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Love me do / by Kelk, Lindsey,author.;
"She's written the perfect romance ... for someone else. Greetings card copywriter Phoebe Chapman knows a good romantic line or two--and it makes her a fantastic Cupid. So when she lands in the Hollywood Hills--a place that proves film stars, golden beaches and secret waterfalls don't just exist in the movies--she can't resist playing matchmaker for her handsome neighbour, carpenter Ren. But you can't hide from love in La La Land. And isn't there something a little bit hot about Ren, her own leading man next door?"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Carpenters; Man-woman relationships; Greeting cards;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The neighbors / by Bush, Nancy,1953-;
"Mackenzie Laughlin has reluctantly moved to the Villages as bodyguard to Daley Carrera, who claims someone is pranking her and her husband. Mac expects a simple case of petty squabbles between new and longtime residents. Instead, she hears rumors of squalid affairs and sinister disappearances that tie in to a missing persons investigation led by her partner, Jesse James Taft...Figuring out who to trust is the key to uncovering a killer who has no qualms about killing again"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Detective and mystery fiction.; Murder; Neighborhoods; Bodyguards; Secrecy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Strange Sally Diamond / by Nugent, Liz,author.;
In 'Strange Sally Diamond', reclusive Sally Diamond causes outrage by trying to incinerate her dead father. Now shes the centre of attention, not only from the media and police, but also a sinister voice from a past she does not remember. As she begins to discover the horrors of her childhood, Sally steps into the world for the first time. But who is the man observing Sally from the other side of the world, and why does he call her Mary? And why does her new neighbour seem to be obsessed with her? Sallys trust issues are about to be severely challenged.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Adult child abuse victims; Adoptees; Family secrets; Neurodiversity; Recluses;
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Parenting like an Australian : one family's quest to fight fear and dive into a better, braver life / by Cave, Damien,author.; revision of:Cave, Damien.Into the rip.;
Includes bibliographical references.When Damien and his wife Diana decided to move their family to Sydney, they were confronted with new ideas that were deeply at odds with the American mindset of careful, optimized parenting. So Damien set out to understand why his Australian neighbours seemed happier without the urge to keep their children from tears, potential injury, and failure. Eventually, he learned that risk - physical or social - is extremely valuable. Risk is something we can get better at managing and it's something that can help our kids grow into strong, brave, happy adults.
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Cave, Damien.; Cave, Damien; Americans; National characteristics, Australian.; Parenting;
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The Polish Girl / by Adler, Malka,1945-author.; Canin, Noel,translator.;
Winter 1939: Danusha and her family are forced to flee their home when the Nazis invade Poland. Danushas mother, Anna, changes her name and secures a position as a housekeeper in a German doctors mansion. All Anna ever wanted was a firstborn son. All Danusha ever wanted was a mother who would love her like a firstborn son. It is only years later, when their neighbours gather in the living room to hear Annas stories, that Danusha finally realizes her mother was never a cold unknowable sea, but a storm-wracked sky - sometimes bright, sometimes dark, and always watching over her.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Families; Housekeepers; Interpersonal relations; Mothers and daughters; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Elvis, me, and the lemonade stand summer / by Gentile, Leslie,1959-;
"It's the summer of 1978 and most people think Elvis Presley has been dead for a year. But eleven-year-old Truly knows Elvis is alive and well and living in her trailer park. It's a busy summer. Though Truly's mother is constantly drinking, smoking, and juggling new boyfriends, Truly is determined to raise money for herself through her lemonade stand, and to prove that her cool new neighbour is the King of Rock 'n' Roll. And when she can't find motherly support in her own home, she finds sanctuary with Andy El, the Salish woman who runs the trailer park."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Lookalikes; Trailer camps; Children of alcoholics; Single-parent families;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Her husband's mistake / by O'Flanagan, Sheila,author.;
Roxy's marriage has always been rock solid. After twenty years, and with two carefree kids, she and Dave are still the perfect couple. Until the day she comes home unexpectedly, and finds Dave in bed with their attractive, single neighbour. Suddenly Roxy isn't sure about anything - her past, the business she's taken over from her dad, or what her family's future might be. She's spent so long caring about everyone else that she's forgotten what she actually wants. But something has changed. And Roxy has a decision to make. Whether it's with Dave, or without him, it's time for Roxy to start living for herself.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Chick lit.; Adultery; Man-woman relationships; Life change events;
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Gordie's skate / by Waiser, Bill,1953-; Franson, Leanne.;
"Set in Saskatchewan during the Great Depression, this is the story of hockey legend Gordie Howe and his first experience with skating. Times were hard for five-year-old Gordie and his family in the 1930s. One day, a neighbour, desperate for some money, sold Mrs. Howe a bag of meager possessions. Inside was something wonderful: an old pair of men's hockey skates. Even though they were several sizes too large, Gordie and his sister pounced on them. At first, she and Gordie tried skating on just one foot... then holding hands to keep their balance. Eventually, his sister abandoned her skate, and Gordie grabbed it. He never looked back!"--
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Biographies.; Howe, Gordie, 1928-2016; Hockey players;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Can't run, can't hide / by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir,author.; Cribb, Victoria,translator.; translation of:Yrsa Sigurðardóttir.Lok lok og lœs.English.;
On a cold winter evening in a secluded fjord in Iceland, a neighbour visits the house of a family that has not been seen in a week. No one comes to the door when he knocks. After breaking down the back door, his worst fears are realised: their home is now an horrific crime scene. Policeman Tyr and forensic pathologist Iounn are called to the house to investigate. As the case advances, harrowing secrets about the family are revealed. Along with a young policeman Karo, the investigative team quickly realise that the case forces them to face their own suppressed past and opens a Pandora's box to much darker crimes.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Criminal investigation; Family secrets; Forensic pathologists; Murder; Police;
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Haunted Canada graphic novel. by Sutherland, Joel A.,1980-; Barrett, Hannah(Illustrator); Bishop, David(Illustrator);
A corpse that haunts a crossroads... A creepy doll with a mind of its own... An island that is no vacation destination... A neighbour with a scary reputation... Four unique artists breathe ghastly life into the scariest tales adapted from the bestselling Haunted Canada series! Perfect for those who love graphic novels and existing fans of the original series, these four stories have it: creepy Canadian settings, hair-raising history and super-scary storytelling by award-winning author, Joel A. Sutherland. Illustrated in full-colour, these blood-curdling tales are sure to keep any reader turning the pages--and awake at night.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Comics adaptations.; Horror comics.; Paranormal comics.; Nonfiction comics.; Ghosts; Haunted houses; Cartoons and comics.;
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