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A love discovered (Heart of Cheyenne #1)
Par Tracie Peterson. 2024
The heart finds its way when one least expects it-even in the most unforgiving frontiers. Invited by a friend to…
trek west and help establish the newly formed town of Cheyenne, Edward Vogel is prepared to leave the haunting memories of his wife and son's deaths behind him. The only problem is the corrupt new railroad town wants family men who can establish law and order, and desperation leads Edward to his friend Marybeth with a proposition of marriage. After her father's death leaves her with no means of support, Marybeth Kruger is in danger of having her two-year-old half sister taken from her. So when Edward Vogel, the widower husband of her late best friend, offers her a marriage of convenience to escape both their troubles, she has no choice but to accept. Life in Cheyenne is fraught with danger, but will this arrangement be enough to save Edward and Marybeth from the pasts they tried to escape? Or will life with each other put them-and their hearts-in more danger than ever?A season of harvest (Leah's Garden #4)
Par Lauraine Snelling. 2024
Can her dreams for the future—and a budding romance—survive the trouble that comes calling? Larkspur Nielsen is determined to keep…
her family homestead running and to fulfill their dream of starting a seed catalog, with or without her siblings' help. With Isaac McTavish back in town, Lark finds herself at odds with her own heart and her determination to shoulder the burden of carrying her responsibilities alone. But Isaac is set on convincing her that he's here to stay and she doesn't have to carry everything by herself. As a new romance blossoms between Lilac and an old schoolmate and the other Nielsen sisters are busy caring for their families, Lark bears more and more responsibility on the farm. When a long-feared threat returns and Lark approaches the breaking point, the life she has always dreamed of is in danger of disappearing foreverThe heart's shelter (Amish Legacy #4)
Par Amy Clipston. 2024
Kira has no interest in dating and putting down roots in Pennsylvania—that is, until she finds a kindred spirit in…
Jayden Bontrager. Kira Detweiler doesn't plan to be in Lancaster County for long. She's left her family in Indiana to help her aunt after the birth of her fourth boppli. Or at least that's what she tells people. Deep down, she's trying to escape the heartache of a broken engagement and has no plans to date again anytime soon. Jayden Bontrager watches his older brothers with admiration, and he prays that someday he'll have the kind of life they do. Even so, he's only twenty-three and not in a hurry to marry and start a family. He's content to watch from the sidelines and is happy to see his brothers enjoying a close relationship once again. When Jayden and Kira strike up a friendship, they are each drawn to the other's gentle and humble demeanor, and they feel things for one another unlike anything they've felt before. But Kira is torn between her heart and her home. She sees no point in pursuing a relationship with Jayden when she doesn't plan to put down roots in Pennsylvania. The last thing she needs is another heartbreak. Will Jayden and Kira be able to overcome the obstacles in their path to find the future they both dream of? In this fourth and final book of the Amish Legacy Series, readers will find out if the youngest Bontrager brother will get his happily ever afterThe sound of light
Par Sarah Sundin. 2023
When the Germans march into Denmark, Baron Henrik Ahlefeldt exchanges his nobility for anonymity, assuming a new identity so he…
can secretly row messages for the Danish Resistance across the waters to Sweden. American physicist Dr. Else Jensen refuses to leave Copenhagen and abandon her research-her life's dream. While printing resistance newspapers, she hears stories of the movement's legendary Havmand-the merman-and wonders if the mysterious and silent shipyard worker living in the same boardinghouse has something to hide. When the Occupation cracks down on the Danes, these two passionate people will discover if there is more power in speech . . . or in silence. Bestselling author of more than a dozen WWII novels, Sarah Sundin offers another story of ordinary people responding to extraordinary circumstances with faith, fortitude, and hope for a brighter futureEmergency contact
Par Lauren Layne. 2023
From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne—and her real-life husband and high school sweetheart, Anthony LeDonne—comes a new holiday…
rom-com that is sure to warm even the coldest heart. Katherine, an ambitious New York City attorney, gets diagnosed with a concussion and must be monitored for forty-eight hours to make sure it doesn't get worse. Unfortunately, she forgot to update her emergency contact, so the person they call is her ex-husband, Tom. Unable to be left alone, Katherine reluctantly agrees to travel to Chicago with him for the holidays. But thanks to a blizzard, what should have been a quick plane ride turns into an antagonistic overnight misadventure that stirs up old feelings even as Tom prepares to propose to his girlfriend on Christmas Eve. A delightful meet-cute between The Proposal and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Emergency Contact is perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Sophie KinsellaDear henry, love edith
Par Becca Kinzer. 2023
He thinks she's an elderly widow. She's convinced he's a grumpy old man. Neither could be further from the truth.…
After a short and difficult marriage, recently widowed Edith Sherman has learned her lesson. Forget love. Forget marriage. She plans to fill her thirties with adventure. As she awaits the final paperwork for a humanitarian trip to South Africa, she accepts a short-term nursing position in a small Midwestern town. The last thing she needs is a handsome local catching her eye. How inconvenient is that? Henry Hobbes isn't exactly thrilled to have Edith, who he assumes is an elderly widow, dumped on him as a houseguest for the summer. But he'd do almost anything for his niece, who is practically like a sister to him given how close they are in age. Especially since Edith will be working nights and Henry works most days. When he and Edith keep missing each other in person, they begin exchanging notes?short messages at first, then longer letters, sharing increasingly personal parts of their lives. By the time Henry realizes his mistake?that Edith is actually the brown-eyed beauty he keeps bumping into around town?their hearts are so intertwined he hopes they never unravel. But with her departure date rapidly approaching, and Henry's roots firmly planted at home, Edith must ultimately decide if the adventure of her dreams is the one right in front of her. Reminiscent of the beloved classic You've Got Mail comes a delightful new romantic comedy about mistaken identities, second chances, and finding love in unexpected placesKingdom of love: 3 medieval romances
Par Tracie Peterson. 2024
Kidnapping ... Murder ... Revenge. If Only the Fortress Walls Could Talk! From bestselling author Tracie Peterson come three unique…
historical novels, rereleased for longtime and new fans alike. Liberty and love—even life itself—are fragile commodities for those living in medieval England. Will God's love and power triumph in the lives of three courageous women? Find out in soul-searing historical novels of romance and suspense! A Kingdom Divided Raised in a home filled with violence, Arianne Pemberton experiences love and gentleness only after her arranged marriage to Richard, Duke of Gavenshire. But before she can feel confident both in Richard's love and God's personal care for her, a mysterious enemy from Richard's past overpowers the castle and takes Arianne hostage. Who is Tancred, and why is he set on revenge? Alas, My Love England in the Middle Ages is far from a jolly place for an unprotected young woman. Yet the savagery of her stepbrother has driven Helena Talbot from her home. Afforded protection by the magnanimous Duke of Gavenshire, Helena nonetheless lives under an assumed name, ever fearful her whereabouts will be revealed. Only one dream transports her above her worries—the desire to be reunited with brave Tancred. Years have passed since they were together, and now an ocean and a king's decree keep them apart. If Only As the bubonic shadow spreads across England, Mary Beckett is alone and desperate. Her father, a physician, has been murdered. Mary's only hope is to journey north to the home of her grandmother, a woman her father once rejected. Pilgrims cross her path, as does Peter Donne, a knight on a mission from the king, and hundreds beg her to heal them. If only she could reach safety, if only she could be of help, if only she could find the faithBetrayal
Par Stewart Binns. 2017
'Brilliant. An explosive thriller with true authenticity' Tom Marcus, bestselling author of Soldier Spy----------------- January, 1981. They're undercover in Belfast.Determined…
to put an end to a war.But in doing so, who will they betray? Jim Dowd and Maureen O'Brien, special forces soldiers, enter a bitterly divided Belfast with a mission: to go undercover, infiltrate one of the city's most dangerous Catholic neighbourhoods, and help change the course of a war that nobody is winning. The Ardoyne is a perilous world, where even a hint of their true identities will prove fatal. But it is also full of courage and loyalty, and Jim realises he admires this community - and his guilt at their deception grows ever stronger. When they receive shocking orders, Maureen knows they must act swiftly and ruthlessly, but can she rely on Jim? And if they rebel, are they betraying their country; or are they being betrayed? 'Stunningly realistic . . . A must-read for anyone who cares about the history of our islands' Nick HewerIf you are looking for an adrenalin-fuelled, blood-pumping, break-neck speed thriller then look no further than Will Jordan's third novel…
featuring British CIA agent Ryan Drake. Compelling, unputdownable and unforgettable, it's perfect for fans of Lee Child, Vince Flynn and David Baldacci!'Entertaining' - The Telegraph'The writing is excellent and I found it hard to put down' -- ***** Reader review'Gripping from start to finish'-- ***** Reader review'Could not put the book down'-- ***** Reader review'Excellent read - Will Jordan does not disappoint'-- ***** Reader review'Ryan Drake - a sure winner' -- ***** Reader review***********************************************************************************HE FREED HER. HE TRUSTED HER. NOW HE MUST HUNT HER.Washington, DC. Former soldier and elite CIA operative Ryan Drake is heading out for dinner when he witnesses a sniper attack on a crowded freeway.A motorcade full of Russian Federal Security Force members - in Washington for a top level conference with their US counterparts - has been ambushed. Many have been killed and worst of all, Drake discovers that the leader of the strike team was Anya - the dangerous and enigmatic woman he once risked everything to protect.Drake cannot believe her capable of such an atrocity but with the Russians baying for blood and tensions rising, Drake and his depleted team head for Siberia to discover the truth.And here he must confront the terrifying possibility that Anya's betrayal will unmask secrets greater and more devastating than he could ever have imagined.Beach Rivals: Escape to Bali with this summer's hottest enemies-to-lovers beach read
Par Georgie Tilney. 2023
ESCAPE TO BALI WITH THIS YEAR'S MOST FEEL-GOOD ROMANTIC COMEDY'Complete sunshine in book form... a delicious slow burn love story'…
Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Staycation'The perfect slice of summer escapism... I read it in one sitting!' Catherine Walsh, author of Holiday Romance'A delight. Ideally would have read it on a beach; still bloody good served on the sofa' Lauren Bravo, author of PrelovedFor fans of Emily Henry, Sophie Kinsella and Tessa Bailey--One bookshop in paradise. Two bitter rivals. A whole summer to get through...Clare thought that by now she would have her life figured out. Instead, she's living with her parents, working a job she hates and has absolutely no idea what she wants to do with the rest of her life.When she sees a viral job advert for a three-month bookseller position on a Bali beach, she jumps at the chance. But it's not until she arrives in Bali that Clare realises she won't be working in the bookshop alone.Instead she's sharing the bookshop - and a flat - with a handsome but infuriating American man. Jack is Clare's opposite in almost every way, and it's not long before they're driving each other crazy. But fighting with Jack is also the most fun Clare's had in years, and it's only a matter of time before their relationship turns less than professional...Beach Rivals is an escapist, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers rom com - the ideal summer read!Readers are loving Beach Rivals:'The perfect read for wet and rainy British spring! I loved everything about this' *****'Such a cute fast paced read. Great writing... Do yourself a favor and pick up Beach Rivals!' *****'I read this book in one day and have been daydreaming about moving to Bali to do up a bookshop!' ****'This was such a fun, cute and easy read. Had me laughing out loud and swooning over the characters' ****DISCOVER THE LOVE STORY THAT WILL MELT YOUR HEART THIS CHRISTMAS . . .AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER'The perfect uplifting Christmas…
read. Emily is this year's Queen of Christmas!' VERONICA HENRY'Left me with goosebumps and a smile on my face' 5***** READER REVIEW'If you only read one Christmas book, make it this one' 5***** READER REVIEW________FATE PULLED THEM APART BUT NOT BEFORE THEY MADE A PROMISE.TEN CHRISTMASES LATER, WILL THEIR WISH COME TRUE? . . .As Norah battles through the bustling December crowds, she hears the notes of a song that transports her back to the most romantic week of her life.After meeting on a blissful holiday, but knowing they had to part, a boy named Andrew made her a promise:If they are both single on Christmas Eve in ten years' time, they will meet under the clock on Grafton Street, Dublin.Norah has no idea if he will remember, but she has nothing to lose.So, hoping for a Christmas miracle, she heads to Dublin. To that clock. And, maybe, to Andrew.But it wouldn't be Christmas without a few surprises . . .________'The perfect festive treat! A charming love story' KATE EBERLEN, bestselling author of Miss You'Baby It's Cold Outside captures the magic of Christmas in Dublin perfectly! A heartfelt and irresistibly romantic read to cosy up with over the festive season' CARMEL HARRINGTONWHY READERS HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE'I did not have the opportunity to devour this book - it devoured me. I loved the descriptions of Dublin, I felt like I could have been there myself' 5***** READER REVIEW'I read this in a day and loved every single page. A wonderful, heartwarming, festive tale of love, loss and finding what really matters' 5***** READER REVIEW'A flipping fantastic five-star read. Norah Jones you are my hero' 5***** READER REVIEW'A beautiful, atmospheric read that has stolen my heart' 5***** READER REVIEW'It will leave you smiling from ear to ear!' 5***** READER REVIEWTHE TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH‘Strange alliances, personal vendettas and Cold War conspiracies build to a bloody climax in the…
snow’ - The Times Thriller of the Month‘This is a proper page-turning high-stakes thriller’ Crime TimeFrom the award-winning author of Moskva and Nightfall Berlin, a gripping suspense-filled thriller in the frozen North . . .Kola Peninsula, 1987. High in the Soviet Arctic, a tiny village houses an apocalyptic secret . . .When research zoologist Dr Amelia Blackburn ventures north to investigate the ravages of the Chernobyl reactor meltdown, she stumbles on the evidence of another sinister disaster on the Norway-Russia border - one that appears far from innocent. Mother Russia will stop at nothing to prevent this information from being revealed, putting Amelia and her team in grave danger from the moment they leave the site.When the news reaches London, the eyes of British intelligence turn to the one man with the knowledge and skills to bring her back to safety - and find out what has really happened in the frozen North.Major Tom Fox thought he'd put his intelligence career behind him, but wrapped in a custody battle for his young son, Charlie, a request from his high-ranking father-in-law forces his hand. When the reluctant spy reaches Russia, it quickly becomes clear that this is no ordinary mission.As Fox and Amelia fight for their lives - and their country - in Russia, Charlie is lead into dangers of his own in England. Three lives are about to be embroiled in the darkest secrets of the Cold War conflict - and a plot that, if left unchecked, will echo through history . . .Praise for Jack Grimwood'If you're missing the Cold War thrillers of le Carré, Jack Grimwood will fill the space in your heart with a thrilling splinter of ice' Val McDermid'Cold War thrillers - so atmospheric, SO SO GOOD, I recommend EXTREMELY highly' - Marian Keyes'The new le Carré . . . an absolutely brilliant page-turner . . . if you love thrillers, Jack Grimwood is a name you need to remember' BBC Radio 2 The Sara Cox Show'For those who enjoy vintage le Carré' Ian Rankin'Mesmerising . . . something special in the arena of international thrillers' Financial Times'Your new favourite thriller writer' Independent'Top-notch ... the suspense never wavers' Crimetime'The rejuvenation of the espionage thriller continues apace' GuardianAll That I Have
Par Laurent Joffrin. 2011
On a moonlit night in 1943 an Indian princess was parachuted in to occupied France to join the Resistance as…
a radio operator code-named Aurora. Daughter of a Sufi mystic, she had declined the Special Operations Executive firearms training because she did not want to kill anyone - yet she landed in Brittany knowing that she had a 50 per cent chance of arrest, interrogation and torture by the Gestapo, and death - which for captured agents could sometimes not come soon enough. But the Nazis have to catch her first, and she has work to do in the meantime, together with a growing involvement with John Sutherland, a British Commando serving alongside her. It is his voice that tells the story of the months that follow as he and Noor travel to Paris to join the Prosper network and participate in their own parts of the resistance. And as if escaping arrest and fighting the occupying forces is not enough, Sutherland has been told that there is a traitor in the network, and he must find out who it is before they are all betrayed. And yet, maybe London wants the betrayal...The second book in the Air Raid Girls series - a wonderful new Christmas story of friendship, love and duty…
in wartime, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Rosie Hendry.Don't miss part 3 in the series - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides is available now!---------------------------------------------November, 1941.Christmas is coming... and despite the blackout, shortages and a constant threat of air raids, the inhabitants of Kelthorpe on the Yorkshire coast are determined that war won't stop them celebrating.The run-up to Christmas sees sisters Connie and Lizzie, and their good friend Pamela, busier than ever. Between their jobs, carol-singing rehearsals with the church choir and night shifts doing their bit as Air Raid Wardens and ambulance drivers, it's all go.But when Connie and Lizzie's dear dad falls ill, their sweethearts Tom and Bill are called up by the Royal Navy for dangerous mine-sweeping duties, and Pamela's sweetheart Fred is targeted by vicious locals, the girls have to believe in miracles to keep soldiering on.Can their dearest wishes come true this Christmas?'A festive tonic!' Peterborough Telegraph'An ideal stocking filler for those who enjoy a well-written novel depicting wartime life' Holderness Gazette'An evocative and nostalgic book about love, family, friendship and fortitude' Culturefly, 6 Uplifting Books to Read over the Festive Season---------------------------------------------Readers LOVE the Air Raid Girls series:'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review'In all the women at war series of book I have read so far, I think this is the best' 5 star review'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review'Loved the whole story. Hated it coming to an end' 5 star review'Just the kind of book I like' 5 star reviewOnly the Dead: A Thriller (Terminal List #6)
Par Jack Carr. 2023
Long-buried secrets. A devastating global conspiracy. And only one man who can stop it: Navy SEAL James Reece. From the…
&“seriously good&” (Lee Child) #1 New York Times bestselling author, Jack Carr.In 1980, a freshman congressman was gunned down in Rhode Island, sending shockwaves through Washington that are still reverberating over four decades later. Now, with the world on the brink of war and a weakened United States facing rampant inflation, political division, and shocking assassinations, a secret cabal of global elites is ready to assume control. And with the world&’s most dangerous man locked in solitary confinement, the conspirators believe the final obstacle to complete domination has been eliminated. They&’re wrong. From the firms of Wall Street to the corridors of power in Washington, DC, and Moscow, secrets from the past have the uncanny ability to rise to the surface in the present. With the odds stacked against him, James Reece is on a mission generations in the making. Unfortunately for his enemies, the former SEAL is not concerned with odds. He is on the warpath. And when James Reece picks up his tomahawk and sniper rifle, no one is out of range. From &“a master novelist&” (Ballistic Magazine), &“quintessential hero James Reece is exactly what&’s needed in today&’s chaotic political milieu&” (K.J. Howe, author of Skyjack).The Pug who wanted a Birthday (The Pug Who Wanted to... #11)
Par Bella Swift. 2024
Peggy's best friend, Chloe, is planning a big birthday celebration for her friend's dog, and Peggy can't wait to join…
in the fun and games. There's so much to do before the big day! But when Peggy realises that she doesn't have a birthday of her own, she can't help feeling a bit left out. Especially since Chloe is keeping secrets about the party plans . . .Could Peggy be in for a big surprise?This latest Peggy the Pug story features super cute illustrations throughout and fun shiny foil on the cover. This would make the perfect birthday gift or party bag filler for all Peggy fans and dog lovers!It's Ramadan, Curious George (Curious George Ser.)
Par H. A. Rey H. A. Rey, Hena Khan. 2016
George celebrates Ramadan with his friend Kareem. “A groundbreaking new book that also tries to span the cultural chasm for…
a new generation.” —The New YorkerGeorge helps Kareem with his first fast and joins in the evening celebration of tasting treats and enjoying a special meal. Then George helps make gift baskets to donate to the needy, and watches for the crescent moon with the man in the yellow hat. Finally, George joins in the Eid festivities to mark the end of his very first Ramadan.This playful book makes a great holiday gift for all fans of Curious George—those who celebrate Ramadan, and those who are learning about it for the first time.“To help overcome Islamophobia and foster mutual respect, acceptance and understanding, teachers, parents, community leaders and librarians can use books like these to educate children about Muslims while enhancing religious literacy.” —The Huffington Post “I hope [this book] makes it into the hands of Muslim children who need it and any child curious about Ramadan and Islam. Parents, this is how we teach love.” —Read It Real GoodThe Peacock and the Sparrow: A Novel
Par I. S. Berry. 2023
EDGAR AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST FIRST NOVEL A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker • NPR • The…
Diplomatic Courier • Deadly Pleasures mystery magazine • The Cipher Brief • Spybrary During the Arab Spring, an American spy&’s final mission goes dangerously awry in this &“crackling debut thriller&” (The New Yorker) from a former CIA officer that Joseph Weisberg, creator of The Americans, calls &“the most realistic espionage story I've read.&”Shane Collins, a world-weary CIA spy, is ready to come in from the cold. Stationed in Bahrain off the coast of Saudi Arabia for his final tour, he has little use for his mission—uncovering Iranian support for the insurgency against the monarchy. Then Collins meets Almaisa, a beautiful and enigmatic artist, and his eyes are opened to a side of Bahrain most expats never experience, to questions he never thought to ask. When his trusted informant inside the opposition becomes embroiled in a murder, Collins finds himself drawn deep into the conflict. His budding romance with Almaisa—and his loyalties—are upended; in an instant, he&’s caught in the crosswinds of a revolution. Drawing on all his skills as a spymaster, he sets out to learn the truth behind the Arab Spring, win Almaisa&’s love, and uncover the murky border where Bahrain&’s secrets end and America&’s begin.The Lucifer Network
Par Geoffrey Archer. 2001
TERROR KNOWS NO FRONTIERSA deadly secret whispered by a dying gunrunner on a lonely roadin Zambia sets MI6 agent Sam…
Packer on a frantic race against time. A terrorist gang has acquired a horror weapon but before packer can discover more the man dies.Packer is on his own, faced with skeptical colleagues and thegunrunner’s daughter Julie, who may hold the key to the secret but who also suspects it was Packer who engineered her father’s death.As Packer fights desperately to win Julie’s confidence, theunlikely pair follow the trail of murder and deceit from Scotlandto Vienna and on to a lonely island in the Adriatic: there they willfind not only the weapon but the identity of the sinister organization known as the Lucifer Network.Loyalties
Par Raymond Williams. 1985
What is loyalty? What is treachery? What does it mean to find that one of your friends is a spy?…
Loyalties traces the fortunes of a group of friends, some from the Welsh valleys, some from Cambridge, from the Spanish Civil War to the 1984 miners' strike, combining the tension of a first-class thriller with a brilliant analysis of our age.