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The Outsider
by Penelope Williamsonfrom the back cover: A DAUGHTER OF THE FAITH - All through the years, Rachel Yoder had never been afraid, for the creed of the Plain People had been her strength. Then the day came when lawless men killed Rachel's husband in an act of blind greed. Now, in this long hour of fear, the outsider walked across her meadow and into her life. A STRANGER WITH A GUN: His name is Johnny Cain. He is bloody, near death, and packing two pistols and a knife. A man hardened by a violent past. Cain has never known someone like Rachel, a woman who offered him a chance to heal more than his physical wounds. A FORBIDDEN LOVE, Cain's lazy smile and teasing ways steal her heart and confound her soul. Soon Rachel is forced to choose between all she holds dear, her faith, her family, perhaps her very salvation, and the man they call the outsider.
The Outsider
by Penelope WilliamsonPenelope Williamson’s classic bestseller blends the best of historical western and Amish romance in a sweeping tale “sure to please any fan of good old-fashioned storytelling” (Library Journal).A daughter of the faith…a stranger with a gun…a forbidden love. Throughout the years on her Montana homestead, Rachel Yoder had never been afraid—the creed of the Plain People had been her strength. Then the day came when lawless men killed Rachel’s husband in an act of blind greed. Now, at her darkest hour, an outsider walks across her meadow and into her life… Johnny Cain is bloody, near death, and armed to the teeth. A man hardened by his violent past, Cain has never known a woman like Rachel—someone who offers him a chance to heal more than his physical wounds. Cain’s lazy smile and teasing ways steal Rachel's heart and confound her soul. Soon she must choose between all she holds dear—her faith, her family, perhaps her very salvation—and the man they call the Outsider.
The Outsider (Four Corners Ranch)
by Maisey YatesThere are two things Bix Carpenter is good at: making moonshine and surviving. However, now that she&’s officially out of the family bootlegging business, those &“getting by&” skills are going to come in handy. But getting caught camping on Four Corners Ranch property isn&’t the best way to kick off her newfound independence—especially when the man who catches her, unruffled ranch owner Daughtry King, makes an intriguing proposition. Daughtry offers Bix a job in exchange for room and board. The straitlaced cowboy doesn&’t seem like the type who&’d take to her feisty ways, but Bix reluctantly accepts. Daughtry is the best man Bix has ever met, and she&’s never felt good enough, but she finds herself falling for the stoic cowboy. Can she get past his defenses so the two of them can go from just surviving to thriving? Four Corners RanchBook 1: Unbridled CowboyBook 2: Merry Christmas CowboyBook 3: Cowboy WildBook 4: The Rough RiderBook 5: The Holiday HeartbreakerBook 6: The Troublemaker
The Outsider's Redemption (Texas Confidential)
by Joanna WayneBy day, these agents are cowboys: by night they are specialized government operatives. Men bound by love, loyalty and the law-they've vowed to keep their missions and identities confidential….THE MISSION: ESCORT AN EXPECTANT MOTHER... TO THE ENEMY?Cody Gannon had never belonged anywhere until he'd joined Texas Confidential, but now even that haven had become uncertain. Cody was along again, and determined to prove himself....But was turning in single mother-to-be Sarah Rand the way to do it? He'd been told she was the enemy, but her vulnerable green eyes told a different story. Someone had lured them both into the open and would stop at nothing to get the information Sarah carried with her. And now with Sarah's condition and his newfound love for her a priority, Cody came to a hard realization. To keep Sarah safe, he would have to break the law....
The Outsider: The Outsider (The Men of the Pride Country #2)
by Rosalyn WestThe Men of Pride CountyThey left as boys, fired by visions of honor and glory. They returned as men, was-weary and with heavy hearts, yet determined to find love and rebuild their lives in the crumbled ruins of the South. these are their stories:From the moment Hamilton Dodge set eyes on Southern beauty Starla Fairfax, the sparks flew. She was flirtatious, frivolous. . .everything that he was not. And yet he couldn't get her out of his mind. So he asked her to marry, never dreaming she'd say yes. After all, he was a Yankee who'd come to Pride County to rebuild his life, and she was one of the town's leading belles.But Hamilton didn't fool himself--Starla agreed to be his wife in name only because she needed a strong man to protect her honor. Yet as their cool agreement gave way to the fires of passion, Hamilton realized he'd never rest until Starla became his wife--in every way.
The Overbearing CEO Loves Me: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Zhenyinfangthe bossy president fell in love with me
The Overlord's Bride (The\warrior Ser. #5)
by Margaret MooreLord Kirkheathe's first wife was dead, and though his liege lorddeemed him guiltless, rumor yet tarred his reputation. Now ElizabethPerronet found herself his newly wedded bride with a question of herown: If Raymond D'Estienne were truly no savage, how had he unleashedin her things so…untamed and wild?Or so believed Raymond D'Estienne, courtesy of his late wife. What,then, was he to make of the remarkable Elizabeth Perronet, fresh fromthe convent and determined to change his life—in ways he'd neverdreamed!
The Overnight Groom
by Elizabeth SinclairHe needed a woman...Grant Waverly was a confirmed bachelor-until he found out he was married! Apparently he'd really married Katie Donovan, his college sweetheart and one and only true love, seven years ago. Now his boss expected Mr. and Mrs. Waverly to join him and his wife for two long, very important, very intimate weeks!And got a wife!There was a time when Katie would have given anything to be married to Grant...but now she wasn't so sure. Two weeks of passionate kisses, sensual caresses and waking up next to Grant would have any woman running...straight to the altar-again!OOPS! STILL MARRIED!And the honeymoon has just begun!
The Overnight: The New Girl; The Surprise Party; The Overnight; Missing (Fear Street #Bk. 16)
by R.L. StineFrom Goosebumps author R.L. Stine comes a spine-tingling tale of a night spent on Fear Island coming back to haunt a group of friends.Della O&’Connor joined the Outdoors Club to have adventures with her friends. So when their advisor can&’t make it to the planned overnight excursion to Fear Island, she rallies her friends to make the trip on their own. Won&’t it be more fun with no adults around? But it doesn&’t take long for the night to get out of hand. Della gets lost in the woods and then cornered by a dangerous stranger. She strikes back to save herself, and her friends vow to keep her violent secret. But someone saw what Della did. And he&’s threatening them all, forcing them back to Fear Island to find the evidence they forgot to bury...
The Owl and the Pussycat (Paul Galdone Classics Ser.)
by Edward LearOwl sets out to woo Pussycat in a boat laden with fruit from their Caribbean island and with a guitar at his side, ready for serenading. As they sail off across the sea, another story unfolds in the water beneath the boat. One by one, exotic sea creatures swim into the picture and small yellow fish seems to be looking for someone. Jan Brett brings the magic of the Caribbean to her exquisitely detailed illustrations of Edward Lear&’s charming poem.
The Oxford Fellow: Bodies Of Water (Denton #2)
by Kenneth CameronWhen Denton hears there’s a fellow missing from Oxford, it takes him a while to grasp that “fellow,” in this instance, means some sort of academic character, and not, you know, a fellow. A bloke. Never mind: He’s happy to set off for Oxford and poke around. He imagines a holiday, a peaceful sojourn among the hushed libraries and the famous dreaming spires. It will be so different from frantic, filthy London, muscling its way into the 20th century... Turns out, those dreaming spires hide nightmares as wicked as anything in the city's back alleys. He stumbles in particular into the web of vicious rivalries otherwise known as the School of Archeology, with hatreds rooted in the famous discovery of the ancient city of Troy. Grisly suicides, terrifying curses, threats of eye-popping violence—it’s the stuff of penny dreadfuls. No wonder the fellow has disappeared; Denton wouldn’t mind following his lead and hopping a train back to London.
The Oxford Inheritance: A Novel
by Ann A. McDonaldAt prestigious Oxford University, an American student searches for the truth about her mother’s death in this eerie, suspenseful thriller that blends money, murder, and black magic.You can’t keep it from her forever. She needs to know the truth.Cassandra Blackwell arrives in Oxford with one mission: to uncover the truth about her mother’s dark past. Raised in America, with no idea that her mother had ever studied at the famed college, a mysterious package now sends her across the ocean, determined to unravel the secrets that her mother took to her grave. Plunged into the glamorous, secretive life of Raleigh College, Cassie finds a world like no other: a world of ancient tradition, privilege—and murder.Beneath the hallowed halls of this storied university there is a mysterious force at work . . . A dark society that is shaping our world, and will stop at nothing to keep its grip on power. Cassie might be the only one who can stop them—but at what cost?
The Oyster Catcher
by Jo ThomasWhen runaway bride Fiona Clutterbuck crashes her honeymoon camper van, she doesn't know what to do or where to go. Embarrassed and humiliated, she only knows one thing for sure: she can't go home. Being thrown a lifeline - a job on an oyster farm - seems to be the answer to her prayers. But nothing could have prepared her for the choppy ride ahead, or for her new boss, the wild and unpredictable Sean Thornton. As the oyster season approaches, will Fiona finally come out of her shell? Will there be love amongst the oyster beds of Galway Bay? Or will the circling sharks finally close in?
The Oyster Catcher: A warm and witty novel filled with Irish charm
by Jo ThomasKindle bestseller The Oyster Catcher is Jo Thomas's first irresistibly feel-good novel, set on the coast of Ireland. 'A world you long to live in with characters you love' Katie FfordeDooleybridge, County Galway: the last place Fiona Clutterbuck expects to end up, alone, on her wedding night.But after the words 'I do' have barely left her mouth, that's exactly where she is - with only her sequined shoes and a crashed camper van for company.One thing is certain: Fi can't go back. So when the opportunity arises to work for brooding local oyster farmer, Sean Thornton, she jumps at the chance. Now Fi must navigate suspicious locals, jealous rivals and an unpredictable boss if she's to find a new life, and love, on the Irish coast. And nothing - not even a chronic fear of water - is going to hold her back.Join Fi as she learns the rules of the ocean - and picks up a few pearls of Irish wisdom along the way... characters you love' Katie Fforde
The Oyster Catcher: A warm and witty novel filled with Irish charm
by Jo ThomasIt's sink or swim in the search for love. . . Ebook bestseller The Oyster Catcher is Jo Thomas's first irresistibly feel-good novel, set on the coast of Ireland. 'A world you long to live in with characters you love' Katie Fforde Dooleybridge, County Galway: the last place Fiona Clutterbuck expects to end up, alone, on her wedding night.But after the words 'I do' have barely left her mouth, that's exactly where she is - with only her sequined shoes and a crashed camper van for company.One thing is certain: Fi can't go back. So when the opportunity arises to work for brooding local oyster farmer, Sean Thornton, she jumps at the chance. Now Fi must navigate suspicious locals, jealous rivals and an unpredictable boss if she's to find a new life, and love, on the Irish coast. And nothing - not even a chronic fear of water - is going to hold her back. Join Fi as she learns the rules of the ocean - and picks up a few pearls of Irish wisdom along the way...What readers are saying about The Oyster Catcher:'A fantastic debut novel which was the perfect escapism read; I literally could not put it down and read it at every opportunity I could get''Beautifully written. You feel like you are breathing in the sea air and walking along the sand''A realistic romance with some strong and colourful characters, set in a fascinating, modern Irish coastal community'
The Oyster Catcher: A warm and witty novel filled with Irish charm
by Jo ThomasKindle bestseller The Oyster Catcher is Jo Thomas's first irresistibly feel-good novel, set on the coast of Ireland. 'A world you long to live in with characters you love' Katie FfordeDooleybridge, County Galway: the last place Fiona Clutterbuck expects to end up, alone, on her wedding night.But after the words 'I do' have barely left her mouth, that's exactly where she is - with only her sequinned shoes and a crashed camper van for company.One thing is certain: Fi can't go back. So when the opportunity arises to work for brooding local oyster farmer, Sean Thornton, she jumps at the chance. Now Fi must navigate suspicious locals, jealous rivals and an unpredictable boss if she's to find a new life, and love, on the Irish coast. And nothing - not even a chronic fear of water - is going to hold her back.Join Fi as she learns the rules of the ocean - and picks up a few pearls of Irish wisdom along the way... Glowing praise for The Oyster Catcher:'A warm and witty debut' Carole Matthews'A perfect pearl of a story. I loved it' Milly Johnson'A heart-warming tale full of Celtic charm... What more could you wish for?' Ali McNamara(P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The Oyster Catchers (The Cordwainers (The Cordwainers (The Cordwainers (The Cordwainers: 2): A sweeping, emotional Welsh saga of love and determination...
by Iris GowerPerfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Cathy Sharp, this is the moving second instalment of The Cordwainers series by bestselling author Iris Gower. READERS ARE LOVING THE CORDWAINERS!"I have really enjoyed reading this whole series...I would recommend the reading of any of the books by this author." - 5 STARS"Loved these books [-] definitely recommend this series: once you start you will want to read them all" - 5 STARS"Read it in one sitting..." - 5 STARS"Couldn't put the book down." - 5 STARS"You finish one book and you just have to start the next one." - 5 STARS******************************************************************CAN SHE CLING ON TO HER HOPES FOR THE FUTURE? When her father dies, Emmeline Powell finds herself married to fisherman Joe Harries - rough, stoic, sturdy and many years her senior. But the other fishermen's wives are unwelcoming and she soon finds herself lonely, isolated and trapped in an ill-matched marriage.But then she meets Will Davies, who teaches her things about herself and about love that she never knew. As tragedy and feuding erupt in the village, will the promise of a new life still be open to her?The Oyster Catchers is the second title in Iris Gower's Cordwainers series. Have you read The Shoemaker's Daughter, the first book in the series?
The O’Roarke Affair (The Rannoch Fraser Mysteries #29)
by Tracy GrantIn dazzling Regency London, married spies Malcolm and Mélanie Rannoch find their most challenging investigation may be uncovering the secrets of the cunning spymaster who shaped both their destinies.Spymaster. Revolutionary. Master of disguise. Raoul O’Roarke remains an enigma even to those closest to him. By the age of three, Malcolm Rannoch knew enough of Raoul's life that he wondered if every goodbye would be their last. Thirty years later, Malcolm, now a spy himself, understands a great deal more, but in many ways Raoul is still a mystery. Malcolm’s wife and fellow agent Mélanie has her own complicated relationship with Raoul, who was once her spymaster.When a contact at a dockside tavern warns the Rannochs that powerful forces want Raoul dead, Malcolm and Mélanie are shaken to the core. They’ve barely had time to absorb the revelation when a nearby ship explodes. Rushing to help fight the ensuing fire, the Rannochs find the body of the powerful Duke of Bamford amid the charred wreckage.Bamford, a Tory diplomat and Raoul, a revolutionary, knew each other far better than anyone realized. Their unlikely alliance leads from the French Revolution through Napoleon and Josephine’s glamorous court to the glittering Congress of Vienna, and the horrors of Waterloo. The clues from their past hold the key to Bamford’s murder. As Malcolm and Mélanie connect the pieces, they find as many questions as answers. Raoul has even more secrets than either of them guessed—secrets they need to uncover to prevent his meeting the same fate as the duke. But the process may shake their relationships with him to the core. And their next goodbye could be their final parting.
The P.I.
by Cara SummersPrivate investigator-slash-crime writer Kit Angelis is closing up shop when trouble walks in. Blond, as usual-the sexy sleuth's favorite flavor. But this damsel really is in distress: covered in blood, she's carrying a wedding dress, a bagful of cash, a recently fired handgun and Kit's card. And she can't remember a thinghellip;. Suddenly Kit is embroiled in a deadly mystery-and the key is this sultry stranger. She might be a killer. Or she might be totally innocent. All Kit is sure of is that this woman is going to be the hottest thing that ever happened to himhellip;.
The P.I. Contest
by C. J. CarmichaelKate Cooper cut all ties to her NYPD precinct and dumped her cheating fiancé. Jay Savage has gained custody of his teenage nephew and needs a stable job yesterday. When both are offered the only available position at the Fox & Fisher Detective Agency, The obvious solution is to pit seasoned pro against amateur sleuth. And may the best investigator win. But what happens when this professional competition gets personal? There's no denying the attraction between these adversaries, but they have different dreams For The future. There's more on the line than a simple career change. In this contest, they're playing For The heart.
The PI's Deadly Charade (Honor Bound #6)
by Anna J. StewartUSA TODAY Bestselling AuthorProving himselfMeans saving her life An ex-con, PI Jason Sutton has ignored his attraction to Kyla Bertrand for years, not wanting his past to drag down the up-and-coming attorney. But his missing person&’s case and her investigation into a friend&’s murder have connections that require joining forces. As they&’re lured deep into a shadowy underworld, proving himself means not only unraveling dangerous mysteries, but keeping Kyla alive.From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.Feel the excitement in these uplifting romances, part of the Honor Bound series:Book 1: More Than a LawmanBook 2: Reunited with the P.I.Book 3: Gone in the NightBook 4: Guarding His Midnight WitnessBook 5: Prison Break HostageBook 6: The PI's Deadly CharadeBook 7: Deadly Vegas Escapade
The PMS Murder (Jaine Austen #5)
by Laura LevineFrom the Publisher On the frontlines of the battle of the bulge, otherwise known as trying on bathing suits in the communal dressing room at Loehmann's, freelance writer Jaine Austen makes a new friend-a wannabe actress named Pam-and gets a new job: sprucing up Pam's bare-bones resume. Their feeling of connection is mutual, so Pam invites Jaine to join The PMS Club-a women's support group that meets once a week over guacamole and margaritas. But joining the club proves to be more a curse than a blessing for Jaine. Though she is warned that Rochelle, the hostess, makes a guacamole to die for, Jaine never takes the warning literally. Until another PMS member, Marybeth, drops dead over a mouthful of the green stuff after confessing she is having an affair with Rochelle's husband. While Rochelle and her husband are the obvious suspects, everyone at that night's meeting is under suspicion, including Jaine. So, instead of dishing dirt with The PMS Club, Jaine has to dig up dirt on the surviving members. And soon it becomes clear: someone in this club thinks getting away with murder should be a privilege of membership.
The Pack (The Pack #1)
by Kristin Coley<p>Jess Carter only wants to finish out her senior year of high school. No friends, no boyfriends, and definitely not an insanely hot, overprotective guy who might possibly be her mate. No thanks. She only came to the tiny town of Banks, Idaho to make sure her dad doesn't do anything too crazy. Like buy the local motel where you pay by the hour. <p>Dangerous stalkers and a group of students known as the Pack are the opposite of what she plans on, but that doesn’t change the fact that she has zero intentions of getting involved. At all. Period. End of story. <p>Except, the stalkers are after her, the insanely hot guy is one of the high school coaches, and the Pack….well, let’s just say the name suits them.With nowhere else to turn, Jess must rely on the Pack to protect her, but in doing so, she becomes caught up in a brewing war over territory and power. One that may cost her everything.</p>
The Pack Collection
by Karen WhiddonPrimal and untamed, three shape-shifters risk everything for love. . . including their lives. But can their love survive once their secret is revealed?Passion, suspense, and the paranormal await in The Pack Collection by Karen Whiddon. Includes One Eye Open, One Eye Closed, and Secrets of the Wolf.
The Pack or the Panther (Tales of the Harker Pack)
by Tara LainTales of the Harker Pack: Book OneCole Harker, son of an alpha werewolf, is bigger and more powerful than most wolves, tongue-tied in groups, and gay. For twenty-four years, he's lived to please his family and pack--even letting them promise him in marriage to female werewolf Analiese to secure a pack alliance and help save them from a powerful gangster who wants their land. Then Cole meets Analiese's half-brother, panther shifter Paris Marketo, and for the first time, Cole wants something for himself. When Analiese runs off to marry a human, Cole finally has a chance with Paris, but the solitary cat rejects him, the pack, and everything it represents. Then Cole discovers the gangster wants Paris too and won't rest until he has him. What started as a land dispute turns into World War Wolf! But the bigger fight is the battle between cats and dogs.