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The Cathedral Cat
by Robin DarkmereEnter the mysterious and fantastic world of a cathedral at night.Oswald is the Gloucester Cathedral's cat. He sings in the choir and roams all over the cathedral and is loved by all who meet him.One dark autumn night, Oswald enters the cathedral by his secret entrance to find a strange blue glow in the dark by the tomb of King Edward II who was buried there in 1327. Or was he?According to traditional history, King Edward II was murdered by his enemies at Berkeley Castle, twenty miles away.Oswald asks his friend, Gideon, the mouse, what the blue glow is. He soon learns that it is the ghost of the unhappy king.Oswald gradually makes friends with the ghost and learns the true story of the king and what really happened that September night in 1327 at Berkeley.It is a magical tale of a ghost with a story to tell, a story of friendship and love and of a truth never before told.
The Theft of Sunlight (Dauntless Path #2)
by Intisar KhananiPerfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and Sorcery of Thorns, this exhilarating, page-turning fantasy will pull readers into a lush and stunning world where nothing—and no one—can be trusted.I did not choose this fate. But I will not walk away from it.Children have been disappearing from across Menaiya for longer than Amraeya ni Ansarim can remember. When her friend’s sister is snatched, Rae knows she can’t look away any longer—even if that means seeking answers from the royal court, where her country upbringing and clubfoot will only invite ridicule. Yet the court holds its share of surprises. There she discovers an ally in the foreign princess, who recruits her as an attendant. Armed with the princess’s support, Rae seeks answers in the dark city streets, finding unexpected help in a rough-around-the-edges street thief with secrets of his own. But treachery runs deep, and the more Rae uncovers, the more she endangers the kingdom itself.Praise for Intisar Khanani’s Thorn:“Set in a dark and dangerous world. Well-written and dramatically told, teens will find much to love in a novel in which the princess grows to become a force to be reckoned with.” —School Library Journal (starred review)“Khanani beautifully crafts Alyrra’s quiet but clear journey of self-definition." —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
Theft of Swords (Riyria Revelations #1)
by Michael J. SullivanRoyce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles-until they are hired to pilfer a famed sword. What appears to be just a simple job finds them framed for the murder of the king and trapped in a conspiracy that uncovers a plot far greater than the mere overthrow of a tiny kingdom. Can a self-serving thief and an idealistic swordsman survive long enough to unravel the first part of an ancient mystery that has toppled kings and destroyed empires? And so begins the first tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend. <P><P>When author Michael J. Sullivan self-published the first books of his Riyria Revelations, they rapidly became ebook bestsellers. Now, Orbit is pleased to present the complete series for the first time in bookstores everywhere. Theft of Swords was originally published as: The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha. BOOKS IN THE RIYRIA REVELATIONSTheft of Swords (The Crown Conspiracy & Avempartha)Rise of Empire (Nyphron Rising & The Emerald Storm)Heir of Novron (Wintertide & Percepliquis)
Theft Of Swords: The Riyria Revelations (Riyria Revelations)
by Michael J SullivanTHEY KILLED THE KING. THEY PINNED IT ON TWO MEN. THEY MADE A BAD DECISION . . . Royce Melborn is a superb thief; his partner, Hadrian Blackwater is a skilled mercenary. Together they make a profitable living as agents-for-hire to wealthy nobles until someone sets them up to take the blame for the murder of the king. Captured and sentenced to death the two are saved by an unlikely woman with a simple demand that will change the lives of the thieves, the course of a kingdom and the foundation of an empire.'This epic fantasy showcases the arrival of a master storyteller' Library JournalThe Riyria RevelationsTHEFT OF SWORDSRISE OF EMPIREHEIR OF NOVRONThe Riyria ChroniclesTHE CROWN TOWER THE ROSE AND THE THORN
The Goddess Twins: A Novel
by Yodassa Williams&“ . . . an impressive, commanding novel about black girl magic . . . The Goddess Twins is an emotive and powerful feminist novel that inspires the innate goddess in every girl..&” —Foreword Reviews &“Family bonds create the magic in this stirring fantasy.&” —Kirkus Reviews It&’s days before your eighteenth birthday, but your mother is missing and suddenly you have supernatural powers. What are you willing to face to discover the truth of who you really are? After years of traveling the world, black identical twins Aurora and Arden think they&’ve settled into normalcy in Ohio. But days before their eighteenth birthday, the snarky twins develop powers in telekinesis and telepathy―at the same time that their famous mother, who&’s on tour in London, disappears. Searching for answers and determined to rescue her, the sisters unearth truths that threaten to extinguish their bond and demolish their strength as individuals. Can they trust their beguiling, newly discovered British cousins when they barely trust one another? Should they heed the warnings of their immortal grandmother, a Patoi-chatting goddess, who says she&’s friendly with The Fates and can see inside a person&’s very soul? In order to succeed in their quest, these goddess twins must work together, master their powers, and unveil a horrifying, century-old family mystery. Otherwise, they may not live to see eighteen―or their mother again.
Their Amish Agreement
by Patricia Davids Patrice LewisFrom "for now" to…forever?Shelter from the Storm by Patricia Davids Secretly pregnant and unwed, Gemma Lapp has a difficult choice—face her Amish community or raise her baby alone. But when a storm strands Gemma in the wilderness with her former crush, Jesse Crump, she knows her secret won&’t be safe for long. Gemma can&’t imagine trusting a man again…until Jesse proposes a marriage of convenience. Could their arrangement lead to love?Amish Baby Lessons by Patrice Lewis Tall, plain and awkward, Amish maed Jane Troyer has always been &“useful.&” Now she&’s the temporary nanny for overwhelmed Amish bachelor Levy Struder and his baby niece. But Jane&’s finding it hard to resist falling for the sweet boppli and handsome, hardworking Levy. Can this spirited plain Jane win a bachelor&’s heart…and make their temporary arrangement permanent?USA TODAY Bestselling Author Patricia Davids Previously published as Shelter from the Storm and Amish Baby Lessons
Their Baby Miracle
by Lilian DarcySURPRISE PACKAGE!When Lucas Halliday saw Reba Grant for the first time in months, he was in for a shock: Reba was pregnant-with his baby-and she’d just gone into labor!Reba couldn’t believe it-this baby was coming way too early. And Lucas was hardly supposed to be her birthing partner. For she’d thought-and feared?-that she’d seen the last of the billionaire businessman, despite all that had happened between them. Now, with their tiny daughter fighting for survival, Reba was surprised to realize Lucas was a loving, devoted father. And that gave her hope-that maybe Lucas had potential as a husband, too....
Their Baby Surprise
by Katrina CudmoreA baby to bind them… Construction lawyer Charlotte Aldridge always keeps love at arm s length, so one night of passion with handsome billionaire CEO Lucien Duval is more than enough. Until it changes her life forever… Lucien doesn&’t make a habit of seducing his employees, but something about guarded Charlotte captures his attention and refuses to let go. And when she tells him she s pregnant, he s adamant that his child will have the one thing he never did—the love of two committed parents.
Their Christmas Miracle (Mills And Boon True Love Ser.)
by Barbara WallaceLost: One wife and mother.Found: Their forever family?Finding the wife he’d believed lost to him forever in a remote Scottish village seems like a miracle to wealthy CEO Thomas Collier. Rosalind is suffering from amnesia — she can’t remember anything from before her accident, including her husband and their daughter! As Christmas draws near, back in their London penthouse, can Thomas help Rosalind regain her past and embrace the loving future they all deserve?“Ms. Wallace has given her readers a delightful read. It’s a fast paced sweet novella about learning to love yourself and realizing that you are important…. This is a moving holiday read you will reach back to for loving comfort.” Harlequin Junkie on Winter Wedding for the Prince“Dripping with Christmas spirit, Christmas with Her Millionaire Boss is a lovely read with a heartbreaking black moment and perfect resolution.” Goodreads
Their Dark Reflections
by Amanda MeuwissenPersonal assistant Sam Coleman can do it all: housekeeping, groundskeeping, bookkeeping. The catch? It’s a con. Ed Simon, his newest millionaire boss, doesn’t know Sam Goldman is a Robin Hood for hire who targets rich jerks. Sure, Sam keeps the money for himself, his crew, and his real employers, but at least they only steal from bad people. Until sweet, fumbling Ed, who doesn’t seem to have a single vice. Too bad the people who hired Sam won’t let him back out. They want Ed’s money, and they’ll hurt Sam and his friends to get it. For years Ed has kept people at arm’s length, but Sam’s charms wear down his defenses—just as he learns their budding relationship was an act. Sam isn’t who Ed thought he was, but Ed has a dark secret too: he’s a vampire. And someone is framing him for a series of bloody murders. When the real villains force their hand, Sam and Ed must choose: work together, trust each other, and give in to the feelings growing between them… or let what might have been bleed out like the victims piling at their feet.
Their Dubai Marriage Makeover
by Louise FullerHe wants his wife back! But can he convince her to stay? Find out in this desert reunion romance by Louise Fuller.The billionaire&’s unfinished business:Reclaiming their vows!Newlywed Delphi is devastated when the tycoon who captured her heart in a whirlwind romance seems more enamored with his work than her. After one broken promise too many, she&’s had enough!But Omar Al Majid has other ideas! He convinces her to return with him to Dubai, only to be confronted by the truth: their marriage is a mirage. And his relentless drive to create an empire that is his alone is to blame. Now, if he&’s to win Delphi back, he must reimagine everything he believed their life together could be…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Their Engagement Is Announced
by Carole MortimerGriffin Sinclair had announced that he and Dora Baxter were going to get married. This was a complete shock to Dora-he hadn’t even asked her!Griffin had created the fictitious engagement to avoid his mother’s matchmaking-and it seemed Dora had no choice but to go along with it. Now she had to spend all her time with the gorgeous Adonis.... But it wasn’t going to be that easy-because secretly, Dora had been in love with Griffin for years, and there was nothing she wanted more than his genuine proposal!
Their Family Arrangement
by Angel MooreHow far will they go to keep their promise?They reunited for the children…Will they stay for each other?Sophie Owens and Kevin Lane failed at love a long time ago, but when tragedy makes them guardians of their best friends’ children, they become coparents overnight. Both will do anything for the kids they promised to care for. But when a judge demands they must marry to keep them, a temporary engagement is their only option—causing old flames of lost love to flicker…From Harlequin Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Their Festive Island Escape: Their Festive Island Escape / Their Unexpected Christmas Gift (the Stone Gap Inn) (Mills And Boon True Love Ser.)
by Nina SinghCan Christmas in the Caribbean……bring her comfort and joy this year?Jilted at the altar exactly three years ago, Celeste wants sun, sea and exotic cocktails, so escaping to Jamaica is perfect. But her peace is disturbed when the hot Santa from the beach turns out to be Reid Evanson—the luxury resort’s CEO and best man at her nonwedding! Could their unexpected chemistry mean he’s the one to restore her love of the festive season?“I devoured this book in one sitting. Swept Away by the Venetian Millionaire by Nina Singh is a heartwarming, tender romance that oozes with emotion and heart. The story is compelling and the characters are realistic and fun.”—Goodreads"Captivated by The Millionaire by Nina Singh is a contemporary romance with an engaging storyline and amazing chemistry. It is a tale that will warm your heart and is as beautiful as it is compelling. Nina writes characters that makes them feel so real and you will fall in love with them. I enjoyed the story so much that before I knew it I was turning the last page. This wonderful story that should be on your to-read list."—Goodreads
Their Fractured Light (The Starbound Trilogy #3)
by Amie Kaufman Meagan SpoonerA year ago, Flynn Cormac and Jubilee Chase made the now infamous Avon Broadcast, calling on the galaxy to witness for their planet, and protect them from destruction. Some say Flynn's a madman, others whisper about conspiracies. Nobody knows the truth. A year before that, Tarver Merendsen and Lilac LaRoux were rescued from a terrible shipwreck???now, they live a public life in front of the cameras, and a secret life away from the world's gaze. Now, in the center of the universe on the planet of Corinth, all four are about to collide with two new players, who will bring the fight against LaRoux Industries to a head. Gideon Marchant is an eighteen-year-old computer hacker known in Corinth's underworld as The Knave of Hearts. He'll climb, abseil and worm his way past the best security measures to pull off onsite hacks that others don't dare touch. Sofia Quinn has a killer smile, and by the time you're done noticing it, she's got you offering up your wallet, your car, and anything else she desires. She holds LaRoux Industries responsible for the mysterious death of her father and is out for revenge at any cost. When a LaRoux Industries security breach interrupts Gideon and Sofia's separate attempts to infiltrate their headquarters, they're forced to work together to escape. Each of them has their own reason for wanting to take down LaRoux Industries, and neither trusts the other. But working together might be the best chance they have to expose the secrets LRI is so desperate to hide.
Their Frontier Family & The Baby Bequest
by Lyn CoteSecond-chance familyTheir Frontier FamilyNo one is more surprised than Sunny Licht when Noah Whitmore proposes. She’s an unwed mother—an outcast in her small Quaker community. But she can’t resist the Union soldier’s offer of a fresh start. Noah is determined that Sunny and her baby want for nothing…except the love that war burned out of him. Yet Sunny makes him hope once more for the family he never thought he’d find.The Baby Bequest Getting married is the only way for Sophie Tanner to protect her younger brother and keep her family’s Smoky Mountain farm. She’d like Nathan O’Malley to be the groom, but he can’t seem to get past their friendship…or their differences. Nathan always thought he’d fall in love with someone like himself—sensible and levelheaded. Sophie is his polar opposite. So why can’t he picture anyone else at his side? The moment schoolteacher Ellen Thurston discovers a baby boy outside her door, it’s love at first sight. While the townsfolk don’t approve of Ellen as a single mother, what worries her most are her feelings for Kurt Lang, the handsome farmer who defends her. Kurt knows how hard it is to raise a child alone, and he’ll do whatever it takes to help make Ellen’s dream of a family come true.USA TODAY Bestselling Author
Their Furever Mates: Legal Wolf's Mate; Catch a Tiger by the Tail; The Alpha's Mate
by Eve LanglaisThree sizzling hot paranormal shifter novellas in one smoking boxed set!These sassy, sexy paranormal romance novellas by New York Times bestselling author Eve Langlais were previously published in the anthologies Growl, Wild, and Hunger.Legal Wolf’s MateTaking on a pro bono murder case isn't a problem for a lawyer who enjoys a challenge. Discovering his new client is his mate? A tad more complicated. Gavin has no intention of settling down, especially not with a woman accused of murder. But the beautiful, fiery Megan has his blood boiling and his heart racing, and it doesn't take Gavin long to know that his fate is sealed...Catch a Tiger by the TailBroderick has a job to do—audit the books of a gentleman’s club. Sounds simple, except his company wants him to find dirt linking to the mob, his secret mob employer wants someone to pin the blame on, and the bar manager at the heart of the controversy doesn’t want him—even though she’s his mate.The Alpha’s MateWhen Fabian saves a woman from drowning, everything he knows gets tossed away and only one thing becomes clear: she’s his mate—and someone wants to kill her. Hell no. Protecting her, though, is only part of his problem. He also has to convince her she belongs to him. In her words, “Hell no.” When she flees, little does she realize this wolf loves to chase. And when he catches the woman he wants? She’ll become the Alpha’s Mate.
Their Holiday Together: The Bachelor's Christmas Bride\The Son He Never Knew (Harlequin Themes Ser.)
by Victoria Pade Kristi GoldLove is in the air this holiday season in these two classic stories! The Bachelor's Christmas Bride When Shannon Duffy comes to Northbridge, Montana, she doesn't expect to find the man of her dreams-wearing a Santa suit, no less! Although former pro hockey player Dag McKendrick is irresistible, the newly disengaged Shannon has to at least try to resist him. Or will she cave in to temptation-just in time for Christmas? The Son He Never Knew Chase Reed is home from serving overseas and ready to be sheriff. Then he lands in the middle of an incident involving Jessica Keller. He's never forgotten his one night with Jess. However, she has a son, and despite the crazy attraction, Chase isn't ready to be a father. But when she reveals the truth, he has to be the man his son needs.
Their Hometown Christmas
by Missy Tippens Lorraine BeattyA Christmas reunionA Forever Christmas by Missy Tippens Sarah Radcliffe's quiet Christmas will be lost if she has to direct the church's Christmas pageant. But when she meets two little boys determined to gain their father's attention, Sarah agrees to help. However, the dad in question is Gregory Jones, the man she loved and lost. If Sarah can open her heart, she may receive the most wonderful present of all—a family of her own.A Mom for Christmas by Lorraine Beatty Noah Carlisle is surprised to see Beth Montgomery back in Dover. Beth left their small Mississippi town—and him—years ago for a ballet career. Home to rehab her knee, Beth counts the days to resume her career—until she sees Noah. Celebrating Christmas with the handsome man and his adorable child, Beth wonders if the dreams worth chasing were always right in her own backyard.2 Uplifting Stories A Forever Christmas and A Mom for Christmas
Their Majesties' Bucketeers (North American Confederacy #3)
by L. Neil SmithMurder most alien... Something flashed and a great roar deafened the audience. When the smoke and green-tinged vapor cleared, a lamviin alien--what was left of it, anyway--lay dead before the horrified gaze of several hundred eyewitnesses. Responsibility for solving the crime lay squarely on the three shoulders of Bucketeer-Inquirer Mav. But--the windowless room had been locked, no one saw the killer, and the murder weapon itself was a mystery.
Their Mistletoe Matchmakers
by Keli GwynA Christmas MatchThe best Christmas possible—that’s what Lavinia Crowne intends to provide before taking her orphaned nieces and nephew home to Philadelphia. But carrying out her plan may be harder than she expects, with their handsome, stubborn uncle, Henry Hawthorn, insisting on raising the children in rough-and-tumble Sutter Creek, California. Lavinia can’t bear to lose her late sister’s children, though, or go against her father’s demand to bring them home.Henry believes his nieces and nephew need affection and security more than a lavish lifestyle. But as the children conspire to bring their aunt and uncle together, a new vision fills his head—of future Christmases spent with sweet, determined Lavinia and their growing family. Can three little matchmakers, and the spirit of the season, bring the gift of a very happy beginning?
Their Monstrous Hearts: A Gothic Horror Novel with a Dual Timeline and a Suspenseful Mystery
by Yigit Turhan"A gothic, darkly alluring tale that will leave readers spellbound"—Dua Lipa, Grammy award-winning singer/songwriterA haunting novel about the boundaries people will cross to keep their dreams alive.A mysterious stranger shows up at Riccardo&’s apartment with some news: his grandmother Perihan has died, and Riccardo has inherited her villa in Milan along with her famed butterfly collection.The struggling writer is out of options. He&’s hoping the change of scenery in Milan will inspire him, and maybe there will be some money to keep him afloat. But Perihan&’s house isn&’t as opulent as he remembers. The butterflies pinned in their glass cases seem more ominous than artful. Perihan&’s group of mysterious old friends is constantly lurking. And there&’s something wrong in the greenhouse.As Riccardo explores the decrepit estate, he stumbles upon Perihan&’s diary, which might hold the key to her mysterious death. Or at least give him the inspiration he needs to finish his manuscript.But he might not survive long enough to write it.
Their Only Child
by Carla CassidyFor Christmas, she wanted her family backFor single mom Theresa Mathews, the Christmas holidays were extra special because of her son. And because in him she still held part of Sullivan-the man she'd once loved. But now their child was missing.Like a whirlwind, Sullivan swept back into Theresa's life, stirring her feelings and bringing more questions. While his strong arms offered comfort, his smoky eyes promised fulfillment of the desire that still smoldered between them. In his embrace Theresa found hope-but she feared only the truth about the past could heal there hearts...and bring their son home for Christmas.
Their Royal Ash (Once Upon a Harem #4)
by Lia DavisLife as a princess isn’t as glamorous as it seems. For Tia Ashley, it’s a well-hidden secret. One she’s willing to take to her grave.Her step-father, King Balsatra, isn’t a caring ruler or father. He killed her mother and turned Tia into a servant. Her stepbrothers couldn’t help her out of fear of their father’s wrath. The day Tia turned eighteen, she fled the palace and far away from the Kregon Kingdom to a small village where no one knows her. Her new life is short lived when her three stepbrothers and their two guards arrive asking questions about the missing princess. There was no way she was going back to the palace to endure any more of the King’s abuse. Conell, Ayen, Elion, Kieran, and Jonah had other plans. The kind that involved taking the throne and ending the Kings rein of terror.
Their Royal Wedding Bargain: Billionaire's Wife On Paper / Their Royal Wedding Bargain (Mills And Boon Modern Ser.)
by Michelle ConderIt was a temporary agreement…But their wedding date has already been set!Princess Alexa’s strategy was simple: avoid an unwanted union by finding a short-term fiancé. Notoriously untamable Prince Rafaele seems her safest bet…until the king demands they marry for real!Suddenly Alexa is in over her royal head! Because their electrifying connection complicates everything. Rafa’s charisma thrills her, his boldness challenges her and the pleasures of their marriage bed give duty-bound Alexa the confidence to ask for more. Can Alexa persuade Rafa to rewrite the terms of their convenient bargain?