Nancy Carty Lepri

Nancy Carty Lepri was born and raised in Massachusetts. Working as an editorial assistant for a food-industry newsletter publisher, she earned an AA degree in Visual Art from Cape Cod Community College and a BA in Liberal Studies with a concentration in writing from Western New England College. In addition, she was a freelance reporter for several local newspapers.

Ms. Lepri and her husband Art moved to Wilmington, NC, in 1995. Her publishing credits include the Wilmington magazine as well as two national and international food-industry trade magazines.

Receiving Editor Certification through Cape Fear Community College in 2006, Ms.Lepri has taught online writing and drawing courses, illustrated children’s books, started four mainstream novels, and had her children’s chapter book, Tiny Angel, published through Guardian Angel Publishing in November 2009.

Relocating to the Raleigh area in 2007, Ms. Lepri freelanced as senior editor for a national publisher, wrote press releases for more than twenty novels, and was copy editor and reviewer for Affaire de Coeur magazine. She currently edits and critiques manuscripts, reviews for ReaderToReader.com and NY Journal of Books, and is completing her sequel to Tiny Angel.

Books by Nancy Carty Lepri

Book Reviews by Nancy Carty Lepri

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As the earth seasons in cycles, so do women, as shown in this humorous and touching novel.

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Brooklyn, NY, resident, Hannah Brewster and author of women’s romantic comedies has a deadline to meet for her second book, and she is dealing with writer’s block.

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Jess, somewhat of a wanderer, lives with her girlfriend, Sarah, 11 years her senior.

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Bonus Time is a novel filled with nostalgia and humor, giving those younger readers a look into how things were decades ago while giving life to three feisty older women who are m

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Internet blogs have become popular, and Hollis Shaw, living in Wellesley, MA, is amazed by how her food blog, Hungry with Hollis, has taken off.

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“Fast-paced and fun to read, this tale told from an elder's point of view gives excellent insight into what many of us will deal with as we age.”

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“an electrifying read.”

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In the small community of Hope's Haven, Ohio, Martha Eicher has had to grow up fast.

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More than 40 years ago, Nancy Harmon was a young mother charged with drowning her two children, and due to a technicality, she was set free.

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The Amish community of Paradise Valley, Missouri, is the setting where local widows share their bond of grief and faith in the “Whoopie Pie Widow’s Club.” Taking on the sole responsibility of carin

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Twenty-two-year-old May Schott wonders what life has in store for her.

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It is 1963, and Beatrix Thompson is reminiscing about the past few decades of her life, particularly when she spent time in America.

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“Based on actual occurrences during World War II, this is sure to open the eyes of those skeptics who had questions about the pain and tragedy so many suffered, all to protect their progeny

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Winter finds us back in Marshbury, MA, as Noreen Kelly meets up with her buddies, Tess and Rosie, for their usual pre-dawn hikes.

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“Powerful characters with unforeseen events make this novel a page-turner.

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The Amish community of Shadow Lake, located near Lake Erie, Pennsylvania, is the setting for book #2 in the Shadow Lake series.

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“A tale filled with strong emotion, hope, and determination, this highly thought-provoking story and entertaining.”

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The loss of a child is heartbreaking; it can either make or break a marriage and tear a parent apart to the point of no longer wanting to go on. This is the case with Sheriff Jax Turner.

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Eight-year-old Lance and his six-year-old sister Lily are visiting their grandmother, who treasures their company.

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Starting over is difficult, but sometimes it is necessary. Olivia McFee learns this the hard way.

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Breast cancer survivor Sophie Eicher needs a new start.

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Lucy Clarke loves the marketing job where she has been working for six years.

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What happens when a marriage of 29 years is on the rocks? Michelle and Max Turnbull, parents to three wonderful daughters, have been happy for the first 25 years they've been together.

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Veterinarin Marigold "Goldie" McKenzie leaves Los Angeles after spending ten years sharing a home and practice with her fiancé, Brandon Burrows, the man she once thought she would marry, but they h

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In the 1940s, thousands of Jews and others the Nazis considered "undesirable" are transported to Auschwitz in Germany where their heads are shaved, their bodies disinfected, and then they are sent

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Ellie Hosteller resides in a large Amish community in Lancaster County with her parents and her twin brother Evan. The family owns a huge orchard supplying apples and peaches to restaurants and whi

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What is most important to families? Is it a big house, fancy cars, up-to-date electronics, and expensive clothes? Or is it spending time together as a family? This is a situation many face today.

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In the early- to mid-20th century, a state school named Willowbrook was located in Staten Island, New York.

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This novel is an insightful tale of an unnamed young woman venturing into the field of medicine.

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When Isabel "Izzy" Cooper loses her beloved brother Walt after he gets shot down in Pearl Harbor by the Japanese in World War II, she wonders how she can go on.

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It is 1945 and sisters Lillian and Eleanor Kaufman live in New York City. Lillian is older than Eleanor, her identical twin by seven minutes, and the two are as different as day and night.

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It is April 1943, and World War II is raging throughout Europe. In Washington, D.C., Ava Harper is working as a librarian at a job she loves in the Rare Book Room at the Library of Congress.

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The Amish, known for being peace-loving and reticent, believe first and foremost in family and community.

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Nineteen-year-old Avery helps her mother give birth to a baby boy who dies within ten minutes. While her female siblings care for their mother, Avery is given the task of burying the child.

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In January 1940, 16-year-old Lucie and her mother, Yvonne, leave Australia after their home is destroyed by a fire where Lucie's father has perished.

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In this, the 14th title of the Kate Burkholder series, we find Kate, the police chief for Painters Mill, Ohio, visited by the elders of the Amish community of Kishacoquillas Valley, Pennsylvania.

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Nothing is more heartbreaking and disturbing than war.

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When one thinks about beach reads, Elin Hilderbrand inevitably comes to mind as the author of many satisfying novels that take the reader to Nantucket's historic and well-known island.

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What could be more fun and exciting than being single and having a thriving business located right on the California waterfront?

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Dealing with a terminal illness is grueling, not just for the one who is ill but also for their loved ones.

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“an electrifying novel . . .”

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This highly emotional novel includes two narratives combined in one, commencing in June 1940 in Riga, Latvia.

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Lizzie and Dan Fulton are barristers in the United Kingdom. While Dan, a defense attorney, handles a job Lizzie could never imagine doing, she deals with custody issues.

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Phoebe Adams is a reporter for the Weekly Sentinel, a small New England newspaper that is petering out, and she is trying desperately to save it.

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Watch Out for Her, a hair-raising, suspenseful page-turner, will have one watching their back wherever they go, but what really gets to the novel’s heart is the unexpected and chi

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Middle-aged Stephen Aston, a prominent heart physician, hires Heather Wisher, a young interior designer, to decorate his home, hoping to make his wife Pam happy.

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This moving tale commences in the present time with Cassie Simmons, the assistant curator at the Maison François Baby House Museum in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

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Sometimes life can seem like a soap opera, and sometimes fact is stranger than fiction. Such is the case with the McNichol family.

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Divorce attorney Marlow Madsen is fed up by the hostile couples wanting to part.

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Not having seen her friend, Sarah Whitaker, for a while, Greer Hogan heads up to Lake Placid, New York, to attend her nuptials with parties held over several days.

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It must be heartbreaking to lose your husband and the child you're carrying. Amelia Baumann is still dealing with the trauma of her loss. Though some time has passed, her wounds are not healed.

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“a riveting tale of suspenseful mystery, with a dash of romance, tossed together with a strong desire to create a loving family where there has never been one.”

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The Summer Getaway is a reflective and moving tale of family ties.”

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“Be prepared to be welcomed by the loving, lively, and amusing Hurlihy family in Must Love Dogs: Lucky Enough, as with previous novels in

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Since becoming adults, Natalie Collins and her sister Kit have been somewhat estranged.

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Lana Kortchik tells the fictional story taken from facts about World War II and how it impacted the city of Kiev in Ukraine.

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Hair-raising and shocking, the fiery determination to right what is wrong combined with the acts of personal selflessness strengthens this plot into a thrilling read.”

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Wylie Lark is holed up in Iowa at a secluded farm so she can work uninterrupted while penning her fourth true-crime book.

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Why is sexual abuse so rampant?

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Miriam Stolzfus has just returned from Ohio to Lost Creek after taking care of her aunt who had surgery.

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“The stark and concise portrayal of the pandemic gives food for thought about what exactly matters most in one's life.”

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“As the suspects add up, the suspense and mystery escalate until the unexpected and shocking conclusion, making this a true nail-biter.

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Gracie Tellman, happily married and the mother of three young children, is shocked when Millie Foster, the daughter of her deceased best friend, shows up at her house.

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“More a stirring tale than a religious philosophy, The First Christmas can be enjoyed by readers of any faith.”

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At age 50, Amberrose Murphy lives the good life as a meteorologist in Palm Springs, California.

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Tasha Jenkins is somewhat lonely, residing in a studio apartment in Vista Peak, Colorado, with her cat, Milo, and many debts mounting.

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How many people do not live with some regret or the desire to have done things differently? It is 1995, and 15-year-old Maggie Dawes believes she lives in the shadow of her older sister, Morgan, wh

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Web-design expert Lindy Carmichael is trying hard to prove herself with a project assigned at her company Media Blast.

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Nice Girls is a thoroughly gripping novel from a debut author.”

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This third installment of the Fog Ladies series has the group embroiled yet in another adventure.

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Heartbroken over the end of her marriage, Ivy Perkins decides she needs a lifestyle change, so with her share of the business she started with her husband and half of their assets, she buys an old

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The Delicious Delicacies Bakery in Blue Moon Bay is 29-year-old Jessica Connolly's pride and joy.

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Hannah Antonicelli is heartbroken when her older sister Marnie succumbs to an overdose. She prayed she could have helped Marnie with her problems, which riddles her with guilt as well as grief.

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Susie Mast is still grieving and devastated by the loss of her brother Eli many years before. His horrifying screams and broken body constantly plague her though more than a decade has passed.

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Twenty-three-year-old Susannah Peachy believes her life is wonderful.

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Do all those who suffer abuse as children grow up to be killers? This is a pivotal question in this novel. Billy Summers, an adult and Iraq veteran, is now a killer for hire.

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Since his divorce, Tom Anderson, a British music journalist, finds himself at odds. His ex has taken his daughter Frankie back to live in the States, and Tom misses her terribly.

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Jess Taylor, nearing age thirty, and always one to walk on the wild side, is recovering from a horrendous accident that laid her up for almost a year.

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Addison Hope is living a new life in Pennsylvania. Two years prior she was found confused, disheveled, and wandering down a lonely country road.

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On an ordinary day around the Hoffman household in southern California, Carrie is finishing breakfast with her children—ten-year-old Scott and ten-month-old Elise.

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The Ocean in Winter is a compelling, well-written debut . . .”

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Did you ever believe your life was perfect only to find out it's not? Cassie Costas's life in Manhattan is wonderful.

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For dog lovers and even those who aren't too fond of canines, Pug Actually offers readers a delightful change of pace.

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Sarah Lewis has a great job in the city developing apps for long-distance communication and teleconferencing.

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Most of us at one time or another long to produce something creative. When the COVID pandemic hit and we were required to quarantine, many of us became frustrated, depressed, and downright bored.

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Haven Point, a small secluded coastal town in Maine, is where well-to-do families spend their summers to escape the heat from places such as Washington, D.C. and New York.

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Complex and moving, this read will get one thinking.”

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Meredith Dickey and her husband Josh reside in a suburb of Chicago. A great place to live, it is family-oriented and considered one of the safest towns around.

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Today, many are upset and confused by the current situation due to the COVID virus and the political unrest we are facing. However, nothing can compare to the suffering and atrocities that occurred

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What would you do if feeling unwell your doctor reported, "I'm sorry to have to tell you this, Jennifer, but you have a primary glioblastoma in your brain."? 

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Life is stagnant for 44-year-old Alice Holtzman.

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Thirty-five-year-old Amelia Paxton working at Clematis, a Southern magazine, is accomplishing her life's goals.

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Since their father deserted them seven years ago, Sophie Lawson has given her life to her family—especially to her siblings, twin brother Seth, and younger sister  Jenna—and their mother ill with m

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Autumn Divac has been living in limbo for more than 18 months. Her husband Nick, who allegedly worked with the Security Service in the Ukraine, never returned from his assignment.

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Jessica Clayton's occupation is enviable; she and best friend Yvette run "Transitions," a business where they help others downsize, whether they are moving to a smaller home, a parent passes away a

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As an only child, Caroline Porter always wanted a sibling—specifically a sister, but that didn’t happen.

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“A definite must read for those who enjoy medical thrillers.” 

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As a child, Mackenzie Dienes is raised by her grandfather after her parents die. Then as she is about to start college, he passes away, and she loses the only family she had.

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Fifteen years ago, attorney Lindsay Kelly happened across an accident in her hometown of Hopewell, New Jersey, where she discovers a young woman thrown from her vehicle lying in the woods unconscio

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Three years ago, a Border Collie puppy, more human than canine, was placed in a New York shelter with his three littermates. Feeling lonely and abandoned, he plans to be chosen by the perfect perso

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Laurie Moran is on the Long Island Expressway with her friend Charlotte Pierce heading to the South Shore Resort and Spa at the east end of the Hamptons for a long weekend.

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Save the Last Dance demonstrates how strangers become family with their caring ways and unfailing faith in each other.”

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“this story sends a message of the bygone days, while offering laughter, insight, fear, pain, and a deep and abiding friendship.”

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Growing up can be difficult, but having a strong faith, a loving family, and a good sense of direction as to where your future will lead you make things easier. And being in love also helps.

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“This delightful Christmas story can be enjoyed any time of the year.”

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Having completed the last round of her medical internship, 28-year-old Sarah James is relaxing at Paradise Cove in Big Sur, a resort recommended to her by one of her patients.

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How many who have been forced to deal with a life crisis can start over—and in a tropical setting, no less? Irene Steele’s life is turned upside down after learning  

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It is the end of August and Norah Ramsey, a single mom is raising her 15-year-old daughter, Violet in Raleigh, North Carolina. Norah, who is estranged from her mother Polly, hopes to make a better

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As the Christmas season and the dead of winter commences in Lake Eden, MN, Hannah Swensen is busy making goodies at her shop, The Cookie Jar.

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What would you do if you were in a plane crash, but managed to survive? Being so close to death, it's only logical anyone would reassess their life.

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"Don't Look for Me is truly spine-tingling!"

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Leah Porte works diligently for years to accomplish the enviable position as a television journalist reporting the down-and-gritty news in Los Angeles.

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“Powerful and compelling, the prose gets to the heart of parenting as well as self-doubt, anxiety, and heartbreak—a read many parents, especially those who have endured difficult deliveries

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The Friendship List is a sassy, sensuous tale about two women who discover their femininity for the first time.

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What happens when an alleged serial killer is handed a prison sentence only to have other murders occur with the same M.O. after the authorities believe they got the right guy?

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“Filled with tension and raw emotion, Barefoot on a Starlit Night is sure to please readers of contemporary romance.”

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Corbin Beck is single, and a college professor dedicated to his job and doing research. His current study is to learn out how to offer nutritional upkeep for older dogs.

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Willa and Harper Lakey are as close as two sisters could be, even considering their dissimilar personalities.

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Natalie Harper hates her job at Pinnacle Fine Wines in Sonoma County, California, but the pay and benefits are worth it.

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“two generations come to understand each other and find the true meaning of family.”

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It is the summer of 1993 and 23-year-old Mallory Blessing is desperate to get away from her Baltimore childhood home.

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“Focusing on estrangement, abuse, forgiveness, and a chance for new beginnings, The Bitter and Sweet of Cherry Season is sure to tug at the heartstrings.” 

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You spend the night cuddling with your husband and wake up the next morning to find him gone having left a note saying, "Lily, I can't do this anymore. You deserve more than what I can give you.

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The Gordons of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, spend every summer at the century-old saltbox passed down from Ed Gordon's grandparents.

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Caleb Miller, an adjunct professor at a Madison, Wisconsin, college heads to the Chicago suburbs during the summer break.

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Lane Meckler is a columnist known as “Ask Roxie” in which she gives advice to help people online with problems.

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“the unique personalities of the complex characters along with a bit of mystery make this an involving read.

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Sarah Conley Hawkins, a big-shot reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, is offered a lucrative position with "Intelligentsia," an investigative news service in Washington, D.C.

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How many older women regret not doing things they've wanted to do in life?

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Kendra Troyer spends most of her young life caring for her younger siblings and protecting them from their abusive father and submissive mother.

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Many of today's families are blended with step-siblings and half-siblings.

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Professor Frank Hobbs never thought he'd find love, that is until he met Maggie. Working on his Ph.D.

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Shea O'Connor, a 23-year-old Buffalo cop, is given an assignment with the FBI to pose as a student in the small town of Kelly's Falls, New York.

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“This debut novel is sure to raise one's hackles.”

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Olivia Harper lives and works in Seattle, putting in grueling hours at her job as well as on her startup website business, Harper Media.

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Everyone is familiar with the question "Where do you want to be in five years?"

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This fast-paced tale is filled with suspense, offering hair-raising scenarios and just the right amount of tension, while backstories of both of the detective's lives are

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The third issue of the North Country Amish series has Eva Coblentz moving from her childhood home in Illinois to the Amish community of New Covenant in northern Maine to start a new career.

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When solitude is imperative, North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains can offer peace and beauty. Kat Jamison needs to make an important, life-altering decision, and she decides this is where she want

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When she was young, Virginia Kennedy, an only child, suffers the loss of her mother who commits suicide.

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Twenty-seven-year-old Shannon Murphy is excited to learn she has sisters.

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Selah Ropp moves back to her old hometown in the Amish community of Birch Creek, Ohio. While living in New York with her parents, she suffered an experience that left her depressed and anxious.

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Maeve Stephens, a 36-year-old sportswriter has just lost her job when the periodical she writes for claims bankruptcy.

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“With the added components of mystery and suspense, this in-depth thriller is sure to keep one gasping.”

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Mason, Missouri, is a typical small town where everyone knows everyone—and their business, too.

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Though The Christmas Boutique is the 21st book in the Elm Creek Series, this enchanting Christmas tale can stand well on its own.

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Mary Higgins Clark, the ‘Queen of Suspense,’ captivates her readers with another thrilling read . . .”

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Liz Westmoreland lives a hectic life with an all-consuming job, but for the longest time her biggest dream has been to purchase a place like her grandparents' lodge, Angels Rest, in the mountains a

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“an enchanting holiday read.”

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a charming holiday read.”

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A year has passed, and Irene Steele is still trying to understand how her husband Russ could have deceived her.

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Sarah James is a medical intern in San Francisco living in a pre-war building in Pacific Heights. Overworked and often exhausted, Sarah enjoys her neighbors who are mostly senior citizens. 

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Amish-raised Sarah Yoder lost her mother when she was 18, leaving her to nurture her younger siblings.

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No one can understand the torment of postpartum depression unless they go through it.

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This contemplative thriller commences in the summer of 1986 in Opal Beach, New Jersey, when posters dotted the area of a missing girl named Maureen Haddaway.

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“the charms of the countryside, good friends, and loved ones will warm the heart.”

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Surgeon Erika Sheraton's life consists of working 18+ hours a day at Alaska General Hospital.

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“Gripping and spine-tingling, What Rose Forgot is sure to raise the hackles of lovers of psychological thrillers.”

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“King has a way of subliminally drawing in his reader to believe a horrific and chilling premise as quite possible.”

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Claire Cook favors us again with her enchanting and humorous latest addition of her Must Love Dogs series with book #7.

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“Keeping Lucy is a profound tale of a mother's unconditional love for her child and her commitment to go to any lengths to protect her.”

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Cassie Hanwell once wanted to be a physician, but now finds her niche working as an EMT/firefighter.

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Since childhood all Caroline Shelby has wanted to do is design and sew clothing.

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When Emma London was ten, her mother committed suicide. Her paternal grandmother, Genevieve, took her in to raise her.

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A provocative read.”

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Many young teens turn rebellious as they grow up. They're trying to gain their own individuality to become independent, and many times they do this by bucking the system.

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Sixteen-year-old Brin Collins believes her life is falling apart. It all began when Delia, her mother got pregnant.

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Many people go through the empty-nest syndrome when their children leave home. Some look forward to their newfound freedom, but some become depressed.

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Shamed, book number 11 in The Kate Burkholder series very well stands on its own, offering many twists and turns along with descriptive reference

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“Nancy Thayer, recognized for her enchanting beach reads, goes above and beyond with Surfside Sisters by offering a compelling and more spirited book than the usual summer novel.”

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Emilie Richards is well known for penning engaging tales.

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“suspense-filled action comprised of secretive activities, vengeance, murder, envy, and iniquity that is sure to whet the appetite of true lovers of psychological thrillers.”

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Baby boomers and lovers of the Massachusetts islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket can reminisce over the year of 1969 when the younger generation was feeling their oats through f

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Avery Greer always thought she'd leave her coastal hometown of Littleport, Maine, but she is still there. When she was 14, her parents died in a car crash, from which her grandmother s

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It is mid-August and tropical storm Noelle is forecast to make landfall on the east coast of the U.S. with a dire prediction of turning into a massive and destructive hurricane.

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“a sweet, inspiring, and easy read . . .”

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“Sisters of Summer's End is a passionate, sensual, and steamy novel.

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Elise Sorenson is a dressage rider.

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Many of us make friends we vow to keep forever no matter what. This is what Maggie, Evvie, and Topher pledge while attending West Country University in the United Kingdom. 

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In the past 80-plus years much has changed in the world, in industry, social norms, and the way people now act and think.

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“This is an author who never fails to entertain.”

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“a heartwarming read.”

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Book five and the final installment of The Jane Hawk series is a must-read for lovers of espionage and conspiracy theories.

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“Many mental and emotional illnesses are unfortunately swept under the rug, so it is refreshing to read a novel integrating down-to-earth, real-life characters who are struggling to make it

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Many little girls love parties, and in 1988 Zoe O'Flaherty, age five, is about to enter kindergarten.

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When Annie Taft was three years old, she and her mother Lydia went camping at nearby Eden Hill State Park in the small town of Ludlow, SC.

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When a crime is committed, it should be considered the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Unfortunately, this is not the case with Karl Lawson. 

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“The Summer Cottage is not only a lighthearted read about a woman discovering her authentic self, but it also offers a glimpse into coastal Michigan's history with

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Katie Ellis, who is divorcing her cheating husband Eric, is shocked when he brings his "friend" to the lawyer's office.

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Every woman wants the perfect man, and Celeste Jones believes she has this with Emerson Willis. Not only is he handsome, but he's a cop, so his standards must be high, right?

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“This debut novel is nothing short of compelling . . . a captivating and haunting tale.”

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Divorce attorney Leigh Huyett believed she had it all: a loving second husband, a mixed family consisting of her 20-year-old twin sons and her delightful 14-year-old daughter Chrissy.

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A parent's worst nightmare is to have a child kidnapped. This is what happens to Claire Rawlings—times two.

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“Matt's eyes were on me, but he was still looking right through me. ‘I think she's dead.’”

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“An intense story of survival, hardship, and heartbreak, The Things We Cannot Say is sure to evoke emotion in even the most cynical reader.

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“This sweet novel is both romantic and heartwarming while also offering a bit of mystery and suspense.”

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“The Liar's Child delivers a powerful psychological plot with heartbreaking emotion and well-fleshed-out characters that are thrown into an unwanted s

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“A debut novel, written with insight and empathy as well as hair-raising suspense, After the Eclipse is sure to pique the reader's interest.”

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“Offering insight into the workings of the judicial system, the FBI, and the underworld, this fast-paced and explosive novel is filled with intrigue.”

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This tale commences with 18-year-old Joshua Mayo sneaking into his Cedar Rapids, Iowa, residence one night after being involved in a horrible accident that took a man's life.

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Meredith Hunt is accosted on the bike trail while jogging, and Ace Vance and his teenage son Finn come to her rescue.

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“Familial bonds are shattered, hearts are broken, and secrets are withheld until the ugly truth is exposed, making The Winter Sister a mesmerizing and complex thriller.”

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It's every parent's nightmare to discover their child has gone missing, but more heartrending is entrusting your youngster to a friend only to learn they've either been abducted or run away.

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“Well developed with awe-inspiring prose, The Inbetween Days presents reflections on anguish and absolution while offering a poignant and uplifting perspective.”

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“The blending of two voices makes this psychological thriller a hair-raising tale.”

"What you don't know is how much we need each other."

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“a page-turner from the onset.”

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“Old Newgate Road is a complex and introspective account of one family's plight of abuse and heartbreak that plagues each member for decades.”

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"a gut-wrenching suspense thriller in which both the mother and daughter's only thoughts are to endure, reunite, and make amends while taking the reader on a heartrending journey of trepida

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"an engaging tale."

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“sure to whet the appetites of whodunit lovers. Set with colorful and charming characters, the plot offers a bit of humor . . .”

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“Winter Loon, a debut novel, is both emotional and skillfully written.

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It seems everyone is on a diet, but what about those who aren't, yet are dropping pounds? This is the predicament baffling Scott Carey. Every time he steps on the scale, he weighs less.

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In this sequel to The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Eddie, the amusement park mechanic appears to Annie as a guide in heaven.

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If you have never taken part in a criminal trial, did you ever wonder what actually happens? We, the Jury takes an inside peek into all aspects of a fictitious murder case.

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The institution of marriage is not something one should enter into lightly. It's the combination of two different parties to create one unit.

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This novel commences with a man veering off the road and crashing after realizing he made a terrible mistake.

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Lucy Kincaid receives a letter from attorney Henry Garrison in Virginia soon after her mother Beth dies from cancer.

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Irene Steele has a close to perfect life, or does she? She loves job, her husband Russ, their Victorian home, and her two grown sons.

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Jane Hawk, one of the brightest former FBI agents, is now a much-sought-after fugitive.

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Jessie Sloane's only family is her mother, Eden. Many times she asked questions regarding her father or other relatives, but it appears there is just the two of them. 

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Marissa Parlette, a speech-language pathologist at a local elementary school in Tranquil Cove, Washington, is working with nine-year-old Anna Black who has a stuttering problem.

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The Amish are very spiritual and morally set in the ways of their faith. Sadie Detweiler, courted by Harlan Mast, finds she is pregnant.

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What possesses a mother to kill her children? This is an age-old question to a scenario that unfortunately happens too often.

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Why do family members tend to withhold secrets or are hesitant to share their innermost thoughts from each other; the very ones they are supposed to love and trust the most?

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Katie Beiler, a young Amish woman living in Blue Ball, Pennsylvania, is at a crossroads in her life. Her twin, Hannah left their homestead to become "English" and live in New York City.

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Physician’s assistant Annie Marlow, happy with her life and job in southern California, feels guilty when her mother pleads with her to come home for Thanksgiving.

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When does friendship cross boundaries to become more? As graduate students, Rachel, Claire, and Charlie form an inseparable bond.

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After committing a faux pas that cost her her job as a reporter for the Boston Globe, Laura Chambers is back in her hometown of Hillsborough, North Carolina.

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“Masterfully written and sure to supply plenty of creepy-crawlies, The Outsider by Stephen King once again hits the ball out of the park.” 

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Once again we're back in the slow-paced Low Country of South Carolina. Instead of the locale being the beach, we meet the English family who owns and operates a working farm.

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Martha's Vineyard is the setting for this intriguing thriller. Glass blower Kat Weber just sold one of her creations, receiving a fortune for it.

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For those who wonder what life is like in prison, this is a novel to read. Rachel Kushner delves into the sordid as she describes Romy Hall's life or lack of it.

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Jefferson James raised his daughter Jillian when her mother took off after her birth. Throughout Jillian's life, she learned nothing about her mom, and her dad was close-mouthed about his past.

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Jules Davis, a high school senior, loves her two best friends but envies them, too.

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How can someone of limited intellectual ability understand the reality of seeing one you care about being hurt?

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Divorced mom Jackie Reed worries about her oldest son Wade. His actions have become questionable. But is it teenage angst, or is something really bothering the 17 year old?

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With suspense and medical drama her forte, Mattie Winston, once an ER nurse and now a medical-legal death investigator, deals with the intricacies of investigative and forensic aspects in a job one

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Many women's biggest desire is to have children, and Sara Cabot is not exempt.

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Dr. Leigh Culver is a physician in the small town of Timberlake, Colorado, after moving from a job with long hours at a Chicago hospital. Leigh finds the slower pace in the mountains to her liking,

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Many teenagers deal with bullying and count the days until they can put high school behind them.

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They say you can never go home again, and after being away for a long period of time, it can be frightening to go back. This is what Teddi Lerner is facing.

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In book four of the Under Suspicion series, Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke take the reader on another gripping journey with Laurie Moran, star of the reality TV show Under Suspicion.

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“blend[s] sleuthing, the paranormal, and a touch of romance to produce a spectacular whodunit.”

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Fiction writers exist in their imagination as they search for ideas to put into a novel. Liza Cole, with one bestseller to her credit, is frustrated with her editor.

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In this second installment of the Gin Sullivan Mystery series, Gin is on a leave of absence from her medical examiner's position in Chicago.

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Because someone has gone astray and made mistakes, do they deserve a second chance, even if their missteps have meant being incarcerated?

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The Warner family has owned a summer house on Nantucket for more than three decades. Alice and Tripp, parents to Tom and Caroline, always spend their vacation there, especially to enjoy the Fourth

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In 1917 while in the throes of the First World War, nine-year-old Frances Griffiths left her home in Cape Town, Africa, with her mother to stay with her aunt in Cottingley, England.

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Karen Krupp loves Tom, her husband of almost two years. They live in a well-appointed house in an upper-middle-class neighborhood in New York.

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The world is complex and riddled with violence, and no one knows that better than Kate Burkholder.

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Nothing is quite like the bond of true friendship, and no one realizes this more than Anna as she fights another battle with dreaded cancer which has returned yet again.

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Do identical twins share more than the same DNA? Are their temperaments, needs, and desires similar?

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Every family member shares some of the same personality traits, as is with the four generations of Whitakers.

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What constitutes being a mother? Is it giving birth to a child or loving and caring for one who isn't born to you?

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Eighty-two-year-old Margaret Doud Maguire is in the hospital recovering from a heart attack. With the Christmas season approaching, all she wants is to be home.

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Eliza and Adam Stanley are parents to two precocious twin sons, Max and Luke.

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“enthralling . . . a seductive and mesmerizing thriller.”

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All seven of the adult Justus siblings are together in their childhood home on Cape Cod facing the impending demise of their father.

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Hannah Monroe, a thirty-something British woman, is excited.

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Leah Stevens is worried about her friend Paige, for she determines her boyfriend Aaron, is evil.

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Stephanie, the author of a Mommy blog, writes to connect with other women to help her overcome her loneliness and recover from the death of her husband Davis, and half brother, Chris from a car wre

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The Bloom girls lost their father when their parents divorced, yet when they learn of his passing from an aneurysm, it's like losing him again.

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Everyone has skeletons in their closets and deals with problems at one time or another.

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Many suffer in silence from mental illness. Since there are usually no outward appearances of the illness, most believe nothing is wrong.

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Joy Enright is a high-school senior in Chilton, New York State.

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Casey Carter is in love and about to wed wealthy Hunter Raleigh III. They attend a gala for Hunter's foundation when Casey becomes violently ill.

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The quiet upstate New York town of Promise Falls is having big troubles. Most of the residents are becoming sick, causing a disastrous situation.

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Julia Padden, a salesclerk in the men's department at Seattle's Macy's, is upbeat and vivacious.

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What is the definition of the “perfect life”?

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"A very profound and intense tale, Marrow offers enlightening with food for thought for everyone."

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Jack Angel is a highly successful and charismatic attorney whose forte is dealing with domestic violence lawsuits. Grace Harrington is a buyer for Harrods who needs to travel frequently.

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Most everyone has done something in their past that they regret and want to forget. Edie has had somewhat of a roller-coaster life.

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Veterinarian Maggie is not herself after being attacked near her Chicago home nine months ago.

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Sarah Hurlihy and boyfriend John Anderson purchase Sarah's childhood home with a massive renovation in store. Billy, Sarah's dad, will get his personal space, which he calls his man cavern.

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Cate Saunders is despondent, but more than that, she is angry. Her husband John, sent to Iraq after joining the National Guard, dies in action, and the government will not offer any details.

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On April 10, 2009, at a fair promising 1000 jobs held in a dying metropolis, hundreds of people desperately in need of work line up in the cold outside the city center when a crazed man, later term

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One does not have to share blood to be a sister, for sometimes an emotional bond is greater than a biological one. Such is the case with Robin and Cecilia.

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“a finely-crafted thriller.”

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Detective Elizabeth Black is proud of being a cop and follows the law to a T.

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Anna, married to Ned, a charismatic workaholic who is never home, gets pregnant and Ned demands she abort it, but she refuses.

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Gunnar Bishop assumes guardianship of his five-year-old niece RubyLyn after her parents die. Now, in 1969, RubyLyn ("Roo") is 15 and works in her uncle's tobacco field in Nameless, Kentucky.

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“Once again, Mary Higgins Clark validates her title as ‘Queen of Suspense.’" 

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Have you ever wondered what it be like to be on the run? Tanya Dubois is now finding this out.

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Many girls grow up dreaming of marriage and a family and most times their dreams come true.

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At age 10, Casey Cox discovers her father's lifeless body hanging in their house. The consensus is he committed suicide, but Casey insists her father had no reason to kill himself.

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Bad boy Colin Hancock, currently living in Wilmington, NC, is attending college to attain his teaching certificate. Also, he works as a bartender and faithfully goes to the gym.

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insightful and uplifting . . .”

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Karon's newest novel in her Mitford series, Come Rain or Come Shine highlights the upcoming nuptials of Dooley Kavanagh to Lace Harper.

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Here is the scenario: one gal, two guys. Which one will she choose?

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Debbie Macomber graces us with yet another Cedar Cove tale with Silver Linings, the fourth in the Rose Harbor series.

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Every woman likes to think her life is perfect; she has the most wonderful husband, obedient children, and cleanest house. This is what Rachel Carver believes.

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Hallie Hartley is finally able to start a life of her own. She has completed her training as a physical therapist and plans to pay off the debt on her family home and begin living.

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Small towns are known for their residents being privy to everyone's business, and this is especially true in this novel set in Nantucket.

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"Finders keepers" is a common idiom many use when they unearth something of value, not knowing its rightful owner. Such is the case with young Peter Saubers.

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When feeling down and in need of a change, what could be better than to get away and lease a coastal cottage in Maine in August?

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Once again we are invited to the quaint, fictitious seacoast town of Marshbury, Massachusetts, and into the lives of the Irish close-knit Hurilhy family.

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Washington, DC, Prosecutor Anna Curtis's life is in chaos. She cancels her upcoming marriage to Jack Bailey, the man she loves.

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“a heartwarming tale . . .”

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Darlene Hardison once led a happy life. She married Nat, the man she loved since college and they owned Mount Hope Grocery, a local general store in tiny segregated town of Orvis, Louisiana.

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It is not unusual for adoptees to wonder about the biological parent(s) who gave them up.

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“Filled with authentic factual information, The Devil You Know contains its own fictional spin to produce a totally riveting novel.”

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Funny and heartwarming, Fetch You Later reflects Cook’s ability to inject comedy into everyday circumstances, supplying a remarkable and compelling read.”

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It's July 12, 2014, and Dr. Kay Scarpetta's birthday. Her FBI profiler husband, Benton Wesley, is surprising her with a relaxing vacation in Miami.

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Sean Magee is running away from his mistakes, from bad times, and from the ones who love him. Sean always tried to please others, so when he believes he lets them down, he runs.

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Embracing the full gamut of teenage emotion and vernacular, Hero Complex is a mystery filled with suspense and intrigue to devour with relish.”

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“Engaging and true to life, Butternut Summer offers a story not limited just to a beach read.”

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“Written in the first person, sharing intimate details and emotions, Cancel the Wedding draws the reader into the sequence of events as though this is our own story.

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The Other Side is one woman's recounting of a traumatic incident filled with raw emotion and horror.

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“A compelling read, Elizabeth Is Missing offers added depth of mystery and suspense along with aptly portraying a family trying to cope with illness.”

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Dorothea Benton Frank tells it like it is. She brings out the complexity in every character.

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“The closeness of this large Irish Catholic Massachusetts family highlights all the laughter—along with the frustration—that goes with loving, close family bonds.

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Still Life with Bread Crumbs digs deep into the female psyche . . .”

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"My patient is dying . . . And it's all my fault." An attention-grabbing opener to a suspenseful medical thriller.

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“. . . digs deep into emotions getting to the heart of family dynamics.”

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“Mystery and terror, the paranormal and romance—all combine to make Innocence a challenging and emotional experience.”

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“. . . a quick and fun novella, sure to satisfy . . .”

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"Out of the Woods is a heartfelt memoir..."

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“Along with mystery and suspense, this novel conveys profound familial love.”

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In these difficult economic times it’s often hard to find suitable employment, so imagine 50-something Kristen Stevens’ anxiety after losing her administrative position at a prominent California un

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“. . . not your typical young adult beach read.”

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In Somewhere Between Luck and Trust, Emilie Richards brings together two different women with somewhat similar tribulations, who, through understanding and respect use their bitter histori

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Dorothea Benton Frank’s The Last Original Wife presents her appreciation of the “baby boomer” generation by handling with empathy, humor, and absolute finesse the sensitive situations and

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Many women have issues with their weight and can relate to Holly Brennan’s situation.

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“With grace and dignity Sweet Salt Air reveals the fragility of human nature while intimating at the healing powers of forgiveness.”

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“No One Could Have Guessed the Weather proves largely disappointing.”

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What happens upon reaching the end of the proverbial rope, feeling dejected and hopeless? Can anyone or anything help bring back the confidence? Point to the right path?

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“. . . an absorbing and humorous look at lives lived during a particular era.”

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“. . . a suspenseful, psychologically complex drama of teenage angst and sexuality.”

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“Spiraling subplots with highly emotional scenes reveal unexpected twist and turns, making this novel one that will stay with the reader long after turning the last page.”

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“Moon Over Edisto is enchanting.”

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The year is 1830 and Mary and her three sisters, Violet, Beatrice, and Hope live on a large farm with their diffident mother, crippled grandfather, and critical, abusive father.

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“A thoroughly moving experience . . .”

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“. . . a poignant tale of a search for answers and the determination of a loving son to know a parent . . .”

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“Wise Men is a powerful tale dealing with familial dysfunction and racial differences, touching the heart of raw human emotion with insight and depth.”

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“Well written and uplifting . . .”

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“. . . [a] heart-wrenching tale . . .”

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“. . . both the author and the illustrator share their wisdom and empathy.”

Picture books are not just for children.

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“. . . a testament to a brave and courageous woman who will not give up.”

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“The Inn at Rose Harbor proves once again why Ms. Macomber’s books are so popular.”

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“. . . an intense and compelling tale.”

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“An engaging read with well-developed characters . . .”

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“Emotional and thought provoking, this story confirms there is life after death for Believers.”

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“Breaking Beautiful is a well-written, fast-paced debut novel capturing teenage emotions while dealing with the delicate subject of abuse.”

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“. . . hits the mark . . .”

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“Ms. Barbieri’s writerly sense of whimsy and retrospection implies that anyone can work through adversity to happiness—if only the volition is present.”

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Inside touches on the complicated interdependency of divergent personalities, creating an authentic and empathetic read.”

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“The subject of same-sex marriages is tastefully handled in a manner preteens can understand and relate to.”

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“Three friends share their fears and secrets making More Like Her an intense contemporary novel of kinship—and learning the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fen

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“Anna Quindlen’s memoir Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake is yet another example of the high quality of her writing and her effervescent personality—yet another literary reason for h

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“The Girl in the Park by Mariah Fredericks demonstrates one should not judge a book by its cover and that friendships—even broken ones—can still run deep and true.”

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“The Buddy Files: The Case of the School Ghost is filled with suspense, mystery, and fun for the young reader. Mr.

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“Lone Wolf is an emotionally impactful story dealing with familial differences, love, redemption, and forgiveness.

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“This tender, coming of age debut novel is seasoned throughout with similes and metaphors, adding spice to the characters and the description of this scenic yet secluded setting.

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“Mr. Westover evokes pure creativity in this fantasy story of young adults working together for a perilous cause no matter the hazards they face.

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“The story, as told in Fern’s voice grabs, at the heart with its unfathomable anguish.

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“The plot of The Girl Who Could Silence the Wind is highly plausible, with down-to-earth characters and situations highlighting how a young woman learns to find her place and happi

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“Redwood Bend is the latest edition to the Virgin River Series and has Ms.

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“Written in the first person, The Dead of Winter introduces us to Michael by explaining his need to pen the eerie happenings around him.

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“What the Dog Said takes a sad topic and turns it into a humorous and heartwarming story.

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“Fracture is a powerful, gripping tale of friendship and the sanctity of life.

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“Each author tells the tale of a separate character, each in her own unique voice, somehow seamlessly meshing the four together and thus allowing the story to flow and blossom.

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“Down the Darkest Road" is a masterful tale, offering up a strong narrative sprinkled with similes and metaphors; captivating, eccentric, feisty characters; and an abundance of sheer, wick

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“The Dog That Talked to God is a moving and powerful read, inspirational long after the last page has been turned.”

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In this third book in Ms. Warren Smith’s series, we are once again privy to the antics and concerns of nine-year-old Katie Jordan.

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Nine-year-old Katie Jordan is distressed. It seems everyone in her fourth grade class is going somewhere during spring break.

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“Turkey Monster Thanksgiving portrays the angst of a young motherless girl and how she deals with her feelings of not having a ‘normal’ family.

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“Written in kid-speak, this story is sure to amuse and delight the picture book group.”

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“It is evident that Mr. Jordan is knowledgeable about the workings of the FBI, private investigators, and the police.

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The Christmas Wedding introduces us to Gaby Summerhill, a lifelong resident of Stockbridge Massachusetts.

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“Richard Paul Evans is a masterful writer who gets to the heart of friendship, family relationships, betrayal, and acceptance, making Lost December a heartfelt tale that is sure to

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“. . . a delightful love story with just enough intrigue and complexity to make it exciting and different . . .”

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“Reminiscent of John Saul’s creepy, brainy novels, The Night Strangers is a psychological thriller overflowing with horror and suspense.

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“A gripping medical drama with diverse characters, a riveting plot, and additional subplots highlight Dr. Mabry’s extensive medical knowledge.”

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“The Baker’s Wife brings together unlikely characters . . . each with her own agenda and differences, to suggest that all things are possible with faith.

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Laila Riley is in love with Matthew O’Brien, a younger man and a purported womanizer.

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“Slated for film, Hick is a gripping, gut-wrenching story depicting the harsh realities of the life of a young, defenseless runaway.

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The MacDougal clan is gathering to celebrate Christmas at the family home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

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“1225 Christmas Tree Lane reveals Ms. Macomber’s penchant for small town charm and happy-ever-after endings.”

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“Though there are flawed technical aspects of The Touch, the suspense and intrigue of this medical drama brings opposites together, showing that differences can blend in unexpected

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“A touching and heartwarming holiday story, Bring Me Home for Christmas focuses on the joys and heartaches of first love.”

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“Though fast-paced to the point of flowing somewhat erratically, the moral of the story does focus on the fact that we do live in a free country where we should be allowed to read what we w

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“Filled much humor as well as a bit of angst, this down-to-earth story is sure to please.”

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“Escape is yet another powerful, emotional tug of war from the talented Ms. Delinsky.”

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“Cabin is a journey into one man’s heart and soul as he rediscovers himself, his worth, and his family.”

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“Ms. Woods does get her point across: More often than not, the heart does indeed rule the head.”

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Imagine feeling blessed with a wonderful life and having all your dreams come true. Then imagine your life torn apart in a heartbeat.

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“A profound read, The Probability of Miracles depicts the harsh realities of life coupled with the pain of maturing, giving the reader much to ponder.”

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“Author Cook hits the mark by addressing the single mother’s angst, fears, and worries regarding her child as well as herself.

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“This spine-chilling thriller is fast paced and intense.

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“Filled with whimsy and humor as well as grief and integral parts of history, Folly Beach offers up the sights, scents, tastes and textures of the locale in such a fully tangible m

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Paige Elizabeth Darling loves her grandmother and especially loves to visit her.

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“Definitely not a beach read, this tale gets to the guts of family angst with its gritty, straightforward prose, showing there is no such thing as the ‘perfect family.’”

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Little Mouserella is sad. She misses Grandmouse, her grandmother, who has returned to her own home.

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“The blending of three or more generations and the secrets they harbor keeps this story moving briskly, culminating in a satisfying ending that makes us believe that despite heartache and angst, th

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Did you ever wonder what is worse: To possess houses, cars and everything money can buy only to lose it all? Or to watch your husband die then become estranged from your only child?

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Middle-aged Sandy Sullivan works as a home stager in the suburbs of Boston. But Sandy is frustrated. She desperately wants to sell the huge home she and her husband, Greg, bought many years ago.

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Written in the present tense, Friendship Bread introduces the reader to Avalon, Illinois, and the epitome of small-town America.

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Who would ever think that five completely different women would bond to become soul sisters?

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Brendan Fishback and his best friend, Cobb Kuzawa head to their favored fishing hole at Lake Charles, Tennessee.

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Have you ever felt so stressed out and betrayed that you want to run away? Jamie Newman feels the need to flee when she learns her boyfriend is cheating on her with her older stepsister Laurel.

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How cool is it to live at a hotel, especially a grand one built in the 1800s that has a history of stories to tell?

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Miss Dorothy and Her Bookmobile is a charming introduction to children of how a young girl’s dream came to fruition.

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When Silverlicious bites into her brother Peter’s cookie, she loses her tooth. It’s not just any tooth—it’s her sweet tooth!

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Fans of Ms. Macomber’s contemporary fiction will be delighted with this newest release of her Blossom Street series.

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Dr. Elena Gardner, one month from completing her residency in Family Practice, needs a life change.

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Frank is tired of moving. After living in eight different places in the ten years of his short life, Frank wants to live someplace where he can make lasting friends and stay for a long time.

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Eight-year-old Abigail Iris calls her three best friends, Cynthia, Rebecca and Genevieve, “The Onlies” because they have no siblings.

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Every teenager has hang ups about some physical aspect of themselves. Seventeen-year-old Sarah Burke is no exception.

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Encountering a tumultuous youth precipitated by the tension between her unhappy parents, Daisy Bellamy and her family spent the summer before her senior year of high school at the family compound a

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Written in the first person, Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Wright features Katie Bennett telling the reader how her family has moved to a town in Wisconsin after her dad accepted a new job.

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How many wonder what their life would be like if they chose a different path? This is the crux of Ellen Meister’s riveting novel, The Other Life.

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International war correspondent Dinah Davis faces many horrors in her career, but when she comes face to face with a terrifyingly tragic event, she finds herself overwhelmed.

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Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown opens with Lunch Lady having her van stolen, which makes it difficult to discern if this is part of the tale, or the briefing of a background story

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The ravages of war can be horrendous, both physically as well as emotionally, and nowhere is this more evident than in this true-to-life story about three close friends and their love for the men w

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It’s Valentine’s Day and time for Tucker, the pooch, to learn about love from his owner.

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Alex is upset because he now has to share his room with his four-year-old brother, Ethan. Sure, he loves his new baby sister, but he wants privacy and his own room back. So what does Alex do?

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Twelve-year-old Claire Boucher loves to ice skate.

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Nora MacKenzie lost everything.

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Fifteen years ago, Cassie Madison fled her hometown of Walton Georgia after learning her sister Harriett eloped with Joe Warren, the man Cassie had hoped to marry.

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When Cassandra gets scolded for having an untidy room and messy dress, she becomes sad and begins to think she, as a person, really is a mess.

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Jimmy and Jack Sullivan, members of the band the Unknown Souls, travel the bar and club circuit hoping to make it big.

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Aggie Sloan-Wilcox, wife of the minister of the Consolidated Community Church of Emerald Springs, Ohio, is at is again. Sleuthing, that is.

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After last year’s overwhelming success with not only her book, Mrs. Miracle, but also the Hallmark Christmas movie, Ms. Macomber has come forth with this sequel, Call Me Mrs.

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Bill Kirk’s non-fiction children’s book deals with how the heart works by educating youngsters about the human body.

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A sequel to Dewey: The Small Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, this book is reminiscent of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Ms. Myron and Mr.

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  Illumination Arts, September 2005 In this heartwarming story, a young father welcomes his newborn daughter into his heart on the day she is born.

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Lucy Stone, wife, mother and newspaper reporter in Tinker’s Cove, Maine has her hands full.

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Desdemona was born a witch. For as long as she can remember, her mom, Callida, has dragged her and their beloved feline, Devalandnefariel—who is also her mom’s familiar—all over the globe.

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Ms. Glass’s talent lies in writing about the complexities of family dynamics. The Widower’s Tale is her fourth novel and takes place in an idyllic, suburban Boston community.

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Todd Johnson’s debut novel is not to be missed. This tale of five ordinary southern women will touch the reader’s heart. Set in a nursing home in rural Johnston County, N.

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Sixteen-year-old Mason Rice is on the top of the world.

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The Island, Hilderbrand’s ninth novel, takes place on tiny private Tuckernuck Island, meshing with Nantucket, the setting of her previous books.

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The Berenstains’ latest release is a lift-the-flap book designed for young children, ages two to six.

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 Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc., February 2010  The little mouse living at a campground was very hungry, but waited until everyone went to sleep before he could look for food.

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  When Katie goes to the park with her mom one day, she notices a young man sitting on a bench looking sad and alone.

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Fifteen-year-old Finn and her best friend Audrey are practically joined at the hip and share everything.

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 Illumination Arts, March 2006 Mrs. Murphy happily lives on a very fine street. Her snooty neighbors make fun of her little house and do not pay her any attention.

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Kantor is a Pegasus who is very klutzy. No matter what he does, he trips and falls over everything. This bothers him terribly.

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Tracy Deloche “inherits” Happiness Key, a rundown development on Florida’s Gulf Coast after her scoundrel husband, CJ goes to prison for fraud.

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When Vicki Myron, director of the Spencer Iowa Library, finds a tiny, half-frozen, orange tabby stuffed in the book return on a cold winter morning in 1988, she takes him in and nurses him to healt

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 What child does not wonder what he or she will grow up to become? Dreams to Grow On will inspire as a young girl daydreams of what she will one day be.

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Robin Cook’s latest release, Cure, offers the reader intrigue and suspense, as well as in-depth insight into the world of international organized crime and scientific medical research.

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"Ms. Shefelman has written an enchanting tale that is sure to please youngsters."

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A Chesapeake Shores Christmas, book number four in Ms. Woods’s series, examines the lives of Mick and Megan O’Brien, a middle-aged couple, divorced for several years.

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When a child is comes into this world, a mother’s heart is filled with joy and unconditional love. No more is that revealed than in Ms. Humphrey’s book, A Mother’s Promise.

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Ms. Macomber’s tenth installment in the Cedar Cove series is every bit as entertaining as her prior nine.