Fiction - Women

From the New York Times bestselling author of Practice Makes Perfect comes an expanded edition of The Off-Limits Rule--a heartwarming romance about new love and fresh beginnings, with a never-before-seen chapter. Rules are made to be broken--especially for love, right? Lucy Marshall has hit...

Ray Donovan meets Sandra Brown in this romantic thriller about a woman who lives alone in an isolated lighthouse on the coast of California...until a man appears on her doorstep who knows every single secret she's kept since that fateful night.Rowan Winterbourne lives alone...

When free-spirited Carmel spends a summer working at a Canadian Rockies resort in the 1960s, she falls passionately in love. Weighed down by her Roman Catholic upbringing, and at a time when repressive morals condemned free love, she is torn between her desire for...

Not Just My Mother's Daughter is the story of a mother-daughter relationship and the search for happiness. The story is told from the perspective of Rose Gardner, wrestling with her purpose in life and dealing with off-the-wall situations while caring for her mother through...

Forced to extremes in order to escape women's accepted societal roles, the protagonists in this short story collection-the women of one midwestern river town family-overcome hardship and heartbreak, pain and pressure, in order to burst the bonds that hold them and bring forth a...

Paige pretends to have a husband and a more glamorous life to impress her coworkers with surprising results, when she takes a winter vacation in the Caribbean with "Steve" her imaginary husband, only to find the real Steve there pretending to be someone else....

Author: Susan WiggsISBN-10: 0063253526ISBN-13: 9780063253520Publisher: William Morrow & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/08/2024Pages: 256Format: Paperback

From the acclaimed author of The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks and Must Love Books comes a heartfelt bookclub read following one woman's journey to reconnect with her estranged Black family in the south, just as it's on the brink of falling apart, perfect...

Author: Shauna RobinsonISBN-10: 1464221634ISBN-13: 9781464221637Publisher: Sourcebooks LandmarkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/02/2024Pages: 352Format: HardcoverSize: 9.25h x 6.25w x 1.11d

A mesmerizing novel of two sisters whose lives are upended by an unexpected visitor--a tale of family, obsession, and a mysterious creature in the woods, by the celebrated, bestselling author of Disappearing Earth An Oprah Daily, CNN, Publishers Weekly, and Lit Hub Most Anticipated...

Jane Smith is being hailed as James Patterson's greatest character yet, a tough-as-nails attorney up against a relentless killer. Hard to Kill features possibly the author's most stunning twist ever. Attorney Jane Smith is mounting an impossible criminal defense. Her client, Rob Jacobson, is...

"Susan Wiggs paints the details of human relationships with the finesse of a master." --Jodi Picoult #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs captures the heartache of long-held regrets as one young woman comes to terms with her past...and reveals devastating secrets. As...

Rose is divorced, fifty, and estranged from her daughter. At a student art opening on a rainy March evening she meets Morrison, a genial hoarder and womb-twin survivor, who leads us to Abbey, a dancer who is losing the chance to become a mother,...

"[With] a set of characters so vivid we want to be their best friends and a story that keeps us turning the pages, The Best Life Book Club is your book club book of the year... A novel of pure delight!" --Patti Callahan Henry,...

Rose is divorced, fifty, and estranged from her daughter. At a student art opening on a rainy March evening she meets Morrison, a genial hoarder and womb-twin survivor, who leads us to Abbey, a dancer who is losing the chance to become a mother,...

How to Get Along Without Me is a collection that summons the perversity and poignance of twentysomething dating lives from a bracingly wry and honest new literary voice. In a world designed for couples, the protagonists of these interconnected stories have easy access to...

A writer who craves a real-life happily ever after and a gruff fisherman who doesn't believe in them find out they're part of the greatest love story of all time. "Cleverly imagines the epilogue Romeo and Juliet didn't get to have, and how curses...

Welcome to the St. Cecelia, a landmark hotel on the coast of Georgia, where traditions run deep and scandals run even deeper. . . . Everyone refers to the St. Cecelia as "the Saint." If you grew up coming here, you were "a Saint."...

"Why do any of us keep secrets? It's because we are ashamed of something."Kat Clemonte is a bartender in bustling downtown Miami but otherwise leads a hushed existence. She's lonely, but she needs it to be that way-because for ten years, she has been...

"What drove their family apart just might bring them back together... It's been seventeen years since the tragic summer the McAvoy sisters fell apart. Lindy, the wild one, left home, carved out a new life in the city and never looked back. Delia, the...

"Irresistible, deft, sparkling...The Sunset Crowd is cool sans hangover, which makes it a perfect addition to your summer luggage." --The Washington Post "Super juicy." --Rolling Stone Fame. Fortune. Love. You can't have them all. Meet LA darling Evra Scott. The daughter of an Oscar-winning...

A heart-stirring journey about discovering inner peace, strength and self-love. Join Mary, as she unveils a profound truth: the real treasures of true love lie within.The Orchid is a peaceful and luxurious retreat founded by Mary and nestled in picturesque Northern California. Its unique...

Two months after her high school graduation, Penny left Arizona and all her loved ones to build a new life in New York City. Eight years later, thanks to a lot of therapy, she might finally be ready to leave the past where it...

The world's most famous author has vanished. A thrilling hunt of mind games and twisting suspense begins when a detective sees evidence written into her novel.Detective Nina Travers is so good at her job that she blends in like a benevolent Tom Ripley. She...

"An utterly romantic story about second chances and the power of love."--#1 New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood A woman must woo her lover's soul back into his body to wake him from a coma--or risk losing him forever--in this moving novel from...

Author: Johanna CopelandISBN-10: 0063329689ISBN-13: 9780063329683Publisher: HarperLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/09/2024Pages: 304Format: HardcoverReview Citation(s): Library Journal 02/01/2024 pg. 8Booklist 05/01/2024 pg. 36Publishers Weekly 05/06/2024

THE ONE PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER YOU NEED TO READ THIS YEAR.My husband and I are desperate for a baby. So I stole one.All my adult life, I've longed for a baby. We tried IVF. We tried everything. Now we're waiting to adopt. We have a...

In this stunning debut by a South Carolina attorney, Zach Stander, a lawyer with a past, and Addie Stone, his indomitable detective and lover, find themselves entangled in secrets, lies, and murder in a small Southern town. A high-profile murder case--A white woman has...

Historical fiction inspired by the War Office response to the Nazi obsession with the occult Step forward Daphne Devine - you are about to change the course of the war 'A breathtaking historical thriller.' Erin Kelly, author of The Skeleton Key 'Vivid and thoroughly...

Two broken hearts decide that the best way to get over their first loves is with a no-strings-attached relationship in this spicy and charming debut romance. Librarian Marcela Ortiz has been secretly in love with her best friend for years--and when he gets engaged,...

Author: Emily DunlayISBN-10: 0063354896ISBN-13: 9780063354890Publisher: HarperLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/02/2024Pages: 320Format: HardcoverReview Citation(s): Library Journal Prepub Alert 02/01/2024 pg. 6

Dive deep into the sun-drenched landscape of Athens and the island of Hydra, where a housewhispers stories of love, loss, and resilience. In Alex Nassos's evocative novel, Martha's House, readers are transported across time, from war-torn years where Martha's indomitable spirit forgesa life amid...

Unearth the Power of Resilience in a Captivating Tale of Loss, Art, and Self-Discovery on the Shores of Nantucket. In Song for a Female Voice, acclaimed psychoanalyst and debut author Judith Avery Speyer invites readers to embark on a journey set against the picturesque...

The world's most famous author has vanished. A thrilling hunt of mind games and twisting suspense begins when a detective sees evidence written into her novel.Detective Nina Travers is so good at her job that she blends in like a benevolent Tom Ripley. She...

A new year, a new life - or is it just a new set of problems?Sam is ready to move past everything she's lost over the past six months. Ringing in th New Year with her co-workers at Bayside Prep is a great way...

'Yes, he really had appeared to be charmingly suave then. Like Cary Grant in a black and white movie. How wrong one can be, she thought, turning over in her mind the horror of that long weekend, and its final humiliating moments...'How could Geraldine...

Journey through a collection of tales that cross the globe and pull from the rich flavours of the author's Chilean roots.Each story traverses the intricacies of the human condition with themes of love in all its forms: courage and hope, loss and grief, and...

Author: Janet Skeslillen CharlesISBN-10: 8885798403ISBN-13: 9798885798402Publisher: Thorndike Press Large PrintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/29/2024Format: Library BindingLarge Print

It is 1936, and at fifty-five years old, Camila Boldsky is lost. As she retires ownership of her factory and frets about her estranged son's emigration to Chile, political tensions in Vienna only grow thicker. But despite being a Jew, Camila feels ambivalent about...

How far would you go to fix the mistakes you've made and regain the trust you lost? For Jade Jessup, the answer is 2,448 miles. Once one of Chicago's significant financial advisors, Jade lost her credibility when her fiancé (and coworker) stole millions of...

Romance gets too hot to handle in this Play-by-Play novel from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton. Everything's coming together for budding fashion designer Carolina Preston. Only months away from having her own line, she could use some publicity. That's when her brother...

'Beautifully written and had me hooked from page one' Reader ReviewA gorgeous springtime read from the Sunday Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Karen Swan.Will love bloom on the little Cornish Isles?Jess has lived at the idyllic flower farm on...

An Australian Outback Story (Book 2) What happens when the man you've fallen for wants to destroy everything you love? Stacey Peters is passionate about saving the old family pub and the unique outback from the voracious mining company. Morgan Taylor, owner of the...

Suspicion, deception, and fear are chasing Penelope Prince from her picture-perfect life. As the dark energy escalates, she realizes her sanctuary is a trap she willingly walked into decades ago to escape the paralyzing pain of a college nightmare. Stalked by secrets from her...

What happens when you face your past? Can life ever be the same? Emily has it all; a successful career, enviable lifestyle, her own flat in London. Exactly the way she wants it.Then a call from her father in Australia threatens everything - her...

"Lippman is a writing powerhouse."--USA Today New York Times bestselling author and winner of every major prize awarded for crime fiction--including the Edgar(R), Anthony, Shamus, Agatha, and Nero Wolfe Awards--Laura Lippman brilliantly demonstrates her astonishing agility as a short story writer with Hardly Knew...

Return to the small town and Chesapeake shores of St. Caroline in this heartwarming story about finding one's way back to love when life throws you a curveball ... Deputy fire chief Oliver Wolfe had everything he ever wanted. A beautiful wife, two adorable...

Hannah Karalis, a teenager living with her family in 1980s Notting Hill, becomes fascinated by her neighbour, Flora Dobbs, an enigmatic elderly woman who has clearly had an interesting past - but the improbable friendship that the two strike up is abruptly cut short...

Available as a value box set (Cartwright Wilderness Outfitters Complete Series) amazon.com/dp/B07Z4KVCCY (copy and paste the link into your browser)Nash must learn to risk his heart again, while Comfort must learn to trust again. Together, the two of them must rely on each other...

The novel consists of two long letters (which appear as volumes I and II of the original edition) written by Frances 'Fanny' Hill, a rich Englishwoman in her middle age, who leads a life of contentment with her loving husband Charles and their children,...