Without a Hitch
Without a Hitch

Author: Mary Hollis Huddleston

Publisher: Harper Muse

Published: 2021-12-07

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 078525871X

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Sweet Home Alabama meets Emily in Paris in this hilarious romp through the world of extravagant southern weddings. When floundering and unlucky-in-love twentysomething Lottie Jones lands a new career as a wedding planner at a top-tier boutique event firm, she begins navigating a cutthroat workplace specializing in over-the-top details, unlimited budgets, and a broad spectrum of taste. Whether planning for parachute landings or wrangling intoxicated groomsmen, she has her hands full at every million-dollar wedding she helps organize. After her boss announces he’s opening a new office, Lottie sees her chance to finally carve out her place—and earn an income that justifies her dating app subscription fees. The weddings get bigger, the clients get wilder, the mishaps get funnier, and the stakes get higher. And Lottie’s forced to discover what she’ll risk for love and how far she’ll go to find herself. Set against the glamorous, ruthless world of high-end Southern weddings and inspired by real events in the authors’ lives, Without a Hitch is a hilarious romp about taking ownership, facing fears, planning your ex-boyfriend’s wedding, and choosing a happy ending that wasn’t what you once expected. Praise for Without a Hitch: “Without a Hitch is a delightfully quirky novel that proves the age-old adage ‘We plan, God laughs.’ Filled with fascinating insights into the world of high-end wedding planning, you can’t help but cheer for Lottie Jones as she learns that you can’t script your life and that, sometimes, the best laid plans are the ones you never make.” —Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All We Ever Wanted and The Lies that Bind “Put a ring on Without a Hitch—a sweet, Southern confection of a book about what it takes to orchestrate everyone else’s happily ever after when your own heart has been broken. This sneak peek into the world of high-end wedding planning will keep you laughing as Lottie deconstructs the fairy tale and finds her authentic self.” —Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wish You Were Here and The Book of Two Ways “Without a Hitch is a must read. It is absolutely fabulous. As someone who works in the wedding industry, I found this book’s brevity, humor, and the glamorous over-the-top world of Southern Weddings a true joy to read. This is the book you will be gifting to all your friends!” —Mindy Weiss, bestselling author of The Wedding Book Stand-alone novel Book length: 106,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs

No Going Back
No Going Back

Author: Norah Griggs

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2006-11

Total Pages: 171

ISBN-13: 0595403425

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In Omaha, Nebraska, the year 1900, the world revolves around Henry Taylor. No Going Back follows him on his mission to reclaim what (he considers) is rightfully his. He believes his wife, Rachel, ran off to Nevada with a gambling man, and he believes his twelve-year-old daughter, Tess, ran away four days later to find them. In Cheyenne, Wyoming he meets up with silver-tongued Joshua Baker, a minister who befriends, counsels and then swindles him. The story also follows Rachel and Tess as they each face agonizing hardships but also find true integrity in others. For Rachel, it's in Janey Walker, a wise and gracious woman in her fifties. For Tess, it's the Coles, a family full of love and spirit. Day by day, mother and daughter subconsciously experience each other's emotions, keeping them close at heart until they find their way back to each other. With unexpected twists and turns, this book flows with happenstance and circumstance. It explores Native American life from a distinct perspective. It looks at organized religion, from the practical and honorable to the misuse and disgrace than can occur within it. These issues, which are just as pertinent in our world today, are put forward in this era often misconstrued as naïve and sometimes even archaic. "A woman walks out on her husband to find a new life for herself and her daughter. Well written.a page turner." -Kirkus Discoveries

Death and Dacquoise
Death and Dacquoise

Author: Kat Bellemore

Publisher: KB Press

Published: 2024-04-30

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13:

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Retirement isn’t nearly as relaxing when people keep dying. Retired sisters, Jo and Dottie Darby, never expected to find themselves taking over their sister’s tacky souvenir store-slash-bakery in the small coastal town of Starlight Ridge. But after her untimely death and the reading of the will, here they were. There were two problems with this. One- The souvenir store was in a state that would give hoarders nightmares. Two- Neither Jo nor Dottie knew how to bake. It was a miracle that brought Autumn Davis into their lives, a young woman who had spent time learning to bake in Paris, France, but was now home due to an existential crisis. She was the answer to all their problems. Unfortunately, on the evening of their grand opening, a woman turns up dead on the beach, and all evidence points to Autumn and the dacquoise the woman had purchased earlier that evening. Now, the Darby sisters need to clear Autumn's name, both for the sake of Autumn's future and the future of their seaside French patisserie. Death and Dacquoise is the first book of the Seaside French Patisserie Mystery series. If you like small coastal towns, humorous retirees, and of course, murder, you’ll love this cozy mystery series. Pick up Death and Dacquoise and start this laugh-out-loud series today! Keywords: cozy mystery, light hearted mystery, mystery books, amateur sleuth, California, women sleuths, mystery books for older women, clean mystery books, cozy mystery books, humorous mystery books, mystery short reads, murder mystery novels, mystery ebooks, cosy mystery, small town, small-town, beach read, vacation cozy mystery, culinary mystery, French food, French pastries, silver-haired sleuths, retirement

The Brontës
The Brontës

Author: Juliet Barker

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2012-08-07

Total Pages: 838

ISBN-13: 1453265260

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A “brilliant” biography of the Brontë family, dispelling popular myths and revealing the true story of Emily, Anne, Charlotte, and their father (The Independent on Sunday). The tragic story of the Brontë family has been told many times: the half-mad, repressive father; the drunken, drug-addicted brother; wildly romantic Emily; unrequited Anne; and “poor Charlotte.” But is any of it true? These caricatures of the popular imagination were created by amateur biographers like Elizabeth Gaskell who were more interested in lurid tales than genuine scholarship. Juliet Barker’s landmark book is the first definitive history of the Brontës. It demolishes the myths, yet provides startling new information that is just as compelling—but true. Based on firsthand research among all the Brontë manuscripts and among contemporary historical documents never before used by Brontë biographers, this book is both scholarly and compulsively readable. The Brontës is a revolutionary picture of the world’s favorite literary family.

Forbidden Bond
Forbidden Bond

Author: Scarlett Finn

Publisher: Moriona Press

Published: 2024-09-24

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1914517709

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“I can’t survive without you…” Apart, in the darkness, under my father’s control, it was never supposed to end this way. I won’t give up hope. We abandoned Connel, left him bleeding and alone, but I won’t accept he’s gone. I can’t. Connel “Ire” McDade, my McDade, is a powerhouse, a giant, eternal in my heart. He has to survive, if not for our love, then for revenge on my father. Things will change, they have to change. The McLeods are crumbling, dropping dead or warring within. We’re supposed to be the good guys. It’s a lie. Deception seems to be my family’s specialty. Everything we’ve been raised to believe is lies. Only the truth of our love can be trusted. Whether it’s here or on the other side, I will rest in Connel’s arms again. Warning: Contains explicit language and imagery. Suitable only for ages 18 and over. KEYWORDS: spicy steamy romantic, irish mob, abducted heroine, mafia romance, bad boy good girl, angsty romance, forced apart, groveling MMC, bad boy, alpha male, head of family, forbidden relationship, badass FMC, family drama, contract killing, hitman, huntsmen, warring families, blood enemies, fight for their love, touch her & die.

Poison and Pudding
Poison and Pudding

Author: Kat Bellemore

Publisher: KB Press

Published: 2024-09-15

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13:

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Two retirees. Bread pudding. And a dead surfer. Starlight Ridge’s first annual surfing competition is right around the corner when retired sisters, Jo and Dorothy Darby, finally get settled into their new bakery. Not willing to miss out on the fun, they, along with the rest of the town, close up shop for the day to support their local surfing champion, Isaac Larson. Foam fingers included. But when Isaac’s arch-rival is flung off his board and never resurfaces, the competition grinds to a halt. Upon recovering the body, the local doctor discovers the fall was no accident. The man has been murdered. And all eyes are on Isaac as the culprit. The town naturally turns to the Darby sisters to discover what really happened, considering the sisters’ history of solving murders, and expects them to exonerate their local hero. Hesitant, Jo and Dorothy take on the seemingly impossible task. If they can’t discover who the real murderer is, though, a canceled surfing competition will be the least of Isaac’s problems, and the sisters will bear the town’s blame for it. Poison and Pudding is the second book in the Seaside French Patisserie Mystery series. If you enjoy small towns, quirky characters, and unusual murders, you’ll love this cozy mystery. Grab Poison and Pudding and start sleuthing today! Keywords: cozy mystery, light hearted mystery, mystery books, amateur sleuth, California, women sleuths, mystery books for older women, clean mystery books, cozy mystery books, humorous mystery books, mystery short reads, murder mystery novels, mystery ebooks, cosy mystery, small town, small-town, beach read, vacation cozy mystery, culinary mystery, French food, French pastries, silver-haired sleuths, retirement, surfing, cat

Harlequin Intrigue January 2021 - Box Set 2 of 2
Harlequin Intrigue January 2021 - Box Set 2 of 2

Author: Elle James

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2021-01-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1488072981

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Harlequin Intrigue brings you three new titles at a great value, available now! Enjoy these suspenseful reads packed with edge-of-your-seat intrigue and fearless romance. HOMICIDE AT WHISKEY GULCH The Outriders Series by Elle James When Delta Force soldier Trace Travis returns home after his father’s murder, he partners with Lily Davidson, his high school sweetheart, to find his father’s killer—and overcome the circumstances that have always kept them apart. THE FUGITIVE A Marshal Law Novel by Nichole Severn When Raleigh Wilde reappears in Deputy Beckett Foster’s life asking for his help to clear her name, he’s shocked—even more so when he learns she’s pregnant with his child. But a killer is willing to do anything to keep Raleigh from discovering who embezzled millions from the charity she runs. ALASKA MOUNTAIN RESCUE A K-9 Alaska Novel by Elizabeth Heiter Alanna Morgan was raised by kidnappers in remote Alaska. But now she’s hunting for her criminal “mother” with Peter Robak, a cop who trusts her as little as she trusts him. As they investigate, she and Peter begin to move past old traumas to deeply connect…while danger looms at every turn. Look for Harlequin Intrigue’s January 2021 Box Set 1 of 2, filled with even more edge-of-your seat romantic suspense! Look for 6 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Intrigue!

Expect the Unexpected
Expect the Unexpected

Author: John A. Broussard

Publisher: Bitingduck Press LLC

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13: 1932482423

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The lovely, lonely princess wandered along the edge of a pond thinking about finding a mate, but her fatherOCOs kingdom was poor, and no noble had ever asked for her hand. Suddenly a large bullfrog jumped up on the bank and said, OC Kiss me and you will find a mate.OCO OC What do I have to lose?OCO thought the princess, as she stooped down and kissed the frog. Within moments, two frogs jumped happily into the pond and swam out together among the lily pads. Not what you expected? A short story called The Search for a Mate from Expect the Unexpected OC .a collection of over 80 short stories covering the gamut of surprise with the typical Broussard cleverness and humor. Mystery, romance, science fiction, discoveryOC with story titles such as The Square Watermelon, The Deshredder, and Ms. Chips . Boson Books also offers several mysteries by John Broussard. Visit our fiction page. For an author bio, photo, and a sample read visit www.bosonbooks.com."

Nobody Hitchhikes Anymore
Nobody Hitchhikes Anymore

Author: Ed Griffin-Nolan

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-22

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9781578690381

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Ed Griffin-Nolan's Nobody Hitchhikes Anymore is an "act of loving rebellion" (Sean Kirst, Buffalo News) and a travelogue about a changing society and the people who lifted him up.