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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 her daughter's questions about it. Now Phoebe is old enough to start poking around on her own. It doesn't help matters that the mystery man, B.J. Johnson-the only man Catherine has ever loved-doesn't even know about Phoebe. He's been living in Africa.Now B.J., a renowned newspaper correspondent, is back in town and needs Catherine's help cracking a story about a female slavery ring operating right on the streets of Atlanta. Catherine is eager to help B.J., despite her heart's uncertainty over meeting him again after so long, and confessing the truth to him-and their daughter. Meanwhile, Catherine's hands are more than full since she's taken on a new client. Atlanta's legendary Miss Mandeville-a housekeeper turned tycoon-is eager to have Catherine staff her housekeeping business. But why are the steely Miss Mandeville and her all-too-slick sidekick Sam so interested in Catherine's connection to B.J.? What transpires is an explosive story that takes her world-not to mention the entire city of Atlanta-by storm.From the New York Times bestselling author of What Looks Like Crazy on an Ordinary Day . . . comes another fast-paced and emotionally resonant novel, by turns warm and funny, serious and raw. Pearl Cleage's ability to create a gripping story centered on strong, spirited black women and the important issues they face remains unrivaled.

Want to learn a thing or two about a young Chinese-Americanwoman with a penchant for Hello Kitty toys, who could be found squeezing into jeans at Old Navy while being asked for detailed explanations of Yo-Yo Ma's success?Then get ready for:WHOLindsey Owyang, raised on Spaghetti-O'sand Aaron Spelling productionsWHATHer Secret Asian Man finally proposes!WHERESpringtime in San Francisco and it's raining stone cold foxesHOWLindsey wants to make her peace with Chinatown & country,but will a crotchety Chinese grandmother stand in her way?WHYBecause she never expected her hottie crush fromsixth grade to show up now ...As Lindsey continues her quest for identity, family secrets, and true love, will she find double happiness, or will she be tempted by one last lion dance with a stranger? Ultimately, Lindsey realizes that Chinese girls really wanna have chow fun.

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A perfect family finds its perfect life in turmoil when husband and father reveals that he has slowly been falling in love with someone else and that someone else is a man.

Arapaho attorney Vicki Holden and Father John O'Malley must find the link between the murder of a woman-and the murder of her ancestor from a century earlier.

The discovery of a white man's body on the Wind River Reservation has Father John O'Malley trying to keep the peace. Meanwhile, the newly opened Great Plains Casino--with Vicky Holden as its in-house counsel--is fighting for its life against an angry group of protesters. And when Vicky stumbles across some disturbing evidence about the murder, she's suddenly caught in a dangerous game--with her own life at stake.

"Think of it as a game, Jack.Play the game right and you might outlast the Nazis."Caught up in Hitler's Final Solution to annihilate Europe's Jews, fifteen-year-old Jack Mandelbaum is torn from his family and thrown into the nightmarish world of the concentration camps. Here, simple existence is a constant struggle, and Jack must learn to live hour to hour, day to day. Despite intolerable conditions, he resolves not to hate his captors and vows to see his family again. But even with his strong will to survive, how long can Jack continue to play this life-and-death game?Award-winning author Andrea Warren has crafted an unforgettable true story of a boy becoming a man in the shadow of the Third Reich.

Stunning statuesque Brittany Callaghan isn't used to seeing Nordic gods in her tiny California town. But when the spectacular blond Viking?whose name is Dalden?turns up at her doorstep, Brittany knows her dream man is very real. Dalden claims to be a barbarian warrior?since Brittany's passion has been running red?hot since she first saw him, the sexy giant can fancy himself anything he pleases!The truth is a very rude awakening?for Dalden is exactly what he claims to be: a warrior to the depths of his soul from a place where the women always obey. Intelligent, independent Brittany isn't about to be subservient to any male?not even one who's everything she ever wanted in a lover. But the proud, powerful barbarian is accustomed to fighting for what he wants?and winning. And what her wants most of all . . . is Brittany.

"You will reach the far-off land if you keep hope alive within you." The words of Magic Frog give courage to the young mouse on his long and perilous journey to reach the wonderful land of legend. He faces many obstacles on his quest and sacrifices much to help others in need. But the mouse's compassion and faith in himself prove to be a source of great power...and bring him rewards even beyond his dreams.

A collection of Historical and Christian Romance... Ashe is a Civil War combat medic with bad memories of his time on the battlefield. He settles in Montana wanting nothing more to forget...he finds love at the unexpected moment, however, as he becomes smitten with Georgia. Georgia works as the town nurse who seeks a helping hand with experience and Ashe is all too willing to help out if it means seeing her on a daily basis. But when a man from his Civil War past comes seeking revenge for a past wrong, Ashe both himself and Georgia in danger...Can he protect her from harm's way?

A collection of Mail Order Bride and Amish romance mark this anthology... Allison has gone from having a good life to a hard luck one in a matter of days....Her parents die unexpectedly and she sees no other alternative than to become a mail order bride. She travels cross country to meet her husband and finds him to be a most hostile man, giving her only a matter of months prove herself. Shocked by his demands, she nonetheless gives into the deal and finds herself seeing a different side of him. Realizing that his demanding nature was born from a past of hurts, she begins to treat him with kindness...but can she help fix the inner turmoil inside of him or will he send her away before any change can happen?

A collection of Amish romance... Joshua is nearing retirement and taking care of his senile wife. He can't get her to allow him to throw anything out and their house has become a complete mess. Then he meets Lovina, an Amish woman who is dating a man with whom she is hopelessly mismatched. The two become unlikely confidants and each allows the other to share their life and experiences with them. Will they both help each other to make the toughest decisions of their lives?

"Embark on a riveting journey with 'KWAKU ANANSE THE ANTICHRIST- A BIOGRAPHY OF THE NEW AGE KING,' a spellbinding tale that weaves ancient prophecy with modern intrigue. Meet Kwaku Ananse, a seemingly ordinary figure destined to be the messiah, yet his path is shrouded in controversy. As whispers of prophecy surround him, some hail him as the chosen one, while others brand him the Antichrist. Follow Kwaku's odyssey as he undergoes profound training, only to discover the astonishing truth about his destiny - the messiah destined to shape the fate of the world. This thought-provoking narrative challenges perceptions and blurs the lines between good and evil in a mesmerizing exploration of destiny, power, and the ultimate cosmic balance."

My name is Silas Horn.I am a trapper, and one of the first to be known as a freetrapper, in the wilds known as the Rocky Mountains. Now, I have been called a lot of things in my life; Officer in the United States Navy, pirate, criminal, and prisoner. Even my guide and friend, Long Walker, calls me Wandering Dog. I could never tell if it was an insult or a compliment, but that didn't matter to me anyway.But I digress.I guess there's some truth in all these things but first and foremost, I love to see new places. If I were to give weight to any words to describe myself I would use 'gentleman adventurer', but that may be a bit of a stretch. I have traveled to places no white man has seen before, despite the adherent risks.I was always this way.Never one to feel the need to remain at home, even as a child I would fritter away the hours finding new places to play ranger in the woods near my home. As I grew older, the need to find and see new places only grew into an overwhelming drive to GO! I have seen mountains no white man ever has before! I have been to places only Indians dared go!But now as I grow older and wiser, I wish for a place to call my own. A home where I can live my life as I choose and not beholden to some king, president, or governor of any kind! This modern life has become twisted and overrun with new-fangled inventions and machines that are supposed to make life easier for humankind. But to me, the wild places have always drawn me to them! The deafening silence of the open plains, or the roar of a furious sea. If there was somewhere to go to see something new, I went!Well, now, even some of the wild places have become filled with the King's men. The East India Trading Company and the Hudson Bay Company are growing rich from the work of men like me, while we remain poor. Well, that will simply not do for me! I will go further, I will go higher, and I will assume the risk of danger so that I may remain free!Free trappers like me work for ourselves and we do it with a lust for adventure and the sheer will to survive even the harshest climates to do what we love! For some, it is about the money they can make from not having to use all their profits to resupply from the Company's stores. For others, it is an escape from a shady past. And for a few, it is an opportunity to turn one's life around and be someone new!But for me, I love the adventure! What will I encounter around the next bend, or over the next ridge? Now that I have found these Rocky Mountains, I want to see them all! Maybe, just maybe, among my adventures there I will find a place that I can finally call home!

AN ANTHOLOGY OF AMISH ROMANCE SOMETHING NEW Esther visits the Amish cemetery on a daily basis, mourning the loss of her Matthew. She talks to Gott during these times, asking for his guidance in raising her young daughter without the father she loved so much. Still quite the young beauty, Esther doesn't lack for any suitors. She feels drawn to one man in town because of his chiseled features but the more she prays the more she realizes that another man may be best suited for her and her daughter. Which will she choose? AMISH TUESDAYS Joel and Rachel Yoder are a young Amish couple that discover that they cannot have a baby. They pray and pray to no avail until they begin volunteering at a local Children's hospital. There they meet an orphan who pulls at their heartstrings. Will they be able to see what Gott has in mind for them? A REDEEMING AMISH LOVE After six years of living as an Englischer, David Schmidt finally returned home to Bird-in-Hand, hoping to reconcile with his estranged family. He had made some pretty bad choices in life, and one of them had been Kate. He knew all too well he would not be welcomed with open arms, but he was willing to do what needed to be done to find forgiveness. And it was Mary Weber, the Bishop's daughter who made the biggest difference of all. She stood up for him when no one else was willing and she showed him that there is redemption to be found. With a few weeks to Christmas, their relationship started to grow stronger, but he was still not sure how he truly felt about her. Was this a friendship, or was it something more, and then Kate shows up a day before Christmas...

AN AMISH ANTHOLOGY OF ROMANCE A STOLEN AMISH KISS Sarah feels as if she's fading into the background of life. Both at work and at home she watches as her friends and family pair off and get married. She feels a rapport with a visiting Englisch teacher and over time, the two become close friends. One day, he steals a kiss from her and declares his love before his assignment his over. But her family has already set her up with Abraham, a kind man that seems to mean well but she doesn't feel anything for him. Will Sarah follow her heart or remain loyal to the wishes of her Amish family? JUST PLAIN AMISH Samuel thought he was doing the right thing by leaving his wife Sara behind in their Amish community as he pursued his career in the NFL. Sara would have other ideas, however, as she joins her husband in the big city for the next football season. His football team is followed by a television network and a feature on the couple makes Sara the star of the show. Unbeknownst to her, she gains a following of her own because of her beauty and Amish beliefs. But the stress of being in the public eye begins to strain their marriage. Can they keep their vows and make room for faith, fame and family? IN AMISH DREAMS Marta is a young Amish woman who is dealing with a family that is slowly unraveling...her brother has left the community and rejected the Amish lifestyle...her mother and father are fighting and her world is starting to come apart at the seams. To add more conflict, she has two men that are seeking her hand in marriage. One wants to stay in the Amish community, the other wants to take her to California for a new life...Which road will she choose? A REASON TO RUN Things couldn't be better for Leah. The man of her dreams, Alvin, wants to marry her. She readies herself for a lifetime of happiness and children. But a freak accident leaves her confined to a wheelchair. The prognosis is grim and she cannot help but become bitter. She begins to reject the attentions of both her family and Alvin. But Alvin still wants to marry her despite the fact she has hurt him with her words. Will she soften her heart and open herself up to him before it is too late? THE AMISH DIVIDE Samuel is an Amish man who does everything by the book. He is "perfect" in the eyes of his community but is drawn to the bad girl of the town, Willa. She ran away from home as a teenager in order to escape from abuse, landing in jail for a crime that she doesn't want to discuss. But now Willa is back in town and makes a play for the man she has always loved but was too afraid to say so. Samuel starts to return her interest but Willa soon finds his sister blocking her way, trying to protect her brother from her "bad influence." Can Willa overcome the secrets of her past and win the heart of the man she has longed for all these years? AN AMISH REVIVAL Jason doesn't like where his life is going. Everything seems scripted and it looks to be a foregone conclusion that he will marry Missy. Seeking escape, Jason heads out to an Amish community as they are preparing for a Christmas festival. Once there, he meets a woman that is the opposite of what all of his dating partners have been. She's kind, sweet and attentive toward him in a way that he's unused to. Smitten by her charms, does he have the character to win her heart despite the misgivings of her family?

Darcy Morgan was a child actress and had a hit TV show but was never the wild child Hollywood star the media portrayed her. But her vindictive ex-boyfriend releases a cell phone video of her and she becomes scandalized...Running away from Hollywood and landing in Lancaster, PA of all places. The customs and people throw Darcy for a loop...and she falls harder for Isaac, the handsome farmer who helps her get settled into the town. He knows nothing of Darcy or her past...but will that secret prevent them from developing a romance that seems aligned by the stars?

FAITH UNTOLD Life in the Englisch world isn't working out for Heather now that she's pregnant, alone, and homeless. It feels as if the world is closing in on her. During a dark night of the soul, she turns back to Gott. Soon she's back home in the small Amish town with the family from whom she ran. She's welcomed home, but danger lurks in the shadows. Gideon meets Heather at her worst, but he's determined to begin courting the young woman despite the obstacles. But a new romance is nowhere on her radar and he has to try awful hard to get her to even notice him. But once he makes his intentions known, can he break through her defenses and break down the barriers she's erected to protect her heart? THE CHOSEN AMISH David came from an abusive home. Now that he is married, he begins replicating the same behavior with his wife. The Amish community elders have warned him but his habit is ingrained in his spirit. Finally realizing that he has been living his entire life in denial, he seeks redemption. But even if he can remain a changed man, can his bride forgive him after all he's done?

Stories of the Amish community; their romances, their lives and trials...Dawn is having a difficult time breaking away from her Amish parents. Her friends are all going on their Rumspringa whle she is left behind. But she meets a visiting Englischer, a man appropriately named "Sunny" because of his bright smile. Dawn soon falls for his charms but her parents are against any possible union because he is not Amish. They go so far as to send Dawn away to stay with relatives but Sunny is undaunted. Will the two young people be able to convince Dawn's parents that their love for another is real?

Victoria has given up hope on romantic love. She just wants security and comfort, anything beats living in poverty with her younger sister Diana...Two orphans now destitute after illness claimed both of their parents. Victoria decides she has no other choice. She will become a mail order bride. Her suitor, a man named Luke, courts her with letters of undying love. But Victoria isn't so willing to give up her heart. But she soon finds out that Luke has just as many emotional trauma as she has...will the two come together and make each other whole?

The Wedding Pact Brooke and Derek are wedding planners who are at odds when they are hired by an engaged Christian couple who can't agree on anything. Both Brooke and Derek are as different as night and day as are the couple they have been employed to help out... but when they learn to compromise the two of them discover that opposites really do attract... Recklessly Amish Sarah thinks that the Amish lifestyle isn't for her. She loves her family and friends but she feels as if she doesn't fit in. She doesn't bite her tongue, hates to do common chores and thinks children are snotty little brats. What she does like to do is push the envelope, whether it be riding a horse too fast or shirking her duties at the farm. But when she meets the serious minded John, she begins to rethink her attitude. Will she change her ways for the sake of a romance?

An anthology of Amish Romance by Monica Marks...Emily is a sweet but sometimes impulsive Amish woman who cannot decide which suitor is best for her...She has the clean and safe Thomas and the ruggedly handsome rebel in Matthew. She fears that time isn't on her side as both men are vying for her attention but in different ways. Which one will she choose? Will she go the traditional route with Thomas or will she possibly leave the Amish community and elope with Matthew in this clash of old versus new worldviews.

An Amish anthology headlined by "Cross My Amish Heart"...Hannah Miller works at Miller's Goods, her father's general store which is the place to be in the Amish town. To handle their growing business, her father hires Michael, a handsome young man that immediately catches Hannah's eye. He's a troubled soul, however, with a guilt ridden past which involves the death of his fiancee. He believes he will never feel the same connection he did with fiancee and has sworn off love for good. Through Hannah, will Michael realize that he has only been inflicting more pain on himself by refusing to forgive himself for his girlfriend's death?

Delilah is an Amish widow that knows little about personal finance and less about the family business. Despite her best efforts to stay solvent, , she faces foreclosure on her home. With a young son to consider she needs a miracle and quick, but pride won't let her accept money from her friends and family. When handyman Samuel promised his best friend that he'd look after Delilah should anything happen to him, he never imagined that would include marriage, yet for some reason he feels that it is the right thing to do. So he asks for her hand in marriage... Delilah accepts his proposal, shocking them both. Will their marriage of convenience hold just as many surprises?

Between the years of 1944 and 1963, Dr. Colm McAindriu was just a kid, a Black kid living in the Jim Crow Mississippi Delta. His story brings to light what living day and night under the threat of death looks like for a Black kid in this era. Should he look at the white girl, or dream of her and tell someone or be caught doing so? His mother forced him to help her raise her remaining 12 children and demanded that he kill his prized pig to feed her family. McAindriu's childhood was rife with small moments of joy and learning, coupled with working in cottonfields, pain both physical and emotional, and being the Man of the House.

On another visit to her local yarn shop, Asante Jones seeks the comfort and solace of the familiar haven and the perfect yarn for her latest project. In addition to more yarn for her stash, a hidden treasure awaits her in the form of a mysterious antique patterns book, 'The Magic of Knitting Patterns.' Asante begins a new journey as she follows the patterns, seemingly unleashing the book's power. In her quest for answers, Asante teams up with local historian LaShawn Davie to navigate the threads of history and magic woven into the very fabric of the patterns. As she knits her way through the instructions, she discovers a connection between the designer and a stolen painting, adding an unexpected twist to her already captivating journey. Join Asante and LaShawn in this riveting tale of mystery, magic, and unraveling secrets, where the soothing click of needles becomes a conduit to the unknown, and each knitted stitch reveals a hidden world waiting to be explored. 'The Magic of Knitting Patterns' is not just a book-it's a gateway to a realm where creativity intertwines with the extraordinary.

"Richard Wright's dramatic imagination guided the creation of his masterpieces Native Son and Black Boy and helped shape Wright's long-overlooked writing for theater and other performative mediums. Drawing on decades of research and interviews with Wright's family and Wright scholars, Bruce Allen Dick uncovers the theatrical influence on Wright's oeuvre--from his 1930s boxing journalism to his unpublished one-acts on returning Black GIs in WWII to his unproduced pageant honoring Vladimir Lenin. Wright maintained rewarding associations with playwrights, writers, and actors such as Langston Hughes, Theodore Ward, Paul Robeson, and Lillian Hellman, and took particular inspiration from French literary figures like Jean-Paul Sartre. Dick's analysis also illuminates Wright's direct involvement with theater and film, including the performative aspects of his travel writings; the Orson Welles-directed Native Son on Broadway; his acting debut in Native Son's first film version; and his play "Daddy Goodness," a satire of religious charlatans like Father Divine, in the 1930s. Bold and original, Thunder on the Stage offers a groundbreaking reinterpretation of a major American writer"--