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Although Aerbrin is determined to protect the magical Zaad Stone given her by her father just before his murder, ruthless Sir Brashin wants the Stone at any cost, to secure his place on the throne.

Douglas felt his face grow warm when Olive sat across from him. With no hesitation, she took his hand in hers.Don't worry, Mr. Bowden. How on earth could anyone go through a lifetime of war and not have a bad dream or two?' She released his hand and just looked at him, her face so pleasant. He couldn't think of a time he had seen such kindness, which made her nearly beautiful.When war-weary Surgeon Douglas Bowden, recently retired from the Royal Navy, decides to set up a country practice, he wants to be far away from the ocean. But upon seeing a seriously injured boy in Edgar, Douglas rushes to help and finds himself in a Scottish fishing village right next to the sea.There he meets Olive Grant, she of the Scottish fiery temperament who has long ago given up on romance and marriage. Promising to stay for only a few days until the boy is better, Douglas learns that Edgar has more problems than solutions. Little does he know that it's his heart that needs the most loving care, and that Edgar (and Olive) are the perfect remedy. The best healing doesn't always take place inside the doctor's office in this brand-new regency romance from master storyteller Carla Kelly.

'Äö√Ñ√∫You'Äö√Ñ√ re not going anywhere, Father. You'Äö√Ñ√ ll get better, 'Äö√Ñ√π Ash said, tears obscuring her vision as they ran down her face.'Äö√Ñ√∫No, I won'Äö√Ñ√ t. It'Äö√Ñ√ s better to get used to that fact now, dear.'Äö√Ñ√π The rasping of her father'Äö√Ñ√ s breathing, and her sniffling echoed through the stone chamber. 'Äö√Ñ√∫I'Äö√Ñ√ m so sorry for letting you down this way.'Äö√Ñ√πAfter her father'Äö√Ñ√ s untimely death, Ashelandra'Äö√Ñ√ s cruel uncle forces her to take on the job of a servant in her own house, rather than the baroness she was meant to become. But her secret sorcery power could be the key to winning back her home and following her heart to a future she never imagined.This fantasy-infused Cinderella story puts an all-new twist on classic fairy tale. Set in a rich world of magic and mystery, it'Äö√Ñ√ s a spell-binding read.

The witch dropped to her knees. Blood spilled outward from her belly. Moiria broke her gaze away from her dying mother and turned, amazed to find Conrad standing in the room. What would he think? 'Äö√Ñ√∫You'Äö√Ñ√ ve killed her, 'Äö√Ñ√π he said, his voice a whisper full of fear and awe. 'Äö√Ñ√∫You'Äö√Ñ√ ve actually killed her.'Äö√Ñ√π When their mother, an evil enchantress, tries to convince Conrad, Moiria, and Heppson to follow her ways, each one must decide where the line lies between good and evil, magic and myth. But it will take more than good intentions to defend their kingdom against the danger that'Äö√Ñ√ s coming. Based on the Bearskin fairy tale, this young adult fantasy is filled with intricate plot twists and an impossible romance that will keep you guessing.

A mysterious letter delivered to the Prince of Wale 32 years after it was posted hints of a secret royal marriage and the possibility of an unknown heir to the British throne.

Forced by war to grow up quickly, twelve-year-old George wants to be treated like a man. But with feuding neighbors and a family that won't take him seriously, George has his own war to fight right at home in Kansas City. This old-fashioned, family drama brings you to the heart of the World War I homefront with a resonating, issue-driven, coming-of-age story you will love.

Unexplained things begin to happen to kids who have been implanted with a chip in an experiment to end world hunger, after Julio and his twin, starving orphans in Lima, Peru, join the program.

Orphan Moira sets out to change her life for the better, but mistakes and secrets threaten her plans, especially when young farmgirl Isobail comes to wait upon the secretive Lady Nuala.

A plane crashes on departure from Chicago into Lake Michigan. Eight hours later, a second plane crashes over western Iowa. With two commercial aircraft lost the Government has no choice but to halt a major segment of the US economy. Jack Riley, Homeland Security Director of Counter-Intelligence leads an FBI task force in a fruitless search for answers. After a ten-day shutdown, the pressure to resume flying is enormous, so the President reluctantly lifts the no-fly order. Within hours a third aircraft crashes into San Diego Bay. Finally, a clue among the wreckage: a toy wing, small, plastic and bird-like. The evidence points to a new weapon of terror.

Born a slave and outcast, the young healer Emi discovers an ancient disease spreading among her people. Desperate, she races to the Capital for a cure and unwittingly finds herself in a competition to win over the Crown Prince's heart. Staying in the game provides time to search for a cure, but it may cost Emi her life--or her heart.

When Dr. Timberi's sigil sails into Lexa Dell, it creates a connection that tells Lexa, her twin Conner, and friends Melanie and PIlaf that he is alive--and suffering terribly at the hands of his Darkhand enemy, Lady Nightwing.

"Despite having a doctorate and working for one of the most prestigious clinics in America, a counselor knows something important is missing in his life. It isn't until he admits taking his wife for granted that he is able to figure out what is missing"--

Norah McGowan has kept Finnegan Boyd at a distance since the moment they met, intent on keeping her past behind her. Unfortunately for Norah, she is an enigma the normally reserved Finn is determined to figure out. Although she is closed about her past, she is also kind and caring-to everyone except Finn. Both get more than they bargained for when his family and Norah must travel to America in the wake of the Great Famine and troubles with the law in Liverpool. Flung together aboard a ship bound for new opportunities and a better life, Finn and Norah grow closer, no longer able to deny the draw they feel to one another. Amidst sorrow and loss, secrets from the past threaten to make a future together impossible. They must navigate beyond the chasm of misunderstanding and their seemingly insurmountable differences to win a chance at love and belonging.

After the tragic events in England, Captain Garret Wentworth is glad to be back on the sea, leading his merchant ship, the Phoenix-though that joy is paled when a member of his crew is killed under mysterious circumstances. Garret takes it upon himself to travel to America and visit the man's daughter to deliver the unfortunate news. Brandy Ashton instantly takes Garret's breath away, but he just as quickly learns that her heart is already taken by another. Resigned to bachelorhood, Garret strives to ignore his feelings for this beautiful, courageous, and good-hearted woman. But after a series of break ins and an attempt on Brandy's life, Garret takes her under his wing and fights to protect her from a danger she doesn't understand. As the two grow closer, Brandy struggles between her loyalty to her original love and the blossoming warmth she feels in Garret's presence. In a fierce battle between good and evil, Garret and those he loves struggle to overcome the darkness of their pasts and avoid losing everything to a single catastrophic moment. Garret has spent years searching for his soul mate. Now that he's found her, he will do anything to protect her, even if it means giving his life.

It's 1557, and Father Young and Bishop Goldheart are fated to be single for eternity. As devoted priests of the Catholic church, the two men have committed themselves to vows of celibacy. But while their minds and spirits are devoted to their faith, their hearts ache with loneliness. Father Young has recently fallen for Fannie Porkshire, the daughter of the newest family to come to the little town of Bridgecrest. And in the neighboring town of Lushton, Bishop Goldheart has long admired Miss Denine, the owner of a local tavern. As they both resign themselves to suffer with their feelings alone, they find new hope when Queen Elizabeth comes to the throne and officially institutes the Church of England, which now allows priests to marry. Overnight, Father Young and Bishop Goldheart become the most eligible bachelors in town. Every mother wants their daughter matched with the notable men of the church. But as the two priests enter society in a way they never had before, they suddenly realize that their vows were not the only thing keeping them from love. Love, while now legal, is not necessarily easy.

Jace Vega has finally landed her dream job--working for Omnibus, an up-and-coming tech firm. But a mysterious message from her future self sets Jace and her old friend Corey racing to piece together clues before Omnibus destroys their future--and their past. This fast-paced thriller will keep you guessing till the very last page.

How does a young lady of means escape her high society fate? By booking passage on the first ship to Africa and promptly tossing her petticoats overboard! Now Anna's trading London's luxuries and restrictions for the wild unknown. Of course, shedding her old life would be much easier without the disapproving looks of a handsome sea captain and the demons in her past haunting her from worlds away.

The first time I saw Alexander Drake, I was looking at his picture on the cover of a Financial Life magazine. I'd have to have been blind not to notice what a total catch he was. Rich, handsome, and completely make believe.;; Only, he wasn't some fake cover model. He was a real person, soon-to-be brother-in-law of my best friend Lucy, and when she introduced us for the first time, I swooned. Hard.;; Me. Kayla Benson. Master of male-female relationships, strong, independent, and the one usually being swooned over.;; The worst part? While I was busy catching my breath - my eyes so dazed they might as well have been crossed - he hadn't even bothered to look my way.;; Suddenly I wanted nothing more than to ruffle his feathers and see what could happen if I became a force in his life's bubble.;; So . . . I did.

James and Keiko marry quickly before James goes to World War II and Keiko to an internment camp. Sixty years later their daughter Kazuko, born in the camps, uncovers a secret that could overwhelm the family.

"As hard as she tried, Broccolipunzle could not hide the fact that she was extraordinary." With a little encouragement from an unexpected visitor, the princess with the broccoli hair learns that her biggest insecurity can become her biggest strength. A fun twist on a popular fairy tale, Broccolipunzel teaches that it's okay to be different. In fact, you should celebrate your differences and confidently use your unique gifts to help the people around you.

One morning Willow lay in bed. She cried and covered up her head. She thought she was an ugly sight Because her face was far from right. The cause of all her facial woes... There was no wart upon her nose. "I want a wart! It isn't fair. Why is my nose so grossly bare? I need a wart to make me glow. I'll try some tricks to make one grow.

Eighteen-year-old Lucy doesn't know how she became a ghost, but the more she remembers of her life in Victorian England, the more she wants to forget. Her only hope of changing the mistakes of her past is to enlist the help of a servant named Philip--the one living person who can see her. This impossible romance story is filled with delightful period detail and plenty of mystery.

Jane Sawyer enjoyed everything India had to offer. Having lived there since the death of her parents, the beautiful country had become her home. However, when her uncle accepts a position at Oxford University, her life takes an unexpected turn. From a treacherous storm that delays their journey, to recovering at an island where she almost drowns, Jane wonders if this is a foreshadowing of hard things to come. But her thoughts begin to lighten when she discovers that the island holds more adventure than she could imagine. With fate's twists and turns, and encouragement from a handsome captain, who comes to aid her on a few unfortunate occasions, Jane uncovers inner strength she didn't know she had.

When seventeen-year-old Gracie Hart gets caught stealing a ride on a circus train, she expects to be arrested. Instead, she is offered a job as the assistant to the circus magician and knife-thrower, Jack. He's charismatic and genteel but his aim isn't perfect--hence the position opening.;; Once Gracie starts performing with Jack, she begins finding threatening notes hidden in her costume. At first she thinks she's being haunted by the ghost of the last assistant, but Gracie soon realizes she's the one trying to warn herself: she's next.;; Every time Gracie steps inside the magician's vanishing closet, she is transported from the late nineteenth century to Knossos, a flying fortress with the technology to turn people into gemstones. While there, she discovers the last assistant's death wasn't an accident, and that Knossos's dubious ruler may have a hidden agenda of her own. Unfortunately, Gracie forgets everything whenever she steps back through the closet.;; Gracie suspects Jack and his identical twin know something about her reoccurring déjà vu and the cryptic notes, but she's not sure which brother she can confide in. She has several reasons not to trust either, and even more cause to believe one of them holds the answer she needs to save herself from insanity. Too bad for Gracie, there seems no definite way to tell them apart.;; A second death on the circus lot makes one thing clear: if Gracie can't figure out the mysteries under the big top, her next venue might be the afterlife.

Sitting on a lily would look pretty silly if you insist on being a dog.

Life is good for Ritcherd and Kyrah Buchanan. After navigating a torturous road to find each other and seal their love, they have now settled into an idyllic marriage and are living their dream as lord and lady of Buckley manor. Nothing, is seems, can mar their happiness. Then a sudden family tragedy chages their lives forever, hurtling Ritcherd into a maelstrom of grief and fury that threatens to rip them apart. Will he find himself before it's too late, or will Kyrah turn to his brother Garrett for the comfort her own husband refuses to provide?;; As Ritcherd struggles with menacing ghosts from his childhood, a treason investigation threatens to send Ritcherd and Garrett to the gallows. Even from his grave, the evil Peter Westman and his unholy alliances have power to undermine the peace and tranquility of good men. The brothers must somehow outwit their accusers, or their very survival will hang in the balance.;; A powerful novel that transcends the notion of simple romance to illuminate the complexities of the human spirit.