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A More Perfect Union (Between States #3)
by J. M. SnyderOnce a Yankee soldier, Brance Brenneman has left the War Between the States behind and gone into hiding with his lover, former Confederate Caleb Chilson. Deserters intent on keeping to themselves, they find a nice, sparse acre of land where they can finally settle down. Life falls into domesticated routine for both the brooding Yank and the excitable Rebel. Together they struggle to create a more perfect union forged of love and their shared shapeshifting secret.But the discovery of another bobcat encroaching on their territory brings out the possessive alley cat in Caleb, eager to defend his home and his mate. Will the newcomer destroy what they've worked so hard to attain? Or is there room enough for the three of them deep in the wilderness of Pennsylvania?
A Most Blessed and Auspicious Occasion: from Someone Who Will Love You in all Your Damaged Glory (A Vintage Short)
by Raphael Bob-WaksbergIn this fabulously offbeat story about love, a short story from Raphael Bob-Waksberg&’s Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory, a young engaged couple is forced to deal with interfering relatives dictating the appropriate number of ritual goat sacrifices for their wedding. As they navigate unaffordable Promise Eggs and traditional Shrieking Choruses, the betrothed start to question what it means to have a wedding—and what it will mean to be married to each other. A Vintage Short.
A Most Magical Girl
by Karen FoxleeFrom the author of Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy comes the story of a friendship between two girls set in Victorian England, with magical machines, wizards, witches, a mysterious underworld, and a race against time. Annabel Grey is primed for a proper life as a young lady in Victorian England. But when her mother suddenly disappears, she's put in the care of two eccentric aunts who thrust her into a decidedly un-ladylike life, full of potions and flying broomsticks and wizards who eat nothing but crackers. Magic, indeed! Who ever heard of such a thing? Before Annabel can assess the most ladylike way to respond to her current predicament, she is swept up in an urgent quest. Annabel is pitted against another young witch, Kitty, to rescue the sacred Moreover Wand from the dangerous underworld that exists beneath London. The two girls outsmart trolls, find passage through a wall of faerie bones, and narrowly escape a dragon, but it doesn't take long for Annabel to see that the most dangerous part of her journey is her decision to trust this wild, magical girl.Sparkling with Karen Foxlee's enchanting writing, this is a bewitching tale of one important wand and two most magical girls."[Foxlee's] heroines have grit and heart, and they are willing to get dirty. And they do. Foxlee's nicely wry tone and moments of incongruous humor break up the tension, while Annabel's race against time in a harrowing journey deep under London keeps the pages turning. Deliciously complex and convincingly detailed."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review"Memorable for its vivid imagery and stylish, thoughtful prose."--Horn Book Magazine, Starred reviewFrom the Hardcover edition.
A Most Puzzling Murder: A quirky, humorous locked room murder mystery with riddles and puzzles for the reader to solve
by Bianca MaraisHow do you solve a murder that hasn't happened yet?Destiny Whip is a former child prodigy, world-renowned enigmatologist and very, very alone. A life filled with loss has made her a recluse, an existence she&’s content to endure until a letter arrives inviting her to interview for the position of Scruffmore family historian. Not only does an internet search for the name yield almost nothing, it&’s a role she never applied to in the first place!She decodes the invitation's hidden message with ease, and its promise to reveal her family secrets proves too powerful a draw for the orphaned Destiny, who soon finds herself on Eerie Island. It&’s a place whose inhabitants are almost as inhospitable as the tempestuous weather. The Scruffmores themselves turn out to be not much better, a snarled mess of secrets and motives connected by their mistrust for one another.Their newly arrived guest proves to be just as much an enigma to them as they are to her. While Destiny slowly works to unravel the mysteries hidden throughout the ominous castle, she struggles to interpret disturbing nightly visions of what is to come. In the midst of cryptic ciphers, hidden passages, and the family&’s magical line of succession, Destiny is certain of two things: one of the Scruffmores is going to die and she&’s running out of time to stop it.Interspersed with riddles and puzzles that both Destiny and the reader must solve, A Most Puzzling Murder is a one-of-a-kind mystery that will leave you guessing and gasping until the very last page!
A Most Unsuitable Bride
by Gail WhitikerWhat has she to hide?The mysterious heavily-veiled woman Edward Thurlow, Lord Garthdale, meets on his early-morning rides in Hyde Park intrigues and then utterly charms him. What dark secret could possibly force her to hide away from society in such a fashion?An eligible catch, Edward has eluded the marital net until now. So why, just when he’s resigned himself to finding a wife, should this most unsuitable woman keep invading his thoughts?
A Most Unusual Courtship (The Mage and the Leathersmith)
by Nancy M. Griffis2nd EditionPrequel to A Most Unusual WeddingGerald Smithson, master leathersmith, has ample reason to distrust mages. He doesn't take their commissions and steers clear of them wherever possible. When Lord Leo Harris tries to hire him, Gerald sends the mage packing. Unfortunately, the simple act of Leo entering his shop brings Gerald to the attention of a Dark mage who kidnaps him as a chance to get to Leo. Now Leo must not only rescue Gerald, but find a way to win his heart. It will be an unusual courtship, to say the least.1st Edition published by Torquere Press, 2012.
A Most Unusual Duke (Shapeshifters of the Beau Monde #2)
by Susanna AllenBridgerton meets New Moon in this sparkling shapeshifter Regency romance mixed with humor, steamy chemistry, and fantasy.The Duke said he'd never get married...The Prince Regent insists his cousin and fellow bear shifter Arthur Humphries, the Duke of Osborn, take a mate to ensure the continuation of their species. After all, Arthur is an Alpha, so he must set a good example. The duke would very much prefer to continue his comfortable bachelor lifestyle, but the Prince Regent is not a bear to be poked.Beatrice, the widowed Marchioness of Castleton, is in possession of a powerful secret. She knows all about Shifters, her horrible late husband being one of them. At any moment, Beatrice could reveal the secrets of the Prince and those like him—unless the Prince can make sure she marries another Shifter.A marriage between the Duke of Osborn and Beatrice is far from ideal for either one, but at least they won't fall in love...right?Witty, fantastical, and entirely unique, A Most Unusual Duke is perfect for readers looking for:A delicious Regency romp with a paranormal twistA devilishly handsome Alpha heroA marriage of convenienceA magical world to sink your teeth intoPraise for Allen's A Wolf in Duke's Clothing:"Sparkling wit, scrumptious chemistry!"—Grace Burrowes, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author"A playful mix of humor, fantasy, and Regency romance conventions, this genre-bending novel introduces a well-constructed world filled with distinctive and endearing characters."—Publishers Weekly"Sparkling dialogue and steamy chemistry...Regency romance meets shape-shifters, to great effect."—Kirkus Reviews
A Most Unusual Wedding (The Mage and the Leathersmith #1)
by Nancy M. GriffisThe Mage and the Leathersmith: Book OneAdventure brought unlikely lovers Lord Leonard "Leo" Harris and Master Leathersmith Gerald Smithson together. Now it threatens to tear them apart. Three weeks before their wedding, a plague strikes Victorian London--the worst to engulf the city in five hundred years. The symptoms are eerily reminiscent of the Black Death with boils, a horrific death, and immunity to magical cures. As one of the most powerful mages in the country, Leo searches for a cure and the person behind the scourge all while Gerald must finalize wedding plans and try to thwart a persistent--and unwanted--"admirer." It's a race against time as Gerald shows symptoms, and Leo must fight a powerful Dark Mage to get the cure before he loses the love of his life.
A Mother by Nature
by Caroline AndersonA family worth fighting forAt last—a man to share her life with, have kids with.And Adam Bradbury, the new pediatric surgeon, seemed to feel the same. He was a devoted father with a burning desire to seek sanctuary in Anna’s arms. Their passion was instant, their tenderness acute, yet he wouldn’t let Anna into his family’s life. Adam understood about a woman’s need to hold her own child, and no matter how much she might love his kids, that need would eventually drive her away. For Adam knew he could never give Anna what she really needed. And Anna knew that he was just plain wrong....
A Mother for His Family
by Susanne DietzeA Convenient ArrangementLady Helena Stanhope’s reputation is in tatters…and she’s lost any hope for a “respectable” ton marriage. An arranged union is the only solution. But once Helena weds formidable Scottish widower John Gordon, Lord Ardoch, and encounters his four mischievous children, she’s determined to help her new, ever-surprising family. Even if she’s sure love is too much to ask for.All John needs is someone to mother his admittedly unruly brood. He never imagined that beautiful Lady Helena would be a woman of irresistible spirit, caring and warmth. Or that facing down their pasts would give them so much in common. Now, as danger threatens, John will do whatever it takes to convince Helena their future together—and his love—are for always.
A Mother for His Son: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Betty WoodsA little boy&’s love changes everything… A temporary home… or the start of happily-ever-after? Back in the little town of Sunrise, Texas, to help her grandmother, Dallas chef Rachel Landry plans to use the time to heal her broken heart. She has no need to help handsome neighbor Mac Greer with his guest ranch. But her growing affection for his little boy could be just the push she needs to once again see the possibility of something more…From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
A Mother in the Making
by Gabrielle MeyerMatchmaking with a Mission Practical, steady, levelheaded: all qualities single father Dr. John Orton expects in both a governess and a wife. But his children's temporary governess Miss Marjorie Maren seems set on finding him an impractical woman to love...despite his plans of marrying solely for convenience. Nothing could be more exasperating to the handsome widower-except his increasing interest in Marjorie. Vivacious and fun-loving: that's the kind of bride the reserved doctor needs. Before Marjorie leaves to pursue her acting dreams, she intends to match him with a suitable wife candidate. Yet growing affection for her four charges and their dashing father has awakened a new hope-that she might be his perfect bride. But can she convince her employer to take a chance on love and claim real happiness before it slips away?
A Mother's Homecoming
by Lisa CarterThe children she never thought she’d know…She’d put the past behind her…But her secret has just returned.Charmed by the two-year-old twins in her toddler tumbling class, Maggie Arledge is shocked to learn they’re the children she gave up for adoption. And when Bridger Hollingsworth—the uncle caring for the boys—needs an emergency nanny, she fits the bill. But with sparks flying between her and Bridger, can she let herself get attached…and risk exposing secrets from her past?
A Mother's Love
by Dawn StewardsonHis child...or hers?NYPD detective Hank Ballantyne figures that for a single father, he has his life running pretty smoothly. Until a woman appears on Hank's doorstep saying she is his adopted son's mother-and she wants her son back.Dr. Natalie Lawson had been separated from her son during a devastating earthquake in Guatemala. Hospitalized and badly injured, she'd had no idea that her child had been mistakenly identified as an orphan and brought to the United States for adoption. Now that she's found Robbie, she wants to be a part of his life again-and that means becoming a part of Hank Ballantyne's life, too....
A Mother's Secret
by Gabrielle MeyerHer home is at stake…and her first love holds the key.Joy Gordon’s life is far from perfect. The lavish house she lives in with her children was loaned to her by a wealthy philanthropist—and his death means she has to give up her home. To satisfy his controlling father, Chase Asher must take his great-uncle’s property from the woman he once loved…but what will he do when he learns he fathered Joy’s twins?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
A Mother's Special Care
by Jessica MatthewsA family to wish forDr. Mac Grant loves his son with all his heart but is struggling to be the father he deserves — he's a single dad with a demanding career. Juggling the two is proving difficult, and he is well aware of his son's longing for a mother.Lori Ames is a nurse on Mac's ward. As a single mother with a beautiful daughter of her own, she can bestow the special care that both their children so desperately need. Mac needs her, too, but is a marriage of convenience enough…when what she really craves is his love?
A Mountain Europa
by John Fox Jr.As Clayton rose to his feet in the still air, the tree-tops began to tremble in the gap below him, and a rippling ran through the leaves up the mountain-side.
A Mouse Called Miika
by Matt HaigFrom the world of A Boy Called Christmas, now a major motion picture, comes the epic adventure of a tiny hero This is a tale of mice and magic. It is also a tale of great love (of cheese) and great danger. And of learning the lesson that what matters most—when it comes to cheese and life—is not how strongly you smell but how strong you are on the inside.
A Mouse Called Miika
by Matt HaigRatatouille meets Roald Dahl in the funny and fantastical story of a determined mouse on a mission to procure the world's tastiest cheese. From the author of A Boy Called Christmas--coming soon to Netflix! <p><p> When Nikolas left the only home he had ever known, it was a mouse named Miika who kept him company, and it was Miika who accompanied him on his journey to the Far North, in search of his father. But before the events of A Boy Called Christmas, this little mouse was the hero of his own story. <p><p> A Mouse Called Miika is an epic adventure story on a miniature scale. It's a tale of mice and men (and more mice). It is about one independent mouse who gets fed up with the other mice, and sets out on a quest of his own to prove that cheese exists, and learns to appreciate other creatures. It is also a tale of great love (of cheese) and great danger. And learning the lesson that, with cheese, as with life, what matters most is not how strongly you smell, but how strong you are on the inside. <p><p> Funny, cheeky, wise, and packed full of Matt Haig's signature warmth. This is set to become a year-round children's favorite.
A Muddle of Magic (Fledgling Magic #2)
by Alexandra RusheWhat’s a nice Southern girl doing in a place like this? Whisked from humdrum Alabama to the fantastical land of Tandara by a mage who won’t take no for an answer, Raine Stewart finds herself tangled in a muddle of magic. A Dark Wizard is out for her blood, a demonic golem has orders to dispatch her . . . and she stinks at magic. Being a wizard, even a baby wizard, is harder than Raine thought. Raine and her companions find sanctuary amongst the famed warriors of the snow-capped nation of Finlara, and Raine is reunited with her dear friend, the frost giant Tiny Bartog. In short order, she unearths a magic mirror, a dread curse, and a tragic, ill-fated love affair. Safety, however, is an illusion. The dreaded Magog’s Eye is still missing, and war looms. It seems an entire world hangs in the balance, waiting to see whether Raine will be able to harness her magic. But with a little help from her friends, she’ll survive . . . she hopes.
A Multitude of Dreams
by Mara Rutherford&“Dripping with bloody opulence, A Multitude of Dreams creeps up on you like a sly shadow. I couldn&’t guess at the horrors until it was too late to look away! I loved this book.&” —Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and SorrowThe bloody plague is finally past, but what fresh horror lies in its wake?Princess Imogen of Goslind has lived a sheltered life for three years at the boarded-up castle—she and the rest of its inhabitants safe from the bloody mori roja plague that&’s ravaged the kingdom. But Princess Imogen has a secret, and as King Stuart descends further into madness, it&’s at great risk of being revealed. Rations dwindle each day, and unhappy murmurings threaten to crack the facade of the years-long charade being played within the castle walls.Nico Mott once enjoyed a comfortable life of status, but the plague took everyone and everything from him. If not for the generosity of a nearby lord, Nico may not have survived the mori roja&’s aftermath. But does owing Lord Crane his life mean he owes him his silence?When Lord Crane sends Nico to search for more plague survivors in the castle, Nico collides with a princess who wants to break out. They will each have to navigate the web of lies they&’ve woven if they&’re going to survive the nightmares ahead.
A Multitude of Monsters (Ebenezum Trilogy, Book II)
by Craig Shaw Gardner"I've got you now, you wizardly pest. In my stomach you soon will rest!" Thus spoke Guxx Unfufadoo to the mighty wizard Ebenezum. The dreaded rhyming demon had cruelly cursed the mage with a malady of magicks and now he was determined that the suffering sorcerer never reach Vushta, the City of Forbidden Delights, where he might find a cure. Yet Ebenezum and his hapless apprentice Wuntvor managed to elude the foul fiend's clutches and continue their perilous journey. Until their travel plans are rudely interrupted by The Association for the Advancement of Mythical and Imaginary Beasts and Creatures, militant monsters with a cause. They seek affirmative action for the Hippogriffs, Sphinxes, Satyrs and Bog Womblers of the world! They need a wizard of great skill to spread their message far and wide! They get, instead, Wuntvor. Now Wunt must face a restive crowd, many of whom fancy him in a light cream sauce. And Ebenezum can't be of help. He seems to have become a large shoe...
A Mundos de Distância
by Valmore Daniels Íris BértoloDescrição do Livro: Uma Galáxia em Guerra Por mil anos a Armada dos Kulsat tem devastado a galáxia, em busca do legado perdido de uma raça extinta, de seres tecnologicamente avançados. Eles destroem qualquer um que se atravesse no seu caminho. Agora, eles voltaram a sua atenção para a Terra e estão a reunir as suas forças para uma invasão. Justine, Michael e Alex detêm, cada um, a chave para parar o inimigo, mas eles estão a mundos de distância uns do outros, e estão a correr contra o tempo...
A Murder in Time: A Novel (Kendra Donovan Mysteries #1)
by Julie Mcelwain<P>When brilliant FBI agent Kendra Donovan stumbles back in time and finds herself in a 19th century English castle under threat from a vicious serial killer, she scrambles to solve the case before it takes her life--200 years before she was even born. <P>Beautiful and brilliant, Kendra Donovan is a rising star at the FBI. Yet her path to professional success hits a speed bump during a disastrous raid where half her team is murdered, a mole in the FBI is uncovered and she herself is severely wounded. As soon as she recovers, she goes rogue and travels to England to assassinate the man responsible for the deaths of her teammates. <P>While fleeing from an unexpected assassin herself, Kendra escapes into a stairwell that promises sanctuary but when she stumbles out again, she is in the same place - Aldrich Castle - but in a different time: 1815, to be exact. <P>Mistaken for a lady's maid hired to help with weekend guests, Kendra is forced to quickly adapt to the time period until she can figure out how she got there; and, more importantly, how to get back home. However, after the body of a young girl is found on the extensive grounds of the county estate, she starts to feel there's some purpose to her bizarre circumstances. <P>Stripped of her twenty-first century tools, Kendra must use her wits alone in order to unmask a cunning madman.
A Murder of Mages (Maradaine Constabulary #1)
by Marshall Ryan MarescaA Murder of Mages marks the debut of Marshall Ryan Maresca's novels of The Maradaine Constabulary, his second series set amid the bustling streets and crime-ridden districts of the exotic city called Maradaine. A Murder of Mages introduces us to this spellbinding port city as seen through the eyes of the people who strive to maintain law and order, the hardworking men and women of the Maradaine Constabulary. Satrine Rainey--former street rat, ex-spy, mother of two, and wife to a Constabulary Inspector who lies on the edge of death, injured in the line of duty--has been forced to fake her way into the post of Constabulary Inspector to support her family. Minox Welling is a brilliant, unorthodox Inspector and an Uncircled mage--almost a crime in itself. Nicknamed "the jinx" because of the misfortunes that seem to befall anyone around him, Minox has been partnered with Satrine because no one else will work with either of them. Their first case together--the ritual murder of a Circled mage-- sends Satrine back to the streets she grew up on and brings Minox face-to-face with mage politics he's desperate to avoid. As the body count rises, Satrine and Minox must race to catch the killer before their own secrets are exposed and they, too, become targets.From the Paperback edition.