Author: Amylynn Bright
Publisher: Tentacle Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335
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Anna Sinclair is an English lady who refuses to settle—not if all her friends have love matches. When she receives notification that her father, General Sinclair, is missing and presumed dead in America shortly after the War of 1812, she knows she has nothing to lose by going to find him. In an untamed country, she’ll need to navigate the Mississippi River, miles of wilderness, earthquakes, Indians, and one absurdly attractive American sea captain. Nathaniel Johnson is an American patriot whose only goal is to return to the country he loves with his recently located brother, a sailor impressed by the British. The money offered to escort a young English woman to the United States is too much to pass up when he’s desperately trying to save his family’s shipping empire. The beautiful lady spins a ridiculous tale about looking for her father, but Nate has powerful reasons to believe she’s a spy for the Crown. He’ll help her on her quest, at least until he can prove her villainous intent. Will Anna’s secret destroy his country and be his undoing?
Author: Louise Walters
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698155971
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
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A heartbreaking and deeply compelling debut, Mrs. Sinclair’s Suitcase is a compulsive page-turner about thwarted love, dashed hopes, and family secrets—book-club fiction at its best. Roberta, a lonely thirty-four-year-old bibliophile, works at The Old and New Bookshop in England. When she finds a letter inside her centenarian grandmother’s battered old suitcase that hints at a dark secret, her understanding of her family’s history is completely upturned. Running alongside Roberta’s narrative is that of her grandmother, Dorothy, as a forty-year-old childless woman desperate for motherhood during the early years of World War II. After a chance encounter with a Polish war pilot, Dorothy believes she’s finally found happiness, but must instead make an unthinkable decision whose consequences forever change the framework of her family. The parallel stories of Roberta and Dorothy unravel over the course of eighty years as they both make their own ways through secrets, lies, sacrifices, and love. Utterly absorbing, Mrs. Sinclair’s Suitcase is a spellbinding tale of two worlds, one shattered by secrets and the other by the truth.
Author: Amylynn Bright
Publisher: Tentacle Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
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Francesca Belling is torn between two worlds—her past infatuation with her brother’s best friend and her future obligations. She never intended to end up in the bed of her longtime crush, Thomas Wallingham, but that’s exactly where she finds herself. Unfortunately, mail is slow during a war. She thought he knew everything. He had never suspected. Thomas has always wanted to be a part of the Belling’s family but he was too foolish to grab the chance when she threw herself at him before. Instead, he ran off to war. Emboldened by his new-found appreciation for a grown-up Francesca, he finds that dream is within his reach. If she thinks he’s running away this time, she has no idea what she’s in for.
Author: Erin McCauley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1507205600
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 970
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Lies and deception threaten these three heroines’ dreams, but redemption and second chances lead them to discover truer love in this value-priced collection. The Confession: When successful handbag designer Aimee Morrison’s world turns upside down, she impulsively accepts a job as Emily Sinclair’s assistant. Now Aimee has to deal with Marcus Lee, the sexy, moody caretaker who has lived on the Sinclair estate since childhood, and is highly suspicious of her motives. After all, he’s witnessed woman after woman claim to be Emily’s long-lost daughter in an effort to be her sole heir. Even as he begins to fall in love, he knows she’s keeping secrets. Tangled in her own deceptions, will Aimee lose everything she loves once the truth is revealed? The Truth: After losing her best friend to cancer, Lexie Wayne adopts her orphaned son and pledges to raise him alone. Grayson Hunter, an army veteran and new police officer in town, has other plans. As the two of them learn to love and trust each other, an instant family seems written in the stars. But will lies from the past threaten to destroy the love they’ve discovered and rip them apart forever? The Betrayal: When Marissa Neil’s husband is killed in an accident, she’s not only asked to pick up the pieces of her life but to clean up the mess he left behind as well. Luckily, she can count on her friend and old high school sweetheart, police officer Jordan Wayne, for help. In fact, he’s willing to do more—he’d like a second chance at showing her what real love is like. But the courts grant custody of Marissa’s adopted daughter to another, and she finds herself drowning in deception and lies. Could love cost her her dearest dream? Sensuality Level: Sensual
Author: Elizabeth Arnold
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0345538668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 466
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At once a captivating mystery, a love letter to classic literature, and a sharp-eyed examination of marriage, The Book of Secrets is a gripping novel of family, friendship, and the undeniable pull of the past. After more than twenty years of marriage, Chloe Sinclair comes home one night to find that her husband, Nate, is gone. All he has left behind is a cryptic note explaining that he’s returned to their childhood town of Redbridge, California—a place Chloe never wants to see again. Tending to their small bookstore while trying to reach Nate, Chloe stumbles upon a notebook tucked inside his antique copy of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Written in a code that Nate and his sisters created as kids, the pages contain long-buried secrets from her and Nate’s past, and clues to why he went back to Redbridge after all these years. As Chloe struggles to decipher the notebook’s hidden messages, she revisits the seminal moments of their youth: the day she met the enigmatic Sinclair children, their increasingly dangerous games a magical escape from their troubled childhoods; the first time Nate kissed her, camped out on the beach like Robinson Crusoe; the elaborate plan she and Nate devised, inspired by Romeo and Juliet, to break away from from his oppressive father, and how the thwarted attempt upended their lives forever. As the reason for Nate’s absence comes to light, the truth will shatter everything Chloe knows—about her husband, his family, and herself. Praise for The Book of Secrets “An exquisite novel . . . The Book of Secrets is one of those reasons some of us live to read.”—The Star-Ledger “Tender and transcendent, The Book of Secrets is about the truths we hide, the consequences we face, and the particular comfort we can only find in a good book. Elizabeth Joy Arnold has written a beautiful and haunting ode to the power of words, and how they shape our lives.”—Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of The Peach Keeper “The Book of Secrets plunges the reader into the strange and intense world of the Sinclairs, a family bound and pulled apart by the forces of imagination and religious belief. Through the eyes of Chloe Tyler, trapped in this world since childhood, Arnold paints a fascinating picture of obsession and loss. The Book of Secrets offers a complex meditation on the elusive nature of truth and on the power of secrets.”—Henriette Lazaridis Power, author of The Clover House “This is the beautiful and heart-wrenching story about the secrets that can both hold a marriage together, and drive two people apart. Reading The Book of Secrets is like walking through a dark labyrinth: just when all hope is lost, you step out into sunshine.”—Carla Buckley, author of Invisible This eBook edition includes two complete classic works of literature that are referenced in The Book of Secrets: Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe! Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more.
Author: Amylynn Bright
Publisher: Tentacle Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 327
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Thea Ashbrook comes to London on a mission to do right by her half-brothers — not to find a husband. Homesick for Greece, she causes an incident at a Salon lecture on Greek architecture where she is introduced to the annoyingly handsome Duke of Morewether. The gossips have told her of every deviant escapade for which he’s so famous, and she is not impressed. When she discovers that his love of family mirrors her own, she gives herself permission to open her heart to him. Christian, Duke of Morewether, is infamous for his scandalous ways. He thinks his life lacks nothing, until he meets Miss Althea Ashbrook and, for the first time in his life, he finds himself tongue tied. When his past comes back to haunt him, it will take all his powers of persuasion to convince Thea he is worthy of her love. The duke has a secret – one that Thea thinks she could never forgive and sends her racing for home. To find redemption and win her back, Christian must realize mistakes can’t be ignored forever. The secrets you keep can change your life forever.
Author: E. Lockhart
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0375984402
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A modern, sophisticated suspense novel from National Book Award finalist, and Printz Award honoree E. Lockhart. Don't miss the #1 New York Times bestselling prequel, Family of Liars. A beautiful and distinguished family. A private island. A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy. A group of four friends—the Liars—whose friendship turns destructive. A revolution. An accident. A secret. Lies upon lies. True love. The truth. Read it. And if anyone asks you how it ends, just LIE. "Thrilling, beautiful, and blisteringly smart, We Were Liars is utterly unforgettable." —John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars
Author: Melissa Saholt
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 149181022X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 423
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Meet Sadie Sinclair, an ordinary fifteen year old girl with an ordinary life. She goes to school, has friends, and loves her family. The only thing that makes Sadie different from those around her is the fact that she was found on her familys doorstep fifteen years ago; abandoned by her birthparents. Sadie soon discovers she has an extraordinary secret. Her exploration of this secret takes her down a fascinating and emotional path that forces her to leave her hometown of Cheyenne and everything she has ever known. As Sadie embarks on her quest, readers will travel with her between worlds to find that one thing every person desires-acceptance of their true self.
Author: Sinclair McKay
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1472284569
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 260
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Discover the stories of the brave men and women who worked, trained and fought across the UK, from Bletchley Park in southern England all the way to Arisaig in northern Scotland, in an unbelievable effort to defeat the Nazis and win the Second World War . From the outset of the war, most of Britain felt like a mystery even to those who lived there. All road and railway signs were removed up and down the country to thwart potential enemy spies. An invisible web of cunning spread across the United Kingdom; secret laboratories were hidden in marshes, underground bases were built to conceal key strategic plans and grand country houses became secret and silent locations for eccentric boffins to do their confidential cryptography work. In Secret Britain, Sinclair McKay maps out the UK through the hidden bases and battlegrounds of WWII. These locations are full of history and intrigue, but if you don't know where to look, you might just miss them. Journeying through secret wildernesses, suburbs, underground tunnels and manor houses, Sinclair gives a glimpse into the stories of the incredible people behind the war effort, and shows how you might be able to visit these mysterious and evocative locations yourself. With his trademark warmth and compassion, Sinclair unearths the truths of the war that have remained under layers of secrecy since the war was won in 1945.
Author: Albert Scales III
Publisher: Albert Scales
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 46
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In the heart-pounding thriller "Unraveled Secrets," Olivia Sinclair, a successful real estate mogul in Honolulu, finds herself entangled in a web of conspiracy and danger after a shocking assassination attempt leaves her questioning everything she thought she knew. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Olivia uncovers a sinister plot involving the Shadow Syndicate, a criminal organization with ties to the highest echelons of power. Aided by her trusted friend and business partner, Ethan Pierce, and an enigmatic figure from her past, Marcus Kline, Olivia races against time to unravel the complex tapestry of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy her life and the city she loves. From the glistening shores of Hawaii to the dark underbelly of international crime, Olivia must use all her wit, courage, and resources to stay one step ahead of her enemies and expose the truth. But as she gets closer to the heart of the conspiracy, Olivia finds herself face-to-face with a shocking betrayal, a ruthless mastermind, and a plot that goes far beyond anything she could have imagined. With the stakes higher than ever and the future of Honolulu hanging in the balance, Olivia must risk everything to bring the corrupt to justice and save the city from the clutches of the Shadow Syndicate. In a thrilling climax that will leave readers breathless, Olivia confronts the mastermind behind the conspiracy in a desperate battle for survival. But even as she emerges victorious, she realizes that the fight is far from over. With a new threat looming on the horizon and the weight of her responsibilities bearing down upon her, Olivia must find the strength to carry on and protect the people she has sworn to serve. "Unraveled Secrets" is a gripping tale of power, corruption, and the unbreakable human spirit. With its complex characters, shocking twists, and pulse-pounding action, this novel is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page
