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A Covenant of Justice: Trackers, Book Two
by David GerroldIn A Covenant of Justice, the sequel to Gerrold's classic space opera Under the Eye of God, The Phaestor, a genetically altered vampiric race, have set in motion their final plan for the complete enslavement of the galaxy. However, they will not go unopposed, for on numerous worlds, humans, androids, and bioforms have joined forces against their vampiric overlords. A government of vampires, dragons, and mutated humans display their galactic dominance, and while those entrusted with the wisdom of the galaxy sanction the struggle against the Phaestor, a cunning Vampire war queen, her ambitious suitor, and the fierce and invincible Dragon Lord vie for total domination. The last hope for the galaxy remains in the hands of rebels from Thoska-Roole: a band of malcontents, outnumbered and pursued, fighting for their freedom, their lives, and the future of the stars.
A Cowboy Comes Home
by Laura Marie Altom April ArringtonAn unexpected family reunionHome on the Ranch: Tennessee Bull Rider by April Arrington Going home to Elk Valley, Nate Tenley has a lot to apologize for—starting with disappearing on Amber Eason after an unforgettable night together. That night, he&’s shocked to discover, had three adorable consequences. If Nate wants to regain Amber&’s trust, he&’ll have to prove he&’s committed to her and their children. But can this bull-riding adventurer really settle down?Home on the Ranch: The Colorado Cowboy's Triplets by Laura Marie Altom After the tragic death of his sister and her husband, navy SEAL Jed Monroe comes home to Colorado to care for their newborn triplets. But he&’ll need the help of his first love, Camille Hall. Between bottles and diaper changes it&’s easy for the two to ignore their lingering attraction. But as one week turns into two, this temporary situation starts to feel permanent… Previously published as Home on the Ranch: Tennessee Bull Rider and Home on the Ranch: The Colorado Cowboy's Triplets
A Cowboy Under the Mistletoe (Texas Legacies: The McCabes)
by Cathy Gillen ThackerAs of Christmas Eve, Hank McCabe will lose his chance to bid on the Mesquite Ridge ranch. But ever since Ally Garrett delivered her ultimatum, Hank's more set than ever on snapping up her land. He's ready to build his future, and is crazy enough to think generosity would overtake the holiday-hating Ally this season. Apparently not!Ally came home to say goodbye to her family ranch and sever her ties to Laramie County once and for all. Not find herself smooching with the hunkiest cowboy in Texas. And not having a litter of adorable golden retriever pups take over the house she's trying to sell!It seems that with a McCabe around, things always get complicated. So it's time to make a choice-sell to the highest bidder, or give in to the spirit of the holiday. After all, what could be better than a cowboy under the mistletoe?
A Cowboy for Christmas (Arizona Country Legacy)
by Marin Thomas Cathy McDavidA holiday home for the cowboy?Her Holiday Rancher by Cathy McDavidGabe Dempsey vows to keep the family ranch alive, even if he has to share ownership with two half brothers. Luckily, Reese McGraw, the trustee of his father’s estate, is on his side. But is her support a conflict of interest? Gabe’s and Reese’s growing feelings for each other are a problem, too. But maybe it’s one that will be solved by the magic of Christmas!Twins Under the Christmas Tree by Marin ThomasConway Cash is finally ready to settle down, and he’s found the perfect woman. But he isn’t ready for fatherhood—and Isi Lopez has twin four-year-old boys. Kids or no, Conway soon discovers he and Isi make a great couple. And with some luck, and a whole lot of Christmas spirit, Conway just may find himself in the center of his own ready-made family!New York Times Bestselling Author Cathy McDavidPreviously published as Her Holiday Rancher and Twins Under the Christmas Tree
A Cowboy for Christmas: A Jubilee, Texas Novel (Jubilee, Texas #3)
by Lori WildeIf you’re looking for love, look no further than Jubilee, Texas! This small Western town with the big heart is the creation of New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde—and now she’s giving fans of Susan Wiggs, Susan Mallery, and Sherryl Woods, and contemporary romance readers everywhere the perfect holiday gift: A Cowboy for Christmas! Wilde’s third visit to Jubilee is a totally charming, utterly captivating holiday treat that combines all the elements that romance lovers love—passion, emotion, wit, warmth, family…and cowboys—as a lonely young widow raising her young son alone experiences a true Christmas miracle when a rugged, handsome stranger enters her life. Put A Cowboy for Christmas on your holiday wish list!
A Cowboy for Clementine (Home on the Ranch #17)
by Susan FloydClem Wells has made a career out of screwing upFirst she quit school to get married. Then she spent years being the perfect corporate wife-only to get dumped. Finally she went home to manage her family’s ranch, figuring even she couldn’t wreck a smoothly running operation. But she’d saved the worst for last.Who would’ve guessed that those sweet little cows she’d put out to pasture would turn into feral beasts that refused to be rounded up? Simple math said 0 cows = $0. And $0 meant her family’s ranch was in jeopardy.What Clementine needed now was a miracle. Hard to believe that a miracle would take the form of Dexter Scott. But if a silent, ornery and stubborn cowboy was all that was available, then she’d take what she could get.
A Cowboy in Her Stocking (Blue Falls, Texas)
by Trish MilburnChristmas is the perfect time for romance with a cowboy! Enjoy this holiday novella from Harlequin American RomanceWhen Talia Ardmore inherits her family's run-down ranch in Blue Falls, Texas, all she wants is to sell the place and get back to the life she's made for herself in California. But then she hires her high school crush Jake Monroe to fix up the house, and now she can't help dreaming of what might have been.Jake's happy to see Talia, but he's hurt she never told him why she ran away all those years ago. Still, with Christmas on the way and his daughter Mia's medical bills piling up, the widowed rancher can use the extra work. The last thing he expects is for Talia to ignite a fire in him that he thought had gone out forever....It's not long before Talia's head over heels for Jake-and his little girl. But Talia must face her past before they can both receive the gift of a future together and a lifetime of happy holiday seasons.
A Cowboy of Convenience: Romancing The Runaway Bride A Cowboy Of Convenience Orphan Train Sweetheart Handpicked Family
by Stacy HenrieGroom by AgreementA real home—it’s what Vienna Howe dearly wants for her young daughter. Yet the ramshackle property she just inherited hardly qualifies. She can’t afford the repairs—until foreman West McCall suggests they start a dude ranch together. For propriety’s sake, they’ll need a marriage in name only…a practical solution for two wary hearts. Years ago, West convinced Vienna to marry a man of means, never realizing how cruel her husband could be. Guilt-ridden, he intends to secure the lovely widow’s future. But despite his reluctance to get close to anyone, this union might do more than fix Vienna’s ranch. It could open the door to a warm, loving future…
A Cowboy to Kiss
by Mary LeoTHIS COWBOY WON'T QUIT Jake Scott welcomed the invitation from Kenzie Grant's father to visit their ranch in Idaho. It was a chance to help out an old family friend, and to see Kenzie again. But judging by her frosty reception, his old friend wasn't informed-and isn't amused. The stunning little spitfire that dogged him around when they were kids has grown into a fabulous force to be reckoned with. And he's in her crosshairs. It's tough to tell which she resents most-his advice on eco-friendly ranching methods or just his presence. Either way, he's got her riled. Just not in the way he'd hoped. How can he convince her that working together could be the best thing for the ranch...and for them?
A Cowboy's Angel
by Pamela BrittonUneasy Allies Mariah Stewart has a passion-to save racehorses from slaughter once they're done racing. Zach Johnson has a passion, too-raising winners. Mariah and her protests are one more annoyance on a list that may cost him his family stables. And when his best horse goes down, she pesters him about his plans for it. The thing is, Mariah is also a vet. Her crazy proposal to save Dasher might work, and what does Zach have to lose? Only his sanity! Maybe his determined bachelorhood, too. Because Mariah just...gets under his skin. Zach knows she feels it-she heats up every time he's near. But is the attraction between them enough to set aside everything they believe in?
A Cowboy's Christmas Wedding
by Pamela BrittonCHRISTMAS MIRACLES DO HAPPEN! Cabe Jensen hates Christmas. After losing his beloved wife, the holidays are nothing but a painful reminder of all that was good in his world. When his best friend asks to get married at his ranch, Cabe has no idea that it's to be a Christmas wedding! The worst part is he has to work with Saedra Robbins-a friend of the groom-on the plans. And Saedra can't seem to stop herself from poking her nose everywhere, making him feel things he'd rather forget. Trouble is, he's not sure what Saedra's after. She makes herself at home around the place, and his daughter likes her. All Cabe knows is he can't stop thinking about kissing her....
A Cowboy's Heart
by Liz IrelandWill Brockett Certainly Had His Hands FullHis ex-fiancée had up and married while he'd been out on a cattle drive. Then she'd run away from her new husband, and as the town's part-time sheriff, it was up to Will to rescue her, and keep the residents of Possum Trot happy knowing that he was watching out for them.Now, to top it all off, his best friend, Paulie Johnson, had discarded her riding togs for a fancy dress and suddenly started looking like prime wife material. Poor Will was beginning to wonder just what was going to happen next!
A Cowboy's Instant Twins
by Tina Leonard Sasha SummersTHE WRONG FAMILY?Twins for the Rebel Cowboy by Sasha SummersSingle mom Annabeth Upton wants to forget her worries for just one night. Then Ryder Boone steps in to protect her from a rowdy bar patron…and in a hot half hour they create the biggest worry of all. Two of them, actually! The honorable Ryder proposes, but the last thing Annabeth wants is to force Ryder into a loveless marriage, so she gives him an opt-out clause. The only problem is now she doesn’t want him to leave!The Twins’ Rodeo Rider by Tina LeonardSuz Hawthorne was always a rebel. But falling for navy SEAL Cisco Grant when local legend destined him for another woman borders on sedition. For a Texas town that depends on its romantic reputation, flouting local lore is disastrous. Cisco knows he’s meant to be with Suz and the twin babies they’re expecting. Can he preserve the town’s tradition and win the woman he loves?
A Cowboy's Pride
by Pamela BrittonBroken Cowboy...Trent Anderson's rodeo days are over. Thanks to the car accident that killed his best friend, he will never get on a horse again. But physical therapist Alana McClintock isn't listening to his protestations. She just won't let up-getting under his skin, waking parts of him he thought would sleep forever. He can sense she feels something for him, too.Alana knows Trent's injuries aren't as extensive as he thinks, and with some hard work she's convinced he will ride again. But the problem is convincing Trent. As Alana works with the wounded cowboy, she is drawn to him in a way that is anything but professional. She's determined to help him, though-even if it means he'll walk away from her.
A Cowboy's Redemption (Wyoming Country Legacy)
by Rebecca Winters Cathy McDavidSecond chance for the cowboyThe Comeback Cowboy by Cathy McDavidAs owner of Cowboy College, Adele Donnelly makes it a rule never to get involved with her guests, especially not famous and footloose cowboy Ty Boudeau, whose life is all about traveling the rodeo circuit. But Ty is more than just another handsome face…and when Adele finds out she’s pregnant with his baby, Ty’ll have to prove he can be a championship father!The Wyoming Cowboy by Rebecca WintersFormer marine Carson Lundgren’s Wyoming ranch is a place where families of fallen war heroes can heal. His first guests, widow Tracy Baretta and six-year-old Johnny, have been struggling since losing their husband and father. They quickly fall in love with the place…and maybe with the man himself. Could this incredible cowboy be the one to make Tracy and her son believe in love again? New York Times Bestselling AuthorPreviously published as The Comeback Cowboy and The Wyoming Cowboy
A Cowboy's Wish (Must Love Dogs)
by Sasha Summers Amanda ReneeFind your Happily Ever After with two feel-good stories of dogs unleashing romance in small-town settings.UNLIKELY REUNIONA Cowboy’s Christmas Reunion by Sasha SummersOnce, Hunter Boone and Josie Stephens had something that they thought would last forever. Now Josie’s back home, and while their attraction is still strong, she won’t come between the single dad and his son. And as the whole town gets ready for Christmas and Hunter tempts her with the promise of a future together, she has to tell herself—for her own survival—that relationships just aren’t her thing…The Lawman’s Rebel Bride by Amanda ReneeDeputy Sheriff Harlan Slade owes Belle Barnes a wedding, and she’s ready to collect. The divorced single dad left Belle at the altar years ago. Now, for the sake of Belle’s ailing grandmother, he agrees to temporarily tie the knot. Their faux union quickly feels all too real, but will Belle’s impulsive streak cost her the first real family she’s ever known?
A Crack In The Line (Withern Rise)
by Michael LawrenceFour months ago in the snowy depths of winter, Alaric and Naia, two teenagers who'd never met, discovered they were living almost identical lives in different versions of Withern Rise, their riverside Victorian mansion. One day, they accidentally stranded themselves in the wrong realities.
A Crack in the Sea
by H. M. BouwmanAn enchanting historical fantasy adventure perfect for fans of Thanhha Lai's Newbery Honor-winning Inside Out and Back Again <P><P>No one comes to the Second World on purpose. The doorway between worlds opens only when least expected. The Raft King is desperate to change that by finding the doorway that will finally take him and the people of Raftworld back home. <P><P>To do it, he needs Pip, a young boy with an incredible gift—he can speak to fish; and the Raft King is not above kidnapping to get what he wants. Pip’s sister Kinchen, though, is determined to rescue her brother and foil the Raft King’s plans. This is but the first of three extraordinary stories that collide on the high seas of the Second World. <P><P>The second story takes us back to the beginning: Venus and Swimmer are twins captured aboard a slave ship bound for Jamaica in 1781. They save themselves and others from a life of enslavement with a risky, magical plan—one that leads them from the shark-infested waters of the first world to the second. Pip and Kinchen will hear all about them before their own story is said and done. <P><P>So will Thanh and his sister Sang, who we meet in 1978 on a small boat as they try to escape post-war Vietnam. But after a storm and a pirate attack, they’re not sure they’ll ever see shore again. What brings these three sets of siblings together on an adventure of a lifetime is a little magic, helpful sea monsters and that very special portal, A Crack in the Sea.
A Crane Among Wolves: A heart-pounding tale of romance and court politics – for fans of historical K-dramas
by June HurA devastating and pulse-pounding tale that will feel all-too-relevant in today's world, based on a true story from Korean history.Hope is dangerous. Love is deadly. 1506, Joseon. The people suffer under the cruel reign of the tyrant King Yeonsan, powerless to stop him from commandeering their land for his recreational use, banning and burning books, and kidnapping and horrifically abusing women and girls as his personal playthings.Seventeen-year-old Iseul has lived a sheltered, privileged life despite the kingdom's turmoil. When her older sister, Suyeon, becomes the king's latest prey, Iseul leaves the relative safety of her village, traveling through forbidden territory to reach the capital in hopes of stealing her sister back. But she soon discovers the king's power is absolute, and to challenge his rule is to court certain death. Prince Daehyun has lived his whole life in the terrifying shadow of his despicable half-brother, the king. Forced to watch King Yeonsan flaunt his predation through executions and rampant abuse of the common folk, Daehyun aches to find a way to dethrone his half-brother once and for all. When staging a coup, failure is fatal, and he'll need help to pull it off-but there's no way to know who he can trust.When Iseul's and Daehyun's fates collide, their contempt for each other is transcended only by their mutual hate for the king. Armed with Iseul's family connections and Daehyun's royal access, they reluctantly join forces to launch the riskiest gamble the kingdom has ever seen:Save her sister. Free the people. Destroy a tyrant. 'June Hur reigns supreme in making the past come alive.' CHLOE GONG'Gripping and devastating.' ANN LIANG 'There were literally moments in this book where I forgot to breathe.' ELLEN OH
A Crane Among Wolves: A heart-pounding tale of romance and court politics – for fans of historical K-dramas
by June HurA devastating and pulse-pounding tale that will feel all-too-relevant in today's world, based on a true story from Korean history.Hope is dangerous. Love is deadly. 1506, Joseon. The people suffer under the cruel reign of the tyrant King Yeonsan, powerless to stop him from commandeering their land for his recreational use, banning and burning books, and kidnapping and horrifically abusing women and girls as his personal playthings.Seventeen-year-old Iseul has lived a sheltered, privileged life despite the kingdom's turmoil. When her older sister, Suyeon, becomes the king's latest prey, Iseul leaves the relative safety of her village, traveling through forbidden territory to reach the capital in hopes of stealing her sister back. But she soon discovers the king's power is absolute, and to challenge his rule is to court certain death. Prince Daehyun has lived his whole life in the terrifying shadow of his despicable half-brother, the king. Forced to watch King Yeonsan flaunt his predation through executions and rampant abuse of the common folk, Daehyun aches to find a way to dethrone his half-brother once and for all. When staging a coup, failure is fatal, and he'll need help to pull it off-but there's no way to know who he can trust.When Iseul's and Daehyun's fates collide, their contempt for each other is transcended only by their mutual hate for the king. Armed with Iseul's family connections and Daehyun's royal access, they reluctantly join forces to launch the riskiest gamble the kingdom has ever seen:Save her sister. Free the people. Destroy a tyrant. 'June Hur reigns supreme in making the past come alive.' CHLOE GONG'Gripping and devastating.' ANN LIANG 'There were literally moments in this book where I forgot to breathe.' ELLEN OH
A Crankenstein Valentine
by Dan Santat Samantha BergerA monstrously funny Valentine's Day story starring CRANKENSTEIN!Includes Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me functionality where available.Book Description:See what happens to an ordinary kid on the most lovey-dovey, yuckiest day of the year-Valentine's Day! Cheesy cards, allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything? It's enough to turn anyone into a monster!YECHHHH!But Crankenstein might just find a way to turn his sour day sweet... because even the crankiest monsters have hearts!
A Crazy Day with Cobras
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!Merlin’s beloved penguin, Penny, has been put under a spell! To save her, Jack and Annie must find a rare and precious emerald. When the magic tree house whisks them back to India over four hundred years ago to search for the jewel, they discover an amazing and exotic world filled with great danger.Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #45, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #17: A Crazy Day with Cobras.Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerSuper Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventureFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresHave more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
A Crazy Day with Cobras (Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #17)
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaThe New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series is back!But with the magic tree house comes terrible news: Merlin's beloved penguin, Penny, has been put under a spell! Jack and Annie must find four things to break the spell. The first is a rare and precious emerald. When the magic tree house whisks them back to India over four hundred years ago to search for the jewel, they discover an amazing and exotic world filled with great danger. Will Jack and Annie find what they're looking for? Will they avoid the wrath of the all-powerful Great Mogul, survive a crazy ride on a wild elephant, escape an attack by king cobras--and make it back to the magic tree house alive? Mary Pope Osborne brings together just the right combination of history, magic, and fast-paced adventure to satisfy kids, parents, teachers, and librarians. Magic Tree House books are known around the world as books that inspire reading. From the Hardcover edition.
A Creature of Moonlight
by Rebecca HahnAs the only heir to the throne, Marni should have been surrounded by wealth and privilege, not living in exile--but now the time has come when she must choose between claiming her birthright as princess of a realm whose king wants her dead, and life with the father she has never known: a wild dragon who is sending his magical woods to capture her. Fans of Bitterblue and Seraphina will be captured by a Creature of Moonlight, with its richly layered storytelling and the powerful choices its strong heroine must make.
A Creeper Camps Out: The Creeper Diaries, An Unofficial Minecrafters Novel, Book Eleven (The Creeper Diaries #11)
by Greyson MannGerald isn’t exactly thrilled when his parents send him to summer camp. Building shelters? Not really his thing. Gathering mushrooms? Thanks, but no thanks. Tracking wolves? Um . . . NO. <P><P>Gerald especially dreads Survival Night, when he and his friend Sam have to sleep outside in the woods. <P><P>When Gerald stumbles onto an abandoned woodland mansion, he thinks it’s the perfect place to spend Survival Night! But a rival camp of villagers has already claimed the mansion. <P><P>Can Gerald find the courage to stand up to them? He’s going to need ALL his survival skills to defend his discovery—and his good buddy Sam.