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The Girl in the Gatehouse
by Julie Klassen
A young woman, Mariah, finds herself living in a gatehouse, hiding her past and falling in love with the local squire.
Miss Mariah Aubrey, banished after a scandal, hides herself away in a long-abandoned gatehouse on the far edge of a distant relative's estate. There, she supports herself and her loyal servant the ... (Goodreads)
The Maid of Fairbourne Hall
by Julie Klassen
A young woman disguises herself as a maid to escape an arranged marriage and finds love in unexpected places.
To escape a scheme to marry her off to a dishonorable man, Margaret Macy flees London disguised as a housemaid. If she can remain unwed until her next birthday, she will receive an inheritance, and ... (Goodreads)
The Apothecary's Daughter
by Julie Klassen
Lillian's father disappears, leaving her to run the family apothecary. She uncovers secrets and finds love in Regency England.
Lilly Haswell remembers everything —, whether she wants to, or not..., As Lilly toils in her father's apothecary shop, preparing herbs and remedies by rote, she is haunted by memories of her mother's ... (Goodreads)
Edenbrooke
by Julianne Donaldson
A young woman's journey of self-discovery, discovering her inner strength and courage.
Marianne Daventry will do anything to escape the boredom of Bath and the amorous attentions of an unwanted suitor. So when an invitation arrives from her twin sister, Cecily, to join her at a ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Voice in the Wind
by Francine Rivers
A Christian-inspired story of love, hope, and courage in the face of persecution.
“The city was silently bloating in the hot sun, rotting like the thousands of bodies that lay where they had fallen in street battles.” With this opening sentence, A Voice in the Wind transports ... (Goodreads)
A Bride in the Bargain
by Deeanne Gist
In 1860s Seattle, a logger and a seamstress enter a marriage of convenience, but their pasts threaten to tear them apart.
In 1860s Seattle, a man with a wife could secure himself 640 acres of timberland. But because of his wife's untimely death, Joe Denton finds himself about to lose half of his claim. Still in ... (Goodreads)
Maid to Match
by Deeanne Gist
A lady's maid falls in love with a footman at the Biltmore Estate, but their different social classes threaten their romance.
From the day she arrives at the Biltmore, Tillie Reese is dazzled—by the riches of the Vanderbilts and by Mack Danvers, a mountain man turned footman. When Tillie is enlisted to help tame Mack's ... (Barnes & Noble)
Below Zero
by C.J. Box
Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett investigates a mysterious and dangerous cult in the frozen wilderness.
In this thriller in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series, a voice from the past has a chilling effect on Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett and his family... Six years ago, Joe Pickett's foster ... (Goodreads)
Short-Straw Bride
by Karen Witemeyer
When Meredith Hayes is forced to marry a stranger, she discovers that he is not what he seems and must learn to trust him to save her family's ranch.
No one steps on Archer land. Not if they value their life. But when Meredith Hayes overhears a lethal plot to burn the Archer brothers off their ranch, a twelve-year-old debt compels her to take the ... (Goodreads)
The Measure of a Lady
by Deeanne Gist
An American heiress in the Victorian era finds her place in society, and love.
Rachel van Buren arrives in Gold Rush San Francisco with two wishes: to protect her younger siblings and to return east as soon as possible. Both goals prove more difficult than she could imagine as ... (Barnes & Noble)
Wives and Daughters
by Elizabeth Gaskell
A story of growth, love, and values in a rural English village.
The novel opens with young Molly Gibson, who has been raised by her widowed father, Dr. Gibson. During a visit to the local aristocratic 'great house' of Lord and Lady Cumnor, Molly loses her way in ... (Wikipedia)
These High, Green Hills
by Jan Karon
A small-town pastor's journey of faith, as he learns to accept himself and his place in the world.
For years, Mitford's sixtysomething rector has been happily married to his parish. Now he's also married to Cynthia, his vivacious next-door neighbor. For Father Tim, life in Mitford has never been ... (Goodreads)
Redeeming Love
by Francine Rivers
A woman's journey of transformation and redemption through the power of love.
The story starts off in New England, 1835. Sarah, a beautiful young girl, meets her father, Alex Stafford, for the first time. Six-year-old Sarah learns that she is the product of Stafford's ... (Wikipedia)
Sold on a Monday
by Kristina McMorris
A newspaper reporter's photo of two young boys for sale leads to a life-changing investigation.
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A USA TODAY BESTSELLER A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER A NATIONAL INDIEBOUND BESTSELLER An unforgettable historical fiction novel by Kristina McMorris, inspired by a ... (Barnes & Noble)
A Light in the Window
by Jan Karon
A heartwarming tale of small-town life, love, and faith. Follow Father Tim as he navigates the ups and downs of his community.
- Readers will enjoy a story from the popular series-packaged bestseller! - Includes new Reader's Guide for group discussion or personal reflection ... (Goodreads)
The Chosen
by Chaim Potok
Story of two boys from different backgrounds learning to understand each other and their place in the world.
In 1944 Brooklyn, fifteen-year-old Reuven Malter prepares to play a baseball game: his own Modern Orthodox school against a team from an ultra-orthodox Hasidic yeshiva. It becomes apparent that the ... (Wikipedia)
Reaper's Fall
by Joanna Wylde
A biker romance novel about a woman who falls for a dangerous man, and the challenges they face as they navigate their relationship.
He never meant to hurt her. Levi “Painter” Brooks was nothing before he joined the Reapers motorcycle club. The day he patched in, they became his brothers and his life. All they asked in return was ... (Goodreads)
The Fire Between High & Lo
by Brittainy C. Cherry
Childhood friends reconnect and navigate their complicated relationship as they struggle with their own personal demons.
There once was a boy, and I loved him. Logan Francis Silverstone was the complete opposite of me. I danced while he stood still. He was quiet, and I was always running my mouth. He struggled to find ... (Goodreads)
Intertwined
by Gena Showalter
Aden Stone has four human souls within him, each with their own unique power, and he must navigate their conflicting desires while also dealing with supernatural threats.
There’s something about the new guy at Crossroads High… Most sixteen-year-olds have friends. Aden Stone has four human souls living inside him: One can time travel. One can raise the dead. One can ... (Goodreads)
The Secret Messenger
by Mandy Robotham
In Nazi-occupied Italy, a young woman becomes a messenger for the resistance, risking everything to deliver messages of hope and love.
The German Midwife (also published as A Woman of War ). “Rich and captivating…a vivid story of love, sacrifice and betrayal.” –,Woman’s World, Venice, 1943,The world is at war, and Stella Jilani is ... (Barnes & Noble)
Small Great Things
by Jodi Picoult
A gripping story of racism and justice, exploring the intersections of power and privilege.
#1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • With richly layered characters and a gripping moral dilemma that will lead readers to question everything they know about privilege, power, and race,, Small Great ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Olive Tree
by Lucinda Riley
A family saga spanning generations and continents, centered around a mysterious olive tree and the secrets it holds.
It is said that anyone who comes to stay at 'Pandora' for the first time will fall in love . . ., It has been twenty-four years since a young Helena spent a magical holiday in Cyprus, where she fell ... (Goodreads)
The Dark Hills Divide
by Patrick Carman
A young girl discovers a secret world hidden within the walls of her city and must use her wits to uncover the truth and save her people.
The Dark Hills Divide introduces readers to Alexa Daley, who annually visits the town of Bridewell. Alexa is curious about what lies beyond the massive ramparts that surround the city and the walled ... (Goodreads)
The Shadowhunter's Codex
by Cassandra Clare
A guide to the world of Shadowhunters, detailing their history, culture, and laws.
This book is Clary Fray's personal copy of the 20th edition of The Shadowhunter's Codex , which contains the history of the Nephilim, or Shadowhunters, as well as information they have compiled. , ... (Wikipedia)
The Cookbook Collector
by Allegra Goodman
Two sisters navigate love, work, and life in the early days of the dot-com boom, one running a bookstore and the other a startup.
Heralded as “a modern day Jane Austen” by USA Today , National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author Allegra Goodman has compelled and delighted hundreds of thousands of readers. ... (Goodreads)
I Heard That Song Before
by Mary Higgins Clark
A wealthy woman's past comes back to haunt her when she moves into a mansion with a dark history.
When Kay Lansing marries wealthy widower Peter Carrington, she is well aware of the rumours surrounding the mysterious death of Peter's first wife Grace, who was found floating in the family pool ten ... (Goodreads)
Stranger in My Arms
by Lisa Kleypas
After her husband's death, a woman discovers he was not who he seemed. She must navigate danger and passion with a stranger who claims to be her husband.
“One of today’s leading lights in romantic fiction.” — Seattle Times, USA Today, and, New York Times, bestselling author Lisa Kleypas is one of America’s most acclaimed and popular authors of ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Gift
by Julie Garwood
A young woman is forced into marriage with a Scottish laird, but finds love and adventure in the Highlands.
Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found, here, A child bride, Sara Winchester had grown into a winsome beauty, joyfully anticipating the day when her husband Nathan, Marquess of St. James, would ... (Goodreads)
The Traitor's Kiss
by Erin Beaty
Sage Fowler, a matchmaker, is recruited by a handsome spy to infiltrate the enemy's court. But things get complicated when she falls for him.
An obstinate girl who will not be married.,A soldier desperate to prove himself.,A kingdom on the brink of war. "An action-packed, expertly plotted story, drenched in double crosses and intrigue, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Seeking Persephone
by Sarah M. Eden
A retelling of the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone, set in Regency England. A story of love, sacrifice, and redemption.
When Persephone Lancaster receives a marriage proposal from the ill-tempered Duke of Kielder, she refuses-and then reconsiders. The obscene sum of money he's offering Persephone would save her family ... (Barnes & Noble)
