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The best of us / by Carr, Robyn,author.;
Dr. Leigh Culver loves practicing medicine in Timberlake, Colorado. It is a much-needed change of pace from her stressful life in Chicago. The only drawback is she misses her Aunt Helen, the woman who raised her. But it's time Leigh has her independence, and she hopes the beauty of the Colorado wilderness will entice her aunt to visit often. Helen Culver is an independent woman who lovingly raised her sister's orphaned child. Now, with Leigh grown, it's time for her to live life for herself. The retired teacher has become a successful mystery writer who loves to travel and intends to never experience winter again. When Helen visits Leigh, she is surprised to find her niece still needs her, especially when it comes to sorting out her love life. But the biggest surprise comes when Leigh takes Helen out to Sullivan's Crossing and Helen finds herself falling for the place and one special person.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Physicians; Authors; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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An elegant facade / by Hunter, Kristi Ann,author.;
Lady Georgina Hawthorne has worked tirelessly to seal her place as the Incomparable for her debut season. At her first London ball, she hopes to snag the attention of an earl. With money and business connections, but without impeccable bloodlines, Colin McCrae is invited everywhere but accepted nowhere. When he first encounters the fashionable Lady Georgina, he's irritated by his attraction to a woman who concerns herself only with status and appearance. What Colin doesn't know is that Georgina's desperate social aspirations are driven by the shameful secret she harbors. Association with Colin McCrae is not part of Georgina's plan, but as their paths continue to cross, they both must decide if the realization of their dreams is worth the sacrifices they must make.
Subjects: Religious fiction.; Historical fiction.; Romance fiction.; Debutantes;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Goddess crown / by Lapite, Shade,author.;
"Kalothia has grown up in the shadows of her kingdom, hidden away in the forested East after her parents were outed as enemies of the king. Raised in a woodland idyll by a few kindly adult caretakers, Kalothia can hunt and fish and fend for herself but knows little of the outside world. When assassins attack her home on her sixteenth birthday, she must flee to the king's court in the West--a beautiful but lethal nest of poison, plots, and danger, overseen by an entrenched patriarchy. Guided by the Goddess herself, can Kalothia navigate this most worldly of places to find her own role? What if she must choose between her country and her heart? Excitement, romance, and a charismatic heroine shine in this first book set in the unforgettable kingdom of Galla."--Ages 13-17.Grades 8-12.
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Courts and courtiers; Goddesses; Interpersonal relations; Kings and rulers; Patriarchy; Courts and courtiers; Goddesses; Interpersonal relations; Kings, queens, rulers, etc.; Patriarchy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Shattered silence / by Perry, Marta.;
One moment Rachel Hartline is secure in her career and community. The next, she's in the wrong place at the wrong time--watching her ex-husband commit a crime that puts her in unfathomable danger. Fear and hurt send her home to an Amish farm and the family she's always trusted. But a private investigator is close behind--and he may be a threat to her in more ways than one... Cold, calculating Clint Mordan isn't convinced Rachel is as innocent in her ex-husband's schemes as she claims, but when her ex's enemies target Rachel, Clint is driven to keep her safe. Maybe the terror in her beautiful eyes and the target on her back aren't an act. But as his feelings toward her deepen, Clint realizes he's the only one who can keep Rachel alive in a game where only the killer knows the stakes.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Romance fiction.; Divorced women; Private investigators; Amish;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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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;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Christmas wager / by Cassidy, Holly,author.;
"One rivalry. Eight days until Christmas. Let the holiday games begin. When L.A.-based real estate developer Bella Ross arrives in the sleepy mountain town of Maple Falls, she has one mission: to acquire the local failing Christmas shop, Always Noelle, securing the promotion of her dreams. Nothing can get in her way. Except the shop owner's stubborn grandson, Jesse Harrison. Both refuse to budge, until an unlikely wager is struck: Bella and Jesse will compete in the Maple Falls Holiday Games, an annual tradition of eccentric feats of strength and skills. Winner decides the selling price. They'll give each other a run for their money, but as the competition heats up, Bella and Jesse's icy feelings toward each other begin to thaw. It'll take a Christmas miracle for them to admit there's a spark, but what if it's just another game?"--
Subjects: Christmas fiction.; Romance fiction.; Novels.; Christmas stories; Contests; Man-woman relationships; Real estate developers; Stores, Retail;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Restless hearts / by Daniels, B. J.;
He's fighting for a second chance with his first love... before it's too late. The last time PI Blaze McClintock was on her family's ranch, she left in handcuffs. She vowed then to never go home again...until her estranged father is accused of murder. He's not a good man--this entire Montana town knows that. But Blaze believes her father is innocent and she'll do anything to prove it, even ask the one man who broke her heart for help--the only man in town who's on her side. No matter how hard he tried, Jake Horn could never forget Blaze. As teenagers, their passion ignited, leaving destruction in their wake. Now, years later, it's obvious little has changed. But as they work together to unravel what really happened that night, a dangerous secret threatens to separate them for good. This time, though, Jake won't let Blaze go without a fight--even if it means risking his own life.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Romance fiction.; Women private investigators; Murder; Fathers and daughters; Man-woman relationships; Love stories;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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To bed the bride / by Ranney, Karen.;
Politics has introduced MP Logan McKnight to many fascinating people, but the lady he encounters on the lands bordering his ancestral Scottish home outshines them all. Eleanor Craig of Hearthmere seats a Thoroughbred like a queen, knows as much about world events as any of his colleagues--and is engaged to one of the worst men Logan knows. She also seems lonely, so Logan brings her a friend. Thus should their acquaintance end, yet it's only just begun.
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Man-woman relationships; Love stories;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Sorority cold case / by Thomas, Jacquelin,author.;
"Detective Charlie Tesarkee has never forgotten the case she couldn't solve. It's been eleven years since a college student was murdered, and she's desperate for a second chance to catch the killer. The Cold Case Unit will let her lead the investigation...if she works with Detective Grayson Leigh. A partner is the last thing Grayson and Charlie want. But they'll have to work together to get justice for this victim...and put a murderer behind bars."--Back cover.
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Novels.; Cold cases (Criminal investigation); Greek letter societies; Man-woman relationships; Murder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Bitter / by Emezi, Akwaeke.;
"After a childhood in foster care, Bitter is thrilled to have been chosen to attend Eucalyptus, a special school where she can focus on her painting surrounded by other creative teens. But outside this haven, the streets are filled with protests against the deep injustices that grip the city of Lucille. Bitter's instinct is to stay safe within the walls of Eucalyptus but her friends aren't willing to settle for a world that's so far away from what they deserve. Pulled between old friendships, her artistic passion, and a new romance, Bitter isn't sure where she belongs--in the studio or in the streets. And if she does find a way to help the revolution while being true to who she is, she must also ask: at what cost?"--From jacket.LSC
Subjects: Youth; Schools; Artists; Social justice; Political participation; Racism; Mental health;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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