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By Eliza Knight. 2024
Highland warrior Laird Ian Sinclair longs for adventure. After a lengthy time north in the Orkney Isles, he agrees to…
undertake a rescue mission at his brother's behest. Crossing the English border to retrieve Lady Rhiannon is not going to be easy and, in fact, could prove deadly. Eager for the daring challenge, Ian dodges the enemy's sword in order to see his task through. What he doesn't expect is the feisty, beautiful lady he is charged with protecting or the sudden strong desire to claim herBy Brian H Williams. 2023
Trauma surgeon Dr. Brian H. Williams has seen it all—gunshot wounds, stabbings, traumatic brain injuries—and ushers us into the trauma…
bay, where the wounds of a national emergency amass. As a Harvard-trained physician, he learned to keep his head down and his scalpel ready. As a Black man, he learned to swallow rage when patients told him to take out the trash. Just days after the tragic police shootings of two Black men, he tried to save the lives of officers shot in the deadliest incident for US law enforcement since 9/11. Thrust into the spotlight in a nation that loves feel-good stories more than hard truths, he came to rethink everything he thought he knew about medicine, injustice, and what true healing looks like. Now, in raw, intimate detail, he narrates not only the events of that night, but the grief and anger of a Black doctor on the front lines of trauma care. Working in the physician-writer tradition of Gawande and Tweedy, he diagnoses the roots of the violence that plagues us. He draws a through line between white supremacy, gun violence, and the bodies he tries to revive, training his surgeon's gaze on the structural ills manifesting themselves in his patients' bodies. What if racism is a feature of our healthcare system, not a bug? What if profiting from racial inequality is exactly what it's designed to do? Black and brown bodies will continue to be wracked by all types of violence, Williams argues, until we transform policy and law with compassion and careBy William W Johnstone. 2024
JOHNSTONE'S AMERICA. THE GOLD STANDARD. From the acclaimed chroniclers of the Old West comes a blazing new saga of the…
great American Gold Rush—and the boldhearted dreamers who made it all happen ... THEY CALLED THEM THE FORTY-NINERS. In January of 1848, the discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in California sparked a nationwide frenzy, fueling the dreams of Americans from coast to coast. By 1849, hundreds of thousands of fortune hunters from across the globe headed west to stake their claim. Armed with pan or pickaxe, driven by greed or glory, every last one of them was determined to strike it rich—or die trying ... For Cord Bennett, it is more than a dream. California is his destiny—even if he doesn't know it yet. Forced to leave his family farm in the Ozarks, he reluctantly joins his two older brothers on the treacherous journey west. Together, they endure harsh weather, fierce tribal attacks, and roving outlaws. But their biggest challenge comes when they reach the gold-rich canyon of Rio Oro. This small makeshift town is barely more than a campsite for prospectors—but the men who control it are as ruthless as any big-city crime boss. And twice as deadly ... This is the story of the men and women who risked their lives to make their fortunes in a boundless land of opportunity. But sometimes, all that glitters is not gold. And where there's gold, there's gunfireBy Liselle Sambury. 2024
After her private school is rocked by a gruesome murder, a teen tries to find the real killer and clear…
her brother's name in this psychological thriller perfect for fans of The Taking of Jake Livingston and Ace of Spades . Sunny Behre has four siblings, but only one is a murderer. With the death of Sunny's mother, matriarch of the wealthy Behre family, Sunny's once picture-perfect life is thrown into turmoil. Her mother had groomed her to be the family's next leader, so Sunny is confused when the only instructions her mother leaves is a mysterious note: "Take care of Dom." The problem is, her youngest brother, Dom, has always been a near-stranger to Sunny...and seemingly a dangerous one, if found guilty of his second-degree murder charge. Still, Sunny is determined to fulfill her mother's dying wish. But when a classmate is gruesomely murdered, and Sunny finds her brother with blood on his hands, her mother's simple request becomes a lot more complicated. Dom swears he's innocent, and although Sunny isn't sure she believes him, she takes it upon herself to look into the murder—made all the more urgent by the discovery of another body. And another . As Sunny and Dom work together to track down the culprit, Sunny realizes her other siblings have their own dark secrets. Soon she may have to choose: preserve the family she's always loved or protect the brother she barely knows—and risk losing everything her mother worked so hard to buildBy Erin Frankel. 2024
Jos©♭ Andr©♭s's love of cooking began as a young boy in Spain as he gathered the wood to make the…
fire that would cook the paella just right. Jos©♭ loved everything about it: the sizzling olive oil, the mounds of chopped vegetables, and the smell of saffron. When he left home, he realized he wanted to tell stories with food. And tell them he did, creating magic with the seeds of ripe tomatoes and pomegranates and cheese. His dreams grew until they were as big as the stars in the sky. He thought No one should ever go hungry. I want to help feed the world—and World Central Kitchen was born. From the earthquake in Haiti to the war in Ukraine and the Covid pandemic, Jos©♭ and his team at World Central Kitchen have been at the frontlines, serving more than 200 million meals and counting, and bringing comfort and hope in the darkest times. With its lyrical text, this biography about a world-renowned humanitarian and chef is sure to inspire a new generation of community helpersBy 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 afterBy Emma Grey. 2023
A December Indie Next Pick A Book of the Month Selection and Book of the Year Nominee A Washington Post…
Noteworthy Book You may never stop loving the one you lost. But you can still find love again. Kate is a bit of a mess. Two years after losing her young husband Cameron, she's grieving, solo parenting, working like mad at her university fundraising job, always dropping the ball—and yet clinging to her sense of humor. Lurching from one comedic crisis to the next, she also navigates an overbearing mom and a Tinder-obsessed best friend who's determined to matchmake Kate with her hot new neighbor. When an in-flight problem leaves Kate and her boss, Hugh, stranded for a weekend on the east coast of Australia, she finally has a chance, away from her son, to really process her grief and see what's right in front of her. Can she let go of the love of her life and risk her heart a second time? When it becomes clear that Hugh is hiding a secret, Kate turns to the trail of scribbled notes she once used to hold her life together. The first note captured her heart. Will the last note set it free? The Last Love Note will make readers laugh, cry, and renew their faith in the resilience of the human heart—and in love itselfBy Stacia Stark. 2023
In a world darkened by deceit, the truth is a light that won't be dimmed—even when it illuminates Lorian's betrayals…
more starkly than I could ever want to see. They call him the Bloodthirsty Prince. His reign of terror has left a trail of blood across this continent, a trail that intertwines with my own past—not even my parents were spared from his merciless slaughter. To save my brother's life, I agreed to another bargain with the fae prince. Now, I'm forced to work with him, to travel to the fae lands, to spend my every waking moment with the man who betrayed me. All because King Sabium has woven a deadly tapestry of manipulation, using those we least suspect for his wicked schemes. There are no lines I won't cross to protect the people I love. So I'll work with former enemies. I'll manipulate, blackmail, and deceive potential allies. I'll swallow my pride, bury my shattered heart, and cooperate with the fae to prepare for the coming war. Because there are creatures far more monstrous than the fae—and some of them masquerade as men. Book two of this slow-burn enemies-to-lovers series will enchant fans of fantasy romance who love Raven Kennedy, Amanda Bouchet, and Carissa BroadbentBy Lindsey Lanza. 2023
Ellie Klein fled Vermont after graduating high school, and she hasn't been back since. Not to see her overbearing parents…
nor her distant brother, not even to visit her temperamental cat and beloved dog. And most importantly, she hasn't been back to see Theo Fox. Her first love and brother's best friend has been but a distant and painful memory for the last seven years. When Ellie's travel site lands her back where it all began, her goal is to get in and out without seeing anyone from before. But life has other plans when she's caught in a blizzard that leaves her seeking refuge in a cabin owned by none other than the infamous Theo. Theo Fox has been winning collegiate hockey and NHL championships since Ellie disappeared, but all he really wants is a second chance with the woman he can't stop loving. When she shows up unannounced in Vermont, he's determined to find out why she left and never returned. And if he has a little magic on his side, how to get her back. Told over the course of nine Christmas Eves and eight nights of Hanukkah, A Little Magic is a cozy, nostalgic story of young love, finding your voice, and the complexities of what it means to be a familyBy Livy Hart. 2024
Mia Madden is pretty sure that the road to dating app hell is paved with suspiciously hot profiles. Take tonight's…
date, for example. Alex Conroy is unreasonably gorgeous-he's got that whole "board-room in the streets, lumberjack in the sheets" happening-but he also represents everything she loathes about corporate hustle culture. Yet another lousy date to laugh-cry about later. Except, it turns out that Alex is also the hot-shot new boss her dad can't stop complaining about-the Forbes thirty-under-thirty company fixer of his nightmares. Worse, their respective best friends are dating. F. M. L. Suddenly, Mia and Alex are constantly thrown together, whether they're forced to double date, trapped on a sunset cruise, or having to mingle at the company picnic. Not awkward at all. Now she's stuck in a romantic-comedy of errors, where she's kinda, sorta, accidentally dating her enemy. And she's not sure which is worse: that he could ruin her dad's career, or that she might actually like him. Contains mature themesBy Christian Tétreault. 2023
Un criminaliste flamboyant, les pires bandits de l'histoire judiciaire du Québec: Bienvenue dans l'univers Maranda. Avocat de génie qui tétanisait…
la partie adverse et imposait le respect aux juges les plus coriaces, ardent défenseur des droits et libertés fasciné par le parcours des hors-la-loi qu'il représentait, homme respectable que l'amour a traîné sur le banc des accusés: Léo-René Maranda (1932-2012) était la complexité faite homme. Découvrir l'univers Maranda, c'est plonger dans une époque révolue où les figures mythiques de Brian Erb, Richard Foley, Monica-la-mitraille, Gérard Fontaine, Donald Côté et Alain Charron couraient encore les rues, protégées par la verve de leur éblouissant défenseurBy Olivia Wildenstein. 2023
Angelic fact number 100: Having wings doesn't make one noble; it simply makes one fly. Naya and Adam have nothing…
in common. Besides black wings. The same birthday. And fathers who are as close as brothers. But nothing else. Sweet, diligent Naya has always abided by the rules. Arrogant, uncivil Adam has made it his life's mission to break each one. She is the beloved daughter of an archangel. He is the guilds' resident bad boy...well, bad fletching. When Naya thrusts herself into Adam's life to request a place on his clandestine team of guardians, he turns her away. The last thing his unsanctioned squad needs is an archangel's attention, and the last thing he needs is a bubbly, blonde distraction with a sinful voice and soulful eyes. Problem is, Naya suddenly, and inexplicably, becomes the only thing he wants. Fans of steamy enemies to lovers will swoon for this trilogy finaleBy Robyn Carr. 2024
A brand-new novel from the #1 bestselling author of VIRGIN RIVER Four women come together at a tumultuous time in…
their lives, forging an unbreakable bond that will leave them all forever changed. Celebrity cooking show host Marni McGuire has seen it all. She's been married—twice—and widowed and divorced. Now in her mid-fifties, she's single. Happily so. She just needs to convince her pregnant daughter, Bella, of this fact. And maybe convince herself, too. Especially after Marni's efforts to humor her determined daughter result in a series of disastrous dates that somehow prompt Marni to wonder if maybe the right man for her is still out there after all. Similarly single, Marni's best friend and colleague is confident she's content without a man, but both older women soon find themselves leading by example as the young intern on their show appears caught in a toxic relationship—and Bella reveals her own marriage maybe isn't built to withstand the stresses of the baby on the way. Suddenly, all four women find themselves at a crossroads, each navigating the challenges of dating, marriage, loneliness and love. Thankfully, they have each other to lean on. The realities of modern love are far from easy, but there's no better group to have in your corner than friends who will lift you up, no matter what, and hold fast in the face of any storm. Don't miss these other great summer beach reads from Robyn Carr A Family Affair Sunrise On Half Moon Bay The View From Alameda Island The Summer That Made Us Never Too LateBy Livy Hart. 2023
I've got ninety-nine problems and my brother's snarky, smart-mouthed best friend Sam is tangled up in every last one of…
them. When it comes to firefighter Sam O'Shea, absence-and a regime of tactical avoidance-has been working for me juuust fine. But when the audition of a lifetime falls in my pathetically broke lap, and he's the only one who can help me land the job, I'm willing to make a deal with the devil if it means I can kickstart my career as a narrator for audio books. The problem? We'd have to actually do the job. Together. And then we're told it's for an erotic romance. Narrating steamy lines in a tiny studio with a man who lights a fire under your skin? An occupational hazard. Accidentally inciting a town scandal when your erotic audiobook clips wind up on the radio? A crisis. And falling for the one man I promised my brother-and my heart-I wouldn't touch? A disaster-and temptation-I can't resist. Contains mature themesBy Stéphane Lussier Johnson. 2023
Jamais un Premier Ministre québécois n'a suscité autant d'intérêt que Maurice Duplessis. Son règne a été étudié, analysé, raconté de…
long en large, immortalisé dans des publications écrites par des historiens, des journalistes, des collaborateurs, des opposants, des amis, des ennemis. Mais jusqu'à maintenant, personne ne s'était penché sur son rôle dans l'industrie du sucre au Québec, ni sur la manière dont il a délibérément réussi à la saboter. Alors que l'inflation fait un bond de 60% entre 1946 et 1962, cette industrie aurait pu à elle-seule assurer la prospérité de la province dans cette période où elle en avait tant besoin. Du moins, en théorie. Mais à cause de manigances et politicailleries de l'Union Nationale, nous ne le saurons jamais. Rencontrez Louis Pasquier. Ingénieur agronome français que l'on fait venir au Québec dans le but de sauver l'industrie du sucre de betteraves. Et que l'on détruisit ensuite pour avoir commis le crime d'y être parvenuBy Lise Bergeron. 2019
Saint-Alban, 1894. Les époux Aubert et Lucille Bastien mènent une existence simple et bien rangée avec leurs trois enfants, en…
périphérie de Portneuf. Alors que l'avenir semble leur sourire, un événement tragique frappe soudain la région, mettant une fin abrupte à cette douce quiétude. Sans avertissement, un terrible glissement de terrain se produit et force la rivière Sainte-Anne à sortir de son lit. Du coup, la maison familiale est anéantie, emportant avec elle Lucille et un de ses garçons. Endeuillé et déboussolé, Aubert connaît une période bien sombre, laquelle le conduira bientôt à sa perte. À présent seule, séparée de son jeune frère, Jeanne fait face à des temps pour le moins difficiles. Comment dire adieu au passé et reprendre le cours de sa vie alors que s'enchaînent les orages ? Réussira-t-elle malgré tout à repérer son chemin, voire à découvrir l'amour et goûter à nouveau au bonheur ?By Marie-Andrée Arsenault. 2023
By Marie-Françoise Taggart. 2023
Joyce Bell, élevée sur une réserve autochtone au nord d'Elizabethville, est la nouvelle chef du poste de police d'Aylmertree. Elle…
s'est donné pour mission de retrouver de jeunes femmes de sa communauté qui ont disparu. Ce faisant, elle découvre l'existence d'un réseau de prostitution juvénile impliquant des personnalités importantes de cette petite ville proprette. Secondée par son adjoint, l'agent Listerbie, alias Sqwiq, ainsi que par l'informaticien Kof, elle devra poursuivre ses recherches dans l'ombre. Ensemble, ils essaieront de déjouer les attaques du crime organisé local, qui continue de s'acharner sur d'innocentes victimesBy Marie Potvin. 2022
Un graffiti humiliant, une frousse évitée de justesse, des quiproquos à n'en plus finir, voilà ce qui occupe désormais mes…
soirées ! Et même s'il m'aide à me tirer d'affaire, Adam est clair : il le fait pour éviter à Félix de se retrouver mêlé à tout ça et non pour moi ! Je ne dois surtout pas me faire des idées sur ses intentionsBy Camille Toffoli. 2023
Lieu de grande liberté, de partage et d'intimité, les amitiés se déploient sous toutes sortes de formes. Qu'elles soient brèves…
ou s'inscrivent dans la durée, elles nous façonnent comme individus. Dans un essai très original et sans tabou où se croisent témoignages et expérience personnelle, Camille Toffoli a voulu montrer combien les amitiés peuvent influencer nos parcours individuels et jouer un rôle politique, car elles ont le potentiel de transformer le monde dans lequel nous évoluons. Pourquoi ne pas redonner à l'amitié une place centrale dans notre société? S'engager en amitié est une invitation à explorer la force des amitiés et en révéler tout leur potentiel émancipateur