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By Ian McGuire. 2020
&“A brilliant historical novel; part Cormac McCarthy and part Raymond Chandler.&”—Philipp Meyer, author of The SonAn Irishman in nineteenth-century England is…
forced to take sides when his nephew joins the bloody underground movement for independence in this propulsive novel from the acclaimed author of The North Water. Manchester, England, 1867. The rebels will be hanged at dawn, and their brotherhood is already plotting its revenge. Stephen Doyle, an Irish-American veteran of the Civil War, arrives in Manchester from New York with a thirst for blood. He has joined the Fenians, a secret society intent on ending British rule in Ireland by any means necessary. Head Constable James O&’Connor has fled grief and drink in Dublin for a sober start in Manchester. His job is to discover and thwart the Fenians&’ plans whatever they might be. When a long-lost nephew arrives on O&’Connor&’s doorstep looking for work, he cannot foresee the way his fragile new life will be imperiled—and how his and Doyle&’s fates will become fatally intertwined. In this propulsive tale of the underground war for Irish independence, the author of The North Water once again transports readers to a time when blood begot blood. Moving from the dirt and uproar of industrial Manchester to the quiet hills of rural Pennsylvania, The Abstainer is a searing novel in which two men, haunted by their pasts and driven forward by the need for justice and retribution, must fight for life and legacy.By C. H. Armstrong. 2019
Despised and feared by her sprawling family, Victoria Hastings Harrison Greene refuses to go quietly from her long life without…
revealing the secrets she's held locked away for more than fifty years—the same secrets consistent with the rumors her grandchildren whisper behind her back during family gatherings.Widowed with nine children during the one-two punch of The Great Depression and the Oklahoma Dust Bowl, Victoria made harsh choices—desperate choices that reduced a once soft and loving young woman into the reviled matriarch she is today. Hers is the story of one woman's courage in the midst of overwhelming adversity, and her absolute conviction to never stop fighting...no matter what it takes.From USA TODAY bestselling author Jules Bennett. Feel the drama and passion in the Dynasties: Seven Sins series!Revenge has never…
been hotter—until desire burns away their deceptions…Will she be his ruin…or his redemption?Chase Hargrove is on a mission to take down the company that destroyed his family…by becoming its CEO. Loyal Black Crescent employee Haley Shaw is his unwitting secret weapon. But when Chase is blindsided by passion for her, he gets careless. With his hidden motives exposed, will he lose everything—even Haley? Or will the tables turn when he learns she has hidden motives of her own…?Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.One man’s betrayal can destroy generations. Fifteen years ago, a hedge-fund hotshot vanished with billions, leaving the high-powered families of Falling Brook changed forever. Now seven heirs, shaped by his betrayal, must reckon with the sins of the past. Passion may be their only path to redemption. Experience all Seven Sins!DYNASTIES: SEVEN SINSBook 1: Ruthless Pride by Naima SimoneThis CEO’s pride led him to give up his dreams for his family. Now he’s drawn to the woman who threatens everything…Book 2: Forbidden Lust by Karen BoothHe’s always resisted his lust for his best friend’s sister—until they’re stranded together in paradise…Book 3: Insatiable Hunger by Yahrah St. JohnHis unbridled appetite for his closest friend is unleashed when he believes she’s fallen for the wrong man…Book 4: Hidden Ambition by Jules BennettAmbition has taken him far, but revenge could cost him his one chance at love…Book 5: Reckless Envy by Joss WoodWhen this shark in the boardroom meets the one woman he can’t have, envy takes over…Book 6: Untamed Passion by Cat SchieldWill this black sheep’s self-destructive wrath flame out when he’s expecting an heir of his own?Book 7: Slow Burn by Janice MaynardIf he’s really the idle playboy his family claims, will his inaction threaten a reunion with the woman who got away?Some men are meant to sin…Pride made him what he is.But desire might change him forever…Millionaire CEO Joshua Lowell earned…
his icy reserve and arrogant pride through painful experience. He refuses to allow gorgeous but determined reporter Sophie Armstrong to dredge up his family’s dark past—or circulate rumors of his secret child. But Joshua’s fierce pride is at war with his heated desire for Sophie, the only woman who could ruin him…or save him from himself.USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorIs he the man she thinks he is?Their first encounter was unforgettable,Now it’s time for round two.Lauren Roberts might have…
mistaken Sutton Wingate for his twin brother once, but now the masquerade is over—and there’s no mistaking their chemistry. Yet their reignited passion also sparks Sutton’s suspicion. Proving she’s not a spy plotting to bring down his family’s business empire won’t be easy. Can she convince the embattled CFO to finally let her see the man behind the mask?Reunited with his forbidden lover, and her explosive secret! Discover the price of passion in this Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags…
to Riches romance.His unforgettable one-night stand is back in town. And she’s not alone…Five years ago, Grant Everett and Harley Wingate waltzed out of the Texas Cattleman’s Club ball and into Grant’s bed. Now an international philanthropist, the beautiful young woman has returned to Royal—with their secret son in tow. Grant wants answers—and Harley in his bed. But with scandal swirling around her family, can he stop Harley from running all over again? From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to RichesBook 1: The Price of Passion by Maureen ChildBook 2: Black Sheep Heir by Yvonne LindsayBook 3: The Paternity Pact by Cat SchieldBook 4: Trust Fund Fiancé by Naima SimoneBook 5: Billionaire Behind the Mask by Andrea LaurenceBook 6: In Bed with His Rival by Katherine GarberaBook 7: Tempted by the Boss by Jules BennettBy Naima Simone. 2020
An intriguing proposalmixes romance and finance…His friend needs a fiancé to claim a fortune.But they both know it’s about more…
than money…Ezekiel Holloway’s proposition could save his friend Reagan Sinclair’s inheritance and give her the freedom she craves. But when family scandals force Ezekiel to end their fake engagement, the heiress comes up with a counterproposal—and they elope to Vegas after all! Is there something more than mere convenience at stake here?USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorHe’s never followed the rules…He doesn’t do whirlwind romances…Until he meets her!When rebellious heir and security mogul Miles Wingate accidentally…
runs into Chloe Fitzgerald—literally!—it feels like fate. She’s beautiful, intriguing and surprisingly interested in his estranged family. One night with Chloe leaves him suspicious—and craving more. But when a crisis forces Miles home to Royal, Texas, a string of bombshells awaits. Including one about Chloe and her hidden agenda…USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorBy Janice Maynard. 2020
Will their second chance burn hot enough to singe away the past? Only in this Dynasties: Seven Sins novel from…
USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard!The prodigal playboy is backand nothing is the same……except the attraction that still sizzles between Jake Lowell and the woman he left behind. But the globe-trotting bachelor is in for a surprise! Nikki Reardon is now a mother—to the daughter he never knew. He once blamed Nikki for the fall of his iconic family…now he can’t resist her. Will their slow burn spark a second chance or burn down all they hold dear?From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.A DYNASTIES NOVELIs passion the only path to redemption?EXPERIENCE SEVEN SINSBook 1: Ruthless Pride by Naima SimoneBook 2: Forbidden Lust by Karen BoothBook 3: Insatiable Hunger by Yahrah St. JohnBook 4: Hidden Ambition by Jules BennettBook 5: Reckless Envy by Joss WoodBook 6: Untamed Passion by Cat SchieldBook 7: Slow Burn by Janice MaynardIs their red-hot reuniontoo good to be true?Broken trust is hard to rebuild.But temptation is even harder to deny…Wealthy rancher…
Camden Guthrie is back in Royal to rebuild his life and join the prestigious Texas Cattleman’s Club. To become a member, the widower needs help from Beth Wingate, the woman who shattered his heart fifteen years ago. Their attraction flares as strong as ever—but will long-buried secrets threaten a future with Beth all over again?USA TODAY Bestselling AuthorA vacation getaway filled with sun, sand and sizzling seduction…from USA TODAY bestselling author Jules Bennett!“You’re in charge in the…
office…I’m in charge here.”Kelly Prentiss needs her workaholic boss, Luke Holloway, to relax—and see her as more than his assistant. So she arranges him an island vacation—with her! And just as she fantasized, the island heat ignites a passion that makes seduction irresistible. But once they’re home—amid a scandal about to take down his family’s company—will it be back to business as usual?From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to RichesBook 1: The Price of Passion by Maureen ChildBook 2: Black Sheep Heir by Yvonne LindsayBook 3: The Paternity Pact by Cat SchieldBook 4: Trust Fund Fiancé by Naima SimoneBook 5: Billionaire Behind the Mask by Andrea LaurenceBook 6: In Bed with His Rival by Katherine GarberaBook 7: Tempted by the Boss by Jules BennettBy Joss Wood. 2020
Feel the drama and passion in the Dynasties: Seven Sins series!The woman he craves is engaged to the man he…
loathes. But that’s not stopping him…He’ll do whatever it takes to win this game of love.Matt Velez has everything a man could want: money, success and his pick of gorgeous women. Well, almost everything. The affections of tantalizingly sexy good girl Emily Arnott remain strictly off-limits—because she’s engaged to Matt’s bitterest rival. Will jealousy consume him…or does Emily hold the secret key to set them both free?Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.One man’s betrayal can destroy generations. Fifteen years ago, a hedge-fund hotshot vanished with billions, leaving the high-powered families of Falling Brook changed forever. Now seven heirs, shaped by his betrayal, must reckon with the sins of the past. Passion may be their only path to redemption. Experience all Seven Sins!DYNASTIES: SEVEN SINSBook 1: Ruthless Pride by Naima SimoneThis CEO’s pride led him to give up his dreams for his family. Now he’s drawn to the woman who threatens everything…Book 2: Forbidden Lust by Karen BoothHe’s always resisted his lust for his best friend’s sister—until they’re stranded together in paradise…Book 3: Insatiable Hunger by Yahrah St. JohnHis unbridled appetite for his closest friend is unleashed when he believes she’s fallen for the wrong man…Book 4: Hidden Ambition by Jules BennettAmbition has taken him far, but revenge could cost him his one chance at love…Book 5: Reckless Envy by Joss WoodWhen this shark in the boardroom meets the one woman he can’t have, envy takes over…Book 6: Untamed Passion by Cat SchieldWill this black sheep’s self-destructive wrath flame out when he’s expecting an heir of his own?Book 7: Slow Burn by Janice MaynardIf he’s really the idle playboy his family claims, will his inaction threaten a reunion with the woman who got away?By Cat Schield. 2020
Feel the drama and passion in the Dynasties: Seven Sins series!One spectacular night… with an explosive aftermath!Desire as volatile as…
theirs has consequences that could last a lifetime…When a single rapturous night with Sammi Guzman leaves the intoxicating model pregnant, photographer Oliver Lowell is determined to embrace his responsibilities. But his wrath over his father’s numerous betrayals has haunted him for years and leaves Oliver feeling ill equipped for parenthood. Passion has never been his and Sammi’s problem, but will this black sheep tame his demons for good?Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.One man’s betrayal can destroy generations. Fifteen years ago, a hedge-fund hotshot vanished with billions, leaving the high-powered families of Falling Brook changed forever. Now seven heirs, shaped by his betrayal, must reckon with the sins of the past. Passion may be their only path to redemption. Experience all Seven Sins!DYNASTIES: SEVEN SINSBook 1: Ruthless Pride by Naima SimoneThis CEO’s pride led him to give up his dreams for his family. Now he’s drawn to the woman who threatens everything…Book 2: Forbidden Lust by Karen BoothHe’s always resisted his lust for his best friend’s sister—until they’re stranded together in paradise…Book 3: Insatiable Hunger by Yahrah St. JohnHis unbridled appetite for his closest friend is unleashed when he believes she’s fallen for the wrong man…Book 4: Hidden Ambition by Jules BennettAmbition has taken him far, but revenge could cost him his one chance at love…Book 5: Reckless Envy by Joss WoodWhen this shark in the boardroom meets the one woman he can’t have, envy takes over…Book 6: Untamed Passion by Cat SchieldWill this black sheep’s self-destructive wrath flame out when he’s expecting an heir of his own?Book 7: Slow Burn by Janice MaynardIf he’s really the idle playboy his family claims, will his inaction threaten a reunion with the woman who got away?Feel the drama and passion in the Dynasties: Seven Sins series!Next stop, paradise—With the man of her forbidden fantasies?Giving in…
to desire with her brother’s best friend…A secluded island resort is the perfect romantic setting for the night of passionate abandon Allison Randall plans to share with Zane Patterson. Her elder brother’s best friend has always been off-limits…and Zane is determined to keep it that way. But when a storm strands them together, neither can hold back. Everything Allison dreamed of is finally in reach…until unwelcome revelations threaten a rude awakening!Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.One man’s betrayal can destroy generations. Fifteen years ago, a hedge-fund hotshot vanished with billions, leaving the high-powered families of Falling Brook changed forever. Now seven heirs, shaped by his betrayal, must reckon with the sins of the past. Passion may be their only path to redemption. Experience all Seven Sins!DYNASTIES: SEVEN SINSBook 1: Ruthless Pride by Naima SimoneThis CEO’s pride led him to give up his dreams for his family. Now he’s drawn to the woman who threatens everything…Book 2: Forbidden Lust by Karen BoothHe’s always resisted his lust for his best friend’s sister—until they’re stranded together in paradise…Book 3: Insatiable Hunger by Yahrah St. JohnHis unbridled appetite for his closest friend is unleashed when he believes she’s fallen for the wrong man…Book 4: Hidden Ambition by Jules BennettAmbition has taken him far, but revenge could cost him his one chance at love…Book 5: Reckless Envy by Joss WoodWhen this shark in the boardroom meets the one woman he can’t have, envy takes over…Book 6: Untamed Passion by Cat SchieldWill this black sheep’s self-destructive wrath flame out when he’s expecting an heir of his own?Book 7: Slow Burn by Janice MaynardIf he’s really the idle playboy his family claims, will his inaction threaten a reunion with the woman who got away?Feel the drama and passion in the Dynasties: Seven Sins series!She’s just a friend but he craves so much more…His…
unbridled appetites could cost him everything.Ryan Hathaway isn’t about to let his friend marry the wrong guy—not when the right guy is him. But getting out of Jessie Acosta’s friend zone could destroy his plans to become Black Crescent’s CEO. He can’t afford to give in to the overwhelming temptation of wanting her. But with another man looming in Jessie’s life, Ryan can’t afford not to…Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.One man’s betrayal can destroy generations. Fifteen years ago, a hedge-fund hotshot vanished with billions, leaving the high-powered families of Falling Brook changed forever. Now seven heirs, shaped by his betrayal, must reckon with the sins of the past. Passion may be their only path to redemption. Experience all Seven Sins!DYNASTIES: SEVEN SINSBook 1: Ruthless Pride by Naima SimoneThis CEO’s pride led him to give up his dreams for his family. Now he’s drawn to the woman who threatens everything…Book 2: Forbidden Lust by Karen BoothHe’s always resisted his lust for his best friend’s sister—until they’re stranded together in paradise…Book 3: Insatiable Hunger by Yahrah St. JohnHis unbridled appetite for his closest friend is unleashed when he believes she’s fallen for the wrong man…Book 4: Hidden Ambition by Jules BennettAmbition has taken him far, but revenge could cost him his one chance at love…Book 5: Reckless Envy by Joss WoodWhen this shark in the boardroom meets the one woman he can’t have, envy takes over…Book 6: Untamed Passion by Cat SchieldWill this black sheep’s self-destructive wrath flame out when he’s expecting an heir of his own?Book 7: Slow Burn by Janice MaynardIf he’s really the idle playboy his family claims, will his inaction threaten a reunion with the woman who got away?The object of his affection could be his downfall in this Texas Cattleman’s Club novel from USA TODAY bestselling author…
Katherine Garbera!An older woman. A younger man.An attraction these rivals can no longer resist.High-powered attorney Brian Cooper has desired Piper Holloway for years. The successful gallery owner is confident, sexy—and on the other side in a legal fight between their families. But when the opportunity strikes, finally inviting Piper to his bed is nonnegotiable. When explosive secrets come to light, will their delicious but forbidden affair withstand the ultimate test?From Harlequin Desire: Luxury, scandal, desire—welcome to the lives of the American elite.Texas Cattleman’s Club: Rags to RichesBook 1: The Price of Passion by Maureen ChildBook 2: Black Sheep Heir by Yvonne LindsayBook 3: The Paternity Pact by Cat SchieldBook 4: Trust Fund Fiancé by Naima SimoneBook 5: Billionaire Behind the Mask by Andrea LaurenceBook 6: In Bed with His Rival by Katherine GarberaBook 7: Tempted by the Boss by Jules BennettBook 8: One Night in Texas by Charlene SandsBy Agatha Christie. 2011
By Elizabeth Strout. 2013
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERElizabeth Strout "animates the ordinary with an astonishing force," wrote The New Yorker on the publication of…
her Pulitzer Prize-winning Olive Kitteridge. The San Francisco Chronicle praised Strout's "magnificent gift for humanizing characters." Now the acclaimed author returns with a stunning novel as powerful and moving as any work in contemporary literature. Haunted by the freak accident that killed their father when they were children, Jim and Bob Burgess escaped from their Maine hometown of Shirley Falls for New York City as soon as they possibly could. Jim, a sleek, successful corporate lawyer, has belittled his bighearted brother their whole lives, and Bob, a Legal Aid attorney who idolizes Jim, has always taken it in stride. But their long-standing dynamic is upended when their sister, Susan--the Burgess sibling who stayed behind--urgently calls them home. Her lonely teenage son, Zach, has gotten himself into a world of trouble, and Susan desperately needs their help. And so the Burgess brothers return to the landscape of their childhood, where the long-buried tensions that have shaped and shadowed their relationship begin to surface in unexpected ways that will change them forever. With a rare combination of brilliant storytelling, exquisite prose, and remarkable insight into character, Elizabeth Strout has brought to life two deeply human protagonists whose struggles and triumphs will resonate with readers long after they turn the final page. Tender, tough-minded, loving, and deeply illuminating about the ties that bind us to family and home, The Burgess Boys is Elizabeth Strout's newest and perhaps most astonishing work of literary art.Praise for The Burgess Boys"Elizabeth Strout's first two books, Abide with Me and Amy and Isabelle, were highly thought of, and her third, Olive Kitteridge, won the Pulitzer Prize in fiction. But The Burgess Boys, her most recent novel, is her best yet."--The Boston Globe "No one should be surprised by the poignancy and emotional vigor of Elizabeth Strout's new novel. But the broad social and political range of The Burgess Boys shows just how impressively this extraordinary writer continues to develop."--The Washington Post "Strout's greatest gift as a writer, outside a diamond-sharp precision that packs 320 fast-paced pages full of insight, is her ability to let the reader in on all the rancor of her characters without making any of them truly detestable. . . . Strout creates a portrait of an American community in turmoil that's as ambitious as Philip Roth's American Pastoral but more intimate in tone."--Time "What truly makes Strout exceptional--and her latest supple and penetrating novel so profoundly affecting--is the perfect balance she achieves between the tides of story and depths of feeling. . . . Every element in Strout's graceful, many-faceted novel is keenly observed, lustrously imagined and trenchantly interpreted."--Chicago Tribune "Strout deftly exposes the tensions that fester among families. But she also takes a broader view, probing cultural divides. . . . Illustrating the power of roots, Strout assures us we can go home again--though we may not want to."--O: The Oprah MagazineFrom the Hardcover edition.By Anne Perry. 2018
Young lawyer Daniel Pitt must defend a British diplomat accused of a theft that may cover up a deadly crime…
in this riveting novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Twenty-one Days. Daniel Pitt, along with his parents, Charlotte and Thomas, is delighted that his sister, Jemima, and her family have returned to London from the States for a visit. But the Pitts soon learn of a harrowing incident: In Washington, D.C., one of Jemima’s good friends has been assaulted and her treasured necklace stolen. The perpetrator appears to be a man named Philip Sidney, a British diplomat stationed in America’s capital who, in a cowardly move, has fled to London, claiming diplomatic immunity. But that claim doesn’t cover his other crimes. . . . When Sidney winds up in court on a separate charge of embezzlement, it falls to Daniel to defend him. Daniel plans to provide only a competent enough defense to avoid a mistrial, allowing the prosecution to put his client away. But when word travels across the pond that an employee of the British embassy in Washington has been found dead, Daniel grows suspicious about Sidney’s alleged crimes and puts on his detective hat to search for evidence in what has blown up into an international affair. As the embezzlement scandal heats up, Daniel takes his questions to intrepid scientist Miriam fford Croft, who brilliantly uses the most up-to-date technologies to follow an entirely new path of investigation. Daniel and Miriam travel to the Channel Islands to chase a fresh lead, and what began with a stolen necklace turns out to have implications in three far greater crimes—a triple jeopardy, including possible murder.Advance praise for Triple Jeopardy“Readers may find themselves smitten with Daniel and with the dauntless Miriam fforde Croft, whose relationship with Daniel deepens in this episode. . . . Primarily identified for her authentic period sets and well-rendered characters, Perry writes in what she has called the ‘Put Your Heart on the Page’ method, with the focus placed squarely on what happens to people under the pressure of investigation. This book is an excellent example of her craft.”—Booklist “Veteran Perry dials back the period detail and the updates on the lives of the continuing characters to focus on one of her most teasing mysteries, this time with a courtroom finale that may be her strongest ever.”—Kirkus ReviewsBy Steve Berry. 2003
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Steve Berry's The Columbus Affair. The Amber Room is one of the greatest…
treasures ever made by man: an entire room forged of exquisite amber, from its four massive walls to its finely crafted furniture. But it is also the subject of one of history's most intriguing mysteries. Originally commissioned in 1701 by Frederick I of Prussia, the Room was later perfected Tsarskoe Selo, the Russian imperial city. In 1941, German troops invaded the Soviet Union, looting everything in their wake and seizing the Amber Room. When the Allies began the bombing of Germany in August 1944, the Room was hidden. And despite the best efforts of treasure hunters and art collectors from around the world, it has never been seen again. Now, two powerful men have set their best operatives loose in pursuit, and the hunt has begun once more. . . . Life is good for Atlanta judge Rachel Cutler. She loves her job, loves her kids, and remains civil to her ex-husband, Paul. But everything changes when her father, a man who survived the horrors of World War II, dies under strange circumstances--and leaves behind clues to a secret he kept his entire life . . . a secret about something called the Amber Room. Desperate to know the truth about her father's suspicious dealings, Rachel takes off for Germany, with Paul close behind. Shortly after arriving, they find themselves involved with a cast of shadowy characters who all claim to share their quest. But as they learn more about the history of the treasure they seek, Rachel and Paul realize they're in way over their heads. Locked in a treacherous game with ruthless professional killers and embroiled in a treasure hunt of epic proportions, Rachel and Paul suddenly find themselves on a collision course with the forces of power, evil, and history itself. A brilliant adventure and a scintillating tale of intrigue, deception, art, and murder, The Amber Room is a classic tale of suspense--and the debut of a strong new voice in the world of the international thriller.