Tag: Historical Fiction

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    Matchmaking for Beginners: A Novel
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    Marnie MacGraw wants an ordinary life—a husband, kids, and a minivan in the suburbs. Now that she’s marrying the man of her dreams, she’s sure this is the life she’ll get. Then Marnie meets Blix Holliday, her fiancé’s irascible matchmaking great-aunt who’s dying, and everything changes—just as Blix told her it would.

    When her marriage ends after two miserable weeks, Marnie is understandably shocked. She’s even more astonished to find that she’s inherited Blix’s Brooklyn brownstone along with all of Blix’s unfinished “projects”: the heartbroken, oddball friends and neighbors running from happiness. Marnie doesn’t believe she’s anything special, but Blix somehow knew she was the perfect person to follow in her matchmaker footsteps.

    And Blix was also right about some things Marnie must learn the hard way: love is hard to recognize, and the ones who push love away often are the ones who need it most.

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    Until I Find You: A Novel In Until I Find You, celebrated author Rea Frey brings you her most explosive, emotional, taut domestic drama yet about the powerful bond between mothers and children…and how far one woman will go to bring her son home.

    2 floors. 55 steps to go up. 40 more to the crib.

    Since Rebecca Gray was diagnosed with a degenerative eye disease, everything in her life consists of numbers. Each day her world grows a little darker and each step becomes a little more dangerous.

    Following days of feeling like someone’s watching her, Rebecca awakes at home to the cries of her son in his nursery. When it’s clear he’s not going to settle, Rebecca goes to check on him.

    She reaches in. Picks him up. But he’s not her son. And no one believes her.

    One woman’s desperate search for her son…

    In a world where seeing is believing, Rebecca must rely on her own conviction and a mother’s instinct to uncover the truth about what happened to her baby and bring him home for good.

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    The Body: A Guide for Occupants Over 9,000 5-Star Reviews!

    Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body.

    Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body—how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail. Full of extraordinary facts (your body made a million red blood cells since you started reading this) and irresistible Brysonesque anecdotes, The Body will lead you to a deeper understanding of the miracle that is life in general and you in particular.

    As Bill Bryson writes, “We pass our existence within this wobble of flesh and yet take it almost entirely for granted.” The Body will cure that indifference with generous doses of wondrous, compulsively readable facts and information. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner’s manual for every body.

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    The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto: A Novel Over 2,300 5-Star Reviews!

    In his most stunning novel yet, the voice of Music narrates the tale of its most beloved disciple, young Frankie Presto, a war orphan raised by a blind music teacher in a small Spanish town. At nine years old, Frankie is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings.

    But Frankie’s talent is touched by the gods, and his amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 20th century, from classical to jazz to rock and roll, with his stunning talent affecting numerous stars along the way, including Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Carole King, Wynton Marsalis and even KISS.

    Frankie becomes a pop star himself. He makes records. He is adored. But his gift is also his burden, as he realizes, through his music, he can actually affect people’s futures—with one string turning blue whenever a life is altered.

    At the height of his popularity, Frankie Presto vanishes. His legend grows. Only decades later, does he reappear—just before his spectacular death—to change one last life.

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    Fix-It and Forget-It Best Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes: Quick and Easy Dinners, Casseroles, Soups, Stews, and More! 150 delicious slow cooker chicken recipes—from the series that has sold more than 11 million copies!

    Chicken is so versatile, such a crowd-pleaser, and with a slow cooker and this cookbook, so easy to prepare! Whether you’re looking for a super simple way to roast a chicken, a comforting casserole, or an easier way to prepare a more gourmet dish such as coq au vin, you’ll find plenty of options here.

    You can trust these recipes because they have been collected from some of America’s best home cooks and tested in real-life settings.

    Sections include recipes made with five or fewer ingredients; those made with ten or fewer ingredients; Casseroles; Soups, Stews & Chilies; and a whole section just for wings! Find recipes such as:

    • Orange Garlic Chicken
    • Cranberry Chicken Barbecue
    • Bacon-Feta Stuffed Chicken
    • Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Pasta
    • Apricot-Glazed Chicken Wings
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    Star Trek: Discovery: The Enterprise War An all-new novel based upon the explosive Star Trek TV series!

    A shattered ship, a divided crew—trapped in the infernal nightmare of conflict!

    Hearing of the outbreak of hostilities between the United Federation of Planets and the Klingon Empire, Captain Christopher Pike attempts to bring the USS Enterprise home to join in the fight. But in the hellish nebula known as the Pergamum, the stalwart commander instead finds an epic battle of his own, pitting ancient enemies against one another—with not just the Enterprise, but her crew as the spoils of war.

    Lost and out of contact with Earth for an entire year, Pike and his trusted first officer, Number One, struggle to find and reunite the ship’s crew—all while Science Officer Spock confronts a mystery that puts even his exceptional skills to the test…with more than their own survival possibly riding on the outcome…

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    Dirty Secret She’s the one woman he can’t have…

    Cameron Hunt wins, whatever it takes. The tech mogul destroys every obstacle in his path. Until Sienna.

    The inexperienced college student is his best friend’s kid sister. Gorgeous, feisty, incredibly off limits.

    So why is Cam dreaming about her kiss? He’s desperate to claim her and struggling to keep his distance.

    Worse, Sienna wants him too. And she isn’t shy about asking him to be her first.

    It’s supposed to be one night that stays their dirty secret. But how will one night ever be enough?

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    Peril at the Party: Missteps of Murder Once grand and gorgeous, the castle-like Baycourt Hall is now on the brink of closing. If business stays steady for the party venue, newly hired event manager Anna Glenn might be able to help the owners—handsome handyman Sean and his bubbly grandma Ruby—save it from failure.

    A wedding reception starts on a rocky note, but when the party wraps up, it turns downright deadly. Before the guests can depart, Anna discovers Father Asher stabbed in the foyer. Baycourt isn’t only crumbling, it’s a hotbed of peril.

    Asher won’t be missed, not with his habit of stealing church funds. But with the fresh scandal of his death, the townsfolk recall previous trouble Baycourt has weathered—typical drama that comes with idiots gathering. Despite the current unsolved murder, Anna and her aunt Pru are focused on another Glenn sister, Josie, who disappeared after attending a funeral there many years ago. When Anna learns Josie wore a family heirloom Aunt Pru wishes to have back, Anna attempts to search for clues at Baycourt.

    Just as she finds a clue that suggests Josie’s locket might have gone missing at the hall, another reception begins. Hopefully, nothing further puts anyone in peril, or there’s no chance of saving Baycourt Hall—and Anna won’t be able to solve the mystery buried in her family history.

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    Narco Noir (Detective Emilia Cruz Book 8) A bitter past drives Acapulco’s first female police detective into a Hollywood film starring lies and murder when she goes undercover to catch a killer. As the camera rolls, Detective Emilia Cruz will face her toughest case yet.

    After witnessing the execution-style murder of a taxi driver, Emilia replaces him behind the wheel. Undercover with a false identity, her target is a shadowy gang extorting protection money from the upscale taxi service.

    The homicide investigation is soon stuck in neutral. No one in Acapulco has heard of the gang. Yet the threat of another murder has all the drivers, including Emilia, scared to death.

    When Emilia’s worst enemy gets into her taxi, both her life and the murder case accelerate out of control. Next stop, a movie set.

    The script is a nightmare. The director’s cut is a double-cross. The leading man has looks that could kill…

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    White Lotus: A Novel of Egypt's Fall In the fifth century BCE, Egypt is the greatest civilization known to mankind. But with a foolish king on its throne, the Nile Valley is ripe for conquering.

    Amid this climate of danger and strife, in the alleys and brothels of Memphis, an extraordinary young woman comes of age. To spare her siblings from starvation, Doricha is sold into prostitution. But she has gifts beyond mere beauty. Through wit and determination, she works her way into the realm of the hetaerae—courtesans of exceptional refinement.

    As a hetaera, Doricha has access to the schemes and negotiations that shape the world. But the rich and powerful also have access to her…

    Blending the ancient fable that inspired "Cinderella" with true history, White Lotus brings Egypt’s downfall to life.

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    Falling Into You (Sweet, Heartwarming Romance) (Bachelors & Bridesmaids Book 5) Maggie Gordon grew up as an Army brat, moving every other year as the family followed her father around the world. Now what she wants most in the world is a real home, an address that doesn’t change every year, the kind of security most people take for granted. She’s very close to reaching her goals, and then a bad boy biker kisses all her plans right out of her head.

    There’s no way she’s giving up her dreams for a man who is too charming for his own good—is there? Cole kisses like an outlaw, and she’s looking for a good guy this time around.

    Cole Hastings kissed the beautiful hotel clerk on a whim. The last thing he expected was sparks hot enough to build a lasting fire. He’s been burned by love, and the last thing he’s looking for is a woman who wants to settle down. He tried that once, and it didn’t work. There’s no way he’s giving up his dreams for a woman who’s passionate about gardening, baking and building a home—is there?

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    A deeply moving and masterfully written story of human resilience and enduring love, The Plum Tree follows a young German woman through the chaos of World War II and its aftermath.

    “Bloom where you’re planted,” is the advice Christine Bölz receives from her beloved Oma. But seventeen-year-old domestic Christine knows there is a whole world waiting beyond her small German village. It’s a world she’s begun to glimpse through music, books – and through Isaac Bauerman, the cultured son of the wealthy Jewish family she works for.

    Yet the future she and Isaac dream of sharing faces greater challenges than their difference in stations. In the fall of 1938, Germany is changing rapidly under Hitler’s regime. Anti-Jewish posters are everywhere, dissenting talk is silenced, and a new law forbids Christine from returning to her job – and from having any relationship with Isaac. In the months and years that follow, Christine will confront the Gestapo’s wrath and the horrors of Dachau, desperate to be with the man she loves, to survive – and finally, to speak out.

    Set against the backdrop of the German homefront, this is an unforgettable novel of courage and resolve, of the inhumanity of war, and the heartbreak and hope left in its wake.

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    Home All Along (An Amish Secrets Novel Book 3) Over 200 5-Star Reviews!

    Charlotte has made a home for herself in Amish Country with Daniel. But unforeseen events rock their fragile world and may move them even further away from the life they long for.

    Charlotte, an Englisher, is living in Amish Country, and she has formed strong and lasting bonds with the people in her new community. She has even fallen in love with an Amish man. But just when she is considering a permanent conversion to the Amish way of life, her world crashes around her. An unexpected death and a mysterious visitor unsettle Charlotte, and she begins to question her faith and her choices.

    Daniel loves Charlotte and wants to share his life with her, even it if means leaving the only world he’s ever known. But as he walks alongside of her through her struggles, his own world is turned upside down when a loved one receives a grim medical diagnosis and a prodigal relative returns home. Will Charlotte and Daniel’s relationship succumb to the many pressures around them, or will their faith and the strong community around them allow them to weather the storms of their own lives in order to build a life together?

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    The Cipher (Nina Guerrera Book 1) Over 19,000 5-Star Reviews!

    To a cunning serial killer, she was the one that got away. Until now…

    FBI Special Agent Nina Guerrera escaped a serial killer’s trap at sixteen. Years later, when she’s jumped in a Virginia park, a video of the attack goes viral. Legions of new fans are not the only ones impressed with her fighting skills. The man who abducted her eleven years ago is watching. Determined to reclaim his lost prize, he commits a grisly murder designed to pull her into the investigation…but his games are just beginning. And he’s using the internet to invite the public to play along.

    His coded riddles may have made him a depraved social media superstar—an enigmatic cyber-ghost dubbed “the Cipher”—but to Nina he’s a monster who preys on the vulnerable. Partnered with the FBI’s preeminent mind hunter, Dr. Jeffrey Wade, who is haunted by his own past, Nina tracks the predator across the country. Clue by clue, victim by victim, Nina races to stop a deadly killer while the world watches.

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    The Light We Left Behind: A totally gripping and heart-breaking ww2 historical fiction novel, based on a true story When psychologist Maddie Gresham is sent a mysterious message telling her to report to Trent Park mansion, she wonders how she will be helping the war effort from a stately home.

    She soon finds captured Nazi generals are being detained at the house. Bugged with listening devices in every room, it’s up to Maddie to gain the Nazis’ trust and coax them into giving up information.

    When Max Weitzler, a Jewish refugee, also arrives at Trent Park with the same mission, Maddie finds herself trapped in a dangerous game of chess.

    The two met in Germany before the war, and Maddie’s heart was his from the moment they locked eyes.

    But Maddie has finally gained the trust of the Nazi officers at the house, and her love for Max must remain a secret.

    When the walls have ears, who can you trust?

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    The Devil Wears Black Over 4,000 5-Star Reviews!

    From USA Today bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a second-chance romance about love, loss, finding yourself, and getting lost in the right person.

    Maddie Goldbloom stitched up a plan to ensure everything in her life was perfect—from a career in fashion to a chic NYC apartment to a pediatrician boyfriend.

    When her ex, Chase Black, storms back into her life with an outrageous request, her immediate reaction is to refuse him. But he only wants to fulfill his father’s last wish. So even though he’s the man who broke her heart, playing his fiancée shouldn’t be hard, especially if it means she gets to watch the arrogant devil squirm a bit.

    What ensues is a chain of events that detonates Maddie’s life—and when Chase’s walls come down, they both are forced to face reality.

    They say keep your enemies close. But what if your enemy is also the man you love?

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    The Hole in the Universe: How Scientists Peered over the Edge of Emptiness and Found Everything (Seth Book) “A compelling, enjoyable, and widely accessible exploration of one of the most fundamental scientific issues of our age” (Brian Greene, author of The Elegant Universe).

    In The Hole in the Universe, an award-winning science writer provides an illuminating slant on physics and mathematics by exploring the concept of nothing.

    Welcome to the world of cutting-edge math, physics, and neuroscience, where the search for the ultimate vacuum, the point of nothingness, the ground zero of theory, has rendered the universe deep, rich, and juicy. Every time scientists and mathematicians think they have reached the ultimate void, something new appears: a black hole, an undulating string, an additional dimension of space or time, repulsive anti-gravity, universes that breed like bunnies. Cole’s exploration at the edge of everything is “as playfully entertaining as it is informative.”

    “A strong and sometimes mind-blowing introduction to the edges of modern physics.” —Salon.com

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    Relics of Dawn: A Time Twisting Sci-Fi Mystery (Complete Trilogy Box Set) Over 100 5-Star Reviews!

    Could ancient ruins on a dying planet rewrite history to save our future?

    In 2296, Climate Council scientists unveil an audacious plan to terraform the withering world back to life, beginning with an exodus to the heavens. But, as Kaia soon learns, their act of creation could lead to apocalyptic destruction.

    She is monitoring the project from orbit when an anomaly in the data sheds light on an unimaginable conspiracy. Her search for truth leads to Earth in 2034, and a disgraced geologist named Alan Pearce. He claimed clues buried below ancient ruins reveal a shocking secret that upends everything she holds dear.

    Separated by time but bound by courage, Kaia and Alan’s stories intertwine as superstorms rage and cities crumble to dust. Their worlds are dying… but who can they trust?

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    The Echo Trilogy Collection: The Complete Series: An Egyptian Mythology Time Travel Romance Omnibus (Echo World Book 1)
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    All three novels and both Echo Trilogy novellas bundled together!

    Their love is destined to shatter the boundaries of time…

    Archaeology grad student Alexandra Larson’s world is turned upside down when her mother shares her deepest, darkest secret—that she doesn’t know the true identity of Lex’s father. The revelation sparks a change within Lex, and her dreams become far too real. She sees things she shouldn’t be able to see…knows things she couldn’t possibly know. Terrifying things. Deadly things.

    To distract her from the surreal changes taking over her life, Lex leaps at the chance to join an Egyptian excavation run by Oxford’s enigmatic Professor Marcus Bahur. But the distraction might be more than she bargained for. While deciphering the secrets of a mysterious stone tablet, Lex falls headlong into a prophecy created by a dying god over four millennia ago. She must rely on her frightening new psychic powers to dig up the truth. And it doesn’t take long for her visions to convince her that both Professor Bahur and his excavation are much more than they seem…

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    The Orphan House: Absolutely gripping and heartbreaking historical fiction Over 1,000 5-Star Reviews!

    As she looks at the baby wriggling in her father’s arms, a bolt of recognition goes through her and she takes a step back. And it’s in that moment that she begins to protect her father’s secrets.

    1934. Connie Burroughs loves living in the orphanage that her father runs. Exploring its nooks and crannies with her sister, hearing the pounding of a hundred pairs of feet on the wooden stairs, having a father who is doing so much good. But everything changes the day she sees him carrying a newborn baby that he says he found near the broken front gate. A baby she recognises…

    Present day. Arriving at her father’s beloved cottage beside the river, Sarah Jennings is hoping for peace and quiet, to escape her difficult divorce. But when she finds her father unwell and hunched over boxes of files on the orphanage where he was abandoned as a child, she decides to investigate it herself.

    The only person left alive who lived at Cedar Hall is Connie Burroughs, but Connie sits quietly in her nursing home for a reason. The sewing box under Connie’s bed hides secrets that will change Sarah’s life forever, uncovering a connection between them that has darker consequences than she could ever imagine.

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    Murder at the Manor: A 1920s cozy mystery (A Tommy & Evelyn Christie Mystery Book 1) Downton Abbey crossed with Murder, She Wrote…set in a Yorkshire village!

    Evelyn Christie has resigned herself to another long, boring weekend at Hessleham Hall, the home of her husband, Tommy’s, family. However, it turns out to be anything but dull when his uncle, the Earl of Northmoor, is shockingly murdered!

    Evelyn must use all of her sleuthing knowledge, gained whilst she was a member of the Police force during the war, to find out who the murderer is before the bungling local police force decide the Earl was bumped off so Tommy could inherit his title.

    If you enjoy the glamour of bygone eras like 1920s Downton Abbey and gentle, cozy mysteries set in the English countryside then you will love this new series.

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    The Girl Who Called The Stars (The Starlight Duology Book 1) They are hunting me.

    When a creature from another world attacks, I shouldn’t be surprised. After all, I’m not human and they’ve been scouring the galaxies to find me. The fact that they managed to track me here is little more than an inconvenience for a girl who’s lived her life on the run.

    Only this time, it’s different. I’m caught off guard, far too busy dreaming of a stranger.

    No name. No face. But his eyes–they haunt me because they’re all I remember of him.

    I’m a princess without a throne, running from an enemy who is scouring the galaxies for me—but those eyes are calling me home.

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    The Chase (Briar U Book 1) Over 5,000 5-Star Reviews!

    Everyone says opposites attract. And they must be right, because there’s no logical reason why I’m so drawn to Colin Fitzgerald. I don’t usually go for tattoo-covered, video-gaming, hockey-playing nerd-jocks who think I’m flighty and superficial. His narrow view of me is the first strike against him. It doesn’t help that he’s buddy-buddy with my brother.

    And that his best friend has a crush on me.

    And that I just moved in with them.

    Oh, did I not mention we’re roommates?

    I suppose it doesn’t matter. Fitzy has made it clear he’s not interested in me, even though the sparks between us are liable to burn our house down. I’m not the kind of girl who chases after a man, though, and I’m not about to start. I’ve got my hands full dealing with a new school, a sleazy professor, and an uncertain future. So if my sexy brooding roomie wises up and realizes what he’s missing?

    He knows where to find me.

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