Recommendations based on The American Ladyby Petra Durst-Benning

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  1. The Season

    by Sarah MacLean
    A young woman navigates the treacherous waters of high society in search of a husband. But love and scandal threaten to derail her plans.

    Murder, treason, ball gowns, and boys . . . Regency London has never been so deliciously treacherous, adventure-filled, or . . . romantic, from, New York Times, and, USA Today, bestselling author ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Highland Velvet

    by Jude Deveraux
    A Scottish laird and an English lady fall in love amidst clan wars and political intrigue.

    Librarian's note: See alternate cover edition of ISBN 0671739727 here.Bronwyn MacArran was a proud Scot. Stephen Montgomery was one of the hated English.He came to Scotland as a conqueror, saw her ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Matchmaker

    by Elin Hilderbrand
    Dabney, a matchmaker, tries to find love for her daughter while keeping a secret from her past. A heartwarming story of family and love.

    In this moving story about losing and finding love again, a woman sets out to find the perfect matches for those closest to her., 48-year-old Nantucketer Dabney Kimball Beech has always had a gift ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. The Other Half of Augusta Hope

    by Joanna Glen
    Augusta Hope seeks to find her place in the world, while her twin sister Julia struggles with her own demons.

    Augusta Hope has never felt like she fits in.At six, she’s memorising the dictionary. At seven, she’s correcting her teachers. At eight, she spins the globe and picks her favourite country on the ... (Goodreads)

  5. Akin

    by Emma Donoghue
    A retired professor and his 11-year-old great-nephew embark on a trip to France, uncovering family secrets and forging a new bond.

    A retired New York professor's life is thrown into chaos when he takes a young great-nephew to the French Riviera, in hopes of uncovering his own mother's wartime secrets in the next masterpiece from ... (Goodreads)

  6. Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men

    by Molly Harper
    A humorous paranormal romance novel about a librarian who falls in love with a vampire and gets caught up in supernatural drama.

    Following Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs, the second in a hilarious, smart, sexy romantic series about an out-of-work librarian who is turned into a vampire. With her best friend Zeb’s Titanic-themed ... (Goodreads)

  7. Old Bones

    by Douglas Preston
    A team of archaeologists unearths a long-buried secret in the American West, leading to a dangerous quest for treasure and truth.

    The #1, NYT, bestselling authors Preston & Child bring the true story of the ill-fated Donner Party to new life in this thrilling novel of archaeology, history, murder, and suspense. Nora Kelly, a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Brown-Eyed Girl

    by Lisa Kleypas
    Wealthy businessman meets his match in a spirited woman who challenges his beliefs and steals his heart.

    The much anticipated final book in the Travis series,, Brown-Eyed Girl, from beloved author Lisa Kleypas, Wedding planner Avery Crosslin may be a rising star in Houston society, but she doesn't ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. The Overdue Life of Amy Byler

    by Kelly Harms
    After her husband returns from a long absence, Amy Byler takes a break from single motherhood and rediscovers herself in New York City.

    An Amazon Charts and, Washington Post, bestseller., ,“A laugh-out-loud funny, pitch-perfect novel that will have readers rooting for this unlikely, relatable, and totally lovable heroine,, The ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. The Glassblower

    by Petra Durst-Benning
    Three sisters navigate love, loss, and their family's glassblowing business in 19th century Germany.

    In the village of Lauscha in Germany, things have been done the same way for centuries. The men blow the glass, and the women decorate and pack it. But when Joost Steinmann passes away unexpectedly ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. Rise

    by Anna Carey
    In a dystopian society, a group of teens fight against the oppressive government to reclaim their freedom and future.

    In the stunning conclusion to Anna Carey's epic tale of romance and sacrifice, Eve must choose who to leave behind, who to save, and who to fight in her final stand against the New America. When Eve ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Sweet Salt Air

    by Barbara Delinsky
    Two childhood friends reunite on an island off the coast of Maine to write a cookbook, but secrets from their past threaten to tear them apart.

    On Quinnipeague, hearts open under the summer stars and secrets float in the, Sweet Salt Air,... Charlotte and Nicole were once the best of friends, spending summers together in Nicole's coastal ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Woman on the Orient Express

    by Lindsay Jayne Ashford
    A journey of self-discovery for a woman traveling on the Orient Express, retracing the steps of Agatha Christie's famous trip.

    Hoping to make a clean break from a fractured marriage, Agatha Christie boards the Orient Express in disguise. But unlike her famous detective Hercule Poirot, she can’t neatly unravel the mysteries ... (Goodreads)

  14. The Sunshine Sisters

    by Jane Green
    Three estranged sisters reunite to care for their narcissistic mother, confronting their past and present struggles along the way.

    The, New York Times, bestselling author of, Falling, presents a warm, wise, and wonderfully vivid novel about a mother who asks her three estranged daughters to come home to help her end her life. ... (Goodreads)

  15. Lady in the Lake

    by Laura Lippman
    A housewife-turned-journalist investigates the murder of a missing woman in 1960s Baltimore, uncovering secrets and corruption along the way.

    A New York Times Bestseller The revered, New York Times, bestselling author returns with a novel set in 1960s Baltimore that combines modern psychological insights with elements of classic noir, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Sky in the Deep

    by Adrienne Young
    Eelyn, a fierce warrior, is forced to confront her enemy and her own beliefs when she discovers her brother is alive and fighting for the other side.

    A 2018 Most Anticipated Young Adult book from debut author Adrienne Young,, Sky in the Deep, is part, Wonder Woman, part, Vikings—,and all heart. OND ELDR. BREATHE FIRE. Raised to be a warrior, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Starry Eyes

    by Jenn Bennett
    Zorie and Lennon, former best friends, get stranded in the wilderness and must confront their past and feelings for each other.

    In this romantic dramedy from the author of, Alex, Approximately, a teen girl’s way-too-ordinary life is driven off the beaten path when she’s abandoned in the wilderness with her worst adversary—the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Crystal Storm

    by Morgan Rhodes
    In the fifth book of the Falling Kingdoms series, magic and power collide as kingdoms fight for control of the Mytican throne.

    An epic clash between gods and mortals threatens to tear Mytica apart . . . and prove that not even the purest of love stands a chance against the strongest of magic. MAGNUS and CLEO are forced to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. No Time Like the Past

    by Jodi Taylor
    A time-traveling professor's adventures through history, and the consequences of his tampering.

    The fifth book in the bestselling British madcap time-travelling series, served with a dash of wit that seems to be everyone’s cup of tea. Behind the seemingly innocuous facade of St. Mary’s ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. An Offer From a Gentleman: the 2nd Epilogue

    by Julia Quinn
    A romantic tale of a Cinderella story with a twist. A young woman falls in love with a mysterious man at a masquerade ball.

    Everyone deserves a happy ending. Especially Posy Reiling, the decidedly not evil stepsister from An Offer From a Gentleman. She's been living with the Bridgertons for three years, but despite ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Royal Secret

    by Lucinda Riley
    A young woman discovers a hidden family secret that leads her on a journey to uncover the truth about her past and her true identity.

    Note to readers: In the UK, this book is published under the title, The Love Letter,. “Plenty of twists, flashbacks, and a dash of romance keep the suspense high. For anyone looking for a dose of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. The Dutch House

    by Ann Patchett
    A brother and sister navigate their lives after being exiled from their childhood home, the opulent Dutch House.

    New York Times Bestseller | A Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick | A New York Times Book Review Notable Book | TIME Magazine's 100 Must-Read Books of 2019 Named one of the Best Books of the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Day 21

    by Kass Morgan
    The 100 teens struggle to survive on a post-apocalyptic Earth, while the adults face their own challenges in space.

    It's been 21 days since the hundred landed on Earth. They're the only humans to set foot on the planet in centuries... or so they thought. Book 2 in The 100 series, now a popular show on the CW ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. First Comes Marriage

    by Mary Balogh
    A marriage of convenience between two strangers leads to unexpected love and passion.

    Against the scandal and seduction of Regency England, New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh introduces an extraordinary family—the fiery, sensual Huxtables. Vanessa is the second daughter, ... (Goodreads)

  25. A Million Worlds with You

    by Claudia Gray
    The final book in the Firebird trilogy, Marguerite must travel through multiple dimensions to save the ones she loves and prevent the collapse of the multiverse.

    A million universes. A million dangers. One destiny. The fate of the multiverse rests in Marguerite Caine’s hands. Marguerite has been at the center of a cross-dimensional feud since she first ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Gilded Wolves

    by Roshani Chokshi
    A group of misfits in 1889 Paris embark on a dangerous heist to retrieve a powerful artifact.

    *AN INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER*,From, New York Times, bestselling author Roshani Chokshi comes, The Gilded Wolves, a novel set in Paris during a time of extraordinary change—one that is full ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Ice Like Fire

    by Sara Raasch
    In a world of magic, Meira must navigate political intrigue and betrayal to save her kingdom from destruction.

    Game of Thrones meets Graceling in this thrilling fantasy filled with shocking twists and heart-pounding action, the highly anticipated sequel to Snow Like Ashes . This action-packed series is ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. While My Sister Sleeps

    by Barbara Delinsky
    A family is torn apart when one sister falls into a coma and the other must make a life-changing decision.

    Following the success of, The Secret Between Us, a book the, Boston Globe, hailed as “one of her best,” Barbara Delinsky returns with another moving and deeply satisfying novel, this one about the ... (Goodreads)

  29. A Spy in the House

    by Y.S. Lee
    A young woman in Victorian London becomes a spy for a women's detective agency, uncovering secrets and solving mysteries.

    Introducing an exciting new series! Steeped in Victorian atmosphere and intrigue, this diverting mystery trails a feisty heroine as she takes on a precarious secret assignment. Rescued from the ... (Goodreads)

  30. Shadow Music

    by Julie Garwood
    A medieval romance between a Scottish laird and an English lady, with political intrigue and danger threatening their love.

    For Princess Gabrielle of St. Biel, Scotland is a land of stunning vistas, wild chieftains, treacherous glens, and steep shadows–skullduggery, betrayal, and now murder. Prized for her exquisite ... (Goodreads)