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The Orpheum Miracle (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug Ser.)
by Pat HenshawChristmas joy is a matter of perspective. For some, it’s the happiest time of the year. For others, not so much.Twenty-nine-year-old Mick, the son of crack addicts, isn’t exactly a dyed-in-the-wool Scrooge. Mick’s been on his own from childhood. As a teen, he even lived in a shelter, where for a short time he had a boyfriend.After the boyfriend left, Mick squatted in the historic Orpheum Theater. While living there as its self-appointed custodian, Mick has watched others celebrate the holidays from a distance, never able to share in their merriment.Only his Technicolor dreams enliven his dull, clandestine life until one day the world around him begins to change.Mick is surprised when a man named Jim buys the Orpheum and plans to restore it. Something about Jim rekindles Mick’s longing for a better life and a little holiday magic for himself.Can Jim give Mick the hope he needs to accept his happily ever after?
The Orpheum Miracle (2016 Advent Calendar - Bah Humbug)
by Pat HenshawChristmas joy is a matter of perspective. For some, it's the happiest time of the year. For others, not so much. Twenty-nine-year-old Mick, the son of crack addicts, isn't exactly a dyed-in-the-wool Scrooge. Mick's been on his own from childhood. As a teen, he lived in a shelter, where for a short time he had a boyfriend. After the boyfriend left, Mick moved to the Orpheum Theater. While squatting there and taking care of the grand old building, Mick watched others celebrate the holidays from a distance, never able to share in their merriment. Only his Technicolor dreams liven his dull, mechanical life until one day the world around him begins to change. Mick is surprised when a man named Jim buys the vintage Orpheum and plans to restore it. Something about Jim makes Mick think they've met before. In fact, Jim rekindles Mick's longing for a better life and a little holiday magic for himself.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Advent Calendar "Bah Humbug."
The Ortega Project (Vampire Protectors #1)
by Linnea AlexisAn epic love story of vampires and poison, innocence and ancient enmities, and the one impossible person who could redeem or destroy them all.Vampires have started dying, poisoned along the Ortega Highway, so Roman Santos, their warrior leader, joins forces with a maverick scientist to develop a blood substitute. But when the formula turns out not only to sustain vampires, but to humanize them, it leaves Santos and his elite team of fighters vulnerable to inter-vampire power battles, attack by priest-slayers, and to love. Recently dumped by her fiancé, Grace Raines is vulnerable too. Working to put her life as a graduate student back on track, she’s already unwittingly involved in the vampires’ dark world, even before the strikingly handsome Roman walks into the bar where she works. As what began as a rebellious affair with an alluring stranger grows into something deeper, Grace and Roman struggle to keep the secrets of their worlds from destroying their hope for a life together, even as Grace is pursued by priests, slayers, and other vampires, and Roman battles the poison his once-saving formula has become, rebellion within his team, and his own nature. As death closes in from too many sides, can Roman find a way to keep the destruction of his world from the one who might save him?
The Other Amanda
by Lynn LeslieLiving Dangerously A past too painful to remember... Amnesia was less painful than the truth! Amanda Braithwaite, pampered niece of hospital administrator Randall Chambers, is found badly hurt in a park, but can't remember how she got there. In fact, she can't even remember her own name. The only person she does remember is Dr. Jonathan Taylor, the man who saved her life. As pieces of her past begin to surface, she tries to understand the person she has been. Obviously Jonathan, a man who seems to share her memories, holds the key. But perhaps the door is better left locked. After all, someone had wanted to kill the other Amanda....
The Other Bennet Sister: A Novel
by Janice HadlowA NPR CONCIERGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "Jane fans rejoice! . . . Exceptional storytelling and a true delight." —Helen Simonson, author of the New York Times bestselling novels Major Pettigrew's Last Stand and The Summer Before the War Mary, the bookish ugly duckling of Pride and Prejudice’s five Bennet sisters, emerges from the shadows and transforms into a desired woman with choices of her own. What if Mary Bennet’s life took a different path from that laid out for her in Pride and Prejudice? What if the frustrated intellectual of the Bennet family, the marginalized middle daughter, the plain girl who takes refuge in her books, eventually found the fulfillment enjoyed by her prettier, more confident sisters? This is the plot of Janice Hadlow's The Other Bennet Sister, a debut novel with exactly the affection and authority to satisfy Jane Austen fans. Ultimately, Mary’s journey is like that taken by every Austen heroine. She learns that she can only expect joy when she has accepted who she really is. She must throw off the false expectations and wrong ideas that have combined to obscure her true nature and prevented her from what makes her happy. Only when she undergoes this evolution does she have a chance at finding fulfillment; only then does she have the clarity to recognize her partner when he presents himself—and only at that moment is she genuinely worthy of love. Mary’s destiny diverges from that of her sisters. It does not involve broad acres or landed gentry. But it does include a man; and, as in all Austen novels, Mary must decide whether he is the truly the one for her. In The Other Bennet Sister, Mary is a fully rounded character—complex, conflicted, and often uncertain; but also vulnerable, supremely sympathetic, and ultimately the protagonist of an uncommonly satisfying debut novel.
The Other Bennet Sister: A Novel
by Janice HadlowWhat if Mary Bennet’s life took a different path from that laid out for her in Pride and Prejudice? What if the frustrated intellectual of the Bennet family, the marginalized middle daughter, the plain girl who takes refuge in her books, eventually found the fulfillment enjoyed by her prettier, more confident sisters? This is the plot of Janice Hadlow's The Other Bennet Sister, a debut novel with exactly the affection and authority to satisfy Jane Austen fans. Ultimately, Mary’s journey is like that taken by every Austen heroine. She learns that she can only expect joy when she has accepted who she really is. She must throw off the false expectations and wrong ideas that have combined to obscure her true nature and prevented her from what makes her happy. Only when she undergoes this evolution does she have a chance at finding fulfillment; only then does she have the clarity to recognize her partner when he presents himself―and only at that moment is she genuinely worthy of love. Mary’s destiny diverges from that of her sisters. It does not involve broad acres or landed gentry. But it does include a man; and, as in all Austen novels, Mary must decide whether he is the truly the one for her. In The Other Bennet Sister, Mary is a fully rounded character―complex, conflicted, and often uncertain; but also vulnerable, supremely sympathetic, and ultimately the protagonist of an uncommonly satisfying debut novel.
The Other Boleyn Girl: The Constant Princess, The Other Boleyn Girl, The Boleyn Inheritance, The Queen's Fool, The Virgin's Lover, And The Other Queen (The Plantagenet and Tudor Novels #Bk. 2)
by Philippa GregoryThe #1 New York Times bestseller from &“the queen of royal fiction&” (USA TODAY) Philippa Gregory is a rich, compelling novel of love, sex, ambition, and intrigue surrounding the Tudor court of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, and the infamous Boleyn family.When Mary Boleyn comes to court as an innocent girl of fourteen, she catches the eye of the handsome and charming Henry VIII. Dazzled by the king, Mary falls in love with both her golden prince and her growing role as unofficial queen. However, she soon realizes just how much she is a pawn in her family’s ambitious plots as the king’s interest begins to wane, and soon she is forced to step aside for her best friend and rival: her sister, Anne. With her own destiny suddenly unknown, Mary realizes that she must defy her family and take fate into her own hands. With more than one million copies in print and adapted for the big screen, The Other Boleyn Girl is a riveting historical drama. It brings to light a woman of extraordinary determination and desire who lived at the heart of the most exciting and glamorous court in Europe, and survived a treacherous political landscape by following her heart.
The Other Bride
by Lisa BinghamMail-Order Bride Phoebe Gray Should Have Come Stamped "Handle With Care"Guarding dynamite in a lightning storm would be easier than guiding this one willful redhead all the way west, Gabe Cutter fumed. Yet his Pinkertonhoned instincts told him he needed to uncover her secrets-and fast! For she was definitely not what she claimed to be!Fate had given her a reprieve-and "Phoebe Gray" couldn’t waste it on some hard-boiled trail boss with pain in his past and trouble in his future. Still, when she’d switched identities with her companion, she never imagined she’d be hand-delivered into the undreamed passion of Gabe Cutter’s loving arms!
The Other Bridget
by Rachael Johns&“A feisty book-loving heroine, two hot heroes, and side plots about characters you care about . . . this lovely romance will keep you turning pages.&” —Paige Toon, bestselling author of Seven Summers Librarian Bridget Jones, named after the famous fictional heroine, was raised on a remote farm with only her mother&’s romance novels for company. Now, living alone in the city, Bridget is a hopeless bookaholic and believes that anyone who doesn&’t like reading just hasn&’t met the right book yet. If only fixing her love life was that simple. After handsome Italian barista Fabio catches her eye, Bridget prays she won&’t ruin things. But when her cranky neighbor Sully insists on making life tricky, she is faced with a new obstacle. Why is he going to so much trouble to drive her &’round the bend? With the help of a colorful cast of friends, Bridget decides to put both men to the test. But will mixing romance and fiction lead to her happily ever after? &“Entertaining and charming, Rachael Johns is arguably the best romantic writer in Australia.&” —The Australian &“Pure sunshine for the soul. I just loved it!&” —Tess Woods, author of The Venice Hotel
The Other Brother
by Janis Reams HudsonBEST FRIENDS TURNED LOVERSNeighbor to the Cherokee Rose ranch all her life, Melanie Pruitt had a special relationship with each Chisholm brother. Sloan was her crush, Justin, her fun pal, and Caleb, her best friend in the whole world. But when a simple dance with Caleb at Sloan's wedding reception led to an unexpected and steamy kiss, it stunned them both. Were they friends or lovers? Aroused and confused by their earth-shattering kiss, Melanie soon realized Caleb meant to woo her. The last thing she wanted, though, was to lose her best friend-even if it meant gaining the man of her dreams. Would Melanie fend off Caleb and his Chisholm charm, or end up in his arms-forever?
The Other Brother
by Tierney PageSometimes the right love comes from the wrong place. All I ever wanted was a love like my parents had—something deep, irrevocable, and all-consuming. The kind of love that&’s written about in stories. And I thought I found it with Lucas, my fiancé. We had it all: the house, the cat, and the promise of a future full of possibilities. Until everything fell apart. I discovered his secret. Heartbroken and betrayed, I convinced myself that I&’d never find anything like what Lucas and I shared. He was my everything. Then one night, I ran into his younger brother, James. He&’s a musician—complicated, intense, and nothing like Lucas. And yet, I can&’t deny the pull I feel toward him. I&’m drawn to him in ways I cannot explain. Opening my heart to someone so close to the man who shattered it feels ridiculous. But it&’s undeniable, and I can&’t resist. Trying to stay away only makes it worse. I want him. I&’m falling for the one person I shouldn&’t. I&’m falling for the other brother.
The Other Couple: The Number One Bestseller
by Sarah J NaughtonThis was meant to be the perfect honeymoon. A five-star beach resort in Vietnam, with white sands, private villas and world-class cuisine. A chance for newlyweds Asha and Ollie Graveney to recover from a tragedy that has left them on the verge of collapse. Except things don't go as planned. When Asha wakes up in hospital after a brutal attack, her husband is nowhere to be found. And paradise has turned into a nightmare...Read by Pippa Bennett-Warner(p) Orion Publishing Group 2018
The Other Couple: The Number One Bestseller
by Sarah J. NaughtonTHE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER'I am sleep deprived having stayed awake desperate to find out what happened!' - reader review For fans of Clare Mackintosh's LET ME LIE, Cara Hunter's CLOSE TO HOME and Laura Marshall's FRIEND REQUEST*************It was meant to be the perfect honeymoon.A five-star resort in paradise.White sands, a private villa and world-class cuisine.A chance for newlyweds Asha and Ollie Graveney to recover from a recent tragedy, and enjoy the holiday of their dreams.Except someone has other plans...And paradise has turned into a nightmare.'Intelligent. Gripping. Colourful. Great setting. Absorbing characters.' - Jane Corry, bestselling author of MY HUSBAND'S WIFE and BLOOD SISTERS If you like Clare Mackintosh, BA Paris, Jenny Blackhurst, Rachel Abbott, Laura Marshall, Elle Croft, Cara Hunter or Lisa Jewell then you will be utterly gripped by this dark, twisty tale'Gripping, electrifying, heartbreaking' - Erin Kelly, author of HE SAID / SHE SAID, on TATTLETALE************* "From the moment Asha and Ollie set off on honeymoon the cracks begin to show, as Naughton skilfully weaves three timelines into a chilling drama... As the tension rose, I turned the pages faster and faster - until the denouement hit me like a juggernaut." - Alison Belsham, author of THE TATTOO THIEF'Brilliantly chilling and claustraphobic, the thought of being trapped in paradise yet knowing something wasn't right was such a frightening concept. I didn't guess at any point what was going to happen... I loved it!' - Karen Hamilton, author of THE PERFECT GIRLFRIEND"I am sleep deprived having stayed awake desperate to find out what happened to Asha & Ollie in Vietnam. I wasn't disappointed, this is a very well setup ending, everyone is under suspicion with lots of clever red herrings." - Amazon reviewer, 5 stars Praise for Sarah J. Naughton's Tattletale: 'A perfect example of how a psychological thriller should be written - intricately plotted and full of shocking surprises.' Lisa Hall, author of BETWEEN YOU AND ME'a fast paced, brilliant page-turner...I predict a hit' Liz Nugent'...deliciously clever - I still haven't stopped thinking about the magnificent, twisted construction of it' Emma Kavanagh, author of THE MISSING HOURS'It's one of the best debuts I've read. It deserves to be MASSIVE.' Julia Crouch'Lies, mystery and murder wrought by childhood trauma in this compulsive, twisty thriller.' Helen Smith, author of BEYOND BELIEF'Like any great mystery, Tattletale would, at every twist, lead me to think I'd put the pieces together - only to turn the puzzle upside down.' Grazia'A twisty thriller that will leave you gasping your way through it as the story twists and turns.' Goodreads'This is a psychological thriller with a twist, and a very twisted heart. This story is what happens when two people from very broken beginnings are brought together. This story is what happens when fear eclipses the need for justice and fairness, when the strong and arrogant prey upon the weak. This book is one which deserves every bit of praise it is undoubtedly going to get.' Goodreads
The Other Couple: The Number One Bestseller
by Sarah J. NaughtonTHE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER''I am sleep deprived having stayed awake desperate to find out what happened!'' - reader reviewFor fans of Clare Mackintosh''s LET ME LIE, CaraHunter''s CLOSE TO HOME and Laura Marshall''s FRIEND REQUEST*************It was meant to be the perfect honeymoon.A five-star resort in paradise.White sands, a private villa and world-class cuisine.A chance for newlyweds Asha and Ollie Graveney to recover from a recent tragedy, and enjoy the holiday of their dreams.Except someone has other plans...And paradise has turned into a nightmare.''Intelligent. Gripping. Colourful. Great setting. Absorbing characters.'' - Jane Corry, bestselling author of MY HUSBAND''S WIFE and BLOOD SISTERSIf you like Clare Mackintosh, BA Paris, Jenny Blackhurst, Rachel Abbott, Laura Marshall, Elle Croft, Cara Hunter or Lisa Jewell then you will be utterly gripped by this dark, twisty tale''Gripping, electrifying, heartbreaking'' - Erin Kelly, author of HE SAID / SHE SAID, on TATTLETALE************* "From the moment Asha and Ollie set off on honeymoon the cracks begin to show, as Naughton skilfully weaves three timelines into a chilling drama... As the tension rose, I turned the pages faster and faster - until the denouement hit me like a juggernaut." - Alison Belsham, author of THE TATTOO THIEF''Brilliantly chilling and claustraphobic, the thought of being trapped in paradise yet knowing something wasn''t right was such a frightening concept. I didn''t guess at any point what was going to happen... I loved it!'' - Karen Hamilton, author of THE PERFECT GIRLFRIEND"I am sleep deprived having stayed awake desperate to find out what happened to Asha & Ollie in Vietnam. I wasn''t disappointed, this is a very well setup ending, everyone is under suspicion with lots of clever red herrings." - Amazon reviewer, 5 stars Praise for Sarah J. Naughton''s Tattletale: ''A perfect example of how a psychological thriller should be written - intricately plotted and full of shocking surprises.'' Lisa Hall, author of BETWEEN YOU AND ME''a fast paced, brilliant page-turner...I predict a hit'' Liz Nugent''...deliciously clever - I still haven''t stopped thinking about the magnificent, twisted construction of it'' Emma Kavanagh, author of THE MISSING HOURS''It''s one of the best debuts I''ve read. It deserves to be MASSIVE.'' Julia Crouch''Lies, mystery and murder wrought by childhood trauma in this compulsive, twisty thriller.'' Helen Smith, author of BEYOND BELIEF''Like any great mystery, Tattletale would, at every twist, lead me to think I''d put the pieces together - only to turn the puzzle upside down.'' Grazia''A twisty thriller that will leave you gasping your way through it as the story twists and turns.'' Goodreads''This is a psychological thriller with a twist, and a very twisted heart. This story is what happens when two people from very broken beginnings are brought together. This story is what happens when fear eclipses the need for justice and fairness, when the strong and arrogant prey upon the weak. This book is one which deserves every bit of praise it is undoubtedly going to get.'' Goodreads
The Other Daughter
by Caroline BishopA timely novel about an ambitious London journalist who reports on the fight for women&’s rights in 1970s Switzerland, and the daughter who uncovers the long-buried truth about the assignment years later—for fans of Genevieve Graham and Heather Marshall.2016 Jess is at a crossroads in life. In her late thirties, all she has to show for it is a broken marriage and a job teaching a bunch of uninterested kids. But when she discovers a shocking secret about her late mother, Sylvia, Jess begins to question all she&’s ever known. Her search for answers leads to a 1970s article about women&’s rights in Switzerland that Sylvia wrote when she was a young journalist. But to uncover the real story of what happened all those years ago, Jess will have to go to Switzerland and find someone who knew her mother... 1976 Sylvia&’s life is on track. She has a loving fiancé and her dream job as a features writer in a busy London newsroom—if only her editor would give her the chance to write about something important instead of relegating her to fashion, flowers, and celebrities. When Sylvia learns about the growing women&’s liberation movement in Switzerland, where women only recently got the right to vote, she knows the story could be her big break. There&’s just one wrinkle: she&’s pregnant. Determined to put her career first, Sylvia travels to Switzerland, and as she meets the courageous band of women fighting for their rights, she stumbles across an even bigger scoop, one that would make her male colleagues take her seriously. But telling the story will change her—and her baby&’s—life forever. Inspired by an important chapter of women&’s history, The Other Daughter is an unforgettable novel about the bond between mothers and daughters—and the fight of women, generations over, for the freedom to choose their own path.
The Other End of the Sea
by Alison GlickA stirring story of love discovered in unexpected places, growing us beyond who we thought we were—or imagined we could becomeSummer, 1981—Following the death of her father, Becky Klein, an adventurous, naive young woman from the Midwest, sets out for the Middle East, in search of her Jewish roots. She discovers something more, in a Gaza garden near a refugee camp by the sea. There she befriends the garden&’s owner, a Palestinian activist who has served time in Israeli jails. As their relationship grows, Rebecca finds herself drawn into a story of roots unlike the one she had imagined. The West Bank, Cairo, Yarmouk, Benghazi—before long, their romance careens across a region in flames, child in tow, wrestling with conflicting maps of love, family and home. Moving, yet brimming with flashes of humor, Alison Glick&’s tangle with the search for purpose and commitment yields a bracing, radiant story for these times.
The Other Family
by Joanna TrollopeWhen Richie Rossiter, once a famous pianist, dies unexpectedly, Chrissie knows that she must now tell the truth to their three daughters: their parents were never married. Yet there is one more shock to come when Richie’s will is read. It seems he never forgot the wife and son he left behind years ago—Margaret, who lives a quiet life of routine and work, and Scott, who never knew his famous father. Now two families are left to confront their losses and each other, and none of them will ever be the same. Witty, intelligent, and insightful, The Other Family is a story of modern family life from one of our most beloved authors of domestic fiction.
The Other Family
by Joanna TrollopeWhen Richie Rossiter, once a famous pianist, dies unexpectedly, Chrissie knows that she must now tell the truth to their three daughters: their parents were never married. Yet there is one more shock to come when Richie's will is read. It seems he never forgot the wife and son he left behind years ago--Margaret, who lives a quiet life of routine and work, and Scott, who never knew his famous father. Now two families are left to confront their losses and each other, and none of them will ever be the same. Witty, intelligent, and insightful, The Other Family is a story of modern family life from one of our most beloved authors of domestic fiction.
The Other Family
by Joanna TrollopeWhen Richie Rossiter, once a famous pianist, dies unexpectedly, Chrissie knows that she must now tell the truth to their three daughters: their parents were never married. Yet there is one more shock to come when Richie's will is read. It seems he never forgot the wife and son he left behind years ago--Margaret, who lives a quiet life of routine and work, and Scott, who never knew his famous father. Now two families are left to confront their losses and each other, and none of them will ever be the same. Witty, intelligent, and insightful, The Other Family is a story of modern family life from one of our most beloved authors of domestic fiction.
The Other Family: A Novel
by Joanna TrollopeWhen Richie Rossiter, once a famous pianist, dies unexpectedly, Chrissie knows that she must now tell the truth to their three daughters: their parents were never married. Yet there is one more shock to come when Richie's will is read. It seems he never forgot the wife and son he left behind years ago--Margaret, who lives a quiet life of routine and work, and Scott, who never knew his famous father. Now two families are left to confront their losses and each other, and none of them will ever be the same. Witty, intelligent, and insightful, The Other Family is a story of modern family life from one of our most beloved authors of domestic fiction.
The Other God: Or If The King Of Kings...
by Claudio CalzoniThe Other God Or If The King Of Kings... by Claudio Calzoni What would have happened if the life of the God who changed the history of man had been different? Claudio Calzoni elaborates an alternative future, a sliding door, for the Divine Being that is the basis of every modern society. The Other God Or If The King Of Kings... What would have happened if the life of the God who changed the history of man had been different? Claudio Calzoni elaborates an alternative future, a sliding door, for the Divine Being that is the basis of every modern society.
The Other Groom
by Lisa BinghamSomeone Wanted Her Dead-or so her faintly familiar bodyguard kept telling her. But the only person “Louisa Haversham Winslow” needed protection from was him-because this gentle giant of a man made her crave things no respectable newly widowed woman should desire...!Neil Ballard knew every minute Phoebe Gray spent as the counterfeit Widow Winslow was perilous. Yet he would guard his childhood friend with his life, for surely she was meant to be his everlasting love! The sensuous pull between him and his runaway bride couldn’t lie. The truth must emerge-but how? Through the deadly danger that stalked her-or the passion that consumed them both?
The Other Half
by Lisa DewaldElizabeth Stevenson found herself for the second time in her life— all alone. In one fell swoop, she found herself divorced, living in a new city, a new home, and a new job. The last thing on her mind was falling in love. Facing her future with many unanswered questions, her past begins to haunt her in ways and levels that she never imagined possible. Between the choices we made yesterday and today... define the life we live in the future. But will Elizabeth be able to embrace her past in time before she loses her future?
The Other Half of the Grave (Night Huntress #9)
by Jeaniene FrostFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Night Huntress series comes a thrilling new look at the iconic origin story of Cat and Bones, as experienced by Bones…from the other half of the grave.There are two sides to every story–and the sizzling British alpha vampire, Bones, has a lot to say…Ever wondered what Bones was thinking and feeling when he and half-vampire Cat Crawfield first met? Or how their story might differ if he were the one telling it? Now, relive the beginning of Cat and Bones' bestselling love story through Bones' point of view, which reveals a darker, sexier take on their early days, as well as a deeper dive into Bones' past, the vampire world, and other things that Cat didn't see when their story was told only through her eyes in Halfway to the Grave.Cat had her say. Now, it's Bones' turn.