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The hideaway / by O'Flanagan, Sheila,author.;
Juno Ryan is on her way to a dreamy villa near the sea in beautiful Spain. But Juno's not on holiday. She's running away. Weeks earlier Juno's life was good. Great job, loving family - even if they don't really understand her - and an ever-closer relationship with clever, funny, handsome Brad. Then catastrophe struck. Not only is Brad gone, in the most tragic way, but he wasn't who Juno thought he was at all. She can't think about anything else. So she's decided to leave everything behind for the summer. But the unplanned break is going to be full of surprises. And the past isn't finished with Juno yet ...
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Life change events; Vacations; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Unicorn Christmas : a sparkly holiday adventure / by Murray, Diana.; Flowers, Luke.;
Unicorns send out Christmas cards by shooting stars, use rainbow flowers to trim their trees, and then help Santa and his weary reindeer spread Christmas cheer.Ages 4 and up.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Christmas stories.; Unicorns;
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Death and the Seaside. by Moore, Alison.;
Nearing thirty, with an abandoned degree and half-hearted dreams of becoming a writer, Bonnie Falls finally moves out of her parents home and into a shabby flat. When her landlady takes an interest in her, and one of her unfinished stories, Bonnies aspirations are rekindled, and shes quickly persuaded by the older womans suggestion that they go on holiday to a seaside town like the one in the story. 'Death and the Seaside' is a masterpiece of form and gripping psychological novel about the stories that we tell ourselves. Perfect for readers of Claire Messud.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Psychological; FICTION / Romance / Gothic;
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My darling girl / by McMahon, Jennifer,1968-author.;
"Alison has never been a fan of Christmas. But with it right around the corner and her husband busily decorating their cozy Vermont home, she has no choice but to face it. Then she gets the call. Mavis, Alison's estranged mother, has been diagnosed with cancer and has only weeks to live. She wants to spend her remaining days with her daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters. But Alison grew up with her mother's alcoholism and violent abuse and is reluctant to unearth these traumatic memories. Still, she eventually agrees to take in Mavis, hoping that she and her mother could finally heal and have the relationship she's always dreamed of. But when mysterious and otherworldly things start happening upon Mavis's arrival, Alison begins to suspect her mother is not quite who she seems. And as the holiday festivities turn into a nightmare, she must confront just how far she is willing to go to protect her family"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Family violence; Mothers and daughters; Psychic trauma; Victims of family violence;
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Mad, bad & dangerous to know / by Ahmed, Samira(Fiction writer);
Includes bibliographical references.August in Paris. This holiday with her professor parents should be a dream trip for budding art historian Khayyam Maquet-- American, French, Indian, Muslim. But her maybe-ex-boyfriend is ghosting her, she might have just blown her chance at getting into her dream college, and all she really wants is to be back home in Chicago figuring out her messy life. Two hundred years before Khayyam's summer of discontent, Leila is struggling to survive and keep her true love hidden from the Pasha who has 'gifted' her with favored status in his harem. Two lives: one to be uncovered; the other transformed.LSC
Subjects: Art; Muslims; Racially mixed people; Americans;
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Kiss the girls and make them cry : a novel / by Clark, Mary Higgins,author.;
"When investigative journalist Gina Kane receives an email from a 'CRyan' describing her 'terrible experience' while working at REL, a high-profile television news network, including the comment 'and I'm not the only one,' Gina knows she has to pursue the story. But when Ryan goes silent, Gina is shocked to discover the young woman has died tragically in a jet ski accident while on holiday. Meanwhile, REL counsel Michael Carter finds himself in a tricky spot. Several female employees have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct. Carter approaches the CEO, offering to persuade the victims to accept settlements in exchange for their silence. It's a risky endeavor, but it could well make him rich. As more allegations emerge and the company's IPO draws near, Carter's attempts to keep the story from making headlines are matched only by Gina Kane's determination to uncover the truth. Was Ryan's death truly an accident? And when another accuser turns up dead, Gina realizes someone--or some people--will go to depraved lengths to keep the story from seeing the light"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Billionaires; Businessmen; Corporate lawyers; Executives; Investigative reporting; Journalists; Murder; Rape victims; Sexual harassment; Television broadcasting of news; Television broadcasting; Women college students; Women journalists; Detective and mystery stories;
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The fortune hunter's guide to love / by Sunday, Emma-Claire,author.;
"How can Lady Sylvia save herself from financial ruin? Step 1: Move to the seaside for the summer, where there will be no shortage of wealthy bachelors holidaying. Step 2: Strike a deal with local farmer Hannah. If Hannah can help Sylvia bag a rich husband, Sylvia will fund Hannah's dream of opening a cheese shop. Step 3: Charm their way into luncheons, parties and exclusive balls, but do not start to confuse friendship with romantic feelings for Hannah. Step 4: Focus on her fortune-hunting scheme and do not let her heart get carried away by her unexpected and magical kiss with Hannah!"--
Subjects: Lesbian fiction.; Queer fiction.; Romance fiction.; Novels.; Nobility; Woman-woman relationships;
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The enemy you gnocchi / by Bruns, Catherine.;
"It's the holiday season in Harvest Park, and the town is in a flurry of activity leading up to the popular Festival of Lights display! Tessa Esposito, chef and owner of Anything's Pastable, is keeping all things merry, bright, and delicious for everyone. But a dark cloud looms when Mario Russo, the new proprietor of More Mocha, decides it's thyme to sleigh his competition. Mario's new espresso bar has been stealing customers from Java Time, owned by Tessa's beloved friend, Archie. Things go from less-than-jolly to bleak when Mario, dressed up like Santa, is found dead in the snow during the Festival with one of Archie's knives besides him. Suspicion begins to snowball about town, and Tessa knows that it's up to her to prove her friend's innocence - and stop a cold-blooded killer - before it becomes the deadliest time of year.."--
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Women cooks; Widows; Pizzerias; Murder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The last Christmas cowboy / by Yates, Maisey.;
Will this brooding Gold Valley cowboy find redemption this Christmas? Cowgirl Rose Daniels is determined to play matchmaker to ensure her beloved sister will meet someone under the mistletoe. She enlists the reluctant help of family friend Logan Heath, but his insistence that she doesn't understand chemistry is exasperating. Until they share one electrifying moment that shows her exactly what chemistry is all about, and it becomes outrageously, irresistibly intriguing...Logan hates the holidays. They are a painful reminder of the family he lost and a time of year he always wants to spend on his own. But Rose refuses to let him. Logan's worked for years to keep his attraction to her under wraps--she's his best friend's youngest sister and she couldn't be more off-limits. He's the last cowboy that innocent Rose should ever kiss, but this Christmas, maybe Logan will become the only cowboy she'll ever want.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Christmas fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Cowboys; Christmas; Love stories;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A time to remember / by Cox, Josephine,author.; Middleton, Gilly,author.;
Maureen has never learned the art of putting herself first. She always gives, and never expects anything in return for herself. Instead of being treated the same way by others, her gentle temperament has seen her taken advantage of, and now she has lost her joy in life. Maureen has a chance to change that when an unexpected windfall comes her way. Determined to make up for lost time, she decides to take a holiday and, needing a companion, looks up her old friend Barbara. However, Barbara has changed in the years since they last met, and what starts out as a nostalgic trip down memory lane becomes something different altogether. Will their friendship stand the test of time, or should it be left firmly in the past?
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Female friendship; Reminiscing; Vacations; Women;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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