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The world of this novel moves back in time as the layers are peeled away to reveal the truth about a long-ago family tragedy that impacts the characters' lives for years after. Beginning with a young college student haunted by her own choices and ending with the surprisingly serene image of an aging woman looking back on her turbulent life, the story encompasses a panorama of events set against the changing social backdrop of the middle years of the 20th century.

America's premier wedding destination, Heart's Landing, is abuzz when Weddings Today magazine chooses a young Marine and his high school sweetheart as the winners of an all expense paid Wedding-in-a-Week. While photographers snap pictures, the adorable couple faces the delightful dilemma of selecting every aspect of their military wedding. But of all their decisions, the most difficult is choosing between Ryan Court's meticulously restored Boat Works and the Captain's Cottage, a time-honored favorite overseen by the captivating Evelyn Heart.

Maren Gelb is on a company-imposed digital detox. She tweeted something terrible about the president's daughter, and as the COO of Richual, "the most inclusive online community platform for women to cultivate the practice of self-care and change the world by changing ourselves", it's a PR nightmare.

Living on the shore of Lake Michigan with my wife and our son, Tommy, was everything I wanted. Finally, I had the perfect family. I didn't hear my wife come home. When I check on Tommy in the morning, I expect to see his toothy grin smiling back at me. I don't. His crib is empty. His blanket is missing. It's only then that I realize my wife is gone too.

The Randolph brothers are known far and wide as a wild, unruly bunch. Carving an empire out of the rugged Texas land, fighting off rustlers, and going toe-to-toe with anyone who dares to cross their path, they're unwilling to change their ways...until oldest brother George Randolph says enough's enough. Laying down the law, George looks to bring his rowdy brothers in line and his ranch to order...if he can find someone strong enough to help him yank it all back from the brink. Enter Rose Thornton.

Spirited, beautiful, and thoroughly unconventional, Prudence Pinsent is a remarkable young woman. One fine morning she sets out for Suffolk to join her cousin Lord Wellende for a few days hunting. On the way Prudence encounters Captain Studde of the coastguard who is pursuing a quarry of his own. Studde is on the trail of a drug smuggling ring that connects Wellende Hall with the cloistered world of Cambridge.

Selah Bailey, an anxious, risk-averse, homebody determined to finally become the main character in her own story, created a list filled with goals and experiences to force her out of her comfort zone and introduce her to a life outside of her front door.

What does it mean to be a woman? The current cultural ideal for womanhood encourages women to be strident, sexual, self-centered, independent - and, above all, powerful and in control. But sadly this model of womanhood hasn't delivered the happiness and fulfillment it promised. The Bible teaches that it's not up to us to decide what womanhood is all about. God created males and females for a very specific purpose. His design isn't arbitrary or unimportant. It is very intentional and he wants women to discover, embrace, and delight in the beauty of his design.

Ein Dieb mit der Begabung, aus jeder Falle zu entkommen. Eine Spionin, die nur "das Phantom" genannt wird. Ein Verurteilter mit einem unstillbaren Verlangen nach Rache. Eine Magierin, die ihre Kräfte nutzt, um in den Slums zu überleben. Ein Scharfschütze, der keiner Wette widerstehen kann. Ein Ausreißer aus gutem Hause mit einem Händchen für Sprengstoff. Höchst unterschiedliche Motive treiben die sechs Außenseiter an, die einen gefährlichen Magier aus dem bestgesicherten Gefängnis der Welt befreien sollen.

Notorious rake Finn Ransome is much happier at a gaming table than pandering to society’s expectations. However, his father has made it clear he must marry or lose his inheritance. After a disastrous first season, Tabitha Seaton is focusing on books instead of ballrooms. But to be taken seriously in a male dominated academic world she must marry. Tabitha needs a husband, and an infamous, handsome gambler may be her best bet.

One year ago, my knight in shining armor stepped out of the fog and rescued me. With a simple thank you and an "I owe you one," I was on my way. Little did I know, that was only the start of our deranged story. Now, our parents are married and we're living under the same roof. Rome presents himself as a masked villain with strikingly good looks and a hypnotic appeal. Girls want him. His friends want to be him. But I only want to run from him.

After the excitement of her last investigation, amateur sleuth Morwenna is looking forward to things getting back to normal. When local DJ Irina asks to meet however, desperate to share information she has discovered regarding nefarious goings-on, Morwenna can’t resist. But Irina never arrives for their drink – instead her body is washed up on the beach, an apparent victim of an accidental drowning. At once keen wild bather Morwenna knows something is amiss as Irina was a strong swimmer who knew the local conditions well. What had Irina uncovered and who would want her dead?

Jessica McGale’s family business desperately needs investors, and she’s determined to succeed at any cost. But she knows London’s elite will never look twice at a humble farm girl like herself. Posing as 'Lady Whitfield', however, places her in the orbit of wealthy, powerful people - most notably the duke of Rotherby. His influence and support could save her company, but Jess never expected the effect he’d have on her.

The missing moments you've longed for from the beloved Rebel Kings MC series, all wrapped up in a gorgeous new collection. Deleted scenes, outtakes, prequels, and character extensions for your favorite Rebel Kings boys!

No matter where she lived, Kimberly Ann Dane considered the Dane Crown Inn her home. As a child, Kim looked forward to frequent visits to the inn, where she enjoyed building sand castles on Emerald Bay's sandy beaches, learning to cook in the inn's spacious kitchen, and hunting for buried treasure with her cousins. As she grew older, she paid her way through college by working summers and school holidays at the inn. It's no wonder that—divorced, at odds with her grown children, and hoping to make a fresh start—Kim returns to the one place she's always been welcomed with open arms.

As the sheriff of Sycamore Flats, Hen Randolph has seen just about everything this lawless land has to offer. Quick in the saddle and quicker on the draw, he's cultivated a reputation for being a ruthless sharpshooter - and an unapologetic loner. Hen's had more than his fair share of complications and is happiest keeping his distance from the world. The trouble is, sometimes the world refuses to keep its distance from him.

In this romance anthology, 10 Austenesque authors sketch Pride and Prejudice heroine Elizabeth Bennet's character through a collection of re-imaginings, set in the Regency through contemporary times. In Elizabeth: Obstinate, Headstrong Girl, she bares her most intimate thoughts, all the while offering biting social commentary about life’s absurdities. Elizabeth overcomes the obstacles of others’ opinions, not to mention her own flaws, to find a love truly worthy of her - her Mr. Darcy - all with humor and her sparkling charm.

In this glorious celebration of the night, New York Times bestselling nature writer Leigh Ann Henion invites us to leave our well-lit homes, step outside, and embrace the dark as a profoundly beautiful part of the world we inhabit. Because no matter where we live, we are surrounded by animals that rise with the moon, and blooms that reveal themselves as light fades. Henion explores her home region of Appalachia, where she attends a synchronous firefly event in Tennessee, a bat outing in Alabama, and a moth festival in Ohio.

It should have been a harmless swindle. A survival tactic, plain and simple. Because I, Rhea Thorn, am a survivor. At least, I thought I was… Until I conned a psycho. After a meaningless one-night stand, I emptied his wallet and fled before the morning sun. By that night, I had seventeen missed calls and a broken window with a note: You can keep what you stole, but I get you in return. Everywhere I go, he's there—blurring the vision between right and wrong while enticing me with his sultry blue eyes. Alaric promised me I'd never forget him. I'm beginning to fear he's right.

Once Friends. Now Rivals. James the Dom "Bought a Virgin" at auction, then shared her with his friend of years, Michael. However, both men have fallen for her. Will their friendship survive the rivalry this causes?