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One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd
by Jim Fergus
In 1875, May Dodd and a group of women are sent to marry Cheyenne warriors. May's journal tells of her journey and the relationships she forms.
Based on an actual historical event but told through fictional diaries, this,, is the story of May Dodd—a remarkable woman who, in 1875, travels through the American West to marry the chief of the ... (Barnes & Noble)
At the Edge of the Orchard
by Tracy Chevalier
A family's journey from Ohio to California during the Gold Rush, with a focus on their struggles with apple farming and family dynamics.
From internationally bestselling author Tracy Chevalier, a riveting drama of a pioneer family on the American frontier 1838: James and Sadie Goodenough have settled where their wagon got stuck - in ... (Goodreads)
The Storyteller's Secret
by Sejal Badani
A woman travels to India to uncover her family's past and discovers a hidden story of love, sacrifice, and tragedy.
An Amazon Charts,, USA Today, and, Washington Post, bestseller.,, From the bestselling author of, Trail of Broken Wings, comes an epic story of the unrelenting force of love, the power of healing, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Lords of the North
by Bernard Cornwell
A thrilling historical fiction of warriors, love and battles in 9th century England.
878 – 881: Uhtred of Bebbanburg makes his way back to his native Northumbria seeking revenge against his uncle Ælfric and childhood enemies Sven the One-Eyed and Kjartan the Cruel. He travels by ship ... (Wikipedia)
The Pale Horseman
by Bernard Cornwell
A Saxon warrior's epic quest to reclaim his home and save his people from Viking invaders.
876 – 878: Lord Uhtred of Bebbanburg arrives at King Alfred of Wessex's court to proclaim the defeat of the forces of Danish chieftain and warrior Ubba Lothbrokson, as well as his killing of Ubba ... (Wikipedia)
The Children of Men
by P.D. James
In a world where no children have been born for 25 years, a man discovers a pregnant woman and must protect her.
The narrative voice for the novel alternates between the third person and the first person , the latter in the form of a diary kept by Dr. Theodore "Theo" Faron, an Oxford don . The novel opens with ... (Wikipedia)
Woman Last Seen in Her Thirties
by Camille Pagán
A woman in her late thirties navigates through a divorce, career change, and unexpected romance, discovering her true self in the process.
From bestselling author Camille Pagán comes a hilarious and hopeful story about a woman on the verge of a nervous breakthrough., At fifty-three, Maggie Harris has a good marriage and two mostly happy ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Nanny
by Gilly Macmillan
When a child goes missing, suspicion falls on the nanny. But is she really to blame? A gripping psychological thriller with unexpected twists.
“ The Nanny kept me in white-knuckled suspense until the very last page. Gilly Macmillan’s breakout thriller is a dark and twisted version of Downton Abbey gone very, very wrong.” — Tess Gerritsen, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Beneath a Scarlet Sky
by Mark T. Sullivan
True story of a young Italian man's courage and heroism during WWII.
Based on the true story of a forgotten hero,, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, is the triumphant, epic tale of one young man’s incredible courage and resilience during one of history’s darkest hours., Pino ... (Goodreads)
Betrayed
by Lisa Scottoline
A legal thriller about a lawyer who discovers her firm's involvement in a Ponzi scheme and must decide whether to betray her colleagues or stay silent.
The women of Rosato & Associates return, after the relaunch of the series that started with Accused. This second entry, Betrayed , stars Judy Carrier, who has had the starring role in only one ... (Goodreads)
Rogue Protocol
by Martha Wells
Murderbot investigates a corporation's illegal experiments on humans while protecting a group of scientists.
SciFi’s favorite antisocial A.I. is again on a mission. The case against the too-big-to-fail GrayCris Corporation is floundering, and more importantly, authorities are beginning to ask more questions ... (Goodreads)
Another Day
by David Levithan
A companion novel to "Every Day" that explores the same story from a different character's perspective.
Every day is the same for Rhiannon. She has accepted her life, convinced herself that she deserves her distant, temperamental boyfriend, Justin, even established guidelines by which to live: Don’t be ... (Goodreads)
The Billionaire's Obsession~Simon
by J.S. Scott
Billionaire Simon falls for a woman who isn't interested in his wealth. He must convince her that he loves her for who she is, not what he can give her.
Will the reclusive, stubborn, alpha billionaire be my rescuer, or the biggest mistake of my life? You could say I'm a nursing student who is definitely down on her luck. My entire life has been a ... (Goodreads)
Songs of Willow Frost
by Jamie Ford
A young Chinese-American boy searches for his mother in Depression-era Seattle. A tale of love, loss, and hope.
Twelve-year-old William Eng, a Chinese-American boy, has lived at Seattle’s Sacred Heart Orphanage ever since his mother’s listless body was carried away from their small apartment five years ago. On ... (Goodreads)
The Accidental Empress
by Allison Pataki
A fictionalized account of the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, from her unexpected marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph to her struggles with court life and personal demons.
New York Times bestselling author Allison Pataki follows up on her critically acclaimed debut novel, The Traitor’s Wife , with the little-known and tumultuous love story of “Sisi” the ... (Goodreads)
Tier One
by Brian Andrews
A former Navy SEAL is recruited to a top-secret team to stop a terrorist attack. Fast-paced action and suspenseful plot twists ensue.
In a world violated by terror, the old lines have blurred. Meet the next generation of covert ops. John Dempsey’s life—as an elite Tier One Navy SEAL named Jack Kemper—is over. A devastating ... (Goodreads)
Roses of May
by Dot Hutchison
A serial killer is on the loose, and FBI agent Victor Hanoverian must race against time to catch him before he strikes again.
Four months after the explosion at the Garden, a place where young women known as the Butterflies were kept captive, FBI agents Brandon Eddison, Victor Hanoverian, and Mercedes Ramirez are still ... (Goodreads)
The Odds of Loving Grover Cleveland
by Rebekah Crane
A summer camp for troubled teens brings together a group of misfits who learn to confront their pasts and embrace their true selves.
According to sixteen-year-old Zander Osborne, nowhere is an actual place—and she’s just fine there. But her parents insist that she get out of her head—and her home state—and attend Camp Padua, a ... (Goodreads)
Twisted Prey
by John Sandford
Lucas Davenport investigates a political assassination plot, but the suspects are elusive and dangerous.
Lucas Davenport confronts an old nemesis, now more powerful than ever as a U.S. senator, in the thrilling new novel in the #1 , ,, New York Times, , ,-bestselling Prey series, Lucas Davenport had ... (Goodreads)
Testimony
by Anita Shreve
A sex scandal rocks a prestigious New England boarding school, unraveling the lives of those involved.
Librarian's note: An alternate cover edition can be found, here, At a New England boarding school, a sex scandal is about to break. Even more shocking than the sexual acts themselves is the fact that ... (Goodreads)
The Coincidence of Coconut Cake
by Amy E. Reichert
A chef's life falls apart when a scathing review of her restaurant is written by a man she had a one-night stand with.
You’ve Got Mail meets How to Eat a Cupcake in this delightful novel about a talented chef and the food critic who brings down her restaurant—whose chance meeting turns into a delectable romance of ... (Goodreads)
The Soldier's Wife
by Margaret Leroy
A young woman in Guernsey during WWII falls in love with a German soldier and must navigate the dangers of war and societal expectations.
As World War II draws closer and closer to Guernsey, Vivienne de la Mare knows that there will be sacrifices to be made. Not just for herself, but for her two young daughters and for her ... (Goodreads)
Beach Lawyer
by Avery Duff
A high-powered lawyer takes on a case involving a murdered partner at a prestigious law firm, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
After five grueling years, Robert Worth is just days away from making partner at a powerful Santa Monica law firm. When a client confides in him that senior partner Jack Pierce sexually assaulted ... (Goodreads)
Last Christmas in Paris: A Novel of World War I
by Hazel Gaynor
A heart-wrenching love story set during World War I, told through letters exchanged between a soldier and his sweetheart.
An unforgettably romantic novel that spans four Christmases (1914-1918), Last Christmas in Paris explores the ruins of war, the strength of love, and the enduring hope of the Christmas season., New ... (Barnes & Noble)
Where We Belong
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
A young girl's life is turned upside down when she discovers her biological father and must navigate the complexities of family and identity.
Fourteen-year-old Angie and her mom are poised at the edge of homelessness…again. The problem is her little sister, Sophie. Sophie has an autism-like disorder, and a tendency to shriek. No matter ... (Barnes & Noble)
Squall
by Sean Costello
A young girl goes missing in a small town, and the investigation uncovers dark secrets and hidden motives.
Bush pilot and family man Tom Stokes is about to face the worst day of his life. On a clear winter morning he sets out in his Cessna 180 to do some repairs on a remote hunt camp, leaving his five ... (Goodreads)
The Gate to Women's Country
by Sheri S. Tepper
In a post-apocalyptic world, women and men live in separate communities. A woman's discovery of a forbidden truth threatens the status quo.
The Gate to Women's Country is set in the future, 300 years after a nuclear war destroyed most of human civilization. The book focuses on a matriarchal nation known as Women's Country , and ... (Wikipedia)
White Chrysanthemum
by Mary Lynn Bracht
Two sisters are separated during the Japanese occupation of Korea, and one is forced into sexual slavery. The other risks everything to save her.
In the spirit of Lilac Girls , the heartbreaking history of Korea is brought to life in this deeply moving and redemptive debut that follows two sisters separated by World War II. Korea, 1943. Hana ... (Goodreads)
The 8th Confession
by James Patterson
An NYPD Detective and her partner investigate a series of gruesome murders.
Stacey Glenn, a dropout girl from the high society is convicted of multiple counts of murder by Yuki Castellano - the lawyer of the Murder Club. Glenn is killed and beheaded once she arrives in ... (Wikipedia)
The Story Keeper
by Lisa Wingate
A young woman uncovers a dark family secret while researching her latest book, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.
From the #1, New York Times, author of, Before We Were Yours,!,“Wingate is, quite simply, a master storyteller. Her story-within-a-story, penned with a fine, expressive style, will captivate writers ... (Barnes & Noble)
