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Give me your hand [sound recording] / by Abbott, Megan E.,1971-author.; Cannon, Chloe,narrator.; Hachette Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Chloe Cannon.Kit Owens harbored only modest ambitions for herself when the mysterious Diane Fleming appeared in her high school chemistry class. But Diane's academic brilliance lit a fire in Kit, and the two developed an unlikely friendship ... until Diane shared a secret that changed everything between them. More than a decade later, Kit thinks she's put Diane behind her forever, and she's begun to fulfill the scientific dreams Diane awakened in her. But the past comes roaring back when she discovers that Diane is her competition for a position both women covet: taking part in groundbreaking new research led by their idol. Soon enough, the two former friends find themselves locked in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse that threatens to destroy them.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Audiobooks.; Psychological fiction.; Secrecy; Women scientists; Female friendship;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The missus / by James, E. L.,author.;
"Maxim Trevelyan, reluctant Earl of Trevethick, has pursued the woman he loves to the wilds of Albania. Having fought for and won her, he now has to wed her, at the sharp end of a shotgun. But can a reformed rake like Maxim ever make a good husband, or will his own notorious reputation and the scandalous secrets of his aristocratic family destroy his newfound happiness? Alessia Demachi has defied and outwitted kidnappers and traffickers, and won the heart of the man she loves, but can she make this marriage work? Confronted by Maxim's lurid past, his forbidding family, and the looks and whispers of London's elite, will she ever be seen as Maxim's countess--or will she always be his former cleaner?"--Back cover.Mature audience.
Subjects: Erotic fiction.; Chick lit.; Novels.; Aristocracy (Social class); Man-woman relationships; Nobility;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The secret of snow / by Shipman, Viola,author.; Shipman, Viola.Christmas in Tinsel Tree Village.;
"When Sonny Dunes, a SoCal meteorologist whose job is all sunshine and seventy-two-degree days, is replaced by a virtual meteorologist that will never age, gain weight or renegotiate its contract, the only station willing to give the fifty-year-old another shot is the very place Sonny's been avoiding since the day she left for college, her northern Michigan hometown ... To distract herself from the memories she's spent her life trying to outrun, Sonny throws herself headfirst into covering every small-town winter event to woo a new audience, made more bearable by a handsome widower with optimism to spare"--
Subjects: Chick lit.; Man-woman relationships; Meteorologists; Middle-aged women; Widowers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The secret path / by Swan, Karen(Writer),author.;
"At just twenty years old, Tara Tremain has everything: a trainee doctor, engaged to the man of her dreams - a passionate American biology student called Alex Carter. But just when life seems perfect, Alex betrays her in the worst way possible. Ten years later, she's moved on, with a successful career, good friends and a man who loves her. But when she's pulled back into her wealthy family's orbit for an unmissable party in the heart of Costa Rica, she finds herself flung into crisis: a child is desperately ill and the only remedy is several days' trek into the heart of the jungle. There's only one person who can help, but it's the man who shattered her heart a decade before. And how can she trust him, of all people?"--Back cover.
Subjects: Chick lit.; Domestic fiction.; Women physicians; Rich people; Families;
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The troublemaker / by Yates, Maisey,author.;
After the death of her father, veterinarian Charity Wyatt feels particularly lost. Thankfully, she's not alone. Living beside the McCloud Ranch brought good friend -- and notorious bad boy -- Lachlan McCloud into her life at an early age, and they've had each other's backs ever since. To Lachlan, Charity is the best thing that ever happened to him. She's the reason he survived his traumatic childhood and he'd do anything for her. But with his brothers all settling down, he also needs a favor. Charity agrees to help Lachlan reform into the family man he never thought he could be -- if Mr. Swagger himself can help her build her confidence in return. The only problem is the not-so-subtle attraction they're both harboring! But the fire between Charity and Lachlan, once lit, is proving difficult to extinguish ....
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Ranchers; Man-woman relationships; Veterinarians;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The end of drum-time : a novel / by Pylväinen, Hanna,author.;
"In 1851, at a remote village in the Scandinavian tundra, a Lutheran minister known as Mad Lasse tries in vain to convert the native Saami reindeer herders to his faith. But when one of the most respected herders has a dramatic awakening and dedicates his life to the church, his impetuous son, Ivvaar, is left to guard their diminishing herd alone. By chance, he meets Mad Lasse's daughter Willa, and their blossoming infatuation grows into something that ultimately crosses borders-of cultures, of beliefs, and of political divides-as Willa follows the herders on their arduous annual migration north to the sea. Gorgeously written and sweeping in scope, The End of Drum-Time immerses readers in a world lit by the northern lights, steeped in age-old rituals, and guided by passions that transcend place and time"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Clergy; Man-woman relationships; Reindeer herders;
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One perfect summer / by Novak, Brenda,author.;
"When Serenity Alston swabbed her cheek for 23andMe, she joked about uncovering some dark ancestral scandal. The last thing she expected was to discover two half sisters she didn't know existed. Suddenly, everything about her loving family is drawn into question. And meeting these newfound sisters might be the only way to get answers. The women decide to dig into the mystery together at Serenity's family cabin in Lake Tahoe. With Reagan navigating romantic politics at work and Lorelei staring down the collapse of her marriage, all three women are converging at a crossroads in their lives. Before the summer is over, they'll have to confront the past and determine how to move forward when everything they previously thought to be true was a lie. But any future is easier to face with family by your side."--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Chick lit.; Sisters; Family secrets;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The wedding party / by Guillory, Jasmine,author.;
"The next charming romance by The New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal. Maddie and Theo have two things in common: 1. Alexa is their best friend 2. They hate each other. After an "oops, we made a mistake" night together, neither one can stop thinking about the other. With Alexa's wedding rapidly approaching, Maddie and Theo both share bridal party responsibilities that require more interaction with each other than they're comfortable with. Underneath the sharp barbs they toss at each other is a simmering attraction that won't fade. It builds until they find themselves sneaking off together to release some tension when Alexa isn't looking. But as with any engagement with a nemesis, there are unspoken rules that must be abided by. First and foremost, don't fall in love"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Chick lit.; Dating (Social customs); Betrothal; Best friends; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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It started with a secret / by Mansell, Jill,author.;
"Their happy-ever-after is within reach ... but only if they're willing to tell the truth. Lainey and Kit arrive at their new jobs in blissful, summery Cornwall only to find themselves in the midst of a lovable but chaotic family - where every member is having an identity crisis at the same time. Widowed mom Majella has done her best for years, but can't quite grasp why things are falling apart. It's what she doesn't know that's causing the chaos, because everyone is keeping secrets. In classic Jill Mansell style, our heroine and her friends are drawn through a hilarious multi-generational soap opera in which, by the end, happily-ever-afters are available to anyone willing to tell the truth about their heart's desire"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Chick lit.; Secrecy; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The endless beach / by Colgan, Jenny,author.;
When Flora MacKenzie traded her glum career in London for the remote Scottish island of Mure, she never dreamed that Joel--her difficult, adorable boss--would follow. Yet now, not only has Flora been reunited with her family and opened a charming café by the sea, but she and Joel are taking their first faltering steps into romance. With Joel away on business in New York, Flora is preparing for the next stage in her life. And that would be? Love? She's feeling it. Security? In Joel's arms, sure. Marriage? Not open to discussion. In the meanwhile, Flora is finding pleasure in a magnificent sight: whales breaking waves off the beaches of Mure. But it also signals something less joyful. According to local superstition, it's an omen--and a warning that Flora's future could be as fleeting as the sea-spray.
Subjects: Chick lit.; Domestic fiction.; Coffeehouses; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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