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Ted Bell's monarch / by Steck, Ryan,author.; Bell, Ted,creator.;
"Following a successful but costly mission to destroy an enemy outpost in Antarctica, Alex Hawke is looking forward to some quiet time at Teakettle Cottage, his home in Bermuda, along with his family. But he's not a man who can avoid trouble. Former Chief Inspector of Scotland Yard Ambrose Congreve calls him with stunning news. Just days away from a controversial vote threatening to tear the United Kingdom apart at the seams, King Charles has disappeared while vacationing at Balmoral Castle. The prime minister believes she can keep the news quiet for no more than 72 hours. After that, Britain will be plunged into chaos. With the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance, it's up to Lord Hawke to find and rescue the missing monarch before it's too late."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Spy fiction.; Novels.; Charles III, King of Great Britain, 1948-; Hawke, Alex (Fictitious character); Intelligence officers; Kings and rulers; Missing persons;
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Tasty total comfort : cozy recipes with a modern touch. by Buzzfeed Inc.,editor.;
"75 Tasty recipes for the favorite comfort food you love from cuisines around the world, with plenty of surprises and wow-factors to keep things interesting. Tasty knows that "classic" American comfort food encompasses a multitude of cuisines, flavors, and recipes from diverse cultures. Inspired by contemporary ingredients, Tasty Total Comfort brings the brand's tried and true formula--easy-to-follow, accessible recipes with exciting, entertaining spins--to nostalgic classics, including SpaghettiOs alla Vodka, Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Tostadas, Korean Hot Dogs, Purple Boba Tea, and Pigs-in-a-Blanket Pull-Apart Bread. And for dessert (preferably at every meal), all your childhood favorites, with new glow-ups--Fried Mini Oreo Bites, Spumoni Sundae Brownies, Japanese Matcha Pudding Cups, and Eid Moon Cookies--are here for you, too"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Comfort food.; Cooking.; International cooking.;
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Good rich people / by Brazier, Eliza Jane,author.;
"For fans of Parasite and Ready or Not--a destitute woman pretends to be someone else and moves into the lower floor of a Los Angeles duplex, and inadvertently becomes a target in the twisted game of the wealthy family upstairs. All out of money and friends couches to sleep on, Demi is desperate. Lucky for her, a stranger presents her with the chance of a lifetime: a new identity and the downstairs apartment in a secluded Beachwood Canyon duplex. Unlucky for her, the couple upstairs is wealthy, bored, and in need of a new play thing. What starts as another round of the game the couple play where they move a 'self-made' person into the apartment and compete to make them lose everything, quickly devolves into chaos. Because Demi isn't clueless and she's spent her whole life just trying to survive. We all know this game can only end in one way ... winner takes all."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Deception; Homeless women; Rich people; Survival;
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Stuart Woods' Finders Keepers [electronic resource] : by Battles, Brett.aut; CloudLibrary;
In the latest thrilling adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington is caught in the lethal crossfire between a dear friend and a secret enemy from his past. After attending an Arrington properties meeting at the group’s newest location, The Vineyard Arrington on Martha's Vineyard, Stone Barrington returns to New York City to catch up with his old friend Jack Coulter. Over lunch, Jack requests Stone’s help in settling his niece Sara into city life post-divorce. Always one to please, Stone takes Sara under his wing. But when various men from Sara’s past start getting hurt, and Jack’s loved ones find themselves a target in a deadly scheme, it’s up to Stone to put the pieces together . . . before the shrouded conspirer manages to tear them all apart, permanently.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Action & Adventure; Suspense;
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The widows / by Montgomery, Jess,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.When Lily Ross learns that her husband, Daniel Ross, the town's widely respected sheriff, is killed while transporting a prisoner, she is devastated and vows to avenge his death. Hours after his funeral, a stranger appears at her door. Marvena Whitcomb, a coal miner's widow, is unaware that Daniel has died, and begs to speak with him about her missing daughter. From miles away but worlds apart, Lily and Marvena's lives collide as they realize that Daniel was not the man that either of them believed him to be--and that his murder is far more complex than either of them could have imagined. Inspired by the true story of Ohio's first female sheriff, this is a powerful debut about two women's search for justice as they take on the corruption at the heart of their community.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Jones, Mother, 1837-1930; Collins, Maude, 1893-1972; Nineteen twenties; Widows; Murder; Secrecy;
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Untethered sky / by Lee, Fonda,author.;
"From World Fantasy Award-winning author Fonda Lee comes Untethered Sky, an epic fantasy fable about the pursuit of obsession at all costs. Ester's family was torn apart when a manticore killed her mother and baby brother, leaving her with nothing but her father's painful silence and a single, overwhelming need to kill the monsters that took her family. Ester's path leads her to the King's Royal Mews, where the giant rocs of legend are flown to hunt manticores by their brave and dedicated rukhers. Paired with a fledgling roc named Zahra, Ester finds purpose and acclaim by devoting herself to a calling that demands absolute sacrifice and a creature that will never return her love. The terrifying partnership between woman and roc leads Ester not only on the empire's most dangerous manticore hunt, but on a journey of perseverance and acceptance"--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Families; Monsters; Revenge;
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The royal rebel / by Chadwick, Elizabeth,1957-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.1338: England has declared war on France and Jeanette of Kent, cousin to King Edward III, says goodbye to her family and travels overseas with the royal court for the first time. Once in Antwerp, she is captivated by talented household knight Thomas Holland, just as he in turn is powerfully drawn to her. Although both know their romance is forbidden, their love for each other grows stronger than the danger they face, and they marry in secret. But before they can make their tryst known, Thomas has to leave for war, and in his absence, Jeanette is forced into a second marriage and locked away from the world. Then Thomas returns, and the real fight begins. As hostile family members battle to keep Jeanette and Thomas apart, the defiant lovers vow to be reunited, whatever the cost.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Novels.; Edward III, King of England, 1312-1377; Joan, Princess of Wales, 1328-1385; Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400; Courts and courtiers; Man-woman relationships; Nobility; Women;
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Other women / by Kelly, Cathy,author.;
Three women. Three secrets. Three tangled lives ... Sid wears her independence like armour. So when she strikes up a rare connection with unlucky-in-love Finn, they are both determined to prove that men and women can just be friends. Can't they? Marin has the perfect home, attentive husband, two beloved children - and a secret addiction to designer clothes. She knows she has it all, so why can't she stop comparing herself to other women? Bea believes that we all have one love story - and she's had hers. Now her life centres around her son and support group of fierce single mums - the women she shares everything with. Well, apart from the one secret she can't tell anyone ... In the messy reality of marriage, family and romance, sometimes it's the women in our lives who hold us together.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Conduct of life; Families; Female friendship; Love; Man-woman relationships; Married people; Secrecy; Single mothers; Women;
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Delicious tonight : foolproof recipes for 150+ easy dinners / by Maehashi, Nagi,author.;
"There are crave-worthy crowd-pleasers -- try slow-baked Italian meatballs in a rich tomato sauce with bubbling melted cheese or fall-apart Asian chicken cooked in a sticky-sweet soy glaze. Some dinners can be cooked in 20 minutes, and others can be made using only pantry staples. For high-impact guest-impressing, turn to Sunday suppers -- the Vietnamese pulled pork is a festival of flavor -- while the sweet chapter delivers on the promise of maximum decadence.With stunning photos and links for how-to videos for each recipe -- and plenty of guest appearances from Nagi's beloved golden retriever, Dozer! -- this is a book for every home kitchen, for every level of cooking ability, for every budget, for every set of taste buds, and for every single night of the week"--
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Recipes.; Dinners and dining.; Quick and easy cooking.;
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Little secrets / by Hillier, Jennifer,author.;
"All it takes to unravel a life is one little secret ... Marin had the perfect life. Married to her college sweetheart, she owns a chain of upscale hair salons, and Derek runs his own company. They're admired in their community and are a loving family-until their world falls apart the day their son Sebastian is taken. A year later, Marin is a shadow of herself. The FBI search has gone cold. The publicity has faded. She and her husband rarely speak. She hires a P.I. to pick up where the police left off, but instead of finding Sebastian, she learns that Derek is having an affair with a younger woman. This discovery sparks Marin back to life. She's lost her son; she's not about to lose her husband, too. Kenzie is an enemy with a face, which means this is a problem Marin can fix. Permanently"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Married people; Kidnapping; Kidnapping; Life change events; Secrecy; Adultery;
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