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Happy New Year—Baby! (This Time, Forever #1)
by Marie FerrarellaNicole Logan's Resolution:To deliver the twins who had her feeling like the eighth wonder of the world. And January was the perfect due date, because her babies signaled a beginning. Nicole's life would once again be hers. Free from the shadow of a domineering father, a never-there mother--and a deceitful husband...Dennis Lincoln's Assignment:Investigate one very pregnant widow who was the key to exposing a powerful crime syndicate. To get the answers he wanted, he had to get close--very close. But soon, what he needed was Nicole...if she could ever forgive his lies.
Made with Love: Pancakes!
by Lea RedmondThe pancakes are hot, fresh off the griddle—can you guess the delicious topping on each one?This beautifully designed board book is stacked with treats for hungry young readers.With every turn of these satisfyingly thick pages, a new, delicious topping is revealed, leaving readers with a picturesque plate to start their day.Shaped to look like a stack of real pancakesFlip the page and flip the pancake to find out what toppings awaitBreakfast toppings include butter, syrup, blueberries, whipped cream, strawberries, almonds, and banana slicesFruity and sweet, crunchy and fluffy, each pancake is artfully drizzled in Lea Redmond's fun-loving guessing game and topped with mouthwatering illustrations from Flora Waycott.Celebrate a classic family tradition, and discuss a first cooking experience, with this appetizing board book.With shaped pages, spot-gloss, emboss, foil, and more, this book-as-object mimics a tall stack of pancakes.Durable and sturdy pages make this book ideal for baby and toddler hands.Resonates year-round as a go-to new baby gift for baby showers, as well as a unique book for gender reveal parties, birthdays, and moreAdd it to the shelf with books like Pancakes!: An Interactive Recipe Book by Lotta Nieminen, This Is Not a Book by Jean Jullien, and Sam's Sandwich by David Pelham.
Maggie's Beau
by Carolyn DavidsonA young woman finds safety—and the love she’s never had—with a compassionate cowboy in this western romance.On the run from a nightmarish life, Maggie O’Neill had the power to stir feelings of forever in rancher Beau Jackson’s soul. From the first moment, he knew he loved this sweet-spirited gamin, but would she ever feel anything more for him than gratitude?Maggie must have died and gone to heaven, for Beau treated her with all the kindness and respect only a genuine lady deserved. But how was she to know if what she felt for him was love?
In His Protective Custody (The Doctors Pulaski #6)
by Marie Ferrarella"You can go back to being the city's dark knight."Dr. Aleksandra Pulaski tells officer Zane Calloway exactly what she thinks when he shows up in her E.R. with a bullet wound. But Zane isn't leaving her E.R. too fast. A former domestic violence case went bad, and now Alyx's life is in danger. With Zane her only hope....Zane reluctantly signs up to be Alyx's bodyguard. Trouble is, he could get used to having the infuriating beauty around-permanently. But can he keep her safe from a bitter man's revenge long enough for her to penetrate his steely heart?
A Family for Thanksgiving (After the Storm #6)
by Patricia DavidsAfter a devastating tornado ripped through High Plains, a two-year-old was found wandering all alone. Foster mother Nicki Appleton took in the little girl, her heart bursting with love and prayers. Now the storm's aftermath has brought home the man Nicki once expected to marry, and Clay Logan claims to be a changed cowboy. But with her energy focused on a child she may not be able to keep, is there room for another kind of love in Nicki's heart this Thanksgiving?
The Unloved: A Novel
by null John SaulLush, a deceptively tranquil, the secluded island basks in splendid isolation off the South Carolina coast--as does the Devereaux mansion, a once-great plantation house now crumbling amidst the ancient oaks. Now, for the first time in two decades, Kevin Devereaux has returned here with his wife and children to visit Kevin's hated, and frightening mother. She said she was ill--but is that really why the old woman has summoned the son she has not seen in so many years? Suddenly, horribly, one of the Devereauxs is going to die. And now, all the dark secrets of this once-proud family will emerge to wrap their evil around the unsuspecting children. Until, in the shadowed corridors and dust-covered rooms of the decaying old house, they learn the true terror of The Unloved.
Educating for Character: How Our Schools Can Teach Respect and Responsibility
by null Thomas LickonaCalls for renewed moral education in America's schools, offering dozens of programs schools can adopt to teach students respect, responsibility, hard work, and other values that should not be left to parents to teach.
Acing the College Application: How to Maximize Your Chances for Admission to the College of Your Choice
by null Michele HernandezWith so many qualified applicants, competition for college admissions is fiercer than ever. Now you can put yourself ahead of the pack by making your application flawless!When applying for college, good grades and high standardized test scores are not always enough to guarantee admission. What sets you apart, argues Michele Hernández, is the way you describe yourself in your application. But how do you present yourself with flair, and highlight all your talents, skills, and passions, in just a few pages?A former assistant director of admissions at Dartmouth College, Dr. Hernández takes you step-by-step through the entire application process, revealing the details that make or break an applicant. From the multitude of short and longer essays to the myriad of charts, lists, and personal data sections, she offers essential advice, useful anecdotes, and vivid examples. Included are:• A line-by-line look at the common application• The truth about the essays, with samples of those that made the grade • The best way to ask for teacher and guidance counselor recommendations• When to provide colleges with optional essays and peer evaluations• The ten common myths and misconceptions of the on-campus interview• The most meaningful academic subjects, work experience, and extracurricular activities to mention• Early action versus early decision—the trade offsWith this helpful, savvy book, prospective college students—and their parents and counselors—can now vastly improve their chances of getting into the college of their choice. “Want to scale the Ivy wall? Michele Hernández gives you the tools to do it. This brisk, no-nonsense book is built on inside dope, and Hernández’s experience allows her to challenge conventional admissions thinking.”—HARRY BAULD Author of On Writing the College Application Essay
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: A Novel
by null Mark TwainNominated as one of America&’s best-loved novels by PBS&’s The Great American ReadThis irresistible tale of the adventures of two friends growing up in frontier America is one of Mark Twain&’s most popular novels. The farcical, colorful, and poignant escapades of Tom and his friend Huckleberry Finn brilliantly depict the humor and pathos of growing up on the geographic and cultural rim of nineteenth-century America. Originally intended for children, the book transcends genre in its magical depiction of innocence and possibility, and is now regarded as one of Twain&’s masterpieces.
Mrs. Gulliver: A Novel
by null Valerie MartinFrom the prize-winning and beloved author Valerie Martin (Mary Reilly, Property, Italian Fever) comes an "utterly brilliant" (Daily Mail) tale of female subversion and agency in a patriarchal world, with two brilliantly crafted protagonists at its center.It&’s 1954 on far-flung Verona Island, a tropical paradise with a fragile economy and a rising crime rate. Prostitution is legal and Lila Gulliver is proud of her business, a high-end brothel where her clients are guaranteed privacy and discretion. When Carità Bercy, a young, destitute, and beautiful blind woman arrives at her door seeking employment, Lila decides to give her a chance.Carità proves a valuable asset to the house, as well as a psychological puzzle to her employer. One hot night, Ian Drohan, a handsome youth and the scion of the wealthiest family on the island, visits Lila&’s house and falls madly in love with Carità. Lila doubts his sincerity and fears for Carità &‘s future.Carità has no such fears. In fact, Carità is a reckless force of nature, determined to succeed in ways Lila hasn&’t even contemplated. Spirits of the star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet, as well as the devilish denizens of the magical island in The Tempest haunt this steamy tale of passionate love, found, lost, and found again.
American Spirits
by null Russell BanksFrom one of America&’s most celebrated storytellers come three dark, interlocking tales about the residents of a rural New York town, and the shocking headlines that become their local mythologies.A husband sells property to a mysterious, temperamental stranger, and is hounded on social media when he publicly questions the man&’s character. A couple grows concerned when an enigmatic family moves next door, and the children start sneaking over to beg for help. Two dangerous criminals kidnap an elderly couple and begin blackmailing their grandson, demanding that he pay back what he owes.Suspenseful, thrilling, and expertly crafted, American Spirits explores the hostile undercurrents of our communities and American politics at large, as well as the ways local tragedies can be both devastating and, somehow, everyday. Ushering the reader through the town of Sam Dent, Russell Banks has etched yet another brilliant entry into the bedrock of American fiction.
Visions, Paws, and Claws (Lions & Tigers & Bears)
by K.C. WellsThe lines between shifters and humans are blurring, and the journey of discovery that began when a lion, a tiger, and a bear found each other—and learned that mates exist—has taken a new direction. More mates are finding each other, and three seems to be the charm. Brick, a powerful polar bear shifter, and his kitty shifter mate Aric are part of a shifter/human team searching for the camp where their third mate, Seth Miles, has been taken. Since Dellan&’s rescue from his stepbrother&’s clutches, the team has learned the horrifying truth behind the Geran faction&’s plan to capture and imprison shifters and ensure bloodline purity. They also have another shifter to rescue from the same camp: Seth&’s father, Jake Carson. Except Jake is Dellan&’s father too, captured by the Gerans three decades ago and until recently, believed to be dead. The camp is like a fortress, and the rescue operation is looking like an impossible quest. What no one anticipated was help from an unexpected source. Dellan is about to learn why the power-hungry Gerans took his father in the first place--and what they want next. In this latest installment of Lions, Tigers & Bears, K.C. Wells doubles down on the intrigue… and the passion.
Love Thine Enemy
by Patricia DavidsFrom US TODAY Bestselling Author, Patricia DavidsA promise to her sister sent rising ballet star Cheryl Steele temporarily back to the hometown she had fled years ago in disgrace. Then an unexpected snowstorm and an injured foot soon landed her in the home of Sam Hardin. Sam's two little girls wrapped themselves around her heart...while they schemed to make Cheryl not a guest or temporary nanny but their new mom.But staying with the Hardin family made Cheryl uneasy. She feared confessing past secrets to Sam, and she had even greater fear of the present. Because the more Cheryl stayed with Sam, the more it all felt so right....\From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Discover the North Country Amish miniseries by Patricia Davids:Book 1: Shelter from the StormBook 2: The Amish Teacher's DilemmaBook 3: A Haven for ChristmasBook 4: Someone to TrustBook 5: An Amish Mother for His TwinsBook 6: Mistaken for His Amish BrideBook 7: Christmas on His Doorstep
Lost in Pleasure (Undone!)
by Marguerite KayeLondon, 1816Richard, Earl of Kilcreggan, longs for the thrill of the unpredictable-but nothing prepares him for the sudden appearance of a beguiling woman in his library. As a man of science, he's intrigued by her story of time-travel. As a man of passion, he cannot resist their smoldering desire.Thoroughly modern Errin McGill never dreamed a wish for romance would land her in Regency London-and face-to-face with the most attractive man she's ever imagined. But her fantasy man and the sensual pleasure he offers is decidedly real....
Cavanaugh Reunion (Cavanaugh Justice #19)
by Marie FerrarellaEthan O'Brien is run over by a beautiful woman as she emerges from a burning building, children in tow. An arsonist is loose in Aurora, and Ethan plans on stopping him. But the beauty is no victim, oh no. She's the very investigator assigned to work with Ethan on his arson case. And just his luck, standing near her makes him hot all over.Kansas Beckett is determined to find the arsonist who's been torching the city. And she sure doesn't need the likes of Ethan O'Brien getting in the way. Something about the man spells "trouble." But when he kisses her, her defenses melt, putting her in distinct danger of losing her heart….
The Unforgettable Wolf
by Jane GodmanWhen the hunter falls for his prey, all bets are off. Once a werewolf, always a werewolf? That's not the case for rock star Nate Zilar, who was saved from the ultimate transformation. Now he's devoted his life to hunting wolves...until he rescues the mysterious Violet from their clutches. But when she must return to the Otherworld, Nate is left with an impossible choice: lose the only woman he desires or forever become the one thing he despises. At first, Violet can't remember how she came to Nate's world. It isn't long before she realizes she poses the ultimate threat to her sexy protector. How could he possibly love the daughter of his sworn enemy? But where there's a wolf, there's a way...
An Innocent Proposal
by Helen DicksonMistress for a night...Lord Dunstan found Miss Louisa Fraser captivating, though she was another man's mistress. He couldn&##39;t have been more startled-or pleased-when she offered herself for one night of passion if he would save her and her misguided brother from financial ruin. So, on the appointed night, Lord Dunstan received the shock of his life. His bewitching miss was a virgin!Beloved wife for eternity...What started out as an innocent proposition turned into a marriage of convenience where neither party could trust the other. Would the birth of their child and imminent danger bring these two lost souls to a confession of their soul-searing love?
Cavanaugh's Secret Delivery (Top Secret Deliveries #9)
by Marie FerrarellaThis Cavanaugh detective guards his ready-made family A brand-new Top Secret Deliveries thriller Delivering a stranded woman’s baby? All in a day’s work for Detective Dugan Cavanaugh. But the new mother is investigative reporter Toni O’Keefe, who’s hot on the trail of the drug cartel Dugan is tracking. Now with infant Heather and Toni in the cartel’s lethal sights, Toni’s fragile trust in Dugan is their only shot to get Cavanaugh justice!
After Midnight (Holiday Heat Ser. #3)
by Katherine GarberaCountdown to a kiss... At the stroke of midnight, Lindsey Collins will finally kiss Carter Shaw. A former championship skier, Lindsey had a life of all training and no play until a devastating injury sidelined her. Now she's ready to put her good-girl ways behind her and kick off the New Year with a little fun...and the sexy snowboarder is the perfect distraction! Now that Carter has Lindsey in his arms for one mind-blowing night, he's not giving up. He'll do whatever it takes to break through her Ice Queen exterior and show her he's more than just a fun time. But how can she believe in him when she can't even believe in herself enough to return to skiing-and all that she's worked for?
Ruby's Wish
by Shirin Yim BridgesRuby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who's full of ambition and the family who rewards her hard work and courage.
The Farmer Next Door and Lancaster Country Target: Lancaster County Target (Brides of Amish Country)
by Patricia Davids Kit WilkinsonWith two Amish romances in one volume, this anthology offers heartfelt second chances and breathtaking suspense.The Farmer Next Door by Patricia Davids Adrian Lapp vows to never have a family again after losing his wife and son. But the newest resident of the Amish community Hope Springs captivates him from their first meeting. Widow Faith Martin is strong and courageous. If only Adrian can open himself to the possibility of new love . . . Lancaster County Target by Kit Wilkinson Nurse Abby Miller witnesses a patient’s shocking murder. When the masked killer spots her, she’s overpowered . . . and left for dead. Handsome doctor Blake Jamison vows to keep her safe while investigating the mysterious patient’s death. But it may be too late for Abby to protect her heart from the man who is sure to one day leave her behind.
Second Chance Courtship
by Glynna KayeA rodeo cowboy hopes to rope himself another chance with the ex he left heartbroken in this inspirational romance.Never trust a cowboy.That’s what Kara Dixon’s mother always warned her. Back home in Canyon Springs, Arizona, to care for her ailing mom, Kara comes face-to-face with rodeo cowboy Trey Kenton. Her former flame—and one-time bad boy—is finally ready to settle down and start a family, and he’s got his heart set on Kara. But she’s determined to head back to her big-city life in Chicago once her mother’s on the mend. Can the charming cowboy convince her to trust him and give their love a second chance?
The Disappeared: Stories
by null Andrew PorterA collection of stories that trace the threads of loss and displacement running through all our lives, by the acclaimed, award-winning author of The Theory of Light and Matter&“What a beautiful book about the profound mystery of ordinary life.&” —Alix Ohlin, author of We Want What We WantA husband and wife hear a mysterious bump in the night. A father mourns the closeness he has lost with his son. A friendship with a married couple turns into a dangerous codependency. With gorgeous sensitivity, assurance, and a propulsive sense of menace, these stories center on disappearances both literal and figurative—lives and loves that are cut short, the vanishing of one's youthful self. From San Antonio to Austin, from the clamor of a crowded restaurant to the cigarette at a lonely kitchen table, Andrew Porter captures each of these relationships mid-flight, every individual life punctuated by loss and beauty and need. The Disappeared reaffirms the undeniable artistry of a contemporary master of the form.
Wifedom: Mrs. Orwell's Invisible Life
by null Anna FunderA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR • WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION FINALIST • This is the story of the marriage behind some of the most famous literary works of the 20th century —and a probing consideration of what it means to be a wife and a writer in the modern world"Simply, a masterpiece...Funder not only re-makes the art of biography, she resurrects a woman in full." —Geraldine Brooks, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, author of HorseAt the end of summer 2017, Anna Funder found herself at a moment of peak overload. Family obligations and household responsibilities were crushing her soul and taking her away from her writing deadlines. She needed help, and George Orwell came to her rescue."I&’ve always loved Orwell," Funder writes, "his self-deprecating humour, his laser vision about how power works, and who it works on." So after rereading and savoring books Orwell had written, she devoured six major biographies tracing his life and work. But then she read about his forgotten wife, and it was a revelation.Eileen O&’Shaughnessy married Orwell in 1936. O&’Shaughnessy was a writer herself, and her literary brilliance not only shaped Orwell&’s work, but her practical common sense saved his life. But why and how, Funder wondered, was she written out of their story? Using newly discovered letters from Eileen to her best friend, Funder re-creates the Orwells&’ marriage, through the Spanish Civil War and the Second World War in London. As she peeks behind the curtain of Orwell&’s private life she is led to question what it takes to be a writer—and what it is to be a wife.A breathtakingly intimate view of one of the most important literary marriages of the twentieth century, Wifedom speaks to our present moment as much as it illuminates the past. Genre-bending and utterly original, it is an ode to the unsung work of women everywhere.
Making a Living Without a Job: Winning Ways For Creating Work That You Love
by null Barbara WinterA guide to making money sans job offers insight-provoking interactive tests, self-evaluations, charts, and checklists, as well as numerous anecdotes about people who are successfully self-employed.&“If you are ready to stretch your mind to the idea of making a living without a job, you&’ll find plenty of encouragement and practical information here. Designing a lifestyle for yourself that nurtures and supports who you are and what you value won&’t happen instantaneously, but this book will certainly make the process simpler and easier for you. Becoming joyfully jobless begins with a commitment to self-discovery, a curiosity about your potential, and a willingness to acquire the information and skills that will enhance your work. Your way will be unlike anyone else&’s, although you will share a deep camaraderie with others on this path. Being your own boss is both heady and humbling, but it&’s seldom boring.&” —Barbara J. Winter, from the Introduction