Carols and Chaos
Carols and Chaos

Author: Cindy Anstey

Publisher: Swoon Reads

Published: 2018-10-09

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1250174864

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From the author of Suitors and Sabotage comes a swoonworthy Christmas adventure, perfect for fans of Jane Austen and Downton Abbey. 1817. The happy chaos of the Yuletide season has descended upon the country estate of Shackleford Park in full force, but lady's maid Kate Darby barely has the time to notice. Between her household duties, caring for her ailing mother, and saving up money to someday own a dress shop, her hands are quite full. Matt Harlow is also rather busy. He's performing double-duty, acting as valet for both of the Steeple brothers, two of the estate's holiday guests. Falling in love would be a disaster for either of them. But staving off their feelings for each other becomes the least of their problems when a devious counterfeiting scheme reaches the gates of Shackleford Park, and Kate and Matt are unwittingly swept up in the intrigue. Full of sweetness, charm, and holiday mischief, Carols and Chaos—a standalone companion novel to Suitors and Sabotage—is perfect for readers who like their historical fiction with a side of romance and danger. Praise for Carols and Chaos: "One part intriguing mystery, one part cozy romance. Jane Austen fans will enjoy the propriety and the Regency setting, while that dose of Christmas adds an extra bit of cheer.” —Booklist "A nod and a wink to the works of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens. ... This book could serve as a stepping stone to classic read-alikes, such as Pride and Prejudice or Jane Eyre." —School Library Journal

Suitors and Sabotage
Suitors and Sabotage

Author: Cindy Anstey

Publisher: Swoon Reads

Published: 2018-04-17

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1250145651

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In 1917 Kent, England, 18-year-old Imogene Chively's father has chosen Ernest Steeple as her future husband. But it's Ernest's younger brother, Benjamin, who wins her heart while she is giving him drawing lessons--all while someone seeks to do them harm.

Duels & Deception
Duels & Deception

Author: Cindy Anstey

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2017-04-11

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 125011909X

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In 1800s London, a young heiress and her lawyer are caught up in a kidnapping plot to steal her fortune, but as their investigation delves deeper and their affections for each other grow, Lydia starts to wonder what she truly wants.

Yuletide Blessings
Yuletide Blessings

Author: Nan Corbitt Allen

Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Published: 2013-10

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1433681153

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From the ancient biblical story of Jesus to those modern holiday favorites seen on television each year, these heartfelt and fun insights into the truths, myths and legends of December point you back to the reason for the season every time.

Deadly Curious
Deadly Curious

Author: Cindy Anstey

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2020-06-23

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1250252261

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A twisty tale reminiscent of Jane Austen—with a dash of murder—Cindy Anstey's Deadly Curious is perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Agatha Christie. Some secrets are better left buried... 1834. Sophia Thompson wants nothing more than to be one of the famed Bow Street Runners, London's most elite corps of detectives. Never mind that a woman has never before joined their ranks—and certainly never mind that her reclusive family has forbidden her from pursuing such an unladylike goal. She gets the chance to prove her capabilities when an urgent letter arrives from her frantic cousin Daphne, begging Sophia to come look into the suspicious death of Daphne's brother. As Sophia begins to unravel the tangled threads of the case—with the help of a charming young policeman—she soon realizes that the murderer may be even closer to her family than she ever suspected.

The Trouble with Christmas
The Trouble with Christmas

Author: Amy Andrews

Publisher: Entangled: Amara

Published: 2019-09-24

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 1640638202

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"[W]ill generate holiday spirit in even the most Scrooge-like reader.” Kirkus Review, Starred Review All Suzanne St. Michelle wants is an over-the-top, eggnog-induced holiday with her best friend in Credence, Colorado. But when her hoity-toity parents insist she come home for Christmas in New York, she blurts out that her sexy landlord is actually her boyfriend and she can’t leave him—Joshy loves Christmas. The more twinkle lights the better. Rancher Joshua Grady does not love Christmas. Or company, or chatty women. Unfortunately for him, the chattiest woman ever has rented the cottage on his ranch, invited her rich, art-scene parents, and now insists he play “fake rancher boyfriend” in a production of the Hokiest Christmas Ever. And somehow...she gets him to agree. Apparently, he’ll do anything to get his quiet life back. At least there’s mistletoe every two feet—and kissing Suzy is surprisingly easy. But in the midst of acres of tinsel, far too many tacky Christmas sweaters, and a tree that can be seen from space, he’s starting to want what he lost when he was a kid—a family. Too bad it’s with a woman heading back to New York before the ball drops... Each book in the Credence, Colorado series is STANDALONE: * Nothing But Trouble * The Trouble with Christmas * Asking for Trouble

Christmas Chaos
Christmas Chaos

Author: Meredith Costain

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Published: 2015-09-28

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781760153052

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WARNING: You are about to read my UTTERLY BIGGEST SECRETS. Can I trust you? OK then.Im Ella, and this is my diary. Ella cant wait to have Christmas at Moonlight Gardens Caravan Park, right on the beach, with her best friend Zoe, and her Summer Best Friends Forever Jessie and Ana. But when Ellas SBFFs go missing, shes dragged off to Krafty Kids Klass (bleuchhh!) and a HORRIFICALLY HORRIBLE thing happens, her perfect holiday turns into CHAOS!

Daisy and the Trouble with Christmas
Daisy and the Trouble with Christmas

Author: Kes Gray

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2011-11-30

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1407050486

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Daisy has been EXTREMELY excited about Christmas since September. And when Daisy is excited, TROUBLE will surely follow! Daisy loves the carols, the sparkly lights, the crackers, the snowmen, and especially the chance to be in the school Christmas play. She's got SEVEN whole words to learn! But when Daisy and her best friend Gabby decide the dolly their teacher has chosen to play the Baby Jesus is a bit . . . well, boring, Daisy comes up with a plan that will mean TROUBLE!

The Hummingbird Dagger
The Hummingbird Dagger

Author: Cindy Anstey

Publisher: Swoon Reads

Published: 2019-04-16

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 1250174899

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From the author of Suitors and Sabotage comes a suspenseful and enthralling new Regency novel, perfect for readers who like their Jane Austen classics with a side of mystery and murder. 1833. A near-fatal carriage accident has deposited an unconscious young woman on the doorstep of Hardwick Manor and into the care of young Lord James Ellerby. But when she finally awakens, it is with no memory of who she is or where she came from. Beth, as she calls herself, has no identity; the only clue to her circumstances is a recurring nightmare of a hummingbird, blood dripping from its steel beak. With the help of James and his sister, Caroline, Beth tries to solve the mystery of her own identity and the appalling events that brought her to their door. But nothing could prepare her for the escalating dangers that threaten her and the Ellerby clan. From the hazardous cliffs of Dorset to the hostile streets of London, Beth will fight to reclaim her past, hunted by a secretive foe with murderous intentions. Fans of Cindy Anstey's previous novels won't want to miss The Hummingbird Dagger, a dark and twisty new offering that blends romance, danger and mystery. Praise for Duels & Deception: "Delightful ... It is Jane Austen spiced with action, suspense, and humor." —VOYA, starred review "Jane Austen fans in need of a good new book, look no further." —Entertainment Weekly

Torn to Pieces
Torn to Pieces

Author: Margot McDonnell

Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers

Published: 2010-11-09

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 038573557X

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When her mother disappears during a business trip, seventeen-year-old Anne discovers that her family harbors many dark secrets.