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Starting with Melodie
by Susan Beth PfefferWhen Melodie's glamorous parents split up, all she needs is a friend--but can Elaine be there for her? Elaine Zuckerman's parents are definitely not glamorous--her dad does something boring with computer chips, and her mom is a dentist whose office is in their house. They're nothing like her friend Melodie's family. Melodie's mom, Constance King, is a beautiful Broadway star, and her dad, Trevor Ashford, has a thrilling British accent. Even Melodie's name is glamorous! And Elaine would trade her oblivious older brothers for Melodie's little sister in a heartbeat. But glamour won't keep Constance and Trevor's marriage together or make them stop fighting in front of their daughters. And Elaine isn't sure how to help the friend who's always had everything, especially when the Zuckermans get caught in the middle. What will it take for Melodie's parents to behave like the grown-ups they're supposed to be?
Starting With the Unexpected
by Andi VanZachary Blaise is having a weird week--even by his standards. Though he's gay, the radio personality has been dumped via text by a girl named Marian--and he's never even met her. On top of that, he's developed a massive crush on Marcus, the new waiter at his favorite diner. His best friend thinks the whole thing is hilarious. Marcus's week hasn't been his best either. He's been betrayed by those closest to him, and although he isn't the guilty party, Marcus is the one getting harassed. Impossibly, things are about to get even weirder. Marian has secrets, and those secrets are going to make some serious ripples in Zach's life. When he discovers that the girl called Marian is actually the man named Marcus, Zach stumbles down a rabbit hole of abusive ex-boyfriends, psychotic relatives, and revelations from his own past. If he can survive the chaos, the journey might prove worth the effort.
Startling Beautiful Phoenix: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by ZhenyinfangShe was originally the youngest daughter of the Tianhuan nationality. Once she was appointed general, the world envied her.But unexpectedly, he was taken as a chess piece by his beloved, and framed three times and four times!She only wanted to protect the ashes of calligraphy.Play the fool and hide the opportunityIn order to help him regain the throne, she struggled forward. She thought she was alone, but she didn't want her opponent to escort her secretly!Hand in hand and stand: "Lansheng, this life will not be negative!"
Start's F. Scott Fitzgerald Super Pack
by F. Scott FitzgeraldF. Scott Fitzgerald was one of America&’s greatest writers. No other writer is more closely associated with the roaring twenties and all of its excesses. Collected here in this omnibus edition are two novels and three short story collections for more than 400,000 words of some of the finest fiction ever written in the English language. This edition has 10 illustrations selected to enhance the reading experience. Included in this omnibus edition are: This Side of Paradise The Offshore Pirate The Ice Palace Head and Shoulders The Cut-Glass Bowl Bernice Bobs Her Hair Benediction Dalyrimple Goes Wrong The Four Fists The Beautiful and Damned The Jelly-Bean The Camel&’s Back May Day Porcelain and Pink The Diamond as Big as the Ritz The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Tarquin of Cheapside &“O Russet Witch!&” The Lees of Happiness Mr. Icky Jemina, the Mountain Girl Sentiment—and the Use of Rouge The Pierian Springs and the Last Straw A Luckless Santa Claus Myra Meets His Family Winter Dreams Two for a Cent The Mystery of the Raymond Mortgage Reade, Substitute Right Half A Debt of Honor The Room with the Green Blinds Pain and the Scientist The Trail of the Duke Shadow Laurels The Ordeal The Débutante (A One-Act Play) The Smilers The Popular Girl The Staying Up All Night Princeton—The Last Day Marching Streets
State of Emergency
by Cassie MilesJoin these brave men and women for edge-of-your-seat suspense and happily-ever-after romance!HER FUGITIVE...Jordan Shane was in a serious bind. And Search and Rescue nurse Emily Foster was the one woman who could help him prove his innocence-and steal his heart right out from under him!HIS HOSTAGE...Emily Foster had had enough danger to last a lifetime. All she wanted was a quiet life in the mountains. Instead, she got an attractive fugitive who had taken her hostage-and made her believe in love. On their hair-raising mountain trek,did she dare risk everything for Jordan's life-and his love?
State of Lies
by Siri MitchellThe secrets of those closest to us can be the most dangerous of all.Months after her husband, Sean, is killed by a hit-and-run driver, physicist Georgie Brennan discovers he lied to her about where he had been going that day. A cryptic notebook, a missing computer, and strange noises under her house soon have her questioning everything she thought she knew.With her job hanging by a thread, her son struggling to cope with his father’s death, and her four-star general father up for confirmation as the next Secretary of Defense, Georgie quickly finds herself tangled in a political intrigue that has no clear agenda and dozens of likely villains. Only one thing is clear: someone wants her dead too.The more she digs for the truth, the fewer people she can trust.Not her friends.Not her parents.Maybe not even herself.
The State of Us
by Shaun David Hutchinson<P><P>When Dean Arnault’s mother decided to run for president, it wasn’t a surprise to anyone, least of all her son. But still that doesn’t mean Dean wants to be part of the public spectacle that is the race for the White House—at least not until he meets Dre. <P><P>The only problem is that Dre Rosario's on the opposition; he’s the son of the Democratic nominee. But as Dean and Dre’s meet-ups on the campaign trail become less left to chance, their friendship quickly becomes a romantic connection unlike any either of the boys have ever known. <P><P>If it wasn’t hard enough falling in love across the aisle, the political scheming of a shady third-party candidate could cause Dean and Dre’s world to explode around them. <P><P> It’s a new modern-day, star-crossed romance about what it really means to love your country—and yourself—from the acclaimed author of We Are the Ants and Brave Face, Shaun David Hutchinson.
State Secrets
by Linda Lael MillerShe's about to become a lot more than just an assignment to this undercover secret agent… don't miss this reader favorite from #1 New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller! Cookbook author Holly Llewellyn is the last person who should be labeled an “enemy of the state”—or is she? After all, her brother is a missing traitor, and with her ties to the president, the Secret Service isn't taking chances. So they send in agent David Goddard, undercover. But after one glance, David knows Holly isn't just an “assignment”—she's a woman who'll change his life. But first, he'll have to keep her safe from the enemy that will remain hidden at all costs until they can strike… Originally published in 1985
State Secrets & Tall, Dark...Westmoreland!: State Secrets\Tall, Dark...Westmoreland! (Famous Firsts Ser.)
by Brenda Jackson Linda Lael MillerTEMPTED BY HIS TARGETCookbook author Holly Llewellyn is the last person who should be labeled an “enemy of the state”—or is she? After all, her brother is a missing traitor, and with her ties to the president, the Secret Service isn’t taking chances.So they send in Agent David Goddard, undercover. After one glance, David knows Holly isn’t just an “assignment”—she’s a woman who’ll change his life. But couldn’t her blue eyes, blond hair and girl-next-door smile be the perfect cover…for espionage? Yet David can’t stop himself from loving the woman he was sent to destroy. But he’ll have to keep her safe from the enemy that will remain hidden until they can strike…FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Tall, Dark…Westmoreland! by New York Times bestselling author Brenda JacksonWhen Olivia Jeffries meets a handsome stranger at a masquerade ball the attraction is electric. But when she discovers he is Reginald Westmoreland, her father’s most hated rival and political opponent, she vows to resist him. However, it seems Reggie has other plans in mind…Previously published.
The State We're In: The epic, heartstopping love story that you will NEVER forget
by Adele ParksWhat are the odds that the stranger sitting next to you on a plane is destined to change your life? Especially when they appear to be your opposite in every way... The perfect read for fans of Ruth Jones, Jane Green and Sheila O'Flanagan, from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Lies Lies Lies.Don't miss Adele's gripping new novel, the No. 1 bestseller Just My Luck, out now!Acclaim for Adele's compelling, twisty and acutely observed novels: 'Tightly plotted, brilliantly conceived and totally gripping' Lisa Jewell 'Twisty, unputdownable and utterly engrossing' Jenny Colgan 'Brilliant storyline, great characters, very clever, loved it!' B A Paris 'Addictive and perceptive' Lucy Atkins Jo is a hopeless romantic. Worried she let her soulmate slip away, she's chasing her past all the way to Chicago to break up her ex-fiancé's wedding.Dean is a resolute cynic. After a brief (but not brief enough) trip to London, he's returning to Chicago, where he moved to escape his dysfunctional past.In the time it takes to fly from London to Chicago, each finds something in the other that they didn't even realise they needed.But it's only when they get off the plane that their true journey begins...What readers are saying about The State We're In:'This book is full of surprises and twists that keep you guessing until the end. It is one of those books that I was absolutely devastated to have finished' 'You will laugh, you may cry, but on the whole it is an extremely heart-warming tale that delivers a generous dose of optimism'More praise for Adele Parks: Dark, funny and observant' Cosmopolitan 'Guaranteed to keep you hooked until the end' She magazine 'Deliciously down to earth' The Times 'Wonderfully absorbing' Stylist 'Will captivate you from the first page' Closer
The State We're In: The epic, heartstopping love story that you will NEVER forget
by Adele ParksWhat are the odds that the stranger sitting next to you on a plane is destined to change your life? Especially when they appear to be your opposite in every way... The perfect read for fans of Ruth Jones, Jane Green and Sheila O'Flanagan, from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck.Don't miss Adele's gripping new novel, the Sunday Times bestseller Both of You, out now!Acclaim for Adele's compelling, twisty and acutely observed novels: 'Tightly plotted, brilliantly conceived and totally gripping' Lisa Jewell'Twisty, unputdownable and utterly engrossing' Jenny Colgan 'Brilliant storyline, great characters, very clever, loved it!' B A Paris 'Addictive and perceptive' Lucy Atkins Jo is a hopeless romantic. Worried she let her soulmate slip away, she's chasing her past all the way to Chicago to break up her ex-fiancé's wedding.Dean is a resolute cynic. After a brief (but not brief enough) trip to London, he's returning to Chicago, where he moved to escape his dysfunctional past.In the time it takes to fly from London to Chicago, each finds something in the other that they didn't even realise they needed.But it's only when they get off the plane that their true journey begins...What readers are saying about The State We're In:'This book is full of surprises and twists that keep you guessing until the end. It is one of those books that I was absolutely devastated to have finished' 'You will laugh, you may cry, but on the whole it is an extremely heart-warming tale that delivers a generous dose of optimism'More praise for Adele Parks: Dark, funny and observant' Cosmopolitan 'Guaranteed to keep you hooked until the end' She magazine 'Deliciously down to earth' The Times 'Wonderfully absorbing' Stylist 'Will captivate you from the first page' Closer
The State We're In: The epic, heartstopping love story that you will NEVER forget
by Adele ParksTHE STATE WE'RE IN is the stunning, emotionally powerful novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks.What are the odds that the stranger sitting next to you on a plane is destined to change your life? Especially when they appear to be your opposite in every way.She's a life-long optimist, looking for her soul mate in every man she meets; he's a resolute cynic - cruel experience has taught him never to put his faith in anyone.People can surprise you. In the time it takes to fly from London to Chicago, each finds something in the other that they didn't even realise they needed.Their pasts are such that they can never make one another happy and it's when they get off the plane that their true journey begins...(P)2013 Headline Digital
Stateless
by Elizabeth WeinWhen a teen pilot witnesses a plane deliberately knocked out of the sky in what is supposed to be a friendly international air race, she must unravel the mystery before becoming a victim herself. A stunning new historical thriller from New York Times bestselling Elizabeth Wein.Europe, 1937. Stella North, who has learned to fly planes as a teen, has the opportunity to participate in a race across Europe for a hefty sum of prize money. The race is billed by its eccentric organizer, Lady Frith, as the "Circuit of Nations Olympics of the Air" and is designed to promote peace and sport among Europe&’s young pilots; entrants must be under the age of 21. Europe pre-WWII is an unsettled and dangerous place: civil war is raging in Spain, Hitler is in power in Germany, Italy has embraced Fascism, and in the Soviet Union, anyone who speaks out against the government is ruthlessly imprisoned and executed. The air race is going to be an unusual propaganda event for many of the participants. Stella needs to be careful as she navigates her way across Europe&’s troubled skies, not least because of her own family background (her parents were murdered during the Russian Revolution, and her aunt and uncle fled to Britain with her when she was only three.) Nevertheless, she is shocked when she witnesses one of the race&’s participants using his plane to ram another pilot out of the sky. Early evidence points to the sullen and enigmatic French pilot, Tony Roberts, but he also claims that his own plane has been sabotaged. As events unfold, further evidence points to Stella herself — to outside eyes, it appears that she may be attempting to get rid of a competitor and pushing the blame onto her fellow racers. It&’s up to Stella to unravel the mystery before she becomes the assassin&’s next victim.
Stateless
by Elizabeth WeinIn this historical thriller from the bestselling author of Code Name Verity, Stella North enters an air race competition as the only woman—and finds herself thrown into a mystery she must solve before it kills her. When Stella North is chosen to represent Britain in Europe&’s first air race for young people, she knows all too well how high the stakes are. As the only participating female pilot, it&’ll be a constant challenge to prove she&’s a worthy competitor. But promoting peace in Europe, the goal of the race, feels empty to Stella when civil war is raging in Spain and the Nazis are gaining power—and when, right from the start, someone resorts to cutthroat sabotage to get ahead of the competition. The world is looking for inspiration in what&’s meant to be a friendly sporting event. But each of the racers is hiding a turbulent and violent past, and any one of them might be capable of murder—including Stella herself. Agatha Christie meets Karen McManus in this thrilling mystery, packed with adventure, intrigue, love, and betrayal, from bestselling and award-winning author Elizabeth Wein.
Stately Pursuits: A Novel
by Katie Fforde"You're not doing very much at the moment, darling. I don't suppose you'd care to house-sit for a while?"Thus begins the irresistible story of two fixer-uppers-an old house and a young woman-and their efforts to recapture their true luster.When Hetty Longden, freshly dumped and brokenhearted, agrees to look after her great-uncle's long-abandoned mansion in the British countryside, she's at something of a lifetime low. With no job, no lover, no prospects, and no particular talent for resuscitating crumbling estates, she hope for nothing more than some good old-fashioned escape. What she finds includes a cast of quirky an ever-present neighbors, a couple of SNAGs (Sensitive New Age Guys), some very humorless bank officials, two disarming little canines, one gracious, dilapidated, romantic old house, and, just maybe, enough elbow grease to polish everything up again.A British bestseller that's as inviting as an elegant old house full of unexplored rooms (after a good scrubbing-down, of course), Stately Pursuits is the funniest, smartest, and warmest read of the season.
The Stationery Shop of Tehran
by Marjan KamaliPre-order THE LION WOMEN OF TEHRAN, a heartfelt, epic new novel of friendship, betrayal and redemption, coming November 2024.*** If you read The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul and enjoyed The Beekeeper of Aleppo, you will love The Stationery Shop of Tehran *** 1953, Tehran. In a small shop in a country on the brink of unrest, two people meet for the very first time. Roya loves nothing better than to while away the hours in the stationery shop run by Mr Fakhri. The store, stocked with fountain pens, shiny ink bottles, and thick wads of writing paper, also carries translations of literature from all over the world. Bahman, with his burning passion for justice, is like no one else she has ever met. But all around them, as their relationship blossoms, life in Tehran is changing. Suddenly, shockingly, violence erupts: a coup d'etat that forever changes their country's future, as well as their own.Marjan Kamali's beautiful novel explores themes of love and loss, and delivers and unforgettable ending. &‘An enchanting romance&’ MY WEEKLY &‘Simultaneously briskly paced and deeply moving, this will appeal to fans of Khaled Hosseini and should find a wide audience&’BOOKLIST &‘Evocative, devastating, and hauntingly beautiful… This book broke my heart again and again&’Whitney Scharer, author of THE AGE OF LIGHT &‘What a pleasure — a novel that is all at once masterfully plotted, beautifully written, and populated by characters who are arresting, lovable and so real&’Elinor Lipman, author of TURPENTINE LANE &‘A beautiful and sensitive novel that I loved from the first page&’Alyson Richman, international bestselling author of THE LOST WIFE &‘A beautifully immersive tale … brings to life a lost and complex world and the captivating characters who once called it home&’Jasmin Darznik, New York Times bestselling author of THE GOOD DAUGHTER and SONG OF A CAPTIVE BIRD &‘A sweeping romantic tale of thwarted love&’KIRKUS REVIEWS &‘The unfurling stories… will stun readers… For those who enjoy getting caught up in romance while discovering unfamiliar history of another country&’LIBRARY JOURNAL &‘Grab your tissues'BOSTON MAGAZINE &‘A tender story of enduring love.&’MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE &‘I! Am! Obsessed! With! This! Book!&’COSMOPOLITAN.COM
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight: soon to be a major Netflix film
by Jennifer E. SmithThe addictive, heart-warming and deeply romantic audiobook of finding love at the unlikeliest moment. Soon to be a major Netflix movie.Who would have guessed that four minutes could change everything?Today should be one of the worst days of Hadley's life. Her father is getting married in London to a woman she's never even met, and she's just missed her flight.Hadley has never believed in destiny or fate before. But, stuck at the airport in New York, today is also the day she meets Oliver. He's British. He's cute. And he's on her new flight.Set over twenty-four hours, Hadley and Oliver's story will make you believe that true love finds you when you're least expecting it.Readers love The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight'A warm and witty book about destiny, first loves, soul mates and perfect timing' 5* reader review'One of those books that you just want to keep reading and reading' 5* reader review'So amazing! A beautiful love story' 5* reader review(P)2023 Quercus Editions Limited
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight: soon to be a major Netflix film
by Jennifer E. SmithSOON TO BE A MAJOR NETFLIX FILM STARRING HALEY LU RICHARDSONWho would have guessed that four minutes could change everything?Today should be one of the worst days of Hadley's life. Her father is getting married in London to a woman she's never even met, and she's just missed her flight.Hadley has never believed in destiny or fate before. But, stuck at the airport in New York, today is also the day she meets Oliver. He's British. He's cute. And he's on her new flight.Set over twenty-four hours, Hadley and Oliver's story will make you believe that true love finds you when you're least expecting it.Readers love The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight'A warm and witty book about destiny, first loves, soul mates and perfect timing' 5* reader review'One of those books that you just want to keep reading and reading' 5* reader review'So amazing! A beautiful love story' 5* reader review
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight (Playaway Young Adult Ser.)
by Jennifer E. SmithNow a NETFLIX feature film starring Haley Lu Richardson! Timing is everything in this romantic novel about family connections, second chances, and first loves. Set over a twenty-four-hour-period, Hadley and Oliver find that true love can be found in unexpected places. Today should be one of the worst days of Hadley Sullivan's life. Having just missed her flight, she's stuck at the airport and late to her father's wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon-to-be stepmother Hadley's never even met. Then she happens upon the perfect boy in the airport's cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he's British, and he's sitting in her row.... A long night on the plane passes in the blink of an eye, and Hadley and Oliver lose track of each other in the airport chaos upon arrival. Can fate intervene to bring them together once more?
Status Update
by Annabeth AlbertAdrian Gottlieb is winning at life. He's a successful video game designer with everything a man could ask for, including a warm comfy ride to Denver and a date for his sister's wedding. But he finds himself in need of a total reboot when he's left stranded at a snowy campground in Utah. Holiday plans? Epic fail.That is until Noah Walters offers him shelter for the night and a reluctant cross-country ride. Nothing about the ultraconservative geoarchaeologist should attract Adrian, but once he discovers Noah's hidden love for video games, the two connect on a new level. Soon, a quiet but undeniable chemistry sparks.Something doesn't add up, though. As the miles accumulate and time runs out, Noah must face the most difficult choice of his life. Meanwhile, Adrian must decide whether he's ready to level up. Is their relationship status worth fighting for, or has this game ended before it's even begun?Book 1 of the #gaymers series64,000 words
Stay (WAGs #2)
by Elle Kennedy Sarina BowenFrom New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy and USA Today bestselling author Sarina Bowen comes the next in the spin-off series of their wildly successful Him and Us books."I'm ridiculously attracted to you, Hottie. I figured I should be up front about that.""Shut up and kiss me again, Snipes."Hailey Taylor Emery has a hunch that Sniper87, her favorite client at Fetch—the anonymous virtual assistant service she runs with her ex-husband—is actually gorgeous hockey superstar Matt Eriksson. It's against the rules to check his file, but she's pretty sure she spends every day texting her lifelong crush and catering to his every need. Still processing her recent divorce, Hailey is perfectly content for this to be nothing but harmless online flirting…until Sniper87 wants to meet her. Face to face. Cue: utter panic.Matt Eriksson is no stranger to heartbreak. He's still not over the destruction of his own marriage, and it sucks to be the only guy on his team who knows the truth: that hockey and long-term relationships are a toxic mix. He barely sees his kids, and dealing with his ex makes him feel worthless. The only person in his life who seems to understand is someone who won't show her pretty face: the mysterious HTE, aka "Hottie."Surely, though, it's nothing a pair of fourth row hockey seats can't fix. Superfan Hailey can't resist the offer, and Matt can't resist Hailey. But when the phone screens come down, can they get past their baggage long enough to build something real?
Stay
by Allie LarkinGirl meets dog in this effervescent "feel-good debut" (People) by the author of Why Can't I Be You Savannah "Van" Leone has been in love with Peter Clarke since their first day of college. Six years later, Peter is marrying Van's best friend, Janie. Loyal to a fault, Van dons her pumpkin-orange, maid-of- honor gown and stands up for the couple, struggling to hide her true feelings even when she couldn't be more conspicuous. After the wedding, nursing her broken heart with a Rin Tin Tin marathon plus a vodka chaser, Van accidentally orders a German Shepherd puppy over the Internet. When "Joe" turns out to be a hundred-pound beast who only responds to commands in Slovak, Van is at the end of her rope-until she realizes that sometimes life needs to get more complicated before it can get better.
Stay...
by Allison LeighTwo people find themselves crossing paths again after many years--and discovering a new love--in these two full-length novels. Includes "Stay . . . " Reissue.
Stay: Love Beyond Grasp
by Jay OlceStay is a book for people of all ages and genders. It's not a teenage romance, it's not a beautiful lovestory, it's something beyond our comprehension. A young couple is going through the hardships of their teenage years, but above all, they believe in their love. But love isn't always flowers, and some things in life can't be avoided, especially a pregnancy from a later boyfriend. Those who love, however, know when to wait and when to pursue. You'll see all of this in this brief story, which involves something we can't really grasp ourselves.