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The Map of True Places: A Novel
by Brunonia Barry“Masterfully woven . . . The Map of True Places is a gripping quest for truth that kept me reading at the edge of my seat to the very last page.” —Lisa Genova, New York Times bestselling author of Still AliceFrom Brunonia Barry, the New York Times bestselling author of The Lace Reader, comes an emotionally compelling novel about finding your true place in the world.A respected Boston psychotherapist, Zee Finch has come a long way from a motherless childhood spent stealing boats. But the actions of a patient throw Zee into emotional chaos and take her back to places she thought she'd left behind.What starts as a brief visit home to Salem begins a larger journey. Suddenly having to care for her ailing father after his longtime companion moves out, Zee must come to terms with a strained and awkward relationship that has always been marked by half-truths and haunted by the untimely death of her mother. Overwhelmed by her new role, Zee must destroy the existing map of her life and chart a new course—one that will guide her not only into her future but into her past as well.“An involving, intricately woven story and vivid descriptions of historic Salem.” —Booklist“A lovingly told story with many well-drawn characters.” —Publishers Weekly “Highly readable.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
The Map to You (A Least Likely Romance #1)
by Lindy ZartThey both had secrets that could drive people apart—or bring them together forever . . . Keeping his inner demons at bay means Blake Malone has more than enough trouble on his plate. He doesn’t need any extra complications. But that’s exactly what he gets when, on his way to North Dakota, he leaves his truck unattended—and returns to find a beautiful woman sleeping in the front seat. Opal Allen seems to have a knack for attracting trouble. Which is why she isn’t about to tell her new road trip companion the real reason she needs to hightail it out of town. But Blake has a way of seeing right through her, which is both terrifying and exhilarating. Now her biggest problem is figuring out how to resist their undeniable attraction. Because once this road trip is over, she plans on never seeing Blake again. But the best adventures don’t go according to plan.
The Mapmaker's Wife: A spellbinding story of love, secrets and devastating choices
by Hannah Evans'A gorgeous debut that is sweeping, evocative, emotional and truly satisfying' Veronica Henry'A riveting love story that traverses the globe and explores the end of Empire. Family secrets, impossible decisions and dangerous situations' Louise HareA forbidden love. An impossible decision. A family changed forever...1954. Bea Bell has lived in Grenada her whole life... until she meets handsome surveyor Patrick Anderson. The two are quickly swept up in a whirlwind romance that takes them across the crumbling Empire. But not everyone is as accepting of their interracial marriage. And soon they are faced with an impossible decision, one that threatens to tear them apart...2015. Since her mother's death, Amelia has tirelessly taken care of her family. So it falls to her to pack up her family's memories and sell their family home, whilst taking care of her aging father. But then Amelia finds a handwritten letter, unveiling a family secret that reveals how little she really knows about herself...The Mapmaker's Wife is a sweeping love story which explores identity, friendship and family and will appeal to fans of Santa Montefiore and Dinah Jefferies.
The Mapmaker's Wife: A spellbinding story of love, secrets and devastating choices
by Hannah Evans'A gorgeous debut that is sweeping, evocative, emotional and truly satisfying' Veronica Henry'A riveting love story that traverses the globe and explores the end of Empire. Family secrets, impossible decisions and dangerous situations' Louise HareA forbidden love. An impossible decision. A family changed forever...1954. Bea Bell has lived in Grenada her whole life... until she meets handsome surveyor Patrick Anderson. The two are quickly swept up in a whirlwind romance that takes them across the crumbling Empire. But not everyone is as accepting of their interracial marriage. And soon they are faced with an impossible decision, one that threatens to tear them apart...2015. Since her mother's death, Amelia has tirelessly taken care of her family. So it falls to her to pack up her family's memories and sell their family home, whilst taking care of her aging father. But then Amelia finds a handwritten letter, unveiling a family secret that reveals how little she really knows about herself...The Mapmaker's Wife is a sweeping love story which explores identity, friendship and family and will appeal to fans of Santa Montefiore and Dinah Jefferies.
The Marakaios Baby: The Greek Demands His Heir The Perfect Cazorla Wife The Marakaios Baby Claimed For His Duty (The Marakaios Brides)
by Kate HewittA wild affair with a Greek business mogul suddenly leaves a commitment-shy woman thinking about forever in this sexy international romance.Dating playboy CEO Leo Marakaios is like dancing with the devil. Margo Ferras thinks she can match him step for seductive step—until Leo asks her to marry him. It might be for convenience only, but Margo knows it’s time to walk away.Margo knows that giving up Leo’s earth-shatteringly seductive touch is the price she must pay to protect her heart. But then she discovers she’s pregnant. Now Margo finds herself in the plush offices of Marakaios Enterprises about to tell Leo he’s going to be a father . . . and to ask him to marry her!
The Marakaios Marriage (The Marakaios Brides #1)
by Kate HewittThe tycoon's runaway wife! One magical week was all it took for shy Lindsay Douglas to fall for charismatic Antonios Marakaios. After a whirlwind marriage, the pressure and loneliness of life as the proud Greek's wife proved too much for Lindsay. Her only option was to leave. Now her determined husband returns with one last demand: attend a family gathering in exchange for a final severing of ties. But Antonios's voice still sends shivers down her spine and reminds her how devastating their desire is. Could one week be enough to fall back in love?
The Marati Legacy
by Dana JamesWhen Luke Avery needed a medically trained oceanographer to help him search for sunken treasure off the Madagascar coast, Melanie took the job - reluctantly. She wasn't worried about the work, despite its undeniable risks. It was Luke she feared. Luke with his perceptive probing questions, and his devastating kisses. Luke knew there was something Melanie hadn't told him, some painful memory that made her cautious and fearful of love. 'Trust me,' he told her. But could she?
The Marati Legacy
by Dana JamesWhen Luke Avery needed a medically trained oceanographer to help him search for sunken treasure off the Madagascar coast, Melanie took the job – reluctantly. She wasn’t worried about the work, despite its undeniable risks. It was Luke she feared. Luke with his perceptive probing questions, and his devastating kisses. Luke knew there was something Melanie hadn’t told him, some painful memory that made her cautious and fearful of love. ‘Trust me,’ he told her.But could she?
The Marati Legacy
by Dana JamesWhen Luke Avery needed a medically trained oceanographer to help him search for sunken treasure off the Madagascar coast, Melanie took the job – reluctantly. She wasn’t worried about the work, despite its undeniable risks. It was Luke she feared. Luke with his perceptive probing questions, and his devastating kisses. Luke knew there was something Melanie hadn’t told him, some painful memory that made her cautious and fearful of love. ‘Trust me,’ he told her.But could she?
The Marble Queen
by Anna KoppA sapphic YA graphic novel with sword fighting, political intrigue and magic where the princess needs a marriage alliance for the welfare of her kingdom, but she unknowingly accepts a proposal from a mysterious country, having come not from the prince, but his sister.The Marble Queen is a YA fantasy graphic novel that&’s the political drama of Nimona meets the heartfelt romance of The Princess and the Dressmaker, but this time in a sapphic romance surrounded by a mist of magic.Princess Amelia&’s kingdom, Marion, is in shambles after months of their trade routes being ravaged by pirates. Now, it seems the only option left for her is to save it through a marriage alliance. When she gets an exorbitant offer from the royalty of Iliad—a country shrouded in mystery—Amelia accepts without question and leaves her home to begin a new life.But she lands on Iliad&’s shores to find that her betrothed isn't the country&’s prince, but the recently coronated Queen Salira.Shocked, Amelia tries to make sense of her situation and her confused heart: Salira has awakened strange new feelings inside her, but something dark hides behind the queen's sorrowful eyes. Amelia must fight the demons of her own anxiety disorder before she can tackle her wife's, all while war looms on the horizon.
The Marcelli Bride: The Marcelli Bride And The Marcelli Princess
by Susan MalleryUSA Today bestselling author Susan Mallery returns to the idyllic setting of her sensual Marcelli sisters trilogy—California wine country, where love and laughter flow, and where an unlikely couple discovers the one thing their hearts hunger for most: a place to call home. The rebel of the Marcelli family, Joe never joined his sisters Katie, Francesca, and Brenna in running the winery business. Instead, he chose a life of military service. But now that this handsome, headstrong former Navy SEAL has received a new, undercover assignment—protecting none other than the commander in chief's daughter—he finds himself stationed back at the California vineyard he defiantly left behind. First-daughter Darcy Jensen has been placed in hiding at the Marcelli Winery after surviving a kidnapping attempt, and now it's Joe's job to keep the fearful, fiery beauty out of harm's way. Begrudgingly, Joe heeds his presidential order—until "babysitting" Darcy proves to be the greatest pleasure he's ever known. How can Joe protect Darcy from danger, when he's falling dangerously in love? And can Darcy trust that Joe's intentions are true when no one else's have ever been?
The Marcelli Princess: The Marcelli Bride And The Marcelli Princess (The\marcelli Family Saga Ser.)
by Susan MalleryNew York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery sweeps readers back to California wine country, where love and laughter abound, and a regal visitor rekindles desire in one unsuspecting Marcelli sister.A smart, independent woman with a gorgeous four-year-old son, Mia Marcelli lost her one true love. Four years ago, while working undercover for the CIA, she watched Diego, the father of her unborn child, perish before her very eyes—crumbling the world around her. But one morning she awakens to find Diego lying next to her, alive and well with an unbelievable confession: he is really Rafael, Prince of Calandria, and he had been working covertly on the same mission when they met—his death had been staged. Utterly stunned, Mia is wary and delighted—she may have suffered a broken heart, but her breathtakingly handsome lover is back to reignite the passion that existed between them. Little does she know that Rafael has returned to give his newfound son a proper upbringing back in Calandria—even if it means seducing Mia into marriage. But when Rafael finds himself truly falling for this luscious beauty, he must decide between his royal duties and the woman who has claimed his heart.
The Marchington Scandal
by Jane AshfordIn a one-woman war against scandal... Lord Oliver Stonenden gets whatever he wants-except the beautiful and headstrong Katharine Daltry. Katharine is the only woman who has ever denied him, and he cannot forget her. When he sees a chance to aid her cause by seducing a troublesome countess who is threatening Katharine's family, he rises to the occasion.Her heart is the battlegroundKatharine Daltry concentrates on developing her skill at painting and avoids Polite Society, not least of all the handsome, heartless Lord Stonenden, whose proposal she flatly refused five years ago. But when her country cousin appeals to her for help, Katharine quickly finds herself at the very center of both scandal and controversy. And it seems a heartless rake is just the ally she needs...
The Marciano Love-Child
by Melanie MilburneHe'll make her pay the price of her betrayal! Alessandro Marciano threw pregnant Scarlett out on the street--this gold digger had betrayed him! Now he has returned--and he has a business proposition for Scarlett: he'll bankrupt her or bed her. The choice is hers. . . . But when Alessandro's faced with the fact that Scarlett's child is his son, there is no choice. Scarlett will be the Marciano bride--willingly or not. . . .
The Marcolini Blackmail Marriage (The Marcolini Men #2845)
by Melanie MilburneWhen an Italian mogul reconnects with his estranged wife, his plan for revenge rekindles a furious passion in this sexy international romance.Claire and Antonio Marcolini have been estranged for years, and now she wants their split to be official. But no one asks a Marcolini for a divorce. Especially a gold digger who could walk away with the family’s fortune! Antonio will make Claire pay. And he has the perfect plan for vengeance—he’ll demand she spend the next three months living with him as his reconciled wife, and nothing will stop him from getting what he wants!But Claire is innocent. Can she prove it before her husband blackmails her back into marriage . . . and the marriage bed?
The Margery Sharp Collection Volume One: Something Light, The Nutmeg Tree, The Flowering Thorn, and The Innocents
by Margery SharpFour charming, witty novels—including The Nutmeg Tree—from the &“highly gifted&” New York Times–bestselling author of Cluny Brown (The New Yorker). A master of the twentieth-century comedy of manners, British author Margery Sharp has been praised as &“one of the most gifted writers of comedy&” (Chicago Daily News) and &“a wonderful entertainer&” (The New Yorker). Available for the first time in a single volume, this quartet of novels provides a shining example of &“her brilliantly acerbic fiction . . . [and] one of her greatest talents, creating female characters of toughness and complexity&” (The New York Times). Something Light: In 1950s London, professional dog photographer Louisa Datchett has decided it&’s high time she snared herself a husband. Up until now, she&’s been indiscriminately fond of men, who&’ve taken shocking advantage of her good nature. At age thirty Louisa is ready for someone to take care of her and sets out on her romantic quest, in this New York Times bestseller. &“Brisk, bright, sly, engaging . . . a pleasure to read.&” —Chicago Tribune The Nutmeg Tree: Motherhood was never really free-spirited Julia Packett&’s thing. Following the loss of her husband in World War I, Julia turned to her well-heeled in-laws to raise her daughter. Now twenty, Susan invites her mother to France for the summer to persuade her grandmother to allow her to marry. When Julia arrives, she quickly sees that her proper daughter is mismatched with a playboy. And when Susan&’s distinguished legal guardian, Sir William Waring, shows up, romantic complications ensue. &“Original, subtle, and consistently entertaining.&” —Kirkus Reviews The Flowering Thorn: In 1929 London, socialite Lesley Frewen impulsively decides to adopt an orphaned boy. Moving to the tiny village of High Westover, Lesley finds herself challenged by a whole new way of life and changed by a young boy who begins to awaken her capacity to love. &“To those who &‘discovered&’ Margery Sharp with The Nutmeg Tree, the reissue of this earlier novel . . . will be good news. The city-bred-country-won theme is handled with gay humor and enough of sentiment for general appeal.&” —Kirkus Reviews The Innocents: As World War II separates a three-year-old, mentally challenged girl from her parents, a British spinster takes on the responsibility of raising her and the two grow closer. But when the war is over and the girl&’s mother returns, Antoinette doesn&’t want to be separated from the only person who&’s ever really understood her. &“Marvelously crafted . . . believable and heart-wrenching . . . [Sharp] is an incredibly perceptive writer.&” —The Literary Sisters
The Margery Sharp Collection Volume Two: The Martha Novels (The Martha Novels)
by Margery SharpThis New York Times–bestselling trilogy follows an artistic girl as she grows up to become a painter—from the &“highly gifted&” author of Cluny Brown (The New Yorker). A master of the twentieth-century comedy of manners, British author Margery Sharp has been praised as &“one of the most gifted writers of comedy&” (Chicago Daily News) and &“a wonderful entertainer&” (The New Yorker). In her New York Times bestseller, The Eye of Love, she introduced nine-year-old artist Martha, a character so fascinating Sharp continued her story into adulthood in two beautifully wrought follow-up novels. &“[Martha] offers a completely unique portrait of female genius, in all its single-minded dedication and selfishness&” (The New York Times). The Eye of Love: They met at the Chelsea Arts Ball: He came as a brown paper parcel, she as a Spanish dancer. Dolores and Harry have been passionately in love ever since. But ten years later, during the Great Depression, Harry must marry his colleague&’s daughter to rescue his nearly bankrupt business. Yet with help from Dolores&’s artistically inclined, orphaned nine-year-old niece, Martha, the couple may still find their way to happily ever after, in this New York Times bestseller. &“This postwar novel is one of her best.&” —The New York Times &“A double-plotted . . . masterpiece with a great deal of wit and not an ounce of sentimentality.&” —The GuardianMartha in Paris: Now eighteen, Martha is blessed with the opportunity of a lifetime: an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris to study painting. Despite her single-minded pursuit of creativity, she attracts an admirer in the City of Light—not a debonair Frenchman, but a homesick British bank clerk. When an unexpected complication arises, Martha deals with the consequences in her usual sensible, independent fashion. &“Chalk up another for Margery Sharp&’s collection of offbeat heroines and outrageously funny novels.&” —Newark Evening News Martha, Eric, and George: In the decade since her time in Paris, Martha has become a successful artist in England. Now, as she returns to Paris to attend an exhibition of her work, she must face some unfinished business—namely her ten-year-old son, George, who&’s been raised by his father, Eric, and doting grandmother. In this precocious Parisian boy, she is finally about to meet her match. &“Amusing, enjoyable, Miss Sharp is a born storyteller.&” —The Times (London)
The Marietta Danver Trilogy: Love's Tender Fury; Love Me, Marietta; and When Love Commands (The Marietta Danver Trilogy #3)
by Jennifer WildeThe New York Times–bestselling historical trilogy of an eighteenth-century Englishwoman&’s romances and adventures. A great love story and a journey through the late eighteenth-century from England to colonial America to the Caribbean to imperial Russia, this trilogy by the author of Angel in Scarlet and other beloved historical romances follows Marietta Danver, a poor Englishwoman who escapes Newgate Prison to find a rich and passionate life. Love&’s Tender Fury: Born out of wedlock to a London barmaid, Marietta Danver yearns to overcome her humble origins, but instead is sold into indentured servitude in North America. In the Carolinas and Louisiana, she will find herself arousing unruly passions in the hearts of three men. Love Me, Marietta: Marietta is engaged to a British aristocrat, but meets a rakish, indigo-eyed man in New Orleans she cannot help but feel drawn to. She will find herself reunited with him when she&’s taken prisoner by pirates on the high seas. When Love Commands: Marietta awakens after a traumatic accident and finds herself in the care of a mesmerizingly handsome Russian count and his niece. But when she accompanies them to their lavish estate in St. Petersburg, she is caught up in the intrigues of the imperial court and must fight for her freedom—and her life. Now available in one collection, this is a delicious read from one of the classic names in historical romance.
The Marine & The Debutante (Bachelor Battalion #1443)
by Maureen ChildWhen a marine rescue mission went awry, Staff Sergeant Travis Hawks realized he was in for the fight of his life. He and Lisa Chambers--the uppity heiress he was trying to save--were stranded and forced to race across the Arabian desert to stay alive. Despite their bickering throughout the blazing hot days, one sultry night Travis and Lisa ignited a scorching passion that neither could forget. But when they reached safety, would the bonds they forged disappear like a desert mirage...or endure to the altar and beyond?
The Marine & The Princess
by Cathie LinzTo: King LeopoldFrom: Marine Corps Captain Mark Wilder Operation:Princess Vanessa Von VolzemburgYour Highness, I've been assigned to guard Princess Vanessa while she's traveling incognito in America. But I don't enjoy spying on her.Vanessa is far from the spoiled princess I expected. She is bold and adventurous as well as lovely and vulnerable-a woman who craves a life free from her royal obligations. But she understands she must return and marry a man she doesn't love.Vanessa will be safe while she's under my care. But also know that I cannot promise to shelter her from the world, or even from myself....
The Marine (The Lost Millionaires)
by Leah ValeHe's An Officer...When lawyer Lynn Hayes's career depends on keeping one of the long-lost McCoy heirs out of jail, she braces herself for a courtroom battle. But the defendant's rigid sense of duty is the first enemy she faces-followed quickly by her unyielding attraction to the man.And A Misguided Gentleman Major Rick Branigan's debt to his buddy shouldn't cost him his reputation, or so says the long-legged beauty sent by the McCoy clan to bring him home to Dependable, Missouri. But when the U.S. Marine Corps is your family you don't break their code of honor, even for a woman like Lynn Hayes...do you?
The Marine Finds His Family
by Angel SmitsHis most important mission US marine DJ Hawkins is on a mission to locate his son's mother and discover why she abandoned the boy. To DJ's surprise, Tammie Easton is easy to locate, and it soon becomes clear she has her reasons for staying away. But can he protect her from her past? Determined to ignore the surge of renewed attraction, he vows to help her. Unraveling her life is intense and DJ respects the woman she's become...even as he catches glimpses of the girl he fell in love with years ago. Now, DJ will do anything to keep Tammie safe for his son...and himself.
The Marine Makes Amends: The Greek's Secret Heir (secrets Of A Billionaire) / The Marine Makes Amends (The Camdens of Montana #1)
by Victoria Pade“How do you prove you’ve changed?” is the question asked in the first book of USA TODAY bestselling author Victoria Pade’s new miniseries!Micah Camden ruined Lexie Parker’s life.That might have been years ago, but now that she’s back in Merritt to care for her grandmother—who was hurt due to Micah’s oversight—she has no plans to forgive him. But the former marine knows that he made mistakes back then and hopes to make amends with Lexie, if only so they can both move on from the past. Everyone says Micah’s changed, but it’s going to take more than someone’s word to convince her…From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.The Camdens of MontanaBook 1: The Marine Makes Amends
The Marine Makes His Match: Just A Little Bit Married The Marine Makes His Match A Family Under The Stars (Camden Family Secrets #1)
by Victoria PadeA military man? Swipe left! But dealbreakers go out the window when she meets the Marine of her dreams. From the USA Today–bestselling author.When it comes to relationships, Kinsey Madison has one rule: no military men. So when she starts a new job nursing Sutter Knightlinger’s mother, the healthcare worker must remind herself that she wants life with a man who comes home at the end of every day. And that means every delicious inch of the hunky Marine is off-limits . . . right? Sutter is a career Marine. And for him, that comes with a strict no-marriage policy. But pretty Kinsey can’t be ignored. The nurse works wonders with his mom and his wounded shoulder. Soon Sutter will rejoin his unit in Afghanistan . . . except he can’t stop thinking about a life with Kinsey. Could it be that his heart doesn’t belong to the corps anymore?
The Marine Meets His Match
by Cathie LinzHe'd faced enemy fire with more courage than his general's daughter's advances - and U.S. Marine Captain Rad Kozlowski wasn't afraid to admit he was in real danger. The only way to evade her was to find a fake bride. And he knew just the beautiful blonde to play the part.... Experience had taught brainy bookseller Serena Anderson to steer clear of military men. But when Rad offered her a too-good-to-be-true deal in exchange for "marriage," Serena agreed to a little pretence. After all, since neither wanted to settle down, the only thing at risk was a few kisses - and then a few more.... Miniseries: Men of Honor