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The Widow's Bargain
by Juliet LandonWhen her ancestral home was beset by a dangerousband of reivers, Lady Ebony Moffat feared for heryoung son's safety. In a blind moment of frenzy thewidow struck a bargain with the men's leader—her body for her child's life.Unbeknownst to Lady Ebony, Sir Alex Somers hadraided Castle Kells seeking out traitors at the behestof the King of Scotland. And though he'd neverharm her son, Alex couldn't help but be drawn tothe raven-haired beauty's all-too-tempting offer. Still,Alex instinctively knew making love to Ebony wouldnever be enough—unless she gave him both herbody and her soul!
The Widow's Broom
by Chris Van AllsburgA witch's worn-out broom serves a widow well, until her neighbors decide the thing is wicked and dangerous.
The Widow's Broom 25th Anniversary Edition
by Chris Van AllsburgThe enchanting story of a widow who finds herself in possession of an extraordinary broom after a witch falls into her garden.Some of Minna Shaw's neighbors don't trust her clever broom. "It's dangerous," they say. But Minna appreciates the broom's help. She enjoys its quiet company.But one day two children get taught a well-deserved lesson by the broom. For her neighbors, this is proof of the broom's evil spirit. Minna is obligated to give up her dear companion. Chris Van Allsburg, master of the mysterious, brings this tale to life with moody and memorable pictures that will haunt readers long after the book's covers are closed—now in a new edition to celebrate this beloved book's twenty-fifth anniversary.
The Widow's Children: A Novel
by Paula Fox"Chekhovian. . . . Every line of Fox's story, every gesture of her characters, is alive and surprising."—Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, New York Times On the eve of their trip to Africa, Laura Maldonada Clapper and her husband, Desmond, sit in a New York City hotel room, drinking scotch-and-sodas and awaiting the arrival of three friends: Clara Hansen, Laura's timid, brow-beaten daughter from a previous marriage; Carlos, Laura's flamboyant and charming brother; and Peter Rice, a melancholy editor whom Laura hasn't seen for over a year. But what begins as a bon voyage party soon parlays into a bitter, claustrophobic clash of family resentment. From the hotel room to the tony restaurant to which the five embark, Laura presides over the escalating innuendo and hostility with imperial cruelty, for she is hiding the knowledge that her mother, the family matriarch, has died of a heart attack that morning. A novel as intense as it is unerringly observed, The Widow's Children is another revelation of the storyteller's art from the incomparable Paula Fox.
Widow's Dozen
by Marek WaldorfIn a New York State town submitting to endless summer Waldorf delivers a Widow's Dozen of lyrical and poignant tales.
The Widow's House (The Dagger and the Coin #4)
by Daniel AbrahamTHE RISE OF THE DRAGON AND THE FALL OF KINGSLord Regent Geder Palliako's war has led his nation and the priests of the spider goddess to victory after victory. No power has withstood him, except for the heart of the one woman he desires. As the violence builds and the cracks in his rule begin to show, he will risk everything to gain her love or else her destruction.Clara Kalliam, the loyal traitor, is torn between the woman she once was and the woman she has become. With her sons on all sides of the conflict, her house cannot stand, but there is a power in choosing when and how to fall.And in Porte Oliva, banker Cithrin bel Sarcour and Captain Marcus Wester learn the terrible truth that links this war to the fall of the dragons millennia before, and that to save the world, Cithrin must conquer it.
The Widow's House (Dagger and the Coin #4)
by Daniel AbrahamTHE RISE OF THE DRAGON AND THE FALL OF KINGSLord Regent Geder Palliako's war has led his nation and the priests of the spider goddess to victory after victory. No power has withstood him, except for the heart of the one woman he desires. As the violence builds and the cracks in his rule begin to show, he will risk everything to gain her love - or her destruction. Clara Kalliam, the loyal traitor, is torn between the woman she once was and the woman she has become. With her sons on all sides of the conflict, her house cannot stand, but there is a power in choosing when and how to fall. And in Porte Oliva, banker Cithrin bel Sarcour and Captain Marcus Wester learn the terrible truth that links this war to the fall of the dragons millennia before, and that to save the world, Cithrin must conquer it.
The Widow's Walk: A Novel
by Robert BarclayIn the spirit of The Notebook and The Time Traveler’s Wife comes Robert Barclay’s haunting and romantic novel of passion, destiny, loss and an eternal love that will bring two people together across time.His name was Garrett Richmond and he had always wanted to live by the ocean. So when the opportunity to buy—and renovate—the old home known as Seaside arrived, he leapt at the chance. Never mind that his friends and family thought he was crazy, he knew he could return this lonely mansion, worn by time, wind, and neglect, to its former beauty. But Seaside was more than just a project; it was spot that had called to him his entire life.And then one night he saw her . . .Her name is Constance Elizabeth Canfield and she tells him Seaside has been her home for over 150 years. But Constance is no ghost; rather, she claims that she has been somehow magically trapped between this life and the next. At first, Garrett can’t believe her crazy story—the woman had to be lying! And yet, there was something about Constance that was from another time . . .Soon this mysterious woman and flesh and blood man share a closeness they cannot deny. But just as their love begins to bloom, Constance’s presence starts mysteriously fading away, soon to be gone forever. Is their love doomed—or is it strong enough to transcend time, and even death itself?
Widow's Web (Elemental Assassin #7)
by Jennifer EstepThe seventh book in the hugely popular Elemental Assassin series by New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Jennifer Estep—Gin Blanco is back and ready for action.I used to murder people for money, but lately it’s become more of a survival technique. Once an assassin, always an assassin. So much for being plain old Gin Blanco. With every lowlife in Ashland gunning for me, I don’t need another problem, but a new one has come to town anyway. Salina might seem like a sweet Southern belle, but she’s really a dangerous enemy whose water elemental magic can go head-to-head with my own Ice and Stone power. Salina also has an intimate history with my lover, Owen Grayson, and now that she’s back, she thinks he’s hers for the taking. Salina’s playing a mysterious game that involves a shady local casino owner with a surprising connection to Owen. But they call me the Spider for a reason. I’m going to untangle her deadly scheme, even if it leaves my love affair hanging by a thread.
The Width of the World: The Enemy Is Everywhere (Vega Jane #3)
by David BaldacciMaster storyteller David Baldacci is back with Vega Jane, the heroine from his instant #1 global bestselling and award-winning fantasy series.This is it. Vega Jane's time. She's been lied to her whole life, so she breaks away from Wormwood, the only home she's ever known, in search of the truth. She battles horrors to fight her way across the Quag with her best friend, Delph, and her mysterious canine, Harry Two. Against all odds, they survive unimaginable dangers and make it through.And into a new world that's even worse. Not because deadly beasts roam the cobblestones, but because the people are enslaved but don't even know it. It's up to Vega, Delph, Harry Two and their new comrade, Petra, to take up the fight against a foe that's unrivaled in savagery and cunning. Not only is Vega's life and the lives of her friends on the line, but whether she triumphs or fails will determine whether a whole world survives. Beloved author David Baldacci delivers a shockwave of destruction and shattering revelations in The Width of the World, book three in his instant #1 global bestselling Vega Jane series.
Wielding a Red Sword (Incarnations Of Immortality Ser. #Bk. 4)
by Piers AnthonyMym was a dutiful son, but rather than agree to his father's choice for his marriage, he took up the Red Sword, symbol of office of the Incarnation of War, in order to ameliorate some of the suffering caused by Earth's constant petty wars. But Mym discovered that Satan was waiting to trap him, and he must now take desperate measures to outwit the evil genius who aimed to destroy the world...
Wife After Wife: deliciously entertaining and addictive, the perfect beach read
by Olivia HayfieldGlamour, infidelity, murder . . .Ruthless, devilishly handsome businessman Harry Rose is head of Rose Corporation, No. 18 on the Forbes rich list, and recently married to wife number six. But now, with his business in the spotlight and his love life under scrutiny, Harry's perfect world has the potential to come crashing to the ground.From eighties young gun to noughties billionaire, there's a reason why Harry's many wives have found him impossible to resist. But behind the money, sex and glamour lies a truer tale of infidelity, conspiracy and murder . . .Based on the trials and tribulations of the most infamous historical playboy of them all, Henry VIII, this tale of glamour and serial monogamy will leave you wickedly entertained.Why readers love Wife After Wife:'A delicious read for anyone looking to sink into a big juicy story about love, lust, betrayal and other unfortunate consequences of the heart' Renée Rosen, bestselling author of Park Avenue Summer'An ingenious concept with a perfect anti-hero and addictive plot - I loved it!' Francesca Hornak, author of Seven Days of Us'There's a reason why Harry's many wives have found him impossible to resist . . . brilliant!' Women's Way'This tale of glamour and serial monogamy will leave you deliciously entertained' Female.com.au'This book is absolutely amazing . . . scandalous and rich! Definitely worth adding to the summer read list!' Netgalley review'I loved it. It's a beautifully written contemporary novel that I just could not put down. Five stars and it deserves every one!' Netgalley review
Wife After Wife: deliciously entertaining and addictive, the perfect beach read
by Olivia Hayfield'A great summer read' Woman's WayGlamour, infidelity, murder . . . Ruthless, devilishly handsome businessman Harry Rose is head of Rose Corporation, No. 18 on the Forbes rich list, and recently married to wife number six. But now, with his business in the spotlight and his love life under scrutiny, Harry's perfect world has the potential to come crashing to the ground.From eighties young gun to noughties billionaire, there's a reason why Harry's many wives have found him impossible to resist. But behind the money, sex and glamour lies a truer tale of infidelity, conspiracy and murder . . .Loosely based on the trials and tribulations of the most infamous historical playboy of them all, Henry VIII, this tale of glamour and serial monogamy will leave you wickedly entertained.'A delicious read for anyone looking to sink into a big juicy story about love, lust, betrayal and other unfortunate consequences of the heart' Renée Rosen, bestselling author of Park Avenue Summer'An ingenious concept with a perfect anti-hero and addictive plot - I loved it!' Francesca Hornak, author of Seven Days of Us
A Wife and Child to Cherish
by Caroline AndersonA bride for a surgeonWhen the Audley's new consultant, Patrick Corrigan, meets nurse and single-mom Annie Mortimer, he is captivated by her kindness, her courage and her fierce independence. Annie and her daughter bring out all of Patrick's protective instincts. In helping them, Patrick finds a desire and a purpose that he thought he'd never feel again. Patrick is sure that the three of them can be the perfect family. But first he must find a way to convince Annie that his support is unconditional and that his home and his heart are open for her and her little girl.
A Wife for Ben
by Cheryl WolvertonTHE GOOD NEIGHBOR-ACTUALLY, THE BESTA woman couldn’t ask for a better neighbor than Ben Mayeaux. He’d saved Stephanie Webber and her daughter from their burning house, and this single mom couldn’t thank him enough. Kind, strong and handsome, Ben had opened his home to them and helped in more ways than she could count, and soon Stephanie’s feelings were taking on a more-than-neighborly slant.When days of healing and house repair turned into tender evenings, Stephanie wondered if this tried-and-true bachelor’s home-and heart- would open permanently to a wife and rambunctious five-year-old.And if they did, could she heal her own past wounds, and love again?
A Wife for Christmas
by Pamela Bauer Judy KayeA family Christmas!Charli McKenna runs a business that specializes in organizing all those annoying domestic details of life, from dinner parties to laundry. Christmas is her specialty!Max Taylor wants a full-time wife. A wife will also get him a seat on the board. That last thing he wants is messy emotional ties. He'd even prefer a make-believe wife-and Charli is the ideal candidate.Charli can't exactly say why she has agreed to pretend to be Max's wife-his smile, perhaps? But since she has agreed, she's going to make a go of it. She's determined to have a real tree, a real turkey and...a real husband!
Wife for Real
by Jennifer TaylorDid she dare become his wife for real?Katherine's marriage seems perfect. Her husband, Jordan, is handsome, charming and wealthy-and their home idyllic. However, in reality, theirs is a marriage of convenience. Katherine has been happy to accept this-it's easy, comfortable and suits her needs. Now, one year into their arrangement, Katherine's peace of mind is shattered when Jordan demands that they be married in every sense.Dare Katherine agree? After all, it is not as if she hasn't wanted Jordan in ever sense. She simply has to face her memories of their wedding night and come to terms with her own all too "real" needs.
The Wife He Chose (Cowboy Grooms Wanted!)
by Susan FoxCade Chalmers knew he was playing with fire byattempting to live under the same roof as Colleen.But he was desperate: Cade needed to share custodyof his orphaned niece and nephew with her.The trouble was, each time he was alone withColleen for even a minute, they clashed...It wasn’t just antagonism-it was explosive attraction.Cade decided he simply had to bite the bullet-the bestthing for the children would be for him and Colleen tomarry. It was a purely common-sense proposal,but the result was fireworks!
A Wife in Waiting
by Jessica SteeleEverything comes to he who waits....Josh Fereday, widowed and wary, has decided that she isn't marriage material. But now that her twin sister, Belvia, is happily wedded, Josy must get on with her own life.Dacre Banchereau is offering her an almost perfect solution-a place to stay and a job. But the catch is that Dacre is also proposing marriage...the one thing that Josy feels she can never accept.Dacre possesses a quality Josy hasn't encountered in a man before: patience. He's asked Josy to marry him and he's prepared to wait-either until she's ready to be his wife, or until he's made her fall in love with him....Take a chance on Dacre, Josy!The sequel to Jessica Steele's funny, touching story, The Sister Secret.
The Wife of a Ghost: Volume 2 (Volume #2)
by Lao XueMy husband is a ghost. Being the wife of a ghost, I experienced many things that ordinary people couldn't even imagine.
The Wife of a Ghost: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Lao XueMy husband is a ghost. Being the wife of a ghost, I experienced many things that ordinary people couldn't even imagine.
The Wife of a Ghost: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Lao XueMy husband is a ghost. Being the wife of a ghost, I experienced many things that ordinary people couldn't even imagine.
The Wife the Marquess Left Behind
by Ann LethbridgeAn emotional marriage reunited story set in Regency England.The marquess has returnedTo claim his marchioness! Venetia has made a quiet life for herself without any help from the man she married five years ago. They were both trapped into marriage, but he abandoned her. So when newly titled Marquess Everett Lasalle returns unannounced, expecting his wallflower wife to step into the role of society lady, she won&’t make it easy! Even if he does seem a changed man and is sparking a desire worth waiting for…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
Wife to a Stranger
by Daphne ClairStranger in her bedCapri recognized the handsome man in front of her as her husband. She knew his name was Rolfe, but other than that he was a complete stranger to her. In fact, she could remember nothing at all about her life, prior to waking up in the hospital bed. Perhaps all she needed was to get home to New Zealand and her memory would return.It didn't, despite some shocking revelations about herself and her marriage. One thing she did know: whatever their marital problems might have been, the chemistry between them was as strong as ever. But how could she sleep with a man she barely knew-even if he was her husband?
The Wife Who Never Was
by Robert T. Jeschonek Ben BaldwinWhat happens when a truly super hero loses the love of his life in the continuity overhaul of his fictional universe? Mighty Pinnacle's super memory won't let him forget his lost marriage to Doris Dane, and his aching heart drives him to search everywhere for a way to bring her back. But all his power might not be enough when he runs up against a force from beyond his world, an enemy with the secret to his suffering. In the end, Pinnacle might not even be able to save himself from a staggering menace who can rewrite reality as he sees fit. Don't miss this exciting tale by award-winning storyteller and DC Comics writer Robert T. Jeschonek, a master of unique and unexpected superhero adventures that really pack a punch. The author of the Forced Heroics stories brings you another epic saga of twisted heroes unlike any others you'll ever meet.