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Shanty Gold (Daughters of Ireland)
by Jeanne Charters&“Charters interweaves many important topics—immigration, civil rights, women&’s rights—into her exciting novel . . . An evocative portrait of South Boston.&” —Kirkus Reviews After the deaths of her mother and infant sister during Ireland&’s Great Famine, thirteen-year-old Mary Boland makes her way to the Queenstown harbor and onto a coffin ship bound for America. But what happens during her transatlantic passage is enough to quash the strongest of dreams. After being assaulted by crewmembers, Mary thinks of ending her life—until a young Black slave named Kamua comes to her rescue . . . Forming a bond as strong as siblings, Mary and Kam reach Boston, determined to forge their own paths. No longer an innocent soul, Mary trusts no one, putting her faith in her own instincts. It is on the teeming streets of South Boston that she&’ll find a new home and a new purpose as a midwife, helping poverty-stricken women survive their pregnancies. And it is in this city, full of possibility, where Mary&’s heart will heal, and find the strength to survive the harsh choices she is forced to make, and grow into a woman true to herself . . . &“The story of a young Irish girl&’s struggles told with an authentic, historically accurate voice.&” —Sallie Bissell, author of the Mary Crow series &“To read Shanty Gold is to immerse oneself in a wild ride of discovery, romance, and the search for a new way of life. . . . A tale that will grab your heart and senses, with twists and turns along the way.&” —Susan Blexrud, author of the Fang series
Shanxing's Dream Life: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Lao YaoJingThe blue sky, the blue water, the rows of fields, the rows of vegetables, and the fresh air and the fragrance of the grass — this was the life that the apricot once dreamed of, but when he was inside it, it was no longer the same feeling. His family wasn't ruined, but he still couldn't get enough food. His mother was sick, and his brother was still young. How was he going to deal with the six year old Little Hill Apricot?
Shanxing's Dream Life: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Lao YaoJingThe blue sky, the blue water, the rows of fields, the rows of vegetables, and the fresh air and the fragrance of the grass — this was the life that the apricot once dreamed of, but when he was inside it, it was no longer the same feeling. His family wasn't ruined, but he still couldn't get enough food. His mother was sick, and his brother was still young. How was he going to deal with the six year old Little Hill Apricot?
Shanxing's Dream Life: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Lao YaoJingThe blue sky, the blue water, the rows of fields, the rows of vegetables, and the fresh air and the fragrance of the grass — this was the life that the apricot once dreamed of, but when he was inside it, it was no longer the same feeling. His family wasn't ruined, but he still couldn't get enough food. His mother was sick, and his brother was still young. How was he going to deal with the six year old Little Hill Apricot?
Shanxing's Dream Life: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Lao YaoJingThe blue sky, the blue water, the rows of fields, the rows of vegetables, and the fresh air and the fragrance of the grass — this was the life that the apricot once dreamed of, but when he was inside it, it was no longer the same feeling. His family wasn't ruined, but he still couldn't get enough food. His mother was sick, and his brother was still young. How was he going to deal with the six year old Little Hill Apricot?
The Shape of My Heart
by Ann AguirreCollege roommates find love and redemption on a road trip in this new adult romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of As Long as You Love Me.Some people wait decades to meet their soul mate. Courtney Kaufman suspects she met hers in high school—only to lose him at seventeen. Since then, Courtney’s social life has been a series of meaningless encounters, though she’s made a few close friends along the way. Especially her roommate, Max Cooper, who oozes damaged bad-boy vibes from every pore.Max knows about feeling lost—he’s been on his own since he was sixteen. Now it’s time to find out if he can ever go home again, and Courtney’s the only one he trusts to go with him. But the trip to Providence could change everything . . . It started out so simple. One misfit helping another. Now Max will do anything to show Courtney that for every heart that’s ever been broken, there’s another that can make it complete.Praise for I Want It That Way“A tender, sweet, and sexy story about how life—and falling love—can never be planned.” —Jennifer L. Armentrout, # 1 New York Times–bestselling author of Wait for You“New Adult storytelling with an elegant and refined voice that is entirely unique in the genre.” —Jay Crownover, New York Times–bestselling author
Shape of My Heart (The Heartthrob Series #3)
by LuAnn McLaneThe USA TODAY bestselling author of the Cricket Creek series returns with this third title in her fun and flirty Heartthrob series, following the quiet songwriter of the Heart brothers as he meets a feisty young adult author who may just be his match.Meet the Heart Brothers: formerly the members of the cult-phenomenon boy band Heartbeat, now they&’re all grown up and back together for one last reunion tour. Trends may come and go, but a group of sexy brothers with a penchant for song and dance never goes out of style... Jimmy Heart, affectionately known as the quiet one of the group, was never completely comfortable on stage. He prefers writing songs on his balcony in his high-rise condo overlooking the sea. But when a noisy neighbor moves in next door, Jimmy&’s muse goes on strike, leaving him no other choice but to confront Maggie Murphy and her little dog, too. But the sassy author of empowering novels for teen girls refuses to pipe down, creating an ongoing battle along with an underlying sizzling attraction they both can&’t deny. And when Jimmy learns that feisty Maggie has gone through emotional turmoil as a teen, he&’s touched by her bravery and he vows to show her the depth of his unconditional love. With her &“rich and unique voice&” (Romance Junkies), LuAnn McLane crafts another sweet and spirited novel that is perfect for fans of Anna Todd and Katy Evans.
The Shape of Water
by Guillermo Del Toro Daniel KrausThe Novel that’s accompanying Guillermo del Toro’s new movie The Shape of Water is no mere adaptation. Co-author Daniel Kraus’ book and the film tell the same story, of a mute woman who falls in love with an imprisoned and equally mute creature, in two very different ways.
The Shapeshifters: The Kiesha’ra of the Den of Shadows
by Amelia Atwater-RhodesFive shapeshifter novels-one fascinating read! Hawksong: Danica Shardae, an avian shapeshifter, will do anything in her power to stop the war that has raged between her people and the serpiente-even pretend to be in love with Zane Cobriana, the terrifying leader of her kind's greatest enemy, and accept him as her pair bond. But will Zane strike as swiftly and lethally as the cobra that is his second form? Snakecharm: A surprising union has brought peace to the avians and serpiente. Soon a child will be born to carry on their royal lines. But Syfka, an ancient falcon, is claiming that one of her people is hidden in the avian and serpiente land. Is Syfka's lost falcon just a ruse to stir up controversy among them? Falcondance: Nicias is a falcon, the son of two exiles from Ahnmik, and images of this distant island have always haunted his dreams. When his visions become more like reality, his parents send him back to the homeland-and a royal falcon-they've tried their best to forget. Wolfcry: Oliza Shardae Cobriana is heir to Wyvern's Court, home of the avians and serpiente, whose war with each other ended just before Oliza was born. But hatred is slow to die, and Oliza's serpiente suitor is found beaten in avian land. How can she be expected to lead a unified society if her people still cannot live peacefully together? Wyvernhail: Hai, daughter of a falcon mother and a deceased cobra father, is considered a mongrel by most, an ally by some, and a friend by few. When Hai's cousin abdicates the throne of Wyvern's Court, Hai has visions of destruction. Now she will do anything to protect her new home-even if it means betraying the very people who need her most.
Shards and Ashes
by Kelley Armstrong Melissa MarrThe world is gone, destroyed by human, ecological, or supernatural causes. Survivors dodge chemical warfare and cruel gods; they travel the reaches of space and inhabit underground caverns. Their enemies are disease, corrupt corporations, and one another; their resources are few, and their courage is tested. Powerful, original dystopian tales from nine bestselling authors offer bleak insight, prophetic visions, and precious glimmers of light among the shards and ashes of a ruined world. Stories from: Kelley Armstrong Rachel Caine Kami Garcia Nancy Holder Melissa Marr Beth Revis Veronica Roth Carrie Ryan Margaret Stohl
Shards of Hope: A Psy-Changeling Novel (Psy-Changeling Novel, A #14)
by Nalini SinghThe “smoldering heat, epic romance, and awesome action”* of Nalini Singh’s New York Times bestselling series continues as two Arrows find themselves caught in a chilling conspiracy that spans all three races… Awakening wounded in a darkened cell, their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira know they must escape. But when the lethal soldiers break free from their mysterious prison, they find themselves in a harsh, inhospitable landscape far from civilization. Their only hope for survival is to make it to the hidden home of a predatory changeling pack that doesn’t welcome outsiders. And they must survive. A shadowy enemy has put a target on the back of the Arrow squad, an enemy that cannot be permitted to succeed in its deadly campaign. Aden will cross any line to keep his people safe for this new future, where even an assassin might have hope of a life beyond blood and death and pain. Zaira has no such hope. She knows she’s too damaged to return from the abyss. Her driving goal is to protect Aden, protect the only person who has ever come back for her no matter what. This time, even Aden’s passionate determination may not be enough—because the emotionless chill of Silence existed for a reason. For the violent, and the insane, and the irreparably broken…like Zaira.*Jaci Burton, New York Times bestselling author
Shards of Hope: Book 14 (The Psy-Changeling Series)
by Nalini SinghAwakening wounded in a darkened cell, their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira know they must escape. But when the lethal soldiers break free from their mysterious prison, they find themselves in a harsh, inhospitable landscape far from civilization. Their only hope for survival is to make it to the hidden home of a predatory changeling pack that doesn't welcome outsiders. And they must survive. A shadowy enemy has put a target on the back of the Arrow squad, an enemy that cannot be permitted to succeed in its deadly campaign. Aden will cross any line to keep his people safe for this new future, where even an assassin might have hope of a life beyond blood and death and pain. Zaira has no such hope. She knows she's too damaged to return from the abyss. Her driving goal is to protect Aden, protect the only person who has ever come back for her no matter what. This time, even Aden's passionate determination may not be enough - because the emotionless chill of Silence existed for a reason. For the violent, and the insane, and the irreparably broken . . . like Zaira.Rich, dark, sumptuous and evocative . . . bestselling author Nalini Singh is back with a stunning, dark and passionate new tale.
Shards of Hope: Book 14 (The Psy-Changeling Series)
by Nalini SinghAwakening wounded in a darkened cell, their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira know they must escape. But when the lethal soldiers break free from their mysterious prison, they find themselves in a harsh, inhospitable landscape far from civilization. Their only hope for survival is to make it to the hidden home of a predatory changeling pack that doesn't welcome outsiders. And they must survive. A shadowy enemy has put a target on the back of the Arrow squad, an enemy that cannot be permitted to succeed in its deadly campaign. Aden will cross any line to keep his people safe for this new future, where even an assassin might have hope of a life beyond blood and death and pain. Zaira has no such hope. She knows she's too damaged to return from the abyss. Her driving goal is to protect Aden, protect the only person who has ever come back for her no matter what. This time, even Aden's passionate determination may not be enough - because the emotionless chill of Silence existed for a reason. For the violent, and the insane, and the irreparably broken . . . like Zaira.Rich, dark, sumptuous and evocative . . . bestselling author Nalini Singh is back with a stunning, dark and passionate new tale.Read by Angela Dawe(p) Tantor 2017
Share No Secrets
by Carlene ThompsonAfter her husband died four years ago, Adrienne Reynolds and her teenage daughter Skye moved to the quiet town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia. But their sense of safety is brutally shattered when Adrienne discovers the body of her best friend, Julianna, in an abandoned hotel. La Belle Riviere has a dark history, but Julianna's death is by far the most gruesome.When the elderly hotel caretaker is burned to death in his cottage on the hotel grounds, Adrienne knows that her friend's killer will do whatever it takes to keep his identity hidden. Even if that means coming after her and Skye . . .
Share the Darkness
by Jill MonroeHannah Garrett has always felt safe in the dark. It meant she never had to show people the truth. On the run from a man who wants to kill her, Hannah's learned to keep to herself and not get attached. . . . Until she meets Ward Coleman. Being around her sexy coworker has awakened a need she'd forgotten--and it's not just this heat wave that has Hannah hot and bothered. But she can't afford to get too close, especially when she's not sure she can trust him. What she doesn't know is that Ward is on to her and is determined to learn her secrets. And getting caught in a hot, dark elevator is the best place to find out all this undercover FBI agent needs to know.
Share the Moon (A Blue Moon Lake Romance #1)
by Sharon StruthSometimes trust is the toughest lesson to learn. Sophie Shaw is days away from signing a contract that will fulfill her dream of owning a vineyard. For her, it's a chance to restart her life and put past tragedies to rest. But Duncan Jamieson's counter offer blows hers out to sea. Duncan still finds Sophie as appealing as he had during boyhood vacations to the lake. Older and wiser now, he has his own reasons for wanting the land. His offer, however, hinges on a zoning change approval. Bribery rumors threaten the deal and make Sophie wary of Duncan, yet she cannot deny his appeal. When her journalistic research uncovers a Jamieson family secret, trust becomes the hardest lesson for them both."Heart-tugging small town romance with real emotion. Struth is an author to watch!" --Laura Drake, author of The Sweet Spot86,000 Words
The Shared Harvest
by D. W. MarchwellDoug Johnston is his brother Paul's primary caregiver. Though Paul's disease dictates he shouldn't live past the age of twenty-five, Paul's thirtieth birthday is a few months away. The brothers have only had each other since their mother passed away years earlier and their father left shortly after Paul's diagnosis with Becker's muscular dystrophy. Though mostly happy with his life, Doug would love to be in a relationship, but he won't settle for anyone but the perfect man. Carson Oliver used to be the man everyone recognized and wanted, But when the top-rated DIY program he hosted was canceled in the late 90s, he sought comfort in food... lots of food. While he owns a landscaping business and family farm, he doesn't think life has much more to offer than working and taking care of his ailing mother. When he meets Doug, the attraction is immediate. It is aided by an important role Carson once played in Doug and Paul's lives--one Carson doesn't remember but they've never forgotten. When Carson doesn't believe anyone can possibly want him the way he is, Doug sets out to prove him wrong. With the assistance of his enthusiastic brother, Carson's unrestrained mother, and her crazy cat, Doug just might get the job done.
A Shared Range (Stories from the Range #1)
by Andrew GreyStories from the Range: Book OneAfter a year in medical school, Dakota Holden returned home to take care of the family business full time and help his father cope with multiple sclerosis. Devoted to his family, Dakota allows himself just one week of vacation a year, which he spends in some exotic location having all the fun he can stand. On his last vacation, a cruise, Dakota struck up a friendship with Phillip Reardon, and it fills an important role in Dakota’s life.So when Phillip decides to take Dakota up on his invitation to visit the ranch, Dakota is happy to see him and meet his veterinarian friend, Wally Schumacher. Despite Wally’s inclination to help the wolves Dakota’s men shoot to protect the cattle, he and Dakota find they have a lot in common, including a fierce attraction. But they’ll have to decide if the Wyoming range is big enough for Dakota’s cattle, Wally’s wolves, and their love.
Shared Revelations
by Andrew GreyIt's the sixties, but that doesn't mean it's easy to be different. Eddie Baronski spent his high school years looking out for his partially deaf friend, Jack Emmons. Now that they've graduated, they spend their free time at Green Bay's newly renamed Lambeau Field, taking in the practices. When Eddie's crush, Johnny Grant, a new Packers team member, offers him a ride home, Eddie thinks it's the start of a grand romance. But Johnny and Eddie may not be on the same page, and love--true love--sometimes comes from an unexpected quarter.
Shares the Darkness
by J. R. LindermuthJan Kepler and Swatara Creek Police Office Flora Vastine were neighbors and schoolmates, but never close. When Jan, a school teacher, avid birder and niece of a fellow officer, goes missing and is found dead in a nearby tract of woods, Flora finds herself thrust into the middle of an examination of the other woman's life, as she searches for clues. As usual, the police have more than one crime to deal with. There's illegal timbering and a series of vehicle thefts taking up their time.And there are other issues to deal with. Flora is concerned there's some shakiness in her relationship with Cpl. Harry Minnich, who seems to be making a lot of secretive phone calls. Still, Flora maintains focus on the murder, and despite evidence implicating other suspects, the odd behavior of another former classmate rouses Flora's suspicion. Flora's probing opens personal wounds, as she observes the cost of obsessive love and tracks down the killer.
Sharing Christmas
by Shae ConnorChristmas looks to be a bust for Rick, who's stuck covering the office over the holiday. But when his neighbor, Steven, invites him to join some residents in their apartment complex who put together gift bags to distribute at a homeless shelter on Christmas Day, Rick decides to join them and finds an unexpected holiday gift: a new love interest.
Sharing Heart (Atlanta Hearts)
by Ken MurphyAtlanta Hearts: Book TwoBetween their love for each other and their medical careers taking off, everything should be perfect for Mark Smith and Trevor Hayes. After all, happily ever after begins with "I do." At least that's what Mark expected when he and Trevor married. But six months in Boston and the threat of a harsh winter have turned Mark bitter, and his fall on the ice only adds to that chill. Boston is very different from Mark's native Atlanta, and he's having a hard time adjusting. As a junior partner in a very busy cardiothoracic surgery practice, Trevor has little choice but to spend almost every waking moment at the hospital. In spite of all the difficulties in their lives, both men want to start a family. The challenge will be figuring out how to make it happen. Unfortunately, with Trevor's long hours to blame for a nasty accident, Mark begins to resent the toll Trevor's job and the New England cold is taking on them. Maybe it's the Boston air, or maybe happily ever after is just a fairy tale.
Sharing Sam
by Katherine ApplegateHow can you take the guy your best friend loves ... when your best friend's going to die? Alison Chapman has always believed she'd fall in love hard. And she does--with Sam Cody, a new guy with a gorgeous face and brooding eyes, a guy who's impossible to resist. When Sam asks her to the Valentine's Day dance, Alison is elated ... until she finds out that her best friend, Isabella Cates-Lopez, has fallen for Sam, too ... until she finds out that Isabella is dying. Now Alison wants Isabella's last days to be her happiest ever--even if she and Sam have to hide their love. Even if, by sharing Sam, Alison risks losing him forever.
Sharing Spaces
by Nadia NicholsGo Fish!Senna McCallum was never close to her grandfather, so when he leaves her his new business-a rustic Labrador fishing retreat-she’s shocked, to say the least. Especially when she discovers there’s a catch: he owns only half the business. The other half belongs to a man named Jack Hanson.All Senna wants to do is get in, sell her share and get out. But it isn’t quite that easy. For one thing, Jack’s not the old man she assumed he was. He’s thirtysomething, handsome and stubborn. For another, Senna finds herself increasingly drawn to Jack’s way of life. As they work to make the fishing lodge a success, she begins to wonder if she wants to be more than just his business partner....
Sharing Sunrise
by Judy Griffith GillThe girl next door is now a woman, and she's determined to win his loveMarian Crane is fit to be tied. Rolph McKenzie--the man she's loved all her life--still sees her as a kid and refuses to take her seriously. So Marian decides it's time to stop playing it cool and turn up the heat. Her campaign of seduction will prove to the insufferable, yet irresistible, marina owner that she's the only woman for the job--and for him. The sexy, savvy woman he just interviewed is a world away from the fourteen-year-old tomboy Rolph taught to ride and roller skate. But he prefers having only one place to call home, and Marian loves the siren song of exotic, far-off ports of call. Is the passion sizzling between them strong enough to convince Marian to put down roots? Or will she pick up and leave again, this time taking Rolph's heart with her?