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Being Black in America's Schools: A Student-Educator-Reformer's Call for Change
by Brian Rashad FullerA leading educator, writer, and strategist sheds a timely and powerful light on American public schools, their miseducation of marginalized students of color and the action required to make tangible changes and reforms to a failing and racialized educational system. In a polarizing and racially divided America, what do children of color learn about themselves before they even go to school? How do they see themselves and is that image only exacerbated by spending twelve years in a public education system that perpetrates negative stereotypes? Brian Rashad Fuller personally knows that the impact of low expectations can be devastating, as proved by the &“school to prison&” pipeline that so many students have experienced. He aims to make a difference in this humanizing and very personal portrayal of what it means to be Black in America&’s schools. As a Black man who has spent his life as a student and educator, Brian shares his own story of navigating the world, overcoming his family struggles, and eventually entering an educational system that he believes is inherently racist, damaging, and disserving. He exposes the challenges Black students face in elite and predominantly white universities and spaces, dissects &“Black exceptionalism&” in the schooling experience, and offers a firsthand account of the emotional and psychological impact made by teachers, administrators, policies, practices, lessons, and student interactions. Most Americans are looking for answers on how to improve our education system—as illustrated by the critical race theory debate—but have not fully understood the lived Black experience, until now. With powerful insight into a thoroughly American institution, Brian offers present-day solutions, and liberating hope, for a centuries-long issue, as well as a galvanizing and radical step forward. It is a book essential to our challenging times.
War of Shadows (A Dan Morgan Thriller #7)
by Leo J. Maloney“Dan Morgan is one of the best heroes to come along in ages.”—Jeffery Deaver From Black Ops veteran Leo J. Maloney comes a pulse-pounding thriller of an American agent on the run from merciless enemies—and unable to trust his allies. . . WAR OF SHADOWS Dan Morgan is a wanted man. Unknown assailants have targeted him—and his family. His home destroyed. His wife Jenny, presumed dead. His fellow Zeta operatives are missing in action, except his daughter Alex. Someone has declared war on Zeta, and the Morgans may be the only agents left alive. Pursued cross-country, Dan is driven by two things—protecting Alex and getting revenge against those responsible for killing Jenny. But he is unaware of who he’s truly up against. He suspects Zeta was infiltrated by double agents. Intelligence operatives from around the world are hunting him. And an adversary from Dan’s past is determined to destablize the world by any means necessary . . . Praise for Leo J. Maloney and His Novels ”Fine writing and real insider knowledge.”—Lee Child “Rings with authenticity.”—John Gilstrap “Everything a thriller reader wants.”—Ben Coes “The new master of the modern spy game.”—Mark Sullivan “A ripping story!”—Meg Gardiner
Otherkin (Otherkin #1)
by Nina BerryI thought I knew myself. Then I met Caleb.Dez is a good girl who does as she's told and tries not to be noticed. Then she rescues a boy from a cage, and he tells her secrets about herself. Now inside her burns a darkness that will transform her.Everything is about to change--and neither Caleb, nor the Otherkin, nor those who hunt them, are prepared for what Dez will unleash. "Be prepared to lose some sleep. Otherkin is full of non-stop action and suspense, and you're not going to be able to put it down!" --Brigid Kemmerer, author of the Elemental series"Get caught up in a dangerous world of shadow magic, shifters, and secrets." --New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep"Berry's debut offers just the right combination of high-stakes exploits and steamy love scenes to keep readers up until the wee hours. . .ripe with issues that will resonate with readers. From body image to friendship, first love and betrayal, [OTHERKIN] explores the truth that no matter who or what you are, there's no escaping the politics of high school." – Kirkus Reviews
Plain Dead (A Stone Mill Amish Mystery #3)
by Emma MillerA gossip is gagged for good in this mystery that combines &“a well-informed look into the tranquil world of the Amish with a fairly edgy puzzler&” (Kirkus Reviews). When a newspaperman is murdered in the Amish community of Stone Mill, Pennsylvania, Rachel Mast digs up the dirt to find out who wanted to bury the lead… Although she left her Old Order Amish ways in her youth, Rachel discovered corporate life in the English world to be complicated and unfulfilling. Having returned to Stone Mill, she&’s happy to be running her own B&B. But she&’s also learning—in more ways than one—that the past is not always so easily left behind. After local newspaperman Bill Billingsly is found gagged and tied to his front porch, left to freeze overnight in a snowstorm, Detective Evan Parks—Rachel&’s beau—uncovers a file of scandalous information Billingsly intended to publish, including a record of Rachel pleading no contest to charges of corporate misconduct. Though Evan is certain of her innocence, it&’s up to Rachel to find the real killer. A closer examination of the victim&’s unpublished report leads Rachel to believe the Amish community is far from sinless. But if she&’s not careful her obituary might be the next to appear in print…
An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler: A Remarkable and Groundbreaking Multi-Cultural Regency Romance Novel (Rogues and Remarkable Women #2)
by Vanessa RileyAn OMag.com & Bibliolifestyle Most Anticipated Romance of 2021A PopSugar Best Romance of AprilA Publishers Weekly Top 10 Romance of Spring 2021 A witty and moving story from the acclaimed author of A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby, about the lengths to which a woman will go for the love of her child…and the love of a man who knows her worth. Breaking with traditional Regency rules and customs, Vanessa Riley pens an unforgettable story perfect for fans of Julia Quinn&’s Bridgerton, Evie Dunmore, and Eloisa James looking for something fresh and stirring! &“Bridgerton fans, if you read just one book on this list, make sure it's Vanessa Riley's terrific An Earl, the Girl, and a Toddler.&” – Popsugar &“Elaborate storytelling…a more diverse Regency world than is traditionally found. Well-researched, with a fascinating author's note at the end…A historical romance of impressive heft.&” – Kirkus Reviews &“Fans of Shonda Rhimes&’ adaptation of Julia Quinn&’s Bridgerton books will devour this series.&” – Booklist STARRED REVIEW &“Move over, Bridgertons. There&’s a new set of scandalous aristocrats waiting to take London society by storm.&” – Library Journal Masterminded by the ton's most clever countess, the secret society The Widow&’s Grace helps ill-treated widows regain their reputations, their families, and even find true love again—or perhaps for the very first time . . . Surviving a shipwreck en route to London from Jamaica was just the start of Jemina St. Maur's nightmare. Suffering from amnesia, she was separated from anyone who might know her, and imprisoned in Bedlam. She was freed only because barrister Daniel Thackery, Lord Ashbrook, was convinced to betray the one thing he holds dear: the law. Desperate to unearth her true identity, Jemina&’s only chance is to purloin dangerous secrets with help from The Widow&’s Grace—which means staying steps ahead of the formidable Daniel, no matter how strongly she is drawn to him . . . Married only by proxy, now widowed by shipwreck, Daniel is determined to protect his little stepdaughter, Hope, from his family&’s scandalous reputation. That&’s why he has dedicated himself not just to the law, but to remaining as proper, upstanding—and boring—as can be. But the closer he becomes to the mysterious, alluring Jemina, the more Daniel is tempted to break the very rule of law to which he's deevoted his life. And as ruthless adversaries close in, will the truth require him, and Jemina, to sacrifice their one chance at happiness? RAVES FOR A DUKE, A LADY, AND A BABY &“One of the best historicals I&’ve read in years.&” —Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author &“Smart and witty . . . the perfect historical read.&”—Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author &“Expertly crafted romance.&” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review &“Riley gifts readers a sparkling love story&” —Entertainment Weekly
Homicide by Horse Show (A Creature Comforts Mystery #2)
by Arlene KayLeathersmith Persephone &“Perri&” Morgan makes the kind of beautiful custom leashes and saddles that make wealthy dog and horse show lovers swoon—until murder strides onto the course . . . When Perri&’s BFF Babette hosts a meeting of Fairfax County&’s affluent animal lovers to save a local horse rescue farm, the agenda gets sidetracked by the discovery of a corpse in the master bedroom. Everyone present is a suspect, including Perri&’s main squeeze, Wing Pruett—Washington, DC&’s sexiest reporter. While Perri scours local horse and dog shows hoping to unmask the killer, she uncovers bad manners, infidelity, and low-level crime in her hunt for the killer—but what she can&’t find are grounds for murder. When the killer strikes again and she gets a warning to stop her sleuthing, Perri has to muster all her training—and all her allies, human and animal alike—to make it out of the ring alive. Praise for Arlene Kay&’s Boston Uncommons Mysteries &“Reminiscent of the comedy-mystery movies of the thirties…An entertaining first entry into the Boston Uncommons Mystery series.&” —New York Journal of Books on Swann Dive &“Highly entertaining . . . I can't wait for the next book in the series!&” —Jaye Roycraft, author of Rainscape
Forbidden Legacy (The Forbidden Series #1)
by Diana CosbyA lovely Scottish noble marries a Templar knight with a dark secret in this romance by the author of the MacGruder Brothers series.When the English murder Lady Katherine Calbraith&’s family, she refuses their demands to wed an English noble to retain her home. Avalon Castle is her birthright, one she&’s determined to keep. After Katherine&’s daring escape, she&’s stunned when Scotland&’s king agrees to allow her to return to Avalon, but under the protection of Sir Stephan MacQuistan . . . as the knight&’s wife. To reclaim her heritage, Katherine agrees. She accepts her married fate, certain that regardless of the caliber of the man, Stephan may earn her trust, but he&’ll never win her love.One of the Knights Templar, Stephan desires no bride, only vengeance for a family lost and a legacy stolen. A profound twist of fate tears apart the Brotherhood he loves, but offers him an opportunity to reclaim his legacy—Avalon Castle. Except to procure his childhood home along with a place to store Templar treasures, he must wed the unsuspecting daughter of the man who killed his family. To settle old scores, Stephan agrees, aware Katherine is merely a means to an end.The passion that arises between them is as dangerous as it is unexpected. When mortal enemies find themselves locked in love&’s embrace, Stephan and Katherine must reconsider their mission and everything they once thought to be true . . .Praise for the writing of Diana Cosby&“Diana Cosby is superbly talented.&” —Cathy Maxwell, New York Times–bestselling author of Her First Desire&“Cosby gives you it all—passion, danger, lush history and a touch of magic. Excellent reading.&” —Hannah Howell, New York Times–bestselling author of If He&’s Dangerous&“A sexy new voice in histo
Huckleberry Spring (The Matchmakers of Huckleberry Hill #4)
by Jennifer BeckstrandIn this little Amish community, the seeds of a lasting love are being planted: "Readers will treasure this series.&”—RT Book ReviewsNothing gives Anna and Felty Helmuth greater satisfaction than seeing their grandchildren happily married--except for planning their next matchmaking venture. And as springtime comes to Huckleberry Hill, Wisconsin, the air is filled with promise. . . Ever since the Helmuths' grandson, Ben, abruptly broke his engagement and moved to Florida, Emma Nelson has kept busy tending her vegetable garden and raising award-winning pumpkins. She can put her heartache aside to help Ben's Mammi with her own pumpkin patch. At least until Ben shows up to lend support to his ailing Dawdi. . . Gardening side by side with pretty, nurturing Emma is a sweet kind of torture for Ben. She could have her pick of suitors who can offer what he can't, and he cares too much to burden her with his secret. Leaving once more is the only option. Yet Emma's courage is daring him to accept the grace that flourishes here, and the love that has been calling him back to Huckleberry Hill. . .Praise for Jennifer Beckstrand's Huckleberry Hill "A story that overflows with Amish love and laughter." --Charlotte Hubbard, author of Harvest of Blessings "A warm romance with two likable main characters and ultimately a great ending for all." --Parkersburg News & Sentinel &“A delightful voice in Amish romance.&”—Emma Miller, author of The Amish Bride
Flock (The Ravenhood #1)
by Kate StewartINCLUDES AN EXCLUSIVE, CAN'T MISS BONUS SCENE BETWEEN CECELIA AND SEAN!Discover the first in Tiktok phenom Kate Stewart&’s internationally bestselling Ravenhood trilogy, a deliciously steamy, irresistibly edgy and suspenseful Robin Hood retelling that offers a thoroughly unique modern-day spin on the original brotherhood of morally gray bad boys – for fans of Lauren Asher and Ana Huang.Can you keep a secret? The one thing Cecelia Horner knows about her move to Triple Falls is, it&’ll be temporary. After one year working for her elusive father at his factory, he&’ll hand over the inheritance she needs to help her single mother. With that, Cecelia will leave the town, and everyone in it, behind forever. On her first day, she collides with her new supervisor, Sean. Enigmatic, charming, irresistible, Sean lures Cecelia into a new world of sex, lies, and alliances. Determined to make the most of her time in Triple Falls, Cecelia allows herself to blindly fall. But the more Cecelia is drawn in, the stronger her belief that Sean is keeping a secret. A secret that Dominic, Sean&’s best friend, and the darkest, most dangerous of his crew, is determined to keep Cecelia from uncovering. Cecelia discovers something else—a maelstrom of untapped desires within herself along with a powerful pull of first love. The more Cecelia becomes immersed in Sean and Dominic&’s perilous world, the more she starts to realize that the men she&’s trusted are hiding far more than she could have ever imagined. And the secret they&’re hiding just might be the thing to break her fall.
The Coldest Fear (A Jack Murphy Thriller #2)
by Rick ReedOne deranged killer. One determined cop. One deadly obsession…&“Readers will definitely want to see more of Reed&’s character Jack Murphy.&”—John Lutz, New York Times-bestselling author of Darker Than Night From the moment he sees the young woman&’s body in her hotel bathtub, homicide detective Jack Murphy knows he&’s looking at a truly demented but brilliantly designed puzzle. She&’s been drained of blood. She&’s missing her left hand. And the killer left a special message just for him. Hours later, he sees her severed hand arranged on a second victim&’s body. The newspaper has the gruesome details. The FBI has a theory. But only Murphy knows how hard he&’ll have to push—and how much he&’ll have to risk—to thwart the killer&’s twisted game. &“Reed writes as only a cop can.&”—Nelson DeMille
Dig Your Own Grave (A Will Tanner Western #5)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneJohnstone Country. Keeping the West wild. U.S. Marshal Will Tanner is one hell of a manhunter. But this time, he’s chasing six men across three states with one gun and no backup. This isn’t justice. This is a suicide mission . . . DIG YOUR OWN GRAVE It starts with a prison break in Missouri. When notorious bank robber Ansel McCoy busts out, he teams up with five other outlaws. Then he and his gang rob a bank in Kansas. Now they’re crossing state lines into Oklahoma Indian Territory. And that’s where U.S. Marshal Will Tanner steps in. Other marshals from Kansas and Missouri have already lost the trail. Which means Tanner has to go it alone. Deep in the wilderness. Outnumbered and outgunned. One good man against six blood-crazed killers. Even if he manages to survive the elements and find McCoy’s hideout, it’s not just the end of his search. It’s his funeral . . . Live Free. Read Hard.
Bitter Brew (A Savannah Reid Mystery)
by G. A. McKevettWhen good intentions pull her into a toxic murder case, P.I. Savannah Reid&’s days as San Carmelita&’s most full-figured detective might be running out . . . Savannah is shaken to the core when coroner Dr. Jennifer Liu appears on her doorstep late one night and admits to fudging an autopsy report to keep her friend Brianne&’s suicide a secret—fulfilling a final promise made before the terminally ill woman administered a lethal drug cocktail. But after Dr. Liu finds the same unique mixture in a second body, she fears the deaths share a dark connection . . . Apprehensive about concealing a felony, Savannah and the Moonlight Magnolia Detective Agency launch a discreet investigation into Brianne&’s rare condition and the deadly concoction linking the two bodies. As chilling evidence points to an undeniable case of double murder, Savannah only hopes that, like Dr. Liu, her desire to help a friend won&’t put her reputation at risk—or, worse, land her on the next slab . . .
London from My Windows
by Mary CarterAva Wilder’s home in small-town Iowa is her sanctuary. A talented sketch artist with severe agoraphobia, Ava spends her days drawing a far more adventurous life than her invisible disability allows. Until she receives a package from London, explaining that she has inherited her Aunt Beverly’s entire estate—on condition that she lives in Bev’s West End flat for a year.Once overseas, Ava wonders if she’s simply swapped one prison for another. The streets and shops are intimidating, and Bev’s home appears to be a drop-in center for local eccentrics. Worst of all, Bev left a list of impossible provisos to be overseen by her quirky, attractive solicitor. Ava is expected to go out—to experience clubs, pubs, and culture; to visit Big Ben, Hyde Park, and the London Eye. After years of viewing the world through a pane of glass, she’s at the messy, complicated center of it. As exhilarated as she is terrified, will she be able to step up, step out, and claim the life she was meant for?In an insightful, poignant novel, Mary Carter delves deep into self-discovery and the meaning of courage, exploring the fears that serve to protect us—until life calls us to connect at last.
His Mistletoe Bride
by Vanessa KellyAn American pacifist and an English earl wage a war of seduction in this Christmas Regency romance by the bestselling author of the Clan Kendrick series. Blame It On The Mistletoe. . . When Major Lucas Stanton inherited his earldom, he never dreamed his property would include the previous earl's granddaughter. Phoebe Linville is a sparkling American beauty, yes, but with a talent for getting into trouble. Witness the compromising position that forced them into wedlock. Whisked away to Mistletoe Manor, his country estate, it isn't long before she is challenging his rules—and surprising him in and out of bed… Phoebe has no intention of bowing to Lucas's stubbornness even though he offers all that she wants. His kisses and unexpected warmth are enticing, but Phoebe is determined to show the earl of Merritt what real love is all about. And if that takes twelve nights of delicious seduction by a roaring fire, she's more than willing to reveal her gifts very slowly…&“Wildly sexy and romantic…will warm your heart and send you straight to the mistletoe!&”—Kieran Kramer, USA Today–bestselling author of the House of Brady series &“Kelly…combines wit, innocent sensuality, and seduction in this tale of a forced marriage between a beautiful plain-speaking pacifist Quaker and a handsome war hero who inherits a rundown earldom.&”—Publishers Weekly &“[An] emotionally intense and beautifully crafted novel.&”—RT Book Reviews
The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams
by Adam LazarusCASEY Award Finalist for Best Baseball Book of the YearThe untold story of the unique fifty-year friendship between two American icons: John Glenn, the unassailable pioneer of space exploration and Ted Williams, indisputably the greatest hitter in baseball history. It was 1953, the Korean War in full throttle, when two men—already experts in their fields—crossed the fabled 38th Parallel into Communist airspace aboard matching Panther jets. John Glenn was an ambitious operations officer with fifty-nine World War II combat missions under his belt. His wingman was Ted Williams, the two-time American League Triple Crown winner who, at the pinnacle of his career, was inexplicably recalled to active service in the United States Marine Corps. Together, the affable flier and the notoriously tempestuous left fielder soared into North Korea, creating a death-defying bond. Although, over the next half century, their contrasting lives were challenged by exhilarating highs and devastating lows, that bond would endure. Through unpublished letters, unit diaries, declassified military records, manuscripts, and new and illuminating interviews, The Wingmen reveals an epic and intimate portrait of two heroes—larger-than-life and yet ineffably human, ordinary men who accomplished the extraordinary. At its heart, this was a conflicted friendship that found commonality in mutual respect—throughout the perils of war, sports dominance, scientific innovation, cutthroat national politics, the burden of celebrity, and the meaning of bravery. Now, author Adam Lazaraus sheds light on a largely forgotten chapter in these legends&’ lives—as singular individuals, inspiring patriots, and eventually, however improbable, profoundly close friends.
Santa and Company (Santa's Crew #2)
by Fern MichaelsFriends since high school, four 30-something women reunite for a Christmas ski trip filled with a few unexpected bumps—and lots of laughter—in this sun-filled celebration of holiday magic and female friendship from #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels . . .The perfect stocking stuffer for fans of Robyn Carr, Mary Kay Andrews, Debbie Macomber, and RaeAnne Thayne! When longtime friends Amy, Frankie, Rachael, and Nina reunited for a holiday singles cruise, their lives were deeply changed. Now they&’re getting together for another adventure at a fabulous ski lodge. Crisp snow, cozy fires, and delicious food capped off by meeting up with their significant others for a New Year&’s Eve celebration—it&’s perfect. At least until Frankie twists her ankle while snowshoeing—only to be rescued by a reclusive Grizzly Adams lookalike who lives nearby and introduces himself as Troy Manchester. Troy saves the day by helping the injured Frankie back to the ski lodge, but in the process encounters a part of the L.A. life he&’s tried to leave behind. Nina, visiting the gift shop to buy magazines for a recuperating Frankie, is similarly shocked to glimpse someone to whom she was once connected. As the mischievous Rachael and her sidekick Amy go to great lengths to patch up old friendships and spread the spirit of the season, the New Year may contain all kinds of new beginnings . . .
Land of Careful Shadows: A Jimmy Vega Mystery (A Jimmy Vega Mystery #1)
by Suzanne ChazinA Latino detective in upstate New York must turn to an immigrant rights activist to solve a murder in &“this timely and engrossing&” crime thriller (Publishers Weekly). When a body is discovered in a reservoir north of New York City, it ignites a baffling and disturbing murder investigation. The victim is young, female and Hispanic. In her purse, police find a photo of a baby. Where is the child? Is she alive? And what about the disturbing note found at the scene? &“Go back to your country. You don&’t belong here.&” Homicide detective Jimmy Vega knows how hard it can be to walk the razor-thin line of acceptance in a place like Lake Holly, NY. Reluctantly turning to Adele Figueroa, a passionate defender of immigrants&’ rights, Vega must confront his small town&’s darkest secrets and deepest obsessions—before they savagely tear apart the world he&’s sworn to defend.
A Good Day to Die: A Good Day to Die (Savage Texas #2)
by William W. Johnstone J.A. JohnstoneA divided Texas town must band together to face a terrifying Comanche threat in this action-packed Western by the authors of Savage Texas.In Hangtree, Texas, any day could be your last. For on the heels of the Civil War, Hangtree is drawing gamblers, fast women, and faster gunmen. Amidst the brawls and shooting, the land-grabbing and card-sharking, two men barely hold the boomtown together: Yankee Sam Heller and Texan Johnny Cross. Heller and Cross can&’t stand the sight of each other. And Hangtree needs them more than ever. A Comanche named Red Hand is blazing across the state, leaving a trail of bloodshed and destruction—and Hangtree is right in his path. For a town bitterly divided, for Heller and Cross, the time has come to stand shoulder to shoulder and fight for their little slice of heaven.
The Killing Kind
by M. William PhelpsThe New York Times bestselling author of Obsessed examines the lives of a South Carolina serial killer and his victims in this true-crime story.Heather Catterton was a beautiful, beloved seventeen-year-old when her body was found in the brush by a country road in South Carolina. Sweet-natured Randi Saldana's remains were then discovered, charred and unrecognizable, in a wooded area nearby. Bestselling investigative journalist M. William Phelps delves into the lives of Danny Hembree's victims and reconstructs the twisting path from his horrifying crimes to his high-profile trial and conviction. Drawing on interviews with the killer himself, Phelps chillingly brings readers into the mind of a murderer.Praise for The Killing Kind“Phelps focuses on unrepentant killer Danny Hembree . . . [who] seizes the chance to take center stage with lurid confessions of a decades-long career of violent robbery, assault, rape, and murder . . . . Fans of the authors Discover TV series, Dark Minds, will be rewarded.” —Publishers WeeklyIncludes sixteen pages of dramatic photos
The Bitter Truth
by Shanora WilliamsAn upstanding political candidate. A determined stalker. A shattering lost weekend. Amid the clashes and intrigue of the campaign trail, to what lengths will the elegant, all-too-devoted wife of a seemingly incorruptible politician go in the name of love, loyalty, and ego?From breakout Tiktok star Shanora Williams, a propulsive, sexy, rich-people-behaving-badly thriller for fans of Kellye Garrett, Sally Hepworth, Liv Constantine, Eliza Jane Brazier, and Tarryn Fisher.For Jolene &“Jo&” Baker, the least she can do for her adoring husband, Dominic, is give unwavering support for his North Carolina gubernatorial run. He is not only the love of her life, he's also helping her prove that she's far more than just a pampered trophy wife. With huge crowds showing up at Dominic&’s speeches and the polls consistently in his favor, she's never been happier to stand proudly by his side . . .Until she and Dominic start seeing the same, strangely ominous woman turning up all along the campaign trail. Until their tour starts becoming a nightmare of botched events, crucial missed information, and increasingly dangerous &“accidents.&” Suddenly Jo can't get any answers from Dominic—or understand why he is acting so paranoid and terrified . . .What Jo can do is start digging into his past—one she's never really questioned beyond his perfect image and dazzling accomplishments. What results is an alarming series of events that leave her baffled: Good friends turn into enemies, truths are revealed to be lies, and all clues lead back to one secret, shattering weekend that changes Jo&’s entire life. With her world splintering into pieces, can Jo risk trying to set things right? Or will hiding the bitter truth by any means necessary destroy her as well?
Follow the Stars Home
by Diane C. McPhailA captivating reimagining of the intrepid woman who – 8 months pregnant and with a toddler in tow – braved violent earthquakes and treacherous waters on the first steamboat voyage to conquer the Mississippi River and redefine America. The acclaimed author of The Seamstress of New Orleans brings to life Lydia Latrobe Roosevelt&’s defiant journey of 1811 in this lush, evocative biographical novel for fans of Paula McLain, Gill Paul, Allison Pataki, and stories about extraordinary yet little-known female adventurers… It&’s a journey that most deem an insane impossibility. Yet on October 20th, 1811, Lydia Latrobe Roosevelt—daughter of one of the architects of the United States Capitol—fearlessly boards the steamship New Orleans in Pittsburgh. Eight months pregnant and with a toddler in tow, Lydia is fiercely independent despite her youth. She&’s also accustomed to defying convention. Against her father&’s wishes, she married his much older business colleague, inventor Nicholas Roosevelt—builder of the New Orleans—and spent her honeymoon on a primitive flatboat. But the stakes for this trip are infinitely higher. If Nicholas&’s untried steamboat reaches New Orleans, it will serve as a profitable packet ship between that city and Natchez, proving the power of steam as it travels up and down the Mississippi. Success in this venture would revolutionize travel and trade, open the west to expansion, and secure the Roosevelts&’ future. Lydia had used her own architectural training to design the flatboat&’s interior, including a bedroom, sitting area, and fireplace. The steamship, however, dwarfs the canoes and flatboats on the river. And no amount of power or comfort could shield its passengers from risk. Lydia believes herself ready for all the dangers ahead—growing unrest among native people, disease or injury, and the turbulent Falls of the Ohio, a sixty-foot drop long believed impassable in such a large boat. But there are other challenges in store, impossible to predict as Lydia boards that fall day. Challenges which—if survived—will haunt and transform her, as surely as the journey will alter the course of a nation . . .
Cherokee (A Justa Williams Western #1)
by Giles TippetteAcclaimed western storyteller Giles Tippette delivers a truly exciting novel of family pride and frontier violence . . .As boss of the Half-Moon ranch, the biggest along the Gulf Coast of Texas, Justa Williams is a chip off the old man’s block. But when the old man ups and asks him for a dying man’s favor, it’s Justa’ s duty to honor his words. Even if that means taking $25,000 of company gold and riding blind into the blood-soaked Cherokee battleground of Oklahoma Territory—to look for a man who may not even be alive and settle an old score. Odds are high things won’t end up well, but son of a gun, at least this son knows how to point his and fire off bullet after bullet . . .Now, will a son pay for his father's past—in blood?Praise for Giles Tippette and The Bank Robbers“Like True Grit . . . a small masterpiece . . . brilliantly written.”—Newark News“Spine-jarring, bullet-biting intensity.”—Houston Post“Tough, gutsy, and fascinating.”—NY Newsday“Impressive authenticity.”—Booklist“His fiction is taught and gripping.”—Houston Spectator
Hounds of the Basket Stitch (A Black Sheep & Co. Mystery #3)
by Anne CanadeoThe Black Sheep Knitters come to the aid of two sisters—one a victim and one a suspect . . . Maggie Messina knows that knitting is not only enjoyable, it also calms both the mind and soul. She’s happy to visit two sisters, Holly and Rose Piper, and teach them some simple stitches, while the rest of the Black Sheep knitters tag along. Dana Haeger has known the young women since they were children and is the closest thing to family the Pipers now have. Dana is especially concerned about Rose, who has been easily overwhelmed ever since a car accident many years ago. She is at her best managing the houseful of hounds that she rescues and shelters, while Holly runs the family nursery and remains devoted to Rose’s care. The lesson goes well, but the knitters are troubled about the sisters living alone in such a remote corner of Plum Harbor. Their worst fears are realized when Holly is attacked in her greenhouse and the building set ablaze. Rose is found unconscious nearby, her dogs running wild. When she wakes, her memory is blank. Holly is hospitalized and unable to offer even a clue. The Black Sheep suspect a mysterious drifter who had talked his way into a few days of wages, and just as quickly, disappeared. Or was it their estranged stepbrother, Toby, full of family grievances and eager to make a claim on the estate? Or, heaven forbid . . . was it Rose? Hovering over all these questions like an ominous shadow is a dark secret from the sisters’ past. While it seems everything is unraveling, the knitters will need to keep their wits as sharp as their needles to prove Rose’s innocence and stop a killer from striking again.
Not Quite a Wife: The Lost Lords (Lost Lords #6)
by Mary Jo PutneyFrom the bestselling author of Sometimes a Rogue. &“Of all Putney&’s heroes, the Lost Lords are the most irresistible—bad boys who are so very good.&”—RT Book ReviewsMarry in haste, repent at leisure. James, Lord Kirkland, owns a shipping fleet, half a London gaming house, and is a ruthlessly effective spymaster. He is seldom self-indulgent . . . except when it comes to the gentle, indomitable beauty who was once his wife. Laurel Herbert gave James her heart as an innocent young girl—until she saw him perform an act of shocking violence before her very eyes. That night she left her husband, and he let her go without a word of protest. Now, ten years later, a chance encounter turns passionate, with consequences that cannot be ignored. But as they try to rebuild what was broken, they must face common enemies and a very uncommon love . . .Praise for Mary Jo Putney and the Lost Lords series &“Romance at its best!&”—Julia Quinn &“Intoxicating, romantic and utterly ravishing. . .&”—Eloisa James &“Putney&’s endearing characters and warm-hearted stories never fail to inspire and delight.&”—Sabrina Jeffries &“Adventure, passion and pure reading pleasure!&”—Jo Beverley &“No one writes historical romance better.&”—Cathy Maxwell &“Delivers captivating characters, an impeccably realized Regency setting, and a thrilling plot rich in action and adventure.&”—Booklist (starred review)
You Don’t Know Me
by Nancy BushThree sisters with a dark secret are reunited in the New York Times–bestselling author&’s first romantic suspense novel—now available in a new edition.Everyone in Wagon Wheel, Oregon, knew that Thomas Daniels was a mean, violent man, twisted by liquor and hate. His stepdaughters, Dinah, Denise, and Hayley, knew it better than anyone. And then, with one desperate act, their lives changed forever.Now, years after he disappeared, Thomas Daniels&’s remains have been found and a murder investigation is underway. All three sisters—Dinah, a respected journalist, acclaimed actress Denise, and Hayley, hungry for her own chance at stardom—find their lives intersecting and unraveling again. And piece by piece, they&’ll confront the truth about that deadly night—and the dark secrets that could turn one of them into a killer . . .You Don&’t Know Me was originally published in 1994 as Tangled under the pseudonym Nancy Kelly.