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The Sorority
by Nancy BushIn a chilling, masterfully twisting new novel of suspense, the New York Times bestselling author of The Camp explores the dark side of friendship . . . &“I pledge my own life and soul to The Sorority.&” Every school has its cool girls, and at River Glen High, they&’re known as The Sorority. The name began as a joke, but it holds a grain of truth. Because they&’ve made a pledge to protect one another . . . no matter what the cost may be. The pledge to kill Ethan Stanhope—that was a joke too. But then Ethan died in a car crash on the night of graduation, along with his little sister. A tragic accident, they said. Private investigator Mackenzie Laughlin remembers the girls of The Sorority, though as a cop&’s daughter, she was an outsider. Now, nearly ten years later, one of them is missing, and Mac is hired to find her. The accidents have started again too—if that&’s what they are. Because Mac is beginning to realize just how much the Sorority sisters have to hide—and how far they&’ll go to keep their secrets . . .
Sorority Cold Case
by Jacquelin ThomasAn unsolved murder. Two detectives with something to prove… Detective Charlie Tesarkee has never forgotten the case she couldn&’t solve. It&’s been eleven years since a college student was murdered, and she&’s desperate for a second chance to catch the killer. The Cold Case Unit will let her lead the investigation…if she works with Detective Grayson Leigh. A partner is the last thing Grayson and Charlie want. But they&’ll have to work together to get justice for this victim…and put a murderer behind bars.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Sorpresa al tramonto
by Natalie-Nicole BatesLa vita sta sfuggendo di mano a Summer Whitney. Dopo la morte del suo fidanzato, ha chiuso il suo studio di tatuatrice e ha girato il mondo di cerca di qualcosa o qualcuno a cui aggrapparsi. Una rimpatriata a Sunset Beach le ha fatto prendere la decisione affrettata di tornare a casa per cercare di riconnettersi con i suoi amici e la sua famiglia; ma una visita a sorpresa del suo ex, Kimon Galanos, la mette al corrente di novità scioccati sul passato e sul presente. Summer resterà a Sunset Beach abbastanza a lungo da riaccendere l'amore e trovare finalmente l'ultima occasione per essere felice dopo che la vita le ha strappato tutto, oppure fuggirà, questa volta per sempre?
Sorpresa de Atardecer
by Loreto Argomedo Natalie-Nicole BatesLa vida de Summer Whitney estaba fuera de control. Después de la muerte de su prometido, había cerrado su exitosa tienda de tatuajes y viajado por el mundo en busca de algo o alguien a qué aferrarse. Una reunión en la playa Atardecer hizo que tomara la apresurada decisión de volver a casa con la intención de retomar el contacto con sus amigas y su familia. Sin embargo, una visita sorpresa de su antiguo amor, Kimon Galanos, le trajo impactantes noticias sobre el pasado... y el presente. ¿Permanecerá Summer en la playa Atardecer lo suficiente como para revivir el amor y encontrar finalmente la felicidad que la había esquivado toda su vida o escaparía nuevamente, esta vez para siempre?
Una sorpresa irresistible
by Sabrina Ferrino Augusta Hill¿Podrá una soltera confirmada encontrar trucos o tratos durante su cita de Halloween? Courtney no tiene problemas atrayendo a los hombres, tiene problemas ahuyentándolos. Ellos siempre acaban enamorándose y quieren poseer su corazón. Como sea, el compromiso es lo último en lo que piensa, especialmente con su festividad favorita (Halloween) acercándose. Pero cuando se trata de trato o truco, accidentalmente se encuentra en una cita con el atractivo y dulce Clint, haciendo que el corazón rebelde de Courtney reconsidere su aversión al felices-por-siempre ¿Podrá esta soltera encontrar el amor?
Una Sorpresa Para Christine
by Eileen ThorntonTomar un descanso y darse un capricho. Una mujer sentada en un autobús urbano, reflexiona sobre su vida - ¿ambos necesitan un cambio de dirección? ¿Es posible que un solo guisante dejado en el plato pueda cambiar el futuro de uno? ¿Qué oscuros secretos serán revelados por una vieja maleta? ¿Y la sorpresa para Christine irá de acuerdo al plan? Jugando con una miríada de sentimientos y emociones, A Surprise for Christine de Eileen Thornton es una colección de doce dulces, desenfadadas y románticas historias que seguramente iluminarán hasta los días más oscuros.
Sorrow and Bliss: The Instant Sunday Times Top Five Bestseller
by Meg MasonThe instant Sunday Times top five bestseller: the book you have to read this summer'Just read it. It's unforgettable'India Knight, The Sunday Times'The most wonderful, heartbreakingly gorgeous novel of the year'Elizabeth Day'It is impossible to read this novel and not be moved. It is also impossible not to laugh out loud... Extraordinary'Guardian'Summer's must-read novel'Stylist'A raucously funny, beautifully written, emotion-bashing book'The Times'Universally proclaimed the book of the summer'Evening Standard'Set to become one of the hits of the year'Financial Times 'I was making a list of all the people I wanted to send it to, until I realised that I wanted to send it to everyone I know'Ann Patchett, author of The Dutch House'A masterclass on family, damage and the bonds of love'Jessie Burton, author of The Confession'Patrick Melrose meets Fleabag. Brilliant'Clare Chambers, author of Small Pleasures Everyone tells Martha Friel she is clever and beautiful, a brilliant writer who has been loved every day of her adult life by one man, her husband Patrick. A gift, her mother once said, not everybody gets.So why is everything broken? Why is Martha - on the edge of 40 - friendless, practically jobless and so often sad? And why did Patrick decide to leave?Maybe she is just too sensitive, someone who finds it harder to be alive than most people. Or maybe - as she has long believed - there is something wrong with her. Something that broke when a little bomb went off in her brain, at 17, and left her changed in a way that no doctor or therapist has ever been able to explain.Forced to return to her childhood home to live with her dysfunctional, bohemian parents (but without the help of her devoted, foul-mouthed sister Ingrid), Martha has one last chance to find out whether a life is ever too broken to fix - or whether, maybe, by starting over, she will get to write a better ending for herself.THE BOOK OF THE SUMMER One of The Times 'Best books for summer'One of the Guardian's '50 hottest new books everyone should read this summer'One of the Independent's '30 best books for summer'One of the Irish Independent's '50 hottest summer reads''Witty and affecting' David Nicholls, Guardian's summer reading'If there were any prospect of stuffing a suitcase with books this summer for hours reading beside a pool somewhere, I'd advise you to make room for this' Sara Collins, Guardian's summer reading
A Sorrow Fierce and Falling (Kingdom on Fire #3)
by Jessica CluessMagic, romance, and heart-pounding action bring the final book in the Kingdom on Fire series to a shocking and satisfying close. Justine Magazine says, "A pinch of Potter blended with a drop of [Cassandra Clare's] Infernal Devices.""Plot twists so good they will leave you reeling."--TRACI CHEE, New York Times bestselling author of The ReaderIt's time for war.After suffering terrible losses, Henrietta and Lord Blackwood have led their warriors to Sorrow-Fell, a vast estate where only those invited by a Blackwood may enter--and the ideal place to plan a final assault against the Ancients.It's time for a wedding.Henrietta nervously awaits her marriage to Blackwood, but when the ritual to become his bride reveals a dark secret, she realizes that Sorrow-Fell is not a safe haven; it's a trap. Convincing the sorcerers of this, however, is not easy. So with Maria, the true chosen one, and Magnus, the young man who once stole her heart, at her side, Henrietta plots a dangerous journey straight into the enemy's lair. Some will live. Some will die. All will be tested.In this stunning conclusion to the Kingdom on Fire series, Henrietta must choose between the love from her past, the love from her present, and a love that could define her future. While battles rage, the fate of the kingdom rests on her decision: Will she fall or rise up to become the woman who saves the realm?It's time for Henrietta to make her stand.Praise for Jessica Cluess's A Shadow Bright and Burning, Kingdom on Fire, Book 1:"This is a novel that gives off light and heat." --The New York Times"Vivid characters, terrifying monsters, and world building as deep and dark as the ocean." --VICTORIA AVEYARD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Queen"Devastatingly magical and monstrously romantic." --STEPHANIE GARBER, New York Times bestselling author of Caraval"Unputdownable. I loved the monsters, the magic, and the teen warriors who are their world's best hope! Jessica Cluess is an awesome storyteller!" --TAMORA PIERCE, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Sorrows Comfort Loneliness: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Xiao GuIt was difficult to give birth, but my wife refused to castrate me, pushing me to the brink of death.I ran into a man.He said, "I can avenge you, but I have one condition."I said, "What?"He said, "I want you!"After a trade, I returned after being bathed in blood. A dregs man, he tore apart a dregs woman, but unknowingly, he fell into this man's tenderness.I thought it was love, but I didn't think it was the beginning of another abyss.
Sorry, Bro
by Taleen VoskuniAn Armenian-American woman rediscovers her roots and embraces who she really is in this vibrant and heartfelt queer rom-com by debut author Taleen Voskuni. When Nareh Bedrossian&’s non-Armenian boyfriend gets down on one knee and proposes to her in front of a room full of drunk San Francisco tech boys, she realizes it&’s time to find someone who shares her idea of romance. Enter her mother: armed with plenty of mom-guilt and a spreadsheet of Facebook-stalked Armenian men, she convinces Nar to attend Explore Armenia, a month-long series of events in the city. But it&’s not the mom-approved playboy doctor or the wealthy engineer who catch Nar&’s eye—it&’s Erebuni, a woman as immersed in the witchy arts as she is in preserving Armenian identity. Suddenly, with Erebuni as her wingwoman, the events feel like far less of a chore, and much more of an adventure. Who knew cooking up kuftes together could be so . . . sexy? Erebuni helps Nar see the beauty of their shared culture and makes her feel understood in a way she never has before. But there&’s one teeny problem: Nar&’s not exactly out as bisexual. The clock is ticking on her double life—the Explore Armenia closing banquet is coming up, and her entire extended family will be there, along with Erebuni. Her worlds will inevitably collide, but Nar is determined to be brave and to claim her happiness: proudly Armenian, proudly bisexual, and proudly herself for the first time in her life.
Sorry I Missed You: The utterly charming and uplifting romantic comedy you won't want to miss in 2022!
by Lorraine Brown'Fresh, modern, and totally charming, this is a romance-lover's dream!' LAURA JANE WILLIAMSRebecca isn't looking for love. She's perfectly happy with her high-flying city job, gorgeous flat overlooking Hampstead Heath and fortnightly fling with the hot CEO. She's certainly not interested in the hot actor neighbour who's just moved in opposite...Jack is still looking for his big break. It turns out being the star talent at drama school doesn't give you a golden ticket to Hollywood, after all. The last thing he needs is any distractions right now - especially not the uptight, power-suit wearing girl next door.They might live only a few metres away from each other but their worlds couldn't be further apart, plus opposites don't really attract... do they?Praise for Sorry I Missed You:'A gorgeous will-they won't-they love story, beautifully written and with characters so perfectly realised they feel like friends... it's the ultimate feel-good read' HOLLY MILLER'A perfect-for-these-times novel about friendship, connections and finding love where you least expect it' ZOE FOLBIGG 'A gorgeous, slow burning love story which had me tearing up at the end!' OLIVIA BEIRNE'A sweet, romantic story, full of heart' CAROLINE KHOURY
Sort of Dead
by Rob RosenNord wakes up to find himself sort of dead. Well, that is to say, he's dead, alright -- murdered, in fact -- but not in heaven, at least not yet. In this limbo-like state, he meets Max and learns that everyone there is waiting for the final poof, hopefully to a better place. Only, with unfinished business back in the real world, like bringing his murderer to justice, Nord's poof is nowhere in sight. So he and Max set out to find the killer and make things right again. Of course, that's easier said than done when you're nothing more than a couple of randy spirits.With the help of Voltan, a diminutive mystic with a predilection for turbans, and Clark, a nerdy computer geek eager to shed his loner past, plus a ghost accountant Bruce, Bruce's drag queen brother Eve O'Destruction, and Nord's kick-ass mom, the newly enamored pair set out to hunt for the murderer, and are quick to discover how much they'd taken for granted when they were alive.In this hysterically funny and often poignant mystery about fate and love and family, it ultimately takes dying for our heroes to have the times of their lives.
Sortie de l'Auberge
by K'Anne MeinelLe long du majestueux littoral de la côte centrale de Californie se cache un secret. Leah Van Heusen a découvert une ancienne demeure au milieu d’une végétation envahissante. La maison est étonnante et étrange. La plupart des femmes n’auraient pas fait un pas à l’intérieur, mais Leah, si. L’antique manoir l’intrigue et l’attire. Après avoir recherché le propriétaire et acheté l’ensemble du domaine pour un dollar symbolique, Leah se demande si elle n’a pas hérité d’autre chose. Quand elle commence la restauration, elle découvre qui sont ses vrais amis et sa véritable famille. Que sont quelques fantômes entre amis ? Leah a fort à faire entre les réparations, les rénovations et les secrets de la vieille bâtisse. Lorsqu’elle déniche un escalier caché, elle prend conscience qu’accepter sa sexualité et faire des rencontres sont désormais le cadet de ses soucis. Tandis que son rêve de tenir une auberge est sur le point de devenir réalité, elle comprend soudain qu’il est en péril. Leah découvrira-t-elle à temps qui est prêt à tuer pour l’auberge et l’immense fortune qu’elle y a trouvée ?
Sortir des ombres (Dreamspun Desires (Français) #40)
by K.C. WellsPeut-on sortir de l’obscurité pour une lueur de tendresse ? Il y a huit ans, Christian Hernandez déménage à Jamaica Plain, côté sud de Boston, et trouve refuge dans son nouvel appartement en se coupant complètement du reste du monde. C’est dans cette solitude qu’il voit l’avenir. Josh Wendell a entendu à maintes reprises ses collègues parler de l’occupant de l’appartement n° 1. Personne ne voit jamais le mystérieux étranger, et Josh est bien le dernier à savoir résister à ce genre d’énigme. Lorsqu’il est engagé pour remettre à neuf la cuisine et les sanitaires de l’appartement en question, Josh n’a qu’une hâte : découvrir ce qui se cache derrière toutes ces rumeurs. Une fois face à Christian, Josh comprend finalement pourquoi l’homme évite les regards indiscrets. Les deux hommes se rapprochent peu à peu, et Josh commence à voir par-delà le masque de cet homme qu’il n’apprécie que davantage. Mais Christian trouvera-t-il le courage d’émerger de l’ombre de son existence solitaire pour l’homme qui a ravi son cœur ?
SOS: Convenient Husband Required
by Liz FieldingMay Coleridge must marry before she's thirty to inherit her family home and keep her new business afloat.Adam Wavell comes from a long line of wastrels—but he's turned his life around. He's a corporate success story and a pillar of the community. Only, now his flaky sister has left him with her screaming baby!A deal must be done. May will help Adam with his niece if he'll answer her SOS!
SOS Marry Me!
by Melissa MccloneStranded with the bad boy. . . For wedding-dress designer Serena James, nothing less than perfect will do--and that applies to finding Mr. Right! Her pilot, Kane Wiley, doesn't meet any of the criteria. . . apart from being drop-dead gorgeous! Kane feels most at home in the skies. For this drifter, no commitment means freedom. But while flying Serena to a wedding convention, Kane is forced to perform a crash landing! They might be chalk and cheese, but, stranded together, there's no denying the chemistry. And it's going to be a while before their SOS is answered. . . .
Sospecha en el aire (Contigo a cualquier hora #Volumen 1)
by Mina VeraMientras Daniela trata de salvar la vida de su hermana en coma, conocerá a un atractivo médico que la ayudará a lograrlo. La primera entrega de la serie «Contigo a cualquier hora». No importa estar a punto de perder tu trabajo como piloto por una injusticia, ni las pequeñas rencillas familiares, cuando la vida de una hermana está en juego. Y si el hombre de tu vida aparece en ese preciso momento, lejos de dejarlo escapar, toca ser valiente e ir a por todas. Daniela no puede creer que el golpe en la cabeza que ha dejado en coma a su hermana Aitana haya sido accidental. Una confusa llamada le hace pensar que alguien la perseguía. Sus sospechas se confirman cuando es asaltada en el hospital por un hombre que le exige un misterioso paquete que su hermana ha debido de esconder. Suerte que el neurocirujano que atiende a Aitana aparezca justo a tiempo para evitar que la hieran de gravedad. Desde ese momento, Sergio —impulsado por su innato sentido de la responsabilidad a la hora de salvar vidas, además de por la atracción que siente hacia Daniela— se embarcará en una peligrosa búsqueda a contrarreloj que pondrá en riesgo la vida de los dos, pero que los acercará tanto el uno al otro como para descubrir que lo que sienten va más allá del deseo. --- «Pasar las páginas de las seis novelas que componen la serie "Contigo a cualquier hora" significa viajar por los paisajes de la mágica Cantabria, donde los lectores también querrán perderse de la mano de protagonistas fuertes, dulces, divertidos y apasionados; la familia, el amor e, incluso, el misterio se entrelazarán en las magníficas tramas de esta fantástica serie producto del talento, la complicidad y el esfuerzo de seis extraordinarias autoras.»Isabel Jenner
Sospetti: A Woman's Affair, #2
by Violet Haze Lady GDopo il suo finesettimana lontano dal marito Leighton l'affronta con un nuovo coraggio. Cole scopre ciò che nasconde e le rivela delle informazioni su di lui. Il segreto che nasconde la figlia di Leighton l'aiuterà a prendere una decisione?
Sotavento
by Rebeca StonesSotavento es la historia de un mundo que se muere, de una generación que necesita inventar sus propias maneras de estar en el mundo o de lo contrario el mundo tal como lo conocen, morirá. En esta historia ficticia, que tiene mucho de paralelo con nuestra situación actual, Rebeca Stones inventa una isla, Veira, que se enfrenta a su extinción, a una crisis ecológica sin precedentes. Su joven gobernante deberá desterrar todo lo aprendido, incluyendo a su anterior líder, y enfrentarse al reto de salvar a su pueblo. Como sucede en las mejores tragedias, en el camino se conocerá a sí mismo y encontrará el verdadero amor, que a veces se parece demasiado a lo que nos hace ser quien somos.
Sotto copertura (Sotto Copertura Ser. #1)
by Hayley B. James Ernesto PavanUn libro della serie Sotto copertura L'agente di polizia Gabriel Carter non abbandona mai un incarico. Intende fare tutto ciò che è in suo potere per arrivare a un arresto, anche andare sotto copertura e prostituirsi con il nome di Ty. Riesce a sedurre il suo obiettivo, Demetrius Prado, un trafficante di esseri umani e il secondo uomo più potente di Las Vegas, ma il greco si rivela completamente diverso da come lui se lo era aspettato. Più cose Gabriel apprende su Demetrius, più le rivelazioni e i misteri si intrecciano in un caso complesso che conduce al rivale dell'uomo, Arden, e ancora oltre. Il caso è pieno di false identità e di menzogne che coprono altre menzogne, e Gabriel sa che non potrà mai affidare a Demetrius la vita... e men che meno il cuore.
Sotto gli occhi
by TA MooreL’avvocato divorzista Clayton Reynolds è un cinico felice che crede nel duro lavoro e nelle avventure di una notte. Crede anche che essere un ottimo avvocato significhi non dover mai più tornare al miserabile parcheggio per roulotte in cui è cresciuto e che fare volontariato in un rifugio per donne maltrattate serva a placare la sua coscienza che, di tanto in tanto, viene a tormentarlo. Così, quando Nadine Graham arriva con un braccio rotto e un figlio che desidera disperatamente proteggere, Clayton non può rifiutare la sua richiesta di aiuto. Accettare il caso significa rivolgersi all’investigatore Chiamami-Kelly-e-basta. Il che non sarebbe tanto male, se Kelly non fosse un inguaribile romantico… nonché l’uomo più sexy che lui abbia mai incontrato. Kelly ha sempre avuto una cotta per l’inarrivabile Clayton Reynolds e acconsente ad aiutarlo, anche se è già parecchio impegnato ad accudire il figlio del fratello rimasto vedovo. Quando il caso di Nadine si fa pericoloso, i due uomini, all’apparenza agli antipodi, sono costretti a collaborare, scoprendo così di avere moltissime cose in comune… ma risolvere il caso e salvare la vita di Nadine potrebbe costare caro a Kelly.
Sotto i giunchi
by Laura Di Berardino Amy LaneDieci anni dopo che Dorjan ha creduto alle parole di un ragazzino anziché a quelle del suo ufficiale, lui e il suo miglior amico, Areau, ne pagano ancora le conseguenze, e cercano di fermare l'uomo veramente responsabile. Bloccato in una meticolosa danza per far cadere un governo corrotto, Dorjan si sforza di bilanciare il suo dolore con la rabbia di Areau. Proprio quando raggiunge il limite della sopportazione, vede un volto familiare nell'ombra, e il ragazzo di cui si era fidato un decennio prima gli offre una gentilezza inaspettata. Taern ricorda il soldato che lo ha trovato sotto ai giunchi e ha ascoltato le sue preghiere di salvare la sua famiglia. Quando Dorjan riappare nella sua vita, Taern è conquistato dal suo impegno per la giustizia, ma è anche terrorizzato dai rischi che si assume. Tutto ciò che vuole fare per lui è guarirlo, ma la distruzione imminente ha richiesto dieci anni di lavoro e Dorjan non vuole il suo aiuto. Non se questo lo mette in pericolo. Gli scontri di potere e il destino del mondo sono in bilico tra la follia di Areau e la nobiltà di Dorjan. Mentre quest'ultimo combatte per salvare l'umanità, Taern si unisce alla battaglia solo per salvare lui, sapendo che tutto dipende dal cuore di un uomo in armatura e dalla forza dell'uomo che lo ama.
Sotto la Sua Pelle
by Margo Bond CollinsLindi Parker lavoro sodo per riuscire ad essere umana, cosa non facile per una donna in grado di trasformarsi in un serpente. Non ha alcun desiderio di mettersi alla ricerca dei suoi simili—fino a quando un nuovo caso non cambia le carte in tavola. Quando Lindi scopre di non essere l'unica mutaforma al mondo, scopre anche di poter essere sulla lista di un serial killer. Per salvare se stessa e i bambini abusati con i quali lavora, dovrà fare squadra con il dottor Kade Nevala, membro della comunità dei mutaforma, il cui compito è uccidere i serpenti mutaforma—nonché l'uomo più attraente che Lindi abbia mai incontrato. Ancora peggio, dovrà abbracciare il suo lato di serpente, scelta che avrà delle conseguenze enormi su Lindi e su tutte le persone attorno a lei.
Sotto la superficie
by Veronica Rotondo Kate SherwoodQuando la compagnia lo manda nel sudovest dell'Ontario per persuadere una cittadina ad accettare la proposta di una cava di ghiaia, Peter Carr accetta con piacere la sfida. Tecnicamente è un avvocato, ma in pratica lui risolve i problemi. Solo che non si sarebbe mai aspettato che il problema fosse Caleb Sinclair, l'appassionato ma introverso ebanista che vive vicino al sito scelto per la cava. "Conosci il tuo nemico." È questa la filosofia di Caleb. E cercare di trasformare del terreno fertile in una miniera di ghiaia fa guadagnare a Peter il titolo di "nemico". Caleb ama la terra e se deve far pace con i vicini omofobi per combattere Peter, così sia. Conoscere il nemico non si rivela però quello che lui si aspetta. Peter non è il mostro delle fiabe: potrebbe essere invece il primo passo verso un lieto fine.
Sotto Voce
by Erin FinneganNew York-based wine critic Thomas Baldwin can make or break careers with his column for Taste Magazine. But when his publisher orders him to spend a year profiling rising stars of Californias wine country and organizing a competition between the big name wineries of Napa and the smaller artisan wineries of Sonoma, his world gets turned upside-down by an enigmatic young winemaker who puts art before business.Sotto Voce is the story of love and wine, and how both require patience, passion, an acceptance of change--and an understanding that sometimes, you have to let nature take its course.