death. Who would have guessed that behind Aunt Mabel's acid pen and ageless wisdom lurked the real eighteen-year-old Sally Blane, determined to make the handsome marquess her own! But how could she compete, wearing false wrinkles and a white wig? It was a challenge worthy of Sally herself: to conquer the upper-class of Dartware and bewitch her newfound Prince Charming without giving away the real secret of who Aunt Mabel really was.The Edwardian Candlelight Series chronicles young, passionate girls who come to understand the nature of true love despite overwhelming odds. From a penniless pauper, a stenographer, a governess to an accused murderess, these ladies in love overcome incredible odds with grit and sophistication to find and keep true love.
Salome at Sunrise (Eldwyn Chronicles #1)
by Inez KelleyBryton Haruk sets out on a suicide mission to stop the bloodthirsty Skullmen from terrorizing the war-weary Land of Eldwyn. Consumed by guilt over the death of his wife, Bryton seeks revenge and reunion in the afterlife with his lost love. His purpose is determined, his bravery unmatched, until the queen casts a spell to save Bryton from himself. Salome is that spell. A bird-shifter, she can harness the earth's breeze and take the form of a beautiful, innocent woman. Her challenge is to harness Bryton's pain and guide him to peace. She entrances and irritates him, tempting Bryton from his mission. Even as he gives in to the passion between them, Bryton insists on mounting a solo attack on the brigands' compound, and Salome fears her love won't be enough to save him. . .
Salomy Jane
by Bret HarteThe handsome daughter of Madison. She kisses John Dart, a young horse-thief, in the hands of the Vigilants, because he has no friends to bid him good-by. He escapes and haunts the neighborhood to get a glimpse of her...
Salt & Stone (Fire And Flood Ser. #2)
by Victoria ScottHow far would you go to survive? In FIRE & FLOOD, Tella Holloway faced a dangerous trek through the jungle and a terrifying march across the desert, all to remain a Contender in the Brimstone Bleed for a chance at obtaining the Cure for her brother. She can't stop - and in SALT & STONE, Tella will have to face the unseen dangers of the ocean, the breathless cold of a mountain, and twisted new rules in the race. But what if the danger is deeper than that? How do you know who to trust when everyone's keeping secrets? What do you do when the person you'd relied on most suddenly isn't there for support? How do you weigh one life against another? The race is coming to an end, and Tella is running out of time, resources, and strength. At the beginning of the race there were one hundred twenty-two Contenders. As Tella and her remaining friends start the fourth and final part of the race, just forty-one are left . . . and only one can win. Victoria Scott's stunning thriller will leave readers' hearts racing!
Salt Water
by Charles SimmonsIn the summer of 1963 I fell in love and my father drowned....So begins this sweet, ominous novel by Charles Simmons. Set against an idyllic landscape of water, sand, and sky, it recounts in exquisite detail the momentous events of a boy's 16th summer that reveal to him the dark facts of adult passion. On Bone Point, an island off the New England coast, the boy's long, lazy days of boating and swimming are sharpened by a growing awareness of his charismatic father's infidelities. Add to this the presence of a flirtatious middle-aged woman and her beautiful 20-year-old daughter, who have rented the guesthouse, and the tale is set in motion. This tautly constructed novel is both startling and haunting--an irresistible story of memory, desire, and suspense.
Salt and Iron
by Tam MacneilJames van Helsing is the youngest son of the famous monster-hunting family--and the family's big disappointment. He's falling in love with Gabe Marquez, his oldest friend and son of the family the van Helsings have worked alongside for years. Things get even harder for James when he becomes what he and everyone else despises most--a magic user. He didn't mean to evolve into such a despicable person, and he knows using magic is illegal, but there's nothing James can do about it, no more than he can stop himself from loving Gabe. Just when things can't seem to get worse, he and Gabe are called to help nab a network of magicians who are changing destiny. Not just any destiny, but the destinies of the van Helsing and Marquez families. James foresees a terrible fate, one in which monsters emerge from the cracks, along with his dark secret. And that's when people start to die.
Salt and Sugar
by Rebecca CarvalhoThe grandchildren of two rival Brazilian bakeries fall in love despite their families&’ feud in this delicious debut rom-com perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Gloria Chao. Trust neither thin-bottomed frying pans nor Molinas. Lari Ramires has always known this to be true. In Olinda, Brazil, her family&’s bakery, Salt, has been at war with the Molinas&’ bakery across the street, Sugar, for generations. But Lari&’s world turns upside down when her beloved grandmother passes away. On top of that, a big supermarket chain has moved to town, forcing many of the small businesses to close. Determined to protect her home, Lari does the unthinkable—she works together with Pedro Molina to save both of their bakeries. Lari realizes she might not know Pedro as well as she thought—and she maybe even likes what she learns—but the question remains: Can a Ramires and a Molina truly trust one another?
Salt of the Earth
by Sally SpencerThe first novel in the wonderful East End saga from the author of UP OUR STREETBecky Taylor is born the last of seven children into a poor working class family during the heyday of the Industrial Revolution. Her mother is exhausted by poverty and child-bearing; her father has given the best years of his life to Worrells salt works as a miner. But in spite of the hardships, Becky grows up in a family full of warmth, loyalty and determination. Spanning twenty, this is at once a family saga and a story of the indomitable working class spirit; it is also the story of a beautiful women who is determined to rise about her origins and lead a better life. Her challenge is to achieve her dreams without losing the friends and family to whom she owes everything.
Saltwater Heart: A Salt & Storm Story
by Kendall KulperThe summer James lost his heart to Alice, Alice lost her heart to the sea. The confident and charming daughter of the town's most accomplished whaling captain, Alice changes James's life the moment she teaches him how to sail. But when her father needs to fill a spot on his ship, it's James who is offered the position, and the day he returns from his expedition, he discovers Alice has disappeared.In this companion novella to Salt & Storm and Drift & Dagger, James must search the world for his heart's desire, a journey that takes him from the strange and mysterious world of the infamous Roe witch to the deepest and most dangerous reaches of the ocean itself.
Salty Kisses: Christy And Todd (The Baby Years #2)
by Robin Jones GunnChristy and Todd, the much loved characters from the modern classic Christy Miller Series have come alive to millions of readers over the last two decades. Girls who grew up with Christy and followed her through Christy & Todd: The College Years are now flocking to Christy & Todd: The Married Years. In this new three-book series, The Baby Years, avid fans will share the joys and pains along with Christy as she and Todd have their first baby and experience all the changes that come with children. They will model a realistic young marriage while showing how to grow closer as a couple, begin to raise a family and learn to trust God.
Salty, Bitter, Sweet
by Mayra CuevasA slow-burn romance in a cutthroat kitchen! There&’s more to becoming a top chef for 17-year-old Isabella Fields than just not getting chopped … especially when the chances of things heating up with an intriguing boy and becoming a food star in the kitchen are both on the chopping block.Aspiring chef Isa&’s family life has fallen apart after the death of her Cuban abuela and the divorce of her parents. She moves in with her dad and her new stepmom, Margo, in Lyon, France, where Isa feels like an outsider in her father&’s new life. Isa balances her time between avoiding the awkward, &“why-did-you-cheat-on-Mom&” conversation with figuring out how a perpetually single woman can at least be a perpetually single chef.The upside of Isa&’s world being turned upside-down?Her father&’s house is located only 30 minutes away from the restaurant of world-famous Chef Pascal Grattard, who runs a prestigiously competitive international kitchen apprenticeship. The prize job at Chef Grattard&’s renowned restaurant also represents a transformative opportunity for Isa who is desperate to get her life back in order—and desperate to prove she has what it takes to work in an haute kitchen. But Isa&’s stress and repressed grief begin to unravel when the attractive, enigmatic Diego shows up unannounced with his albino dog.How can Isa expect to hold it together when she&’s at the bottom of her class at the apprenticeship, her new stepmom is pregnant, she misses her abuela dearly, and things with the mysterious Diego reach a boiling point?Salty, Bitter, Sweet:Is a YA contemporary #OwnVoices novel written by CNN producer Mayra CuevasFeatures a Latina main character who is trilingualIs inspired by the author&’s relationships with food and familyExplores complicated family dynamics and relatable themes of friendship, acceptance, and learning to care for yourself
Salty, Spiced, and a Little Bit Nice
by Cynthia TimotiCrazy Rich Asians meets Always Be My Maybe in this deliciously sugar-free rom-com from debut author Cynthia Timoti.She's salty, he's spice--there's no room for sugar in this fake relationship, but it may be sweeter than they think...Ellie Pang has had enough of her controlling family who has been micromanaging her life since her type 1 diabetes diagnosis. When her parents orchestrate a public proposal from their business partner’s son, a proposal that goes humiliatingly viral, Ellie escapes to the other side of the country to put her dream of opening a sugar-free bakery into action. After all, she’d done her research. How hard can it be?She hits a snag when her storefront turns out to be a dump and in need of major renovations. Worse, the only person who can help her turn things around is Alec Mackenzie, her brother’s best friend and the man responsible for crushing her teenage heart ten years ago.But Alec has a proposal of his own: he needs a pretend girlfriend in order to cement a business deal. All they need to do is feign love and affection, while trying not to maim each other. As the thin line between hate and fake-madly-in-love starts to blur, buried secrets resurface, and Ellie must learn to trust her heart.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Salute (The Bully Who Loves Me #4)
by DR LoveI've never seen a man more built like a tank like the one staring at me with such challenge in his eyes. Nor have I ever seen a man more cocky as the man in uniform standing in front of my door, waiting to see my father, The General. Young, brash, full of confidence, this man who is determined to get me through the door, get me to Florida from California is becoming very interesting. Too bad, he's a bully with the way he's pushing me around. But this General's daughter and a so-called "brat" doesn't take kindly to bullies...so I will meet him stare for stare, words for words, and more. Until...this bully breaks down and finds out he's the bully who will love me. So begins our story... ** Salute is a bully romance with a happy ending and is a standalone book in The Bully Who Loved Me Series. A quick prescription for those who want an escape, a pick me up, a good laugh during hard times, and more from D.R. Love...who gives doses of hot good humor romance for therapy and good times. And she recommends keeping bullying in the books and spreading love in life.
Salva pelo meu canalha
by Beatriz Garcia Dawn BrowerFérias em uma ilha topical deveriam ser um maravilhoso paraíso. Mas se tornam algo totalmente diferente para Paul Dewitt. Uma tempestade chega e transforma toda sua vida em um caos. Ele acorda junto a uma linda estranha, em uma época diferente. Lady Evelyn Beckett está navegando para a Inglaterra para encontrar seu noivo. Quando uma tempestade os atinge, ela é jogada em alto mar. Por extrema força de vontade, e um pouco de sorte, ela consegue chega à praia. Ela encontra um rapaz bonito andando pela praia, e ele é tanto confuso quanto estranho? Juntos, Paul e Evelyn dependem um do outro para sobreviver à tempestade feroz, piratas vilões, e um pouco de choque cultural. Poderão eles superar suas diferenças e aprender a confiar um no outro e encontrar o amor?
Salva por Um Escocês
by Sarah MacLeanA rainha dos romances de época*A autora romântica preferidas dos leitores portugueses Lillian Hargrove, a mais bela jovem de Inglaterra, viveu sozinha durante anos, ansiando por amor e companhia. Começando a perder a esperança de um dia os seus sonhos se tornarem realidade, Lily envolve-se com um artista libertino e mentiroso, que lhe pede que pose nua para ele. Ao aceitar a proposta, acaba por se expor perante toda a sociedade, tornando-se motivo de escárnio e vergonha. Mas Lily não esperava que um escocês, recentemente intitulado Duque de Warnick e nomeado seu guardião, atravessasse a fronteira de Inglaterra para impedir que a ruína a alcançasse. Warnick tem um único objetivo: casar a sua protegida, passando o problema para outra pessoa, e, em seguida, voltar à sua vida tranquila na Escócia, longe daquele país que tanto abomina. O plano parece simples. Até Lily declarar que só se casará por amor,e o duque escocês perceber que, aparentemente, há algo naquele país de que ele, afinal, gosta bastante… Elogios ao livro:«Com uma deliciosa sensualidade, descrições perspicazes e inteligência refinada, esta história irá cativar o leitor do início ao fim.» Library Journal
Salva-me: Um romance de Sage McGuire
by Sharon KleveEm Salva-me, a Peculiar, Investigadora Privada Sage McGuire tem as suas capacidades de autodefesa todas bem afinadas, mas mesmo assim vai precisar de ser salva de uma violenta e cruel lagosta. Para além de crustáceos assustadores, ela tem, também, um admirador secreto conhecido por Sr. Emoji Sorridente, um confuso e grande caso, bem como o outro caso do homem ladrão-de-malas com quem ela se vê obrigada a ter um certo mano-a-mano. A Sage é uma mulher obcecada com a sua falta de habilidade para as artes culinárias. E mesmo quando ela chumba na aula de culinária, continua, ainda assim, determinada a dar ao seu namorado sexy-como-tudo, Carter Morgan, a refeição que ele nunca mais irá esquecer. Este é só mais um dia típico na vida da nossa Investigadora Privada McGuire. A Sage voltará em breve com ABRAÇA-ME – Um romance de Sage McGuire