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Alphabetical Diaries
Par Sheila Heti. 2024
Sheila Heti collected 500,000 words from a decade's worth of journals, put the sentences in a spreadsheet, and sorted them…
alphabetically. She cut and cut and was left with 60,000 words of brilliance and mayhem, joy and sorrow. These are her alphabetical diaries.A Secret Music
Par Susan Doherty Hannaford. 2015
Word Guild Award for Best Young Adult fiction 2016 Grace Irwin Award 2016 Literary Classics silver medal for Y/A fiction…
2016 Shortlisted for the Frank Hegyi Award-Ottawa Independent Writers Literary Classics silver medal for High school fiction 2017 Set in 1936 Montreal, A Secret Music is the story of Lawrence Nolan, a sensitive fifteen-year-old piano prodigy who grows up in the shadow of his mother’s mental illness. Forced to keep this shameful secret, he attempts to raise himself and his ten year old brother. He counteracts the deep ache and creeping mistrust caused by his mother’s emotional absence by escaping into the intense realm of Chopin and Schubert, the only language he understands. When his brother becomes ill, he is left with enormous responsibilities. At a piano competition in Montreal, Lawrence makes a climactic decision that puts his future on hold in order to salvage his family life. In A Secret Music, Susan Doherty Hannaford re-creates the Depression-Era world of Montreal and demonstrates how music can redeem a life.The Queen of Tuesday: A Lucille Ball Story
Par Darin Strauss. 2020
Lucille Ball, Hollywood&’s first true media mogul, stars in this &“bold&” (The Boston Globe), &“boisterous novel&” (The New Yorker) with…
a thrilling love story at its heart—from the award-winning, bestselling author of Chang & Eng and Half a LifeA WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • &“A gorgeous, Technicolor take on America in the middle of the twentieth century.&”—Colson Whitehead, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Nickel BoysThis indelible romance begins with a daring conceit—that the author&’s grandfather may have had an affair with Lucille Ball. Strauss offers a fresh view of a celebrity America loved more than any other. Lucille Ball—the most powerful woman in the history of Hollywood—was part of America&’s first high-profile interracial marriage. She owned more movie sets than did any movie studio. She more or less single-handedly created the modern TV business. And yet Lucille&’s off-camera life was in disarray. While acting out a happy marriage for millions, she suffered in private. Her partner couldn&’t stay faithful. She struggled to balance her fame with the demands of being a mother, a creative genius, an entrepreneur, and, most of all, a symbol.The Queen of Tuesday—Strauss&’s follow-up to Half a Life, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award—mixes fact and fiction, memoir and novel, to imagine the provocative story of a woman we thought we knew.The Eagles Gather: A Novel (The Barbours and Bouchards Series #2)
Par Taylor Caldwell. 1940
New York Times Bestseller: In the &“undeniably powerful&” sequel to Dynasty of Death, a new generation of Bouchards battles over…
the family empire (The New York Times Book Review). In the decade after World War I, Jules Bouchard prepares to leave controlling interest in his global munitions enterprise to his son Armand. But the inheritance comes with a warning: Armand&’s ruthless brothers, Emile and Christopher, will be gunning for him. It&’s not long before Christopher commits financial treachery in an effort to unseat his brother. Worse, he hatches a plot involving his sister, Celeste, whose innocence he had vowed to always protect. While Christopher&’s machinations and Armand&’s countermoves threaten to tear the family apart, hope emerges from a distant relative who seems to possess the noble character of his ancestors. But are his intentions as honorable as they seem?The Elephant's Journey: A Novel
Par José Saramago. 2010
&“The Portuguese Nobel Prize winner&’s delightful posthumous novel recounts the [16th century] travels of an Indian elephant…from Lisbon to Vienna&”…
(The New Yorker).In 1551, King João III of Portugal gave Archduke Maximilian an unusual wedding present: an elephant named Solomon. In The Elephant&’s Journey, José Saramago imagines Solomon&’s epic journey by foot across Europe with his Hindu keeper Subhro along for the adventure.Accompanied by the Archduke, his new wife, and the royal guard, these unlikely heroes traverse a continent riven by the Reformation and civil wars. They are witnessed by scholars, historians, and wide-eyed ordinary people as they make their way through the storied cities of northern Italy, brave the Alps, cross the Mediterranean Sea, and at last, make their way toward their grand entry into the imperial city.&“A tale rich in irony and empathy, regularly interrupted by witty reflections on human nature and arch commentary on the powerful who insult human dignity.&”—Los Angeles TimesThe Hellion and the Hero
Par Emily Sullivan. 2022
Fans of Netflix&’s Bridgerton series will love this captivating second chance story—from the series that delivers &“both emotional intensity and…
lush sensuality, and vivacious writing enhanced by ample measures of wit.&” (Booklist, Starred Review)Lady Georgiana Arlington has always done what&’s best for her family—even when it meant marrying a man she didn't love to save her father. Her husband&’s death has left her stronger and bolder—a hellion, some would even say. When a mysterious enemy jeopardizes her livelihood and reputation, there&’s only one person she can trust to help her uncover the threat: the same man she left heartbroken years ago.Captain Henry Harris is no longer the penniless fortune hunter he was when they first met. Now a decorated naval hero, he could have his choice of women, but no other woman has Georgie&’s allure, nor the tenacity he can&’t help but admire. Assisting Lady Arlington will put both his body and his heart in danger—and yet, he can&’t resist a second chance with the one woman he&’s never been able to forget.Dukes Do It Better (Misfits of Mayfair #3)
Par Bethany Bennett. 2022
She can keep her secrets or risk her heartLady Emma Hardwick has been living a lie—one that allowed her to…
keep her son and give him the loving home she&’d never had. But now her journal, the one place she&’d indulged in the truth, has been stolen. Whoever has it holds the power to bring the life she&’s carefully built crumbling to the ground. With her past threatening everything she holds dear, the only person she can trust is the dangerously handsome, tattooed navy captain with whom she dared to spend one carefree night.Captain Malachi Harlow, Duke of Trenton, would rather throw himself overboard than return to society. But when the Admiralty calls him back home, there is no room for refusal. Crossing paths with the delectable Lady Emma is a welcome distraction that takes a more serious turn when they discover they have a common enemy. Working together could help them both—but will it also bring a temptation neither can resist?The Inn on Mirror Lake (Highland Falls #4)
Par Debbie Mason. 2022
They swear they&’re not right for each other but the matchmakers of Highland Falls are out to prove them wrong. Elliana…
MacLeod has come home to whip the Mirror Lake Inn into tip-top shape, the only way to prevent her mother from selling the beloved family business. In between watching over mischievous, cigar-sneaking Grandpa Joe and trying to help Highland Falls win the Most Romantic Small Town in America contest, Elliana&’s plate isn&’t just full, it&’s overflowing. She can&’t refuse Nathan Black&’s offer to fix up the inn, even if the gorgeous law enforcement officer has made it abundantly clear he considers her a friend, and nothing more.Nate knows he&’s not cut out for long-term relationships or white picket fences, and that&’s what Ellie deserves. Yet keeping her at arm&’s length is nearly impossible, especially once they&’re working—and living—side-by-side. The more time he spends with Ellie, the more he wants, and not just for today but forever. When Ellie&’s ex returns to town, has Nate missed his chance with the woman of his dreams?The Beachside Bed and Breakfast (Moonlight Bay)
Par Hope Ramsay. 2022
A heartwarming story about family, healing from loss, and finding love, even when you never dreamed it was possible. Ashley…
Howland Scott has no time for romance as she grieves the loss of her husband, cares for her young son, and runs Magnolia Harbor&’s only bed and breakfast. Ashley never imagined she&’d notice—let alone have feelings for—another man after her husband was killed in Afghanistan five years earlier. But slowly, softly, Rev. Micah St. Pierre has become a friend . . . and now maybe something more. Despite her reluctance, Ashley has to admit that Micah is kind, thoughtful, and handsome to boot. All the more reason to steer clear of him. She can&’t risk her heart again.After becoming the center of Magnolia Harbor&’s rumor mill once, Micah St. Pierre has no interest in letting the members of the local quilting club play matchmaker for him. Besides, the only woman he&’s interested in is the one he can never have. Micah is not allowed to date a member of his congregation, so there&’s no point in sharing his feelings with Ashley, no matter how much he yearns to. But the more time they spend with each other, the more Micah wonders whether Ashley is his match made in heaven.Say You'll Be My Lady (The unconventional Ladies Of Mayfair Ser. #2)
Par Kate Pembrooke. 2022
Opposites attract in this irresistible Regency romance, where a proper gentleman who lives by the ton's rules and a lady…
who lives to break them try to resist one another—perfect for fans of Netflix&’s Bridgerton series.Lady Serena Wynter doesn&’t mind flirting with a bit of scandal—she&’s determined to ignore society&’s strictures and live life on her own fiercely independent terms. These days, she chooses to pour her passions into charitable causes with the vibrant group of ladies in her Wednesday Afternoon Social Club. But there is one man who stirs Serena&’s deepest emotions, one who&’s irresistibly handsome, infuriatingly circumspect, and too honorable for his own good...Charles Townshend, former boxer and consummate gentleman, worries Serena&’s reckless nature will earn her the ton&’s scorn…or put her in serious danger. Though Charles isn&’t immune to the attraction between them, a shocking family secret prevents him from ever acting on his desires. But it seems Lady Serena doesn&’t intend to let his penchant for propriety stand in the way of a mutually satisfying dalliance.Some Dukes Have All the Luck (Synneful Spinsters)
Par Christina Britton. 2022
Ash Hawkins, Duke of Buckley, no more wants to marry than he wants a stick in his eye. As the…
owner of a gaming hell, he is all too aware the odds of a happy marriage are against him. But raising his three rebellious wards alone is proving more than he can handle. He needs to find someone who stands to benefit from a marriage of convenience as much as he does. Someone logical, clinical, and rational. And in a stroke of luck, he quite literally stumbles over just such a woman. After years of ridicule for being more interested in bugs than boys, Bronwyn has accepted that she&’ll never marry for love. Her parents, however, are threatening to find her a husband. Bronwyn doesn&’t need any scientific research to show her Ash has secrets. But his proposal would give her the freedom to continue her entomology research and perhaps finally get published. Just as long as she can keep her mind on her work and off his piercing eyes, broad shoulders, and wicked, wicked tongue.The Duke’s Christmas Miracle (Isle of Synne)
Par Christina Britton. 2021
After a lifetime of hardship, Poppy Tilburn is working as a cruel debutante&’s maid when she finds herself at a…
duke&’s holiday party—and the duke turns out to be her beloved childhood friend. No matter her joy at being reunited with Marcus—or the feelings still lingering in her heart—Poppy knows she must keep her distance. Any kind of relationship with a woman like her could ruin his reputation. Marcus, Duke of Hollyton, spent years believing Poppy had died, but now here she is, staying in his home. Surprised as he is, he embraces the chance to convince her to remain with him. Knowing she is too prideful for charity, he offers Poppy the position of companion to his elderly aunt. But as the wintry days pass, and Marcus and Poppy find the romance between them that had sparked so long ago rekindle into something much stronger, will he get a Twelfth Night miracle and convince her to stay for good?Texas Homecoming
Par Carolyn Brown. 2022
The bestselling Queen of Cowboy Romance delivers a heartwarming novel where a doctor and veterinarian get a second chance at true…
love when a storm traps them together.After traveling the world, Dr. Cody Ryan has finally come home to his foster family&’s ranch in Honey Grove, Texas. But all his time in Doctors Without Borders couldn&’t have prepared him for the sudden blizzard that forces him to take shelter in an old barn—or for the shock of watching Stephanie O&’Dell yank open that same barn door minutes later. He&’s barely seen the gorgeous veterinarian since he returned, so why is she icier than the wind outside?Stephanie—better known as Dr. Stevie around Sunflower Ranch—has been treating the cattle there for years…and not one of them is as bullheaded as Cody. He&’s completely forgotten how he broke her heart, back when she was a teenager smitten by his easy charm and sharp wit. But as the blizzard rages on, trapping Cody and Stevie together, it&’s clear that the fire they&’ve built to keep warm isn&’t the only source of sparks in that barn. Once the storm passes, will Stevie and Cody discover that they&’ve fallen in love …and will either of them ever admit it?Never a Duke (Rogues to Riches)
Par Grace Burrowes. 2022
A proper lady must choose between society or the untitled gentleman who has stolen her heart in this captivating Regency…
romance perfect for fans of Bridgerton.Ned Wentworth will be forever grateful to the family that plucked him from the streets and gave him a home, even though polite society still whispers years later about his questionable past. Precisely because of Ned&’s connections in low places, Lady Rosalind Kinwood approaches him to help her find a lady&’s maid who has disappeared.Rosalind is too opinionated—and too intelligent—and has frequently suffered judgment at the hands of polite society. Despite her family&’s disdain for Ned, Rosalind finds he listens to her and respects her. Then too, his kisses are exquisite. As the investigation of the missing maids becomes more dangerous, both Ned and Rosalind will have to risk everything—including their hearts—if they are to share the happily ever after that Mayfair&’s matchmakers have begrudged them both.Nurse Kitty: After the War
Par Maggie Campbell. 2024
It is 1950 and Kitty Longthorne is now a Sister at Manchester's Park Hospital, and as busy as ever. With…
dizzying numbers of children with polio being admitted to the children's ward, a sharp uptick of major trauma from road accidents and growing political and racial conflict affecting her patients and staff, there's no shortage of drama at the hospital. But Kitty is determined that everyone is treated with respect.Outside of the hospital, Kitty is finally ready to marry her fiancé, Dr James Williams. But with the growing Cold War tensions, Kitty and James come under scrutiny because of two people close to their hearts. With any suspicious activity grounds for treason, their happily ever after is suddenly on shaky ground... will they ever be able to set a date for the wedding?Inspired by the brave nurses and doctors from the first NHS hospital, the Trafford General, which opened after the end of World War II. Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife and The Nightingale Girls.Ashes of Fiery Weather: A Novel
Par Kathleen Donohoe. 2016
This &“stunning and intimate portrayal of four generations of New York City firefighters somehow manages to be part Alice McDermott,…
part Denis Leary&” (Irish America). One of Book Riot&’s 100 Must-Read New York City Novels Firefighters walk boldly into battle against the most capricious of elements. Their daughters, mothers, sisters, and wives walk through the world with another kind of strength and another kind of sorrow, and no one knows that better than the women of the Keegan-O&’Reilly clan. Ashes of Fiery Weather takes us from famine-era Ireland to New York City a decade after 9/11, illuminating the passionate loves and tragic losses of generations of women in a firefighting family—with &“characters that come so vividly to life one forgets one is reading a novel . . . Anyone Irish will face an uncanny recognition in these pages; everyone else will be enthralled meeting such captivating figures&” (Matthew Thomas, New York Times–bestselling author of We Are Not Ourselves).Nurse Kitty: After the War
Par Maggie Campbell. 2024
It is 1950 and Kitty Longthorne is now a Sister at Manchester's Park Hospital, and as busy as ever. With…
dizzying numbers of children with polio being admitted to the children's ward, a sharp uptick of major trauma from road accidents and growing political and racial conflict affecting her patients and staff, there's no shortage of drama at the hospital. But Kitty is determined that everyone is treated with respect.Outside of the hospital, Kitty is finally ready to marry her fiancé, Dr James Williams. But with the growing Cold War tensions, Kitty and James come under scrutiny because of two people close to their hearts. With any suspicious activity grounds for treason, their happily ever after is suddenly on shaky ground... will they ever be able to set a date for the wedding?Inspired by the brave nurses and doctors from the first NHS hospital, the Trafford General, which opened after the end of World War II. Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife and The Nightingale Girls.Out of the Blue (A Perfect Fit #4)
Par Alison Bliss. 2022
Alison Bliss shares her smart, sexy, contemporary voice in this new rom-com about a curvaceous heroine falling for her personal…
trainer, and Booklist raves that "fans of Jennifer Weiner will enjoy Bliss." The course of true love was never supposed to start on a stair climber… Preslee Owens has never worked out in a gym before. Like truly never. Until today. As she struggles to stay upright on the stair climber, she accidentally broadcasts a vlog that lets complete strangers—and even worse, people in her own small town--witness the hilarious start to her fitness journey. To her surprise and mortification, viewers love it. The positive reaction leaves Preslee with no choice but to return—and the discovery that her unrequited crush, Josh, works out in the same gym is a big bonus. It also helps that her new personal trainer is making sure she doesn&’t kill herself in the process. In fact, Adam has even offered to pretend to be her boyfriend to help make Josh a little jealous. Having Adam cheering her on brings out a strength and confidence Preslee barely recognizes in herself. And soon she&’s enjoying being his fake girlfriend waaay too much. But will her newfound courage allow her to face her biggest fear yet and seize the life she truly wants?A Wedding on Sunshine Corner (The Sunshine Corner #2)
Par Phoebe Mills. 2022
A delightful small-town romance between a daycare teacher and single dad who must overcome their differences to help plan the…
ultimate wedding.They&’ve driven each other crazy for years, but were they fighting each other—or the chemistry between them?As the youngest in her loving, overprotective family, Savannah Lowe has always gone with the flow instead of going out on a limb…until now. Her new job running a preschool requires her to be all in. If only the father of one of her students wasn&’t her brother&’s incredibly infuriating, impossibly attractive best friend. Savannah has no clue what she ever did to make him dislike her, and now they&’re stuck spending even more time together planning her brother&’s wedding. Single father Noah Adams has his hands full between his job as a paramedic and caring for his young daughter. The last thing he needs is a complication like Savannah in his life—a girl he remembers being constantly pampered by her family. But the more he gets to know her, the more he sees how kind and compassionate she really is. Now their long-ignored, off-the-charts chemistry has them on a collision course…with each other.The Queen of the Valley: A Spellbinding Historical Novel Based on True History
Par Lorena Hughes. 2023
&“An engrossing, suspenseful family saga.&” —Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in Havana on The Spanish…
Daughter Set amid Colombia&’s unparalleled beauty and inspired by the real-life 1925 Cali earthquake, this riveting novel from the award-winning author plunges three strangers—a photographer, a young Spanish chocolatier in disguise, and a Palestinian-Colombian nun—into a perilous search for the missing owner of a legendary hacienda—a man at the center of the explosive secrets each of them carries—amidst an emerging cholera epidemic.&“Engaging. For fans of historical fiction and works by Christina Baker Kline and Lisa Wingate.&” —Booklist Driven and recklessly daring, Martin Sabater follows his lifelong dream of owning a cacao plantation in Valle del Cauca. But on the night of a spectacular gala, he disappears—and is never seen again. Now his hacienda is a budding Catholic hospital saving lives during an emerging epidemic. And novice nun &“Sor Puri&” is there to uncover the truth behind Martin&’s disappearance. But her real identity—and her past with the heartbreakingly charismatic Martin—will put far more than her perilous search at risk. A professional photographer, Lucas Ferreira is Martin&’s best friend since boyhood. He has his own reasons for helping the determined, alluring nun. But what this reserved man won&’t reveal about his thwarted dreams and unrequited passion could prove key to the past—or a lethal trap. Martin was head nurse Sor Camila's only love—until an unfortunate mistake changed the course of her life forever. Now, Martin's home is an unexpected chance for her, Lucas, and Puri to set the past right. But with their secrets unearthing explosive memories and wrenching lies, can they survive the truth about Martin—and the consequences that will forever alter their destinies?&“Vivid …This book will appeal to readers who enjoy family conflict, historical details, and the exploration of lost love.&”— Library Journal &“A tale as rich and complex as the finest chocolate.&” —Marisel Vera, author of The Taste of Sugar