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A BRAND NEW romance from international bestseller Mandy BaggotThings aren't going well for travel writer Orla Bradbee.With Christmas fast approaching, her boss is insisting Orla must travel to a rural village in France to interview a man who doesn't speak. But with trouble at...

A graveyard, fresh dirt, bleak skies--these are the things that Alice is left to fill the void of the passing of her husband, John. Her memories alone of their love that started in a small village in Kerala, India, is not enough to comfort...

Family Secrets Unravel in a Tense, wryly funny Drama: Wealth, Betrayal, and a Mysterious Death Stir Up a Perfect Storm in an Elite New York Family.In A Fall from Grace, we delve into the life of Daniel Walsh, a man seemingly blessed with a...

From the author of the beloved novel Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder comes another quirky and irresistible new crime novel Strange things are happening behind the bright pink facade of Bayside's premier laundromat, Joyful Suds; home to Joy Moody and her twin daughters....

Mia's secret comedy career, forbidden office crush, and a long-guarded family secret take center stage, threatening her newfound confidence and her one shot at fame in this hilarious, heartfelt coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Curtis Sittenfeld and Etaf Rum. Mia Almas has a...

Filled with a tight-knit ensemble cast of deeply realized characters, this earthy, beautifully nuanced story, set in suburban industrial America, reveals to us an everyday working woman as she finds her way on her own terms-through work, family, grief and love, and then-not so...

National Book Award finalist Karen E. Bender returns with a story collection that uses both a realistic and a speculative lens to explore a universal situation--the ways parents and children separate at different times of life Grounded in both the contemporary United States and...

"Subtly told and finely made, The Correspondent is a portrait of a small life expanding. Virginia Evans shows how one woman changes at a point when change had seemed impossible. That change, like this novel, turns out to be a cause for celebration."--Ann Patchett...

A captivating, multigenerational debut novel of a young woman navigating the personal trauma that ties herself, her nomadic mother, and her alcoholic grandmother together, perfect for fans of Ask Again, Yes and What the Fireflies Knew. 1979. Fifteen-year-old Aurora Taylor's single mother prefers to...

Set during the events of Rock Star Romance, this wintry interlude in the Rock Star's Wife series follows two couples wrestling with family drama in the midst of holiday cheer. Cassie Economos's family hasn't met her new boyfriend yet. To tell the truth, she...

From New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg comes a dazzling novel of family, following a troubled mother and her two daughters over forty years and through a swiftly changing American landscape as they seek lives they can fully claim as their own. The...

When the death of a child in a hit-and-run shocks the quiet seaside town of Oyster Hill, police officer Luci Miller is called in to investigate. Her only clue is a fragment of car paint found at the scene--a unique shade of red that...

'An easy five stars from me. Funny, warm, relatable, romantic. I absolutely loved it.' Sandy BarkerBerkley Kaine was lucky enough to meet her perfect man at a young age.Blissfully in love, she's about to graduate college, take on her dream job, and has never...

Samantha Roberts never expects to hear from her sisters asking her to return home to Cloudberry Inn, especially since her sisters stopped speaking to her several years ago. She has learned to make a life of her own by throwing herself into her solitary...

Part 1 of this authentic, heartfelt and gritty saga takes place in the Windy City streets of Chicago, starring James Mitchell. Along with his destructive alter ego Buckwild. Growing up, James was the perfect child with a bright future. He was intelligent, well mannered,...

Author: Allyson Johnson, Nina FoxISBN-10: 1665112301ISBN-13: 9781665112307Publisher: HighBridge AudioLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/18/2019Format: CD

After the Race recounts the unraveling of the family Reed. and the raw, serpentine trails the father-son pair of Wayne-an Army Special Forces veteran whose reckless pursuit of contentment propels the story-and Charles-a gifted runner whose effortless successes on the track contrast his struggles...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Scandal and tragedy erupt against the backdrop of an exclusive Paris hotel in Danielle Steel's riveting novel. Known for its luxurious accommodations and bespoke service, the Hotel Louis XVI has been the most lauded boutique hotel in all of...

Gift Idea for birthdays, Perfect gift for Valentine's day, Christmas, Mother's Day and Birthdays - Card alternative and wedding or any event give the love to someone, Sentimental Journal: Fill in the reasons why you love someone to give as a personalised gift.Author: Gift...

Twelve-year-old Brenda lives in a working-class suburb of Detroit, Michigan. She's a good student, popular, and her leadership qualities are obvious. She plays sports, loves to dance, is active with her church youth group, and is a counselor at youth camps. On the surface,...

May 1940. Ghosts haunt the woods and fields of Norfolk, as Europe descends into full-blown warfare. William Abrehart, a strange, nature-loving boy who hasn't spoken since the mysterious death of his father, struggles to keep the promise he made to look after his withdrawn...

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No matter how hard Rachid tries to recreate himself, to become educated and worldly--to "learn English"--it is impossible for this hip Beiruti with his cell phone and high-speed internet to sever the connection to his past in the Lebanese village of Zgharta, known for...

Richmal Crompton's adult novels are an absolute delight and every bit as charming as her beloved Just William series. The Old Man's Birthday is both a nostalgic treat for fans of the gentler brand of interwar fiction, and a dry satire of British village...

Are some things better left unfound? Best friends Louise and Emma grew up next door to each other in a grim inner-city suburb of Dublin. Now Louise, an art conservator, is thousands of miles away in Sydney, restoring a beautiful old painting. She meets...

The Right Address sears through the upper crust of New York's glittering Park Avenue scene to dish the dirt on the ladies who lunch, the gents who club, and the desperate climbers who will stop at nothing to join the backstabbing, champagne-sipping, socialite-eat-socialite stratosphere....

From Erich Segal comes an unforgettable story of love: the drama of a father and the son he never knew . . . and a marriage that must stand the greatest test of all. Bob and Sheila Beckwith had everything: rewarding careers, two wonderful...

Catherine Sanderson seems to have it all: a fulfilling career helping immigrant women find jobs, a lovely home, and a beautiful, intelligent daughter on her way to Smith College. What Catherine doesn't have: a father for her child- and she's spent many years dodging...

A tragedy that broke the heart of a town and forever changed countless lives hovers in the background as Michelle Richardson returns home to Chatham, North Carolina, for an extended visit after living overseas while serving with the military for twenty years. Arriving to...

A tragedy that broke the heart of a town and forever changed countless lives hovers in the background as Michelle Richardson returns home to Chatham, North Carolina, for an extended visit after living overseas while serving with the military for twenty years. Arriving to...

For 15 years, Teensie MacAllester's two elder sisters have been delighted to let her care for their ailing relatives. Throwing off the yoke of family expectations, Teensie sets in motion some surprising changes.Author: Patricia SprinkleISBN-10: 0451232194ISBN-13: 9780451232199Publisher: Penguin Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2011Pages: 432Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Author: Charles Laird CaliaISBN-10: 0688167101ISBN-13: 9780688167103Publisher: QuillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/16/1998Pages: 224Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.94h x 5.74w x 0.60d

Author: Tabbie ChamberlainISBN-13: 9798894968308Publisher: Parker PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/16/2024Pages: 226Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.11lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d

Author: Jasjit DelowISBN-13: 9798330418756Publisher: Creative Solutions (OH)Language: EnglishPublished: 09/12/2024Pages: 38Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d

Author: Emma DreamweaverISBN-13: 9798330424245Publisher: ProtajLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/15/2024Pages: 476Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.20lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.96d

Author: Calvin HillISBN-13: 9798227704061Publisher: Calvin HillLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/17/2024Pages: 166Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.38d

Author: Maureen HartmanISBN-13: 9798218489472Publisher: Probably a BearLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/10/2024Pages: 348Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.03lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.95d

Author: Jo SkinnerISBN-10: 1923105248ISBN-13: 9781923105249Publisher: Hawkeye Publishing Pty LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2024Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.72lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.64d

Author: Kaveh AkbarISBN-10: 0593685776ISBN-13: 9780593685778Publisher: VintageLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/2024Pages: 352Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.59lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.19w x 0.72d

Author: Eric Steven GrieselISBN-10: 1962987663ISBN-13: 9781962987660Publisher: MindStir MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/02/2024Pages: 748Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.78lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.81d

Author: Karen Anne McCulloughISBN-10: 1038312493ISBN-13: 9781038312495Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/22/2024Pages: 300Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.34lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d

Author: Karen Anne McCulloughISBN-10: 1038312485ISBN-13: 9781038312488Publisher: FriesenPressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/23/2024Pages: 300Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.67d

My best friend disappeared twenty years ago. I thought she was dead. But today I've received a message that makes my heart stop. It says it's from Izzy. And she's blaming my new husband for her disappearance...I stare at the email in horror. I've...

From the complex family dynamics of a small English village to the lasting scars of childhood, Edna Watson is both cantankerous and compassionate-the woman that you love to hate.When her cousin calls to report her father's passing, Edna sees a chance for closure of...

From the complex family dynamics of a small English village to the lasting scars of childhood, Edna Watson is both cantankerous and compassionate-the woman that you love to hate.When her cousin calls to report her father's passing, Edna sees a chance for closure of...

Immerse in a world where Mark Twain's adventures meet urban life. Discover loyalty, honor, truth, purity, and real love amidst life's dire struggles in these riveting stories. Adopted, penned by Charles Lee Knuckles, is a compelling narrative that encapsulates the essence of childhood heroism,...

A BRAND NEW romance from international bestseller Mandy BaggotThings aren't going well for travel writer Orla Bradbee.With Christmas fast approaching, her boss is insisting Orla must travel to a rural village in France to interview a man who doesn't speak. But with trouble at...

This is a story of DESTINY while facing challenges, struggles, and fears. It is a story of exploitation and manipulation where the effects would have lifetime effects. It is a journey requiringpatience, obedience, and perseverance. It is seeking, finding and believing for a foundation...

An exhilarating debut novel about a child whose literal enlightenment sets the stage for an exuberant tragicomedy of marriage, religion, and parenthood. On an otherwise ordinary fall day on a university campus in Chicago, the toddler son of an ambitious divinity school professor named...

The BRAND NEW instalment in the Skylarks series from bestseller Helen RolfeA hidden secretLive every day as if it were your last - that's the motto Bess has lived by since her father died unexpectedly. As a critical care paramedic, Bess sees every day...