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Freefall : a novel / by Barry, Jessica,author.;
When her fiancé's private plane crashes in the Colorado Rockies, Allison Carpenter miraculously survives. But the fight for her life is just beginning. Allison has been living with a terrible secret, a shocking truth that powerful men will kill to keep buried. If they know she's alive, they will come for her. She must make it home. In the small community of Owl Creek, Maine, Maggie Carpenter learns that her only child is presumed dead. But authorities have not recovered her body -- giving Maggie a shred of hope. She, too, harbors a shameful secret: she hasn't communicated with her daughter in two years, since a family tragedy drove Allison away. Maggie doesn't know anything about her daughter's life now -- not even that she was engaged to a wealthy man who Maggie has never met. As Allison struggles across the treacherous mountain wilderness, Maggie embarks on a desperate search for answers. Immersing herself in Allison's life, she discovers that her daughter was existing in a world of money and glamour completely unrecognizable to her. What was Allison running from -- and can Maggie uncover the truth in time to save her?" -- Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Airplane crash survival; Mothers and daughters; Family secrets;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Hola Frida [videorecording] / by Kadi, André,film director.; Vézina, Karine,film director.; Ruiz, Olivia,1980-voice actor.; Rodriguez, Emma,voice actor.; Gonzales, Rebeca,voice actor.; Maison 4:3,publisher.;
Olivia Ruiz, Emma Rodriguez, Rebeca Gonzales.Little Frida is the sunlight of her small Mexican village, where she spends her days carousing through the market, befriending a neighborhood street dog, and playing class clown. When a polio diagnosis casts a cloud over her spirit, she is forced into the solitude of her bedroom. But it's there that she finds solace in her imagination, a world brimming with color, flowers, and possibilities. When she is finally well enough to reenter the world, it's this inner spirit that guides her through the hardships in her life.G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impairedDVD ; wide screen presentation ; 5.1 surround sound, 2.0 stereophonic.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Fantasy films.; Biographical films.; Animated films.; Feature films.; Children's films.; Kahlo, Frida; Imagination in children; Villages; Poliomyelitis; Families; Friendship;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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My murder / by Williams, Katie,1978-author.;
"A tautly paced novel in which a young mother who was cloned and brought back to life following her own murder comes to suspect that there is more to the story of her life and death than anyone is telling her. What if the murder you had to solve was your own? Lou is a happily married mother of an adorable toddler. She's also the clone of the original Louise who, along with four other victims of a local serial killer, has been brought back to life by a government project to return the women to their grieving families. But as the new Lou re-adapts to her old life, questions remain about what exactly preceded her death, and how much to trust those around her. Understanding the truth may determine what comes next for Lou. Darkly comic and lightly speculative, My Murder offers an exploration of ideas about personal identity, domestic life, and reinvention, within a thrilling, surprising, and entertaining mystery"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Human cloning; Mothers; Murder; Serial murderers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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At last : a novel / by Silver, Marisa,author.;
"Helene Simonauer and Evelyn Turner are two formidable women whose paths cross when their children marry. Both women are sharp, cunning, and unwavering in their conflicting beliefs about marriage, responsibility, and family and, most pressingly, their efforts to vie for the love of their shared granddaughter. At Last paints a vivid portrait of the American Midwest, capturing the essence of a time and place where societal norms and personal aspirations often clashed. Marisa Silver's narrative weaves together the lives of Helene and Evelyn, from their vastly different childhoods through the pivotal events that define them. Both intimate and expansive, and capturing the complexities of ambition and love with humor and insight, At Last is a testament to what happens when an unintended, even unwanted relationship turns out to be a central one that defines a life"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Grandparent and child; Grandmothers; Interpersonal relations; Women;
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Purgatory crossing / by Johnstone, William W.,author.; Johnstone, J. A.,author.;
A legend, his name is mentioned alongside Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickok. He casts a stormcloud-sized shadow across the untamed Western frontier. Men on both sides of the law fear his wrath. For Nathan Stark is the army's avenging angel, waging war against the hostile Indian tribes that threaten the nation--and murdered his family in cold blood. In Arizona Territory, the Apache have been raiding both sides of the border, slaughtering anyone who gets in their way. This is the same Indian band that kidnapped the children of the Navajo chief whose scouts serve the U.S. Army--and the Navajo will not engage the Apache as long as the chief's children are in harm's way. Now, Stark and Crow scout Moses Red Buffalo have been tasked with rescuing the Navajo. But they aren't the only ones on the trail of the kill-crazy Apache. A group of unhinged scalphunters are looking to collect the Mexican government's bounty on the Apache. Now the territory is about to explode in an avalanche of violence and death.
Subjects: Western fiction.; Novels.; Frontier and pioneer life; Scouts (Reconnaissance);
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Past lives [videorecording] / by Lee, Greta,1982-actor.; Magaro, John,1983-actor.; Song, Celine,film director,screenwriter.; Yu, T'ae-o,1981-actor.; Elevation Pictures,publisher.;
Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro.Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are wrest apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life, in this heartrending modern romance.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Romance films.; Fiction films.; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Best friends; Reunions; Love;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Christmas at the Cupcake Café [text (large print)] : a novel / by Colgan, Jenny,author.;
"Life is sweet for Issy Randall, owner of the Cupcake Cafe. Taught how to bake by her beloved late grandfather, she is proudly carrying on the family tradition with her London eatery. Not only is business thriving, the icing on the cupcake is that she also happens to be head over heels in love. Plus she's surrounded and supported by close friends, even if her cupcake colleagues Pearl and Caroline don't seem quite as upbeat about the upcoming season of snow and merriment. But when her boyfriend Austin is scouted for a possible move to New York, Issy is forced to contemplate the prospect of a long-distance romance. And when the Christmas rush at the cafe--with its increased demand for her delectable creations--begins to take its toll, Issy has to decide what she holds most dear"--
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Chick lit.; Psychological fiction.; Large type books.; Recipes.; Novels.; Bakers; Businesswomen; Coffeehouses; Confectioners; Long-distance relationships; Man-woman relationships; Women in the food industry;
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Take the lead / by Gray, Shelley Shepard,author.;
"Growing up in foster care, Officer Traci Lucky had a rough start to life, but things are looking up now that she's found a place in Bridgeport with two sisters she never knew she had. One night while on the job Traci finds Gwen, a pregnant teen caught up in a dangerous world of drugs, and takes her straight to the hospital. There Traci encounters the oh-so-charming Dr. Matt Rossi, who surprises Traci with his compassion--and his movie-star good looks. A busy ob-gyn with a huge, meddling Italian family, Matt Rossi hasn't had much time for love in his life. All that changes when he meets the beautiful Officer Lucky. He's intrigued by her strength and the kind heart she tries to hide beneath her tough exterior. When Matt confides that he needs to learn to waltz for his brother's wedding, Traci reveals that her sister happens to be a ballroom dance teacher. Next thing they know, Matt and Traci are juggling busy careers, helping young Gwen with her pregnancy and personal safety, and learning to waltz together. But when Gwen's escalating problems threaten to put all of them in danger, they wonder if they'll ever find time for a little romance too"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Policewomen; Ex-foster children; Physicians; Dance; Sisters; Pregnant teenagers; Man-woman relationships;
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The holiday swap / by Knox, Maggie,author.;
"A feel-good, holiday-themed romantic comedy about identical twins who switch lives in the days leading up to Christmas--perfect for fans of Josie Silver's One Day in December and Karen Swan's Together by Christmas. When chef Charlie Goodwin gets hit on the head on the L.A. set of her reality baking show, she loses a lot more than consciousness; she also loses her ability to taste and smell--both critical to her success as show judge. Meanwhile, Charlie's identical twin, Cass, is frantically trying to hold her own life together back in their quaint hometown while running the family's bustling bakery and dealing with her ex, who won't get the memo that they're over. With only days until Christmas, a desperate Charlie asks Cass to do something they haven't done since they were kids: switch places. Looking for her own escape from reality, Cass agrees. But temporarily trading lives proves more complicated than they imagined, especially when rugged firefighter Jake Greenman and gorgeous physician's assistant Miguel Rodriguez are thrown into the mix. Will the twins' identity swap be a recipe for disaster, or does it have all the right ingredients for getting their lives back on track?"--
Subjects: Chick lit.; Domestic fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Christmas fiction.; Identical twins; Life change events; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The fine art of faking it / by Score, Lucy,author.;
"Innkeeper Eden has got it all. Well, mostly. She's cornered the hospitality market in Blue Moon offering visitors a place to stay in her hippie-dippie hometown. Business is booming, she's close-but not too close-to family, and she's got her dogs and her friends to keep her company. Unfortunately, she also shares a property line with the crush who broke her teenage heart. Davis spends his days wrestling control of the family winery from his father's semi-retired hands. He doesn't have time for things like dating or dealing with his grudge-holding next-door neighbor. Besides, they're just the latest generation to participate in their families' fifty-year feud. When the Beautification Committee resorts to an unprecedented-and disastrous-matchmaking scheme, enemies Eden and Davis join forces to take them down. These two frenemies can survive being fake lovers for a few weeks if it means teaching their neighbors all's not fair in love and war"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Novels.; City and town life; Hotelkeepers; Man-woman relationships; Wineries;
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