author results for Gilbert, Tavia,

The Look-alike

Spindler, Erica — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Sienna Scott grew up in the dark shadow of her mother's paranoid delusions. Now, she's returned home to confront her past and the unsolved murder that altered the course of her life. In her mother's shuttered house, an old fear that has haunted Sienna for years rears its ugly head -that it was she who had been the killer's target that night.

A Christmas Bride in Pinecraft

Gray, Shelley Shepard — Invalid Date

When Beverly Overholt's beloved Orange Blossom Inn is broken into, she's shaken to her core. As she puts the inn back together with the help of it's owner, Eric Wagler, and prepares for Christmas, the trust between them grows. Will Christmas bring a second chance at love for Beverly? And if it does, will she be brave enough to take it? 2019.

The First Ladies

Benedict, Marie — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT

"A novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune--an unlikely friendship that changed the world, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian. The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back down as white supremacists attempt to thwart her work. She marches on as an activist and an educator, and as her reputation grows she becomes a celebrity, revered by titans of business and recognized by U.S. Presidents. Eleanor Roosevelt herself is awestruck and eager to make her acquaintance. Initially drawn together because of their shared belief in women's rights and the power of education, Mary and Eleanor become fast friends confiding their secrets, hopes and dreams-and holding each other's hands through personal and professional strife. When Franklin Delano Roosevelt is elected president, the two women begin to collaborate more closely, particularly as Eleanor moves toward her own agenda separate from FDR, a consequence of the devastating discovery of her husband's secret love affair. Eleanor becomes a controversial First Lady for her outspokenness, particularly on civil rights. And when she receives threats because of her strong ties to Mary, it only fuels the women's desire to fight together for justice and equality. This is the story of two different, yet equally formidable, passionate, and committed women, and the way in which their singular friendship helped form the foundation for the modern civil rights movement"--

A Cup of Silver Linings

Hawkins, Karen — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Discover the "sometimes whimsical, often insightful, always absorbing" ( Shelf Awareness ) Dove Pond series with this novel that explores the magic in the tea leaves--from New York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins. Ava Dove--the sixth of the seven famed Dove sisters and owner of Ava Dove's Landscaping and Specialty Teas--is frantic. Just as her new tearoom is about to open, her herbal teas have gone haywire. Suddenly, her sleep-inducing tea is startling her clients awake with vivid dreams, her romance-kindling tea is causing people to blurt out their darkest secrets, and her anti-anxiety tea is making them spend hours staring into mirrors. Ava is desperate for a remedy, but her search leads her into dangerous territory, as she is forced to face a dark secret she's been hiding for over a decade. Meanwhile, successful architect Ellen Foster has arrived in Dove Pond to attend the funeral of her estranged daughter, Julie. Grieving deeply, Ellen is determined to fix up her daughter's ramshackle house, sell it, and then sweep her sixteen-year-old granddaughter, Kristen, off to a saner, calmer life. But Kristen has other plans. Desperate to stay with her friends in Dove Pond, she sets off on a quest she's avoided her whole life--to find her absent father in the hopes of winning her freedom from the grandmother she barely knows. Together, Ava, Kristen, and Ellen embark on a reluctant but magical journey of healing, friendship, and family in a "cozy, big-hearted read" ( Booklist ) that will delight fans of Alice Hoffman, Kate Morton, and Sarah Addison Allen.

The Second Home

Clancy, Christina — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT

"After a disastrous summer spent at her family summer home on Cape Cod, seventeen-year-old Ann Gordon was left with a secret that changed her life forever, and created a rift between her sister, Poppy, and their adopted brother, Michael. Now, fifteen years later, her parents have died, leaving Ann and Poppy to decide the fate of the Wellfleet home that's been in the Gordon family for generations. For Ann, the once-beloved house is tainted with bad memories. Poppy loves the old saltbox, but after years spent chasing waves around the world, she isn't sure she knows how to stay in one place. Just when the sisters decide to sell, Michael re-enters their lives with a legitimate claim to the house. But more than that, he wants to set the record straight about that long ago summer. Reunited after years apart, these very different siblings must decide if they can continue to be a family-and the house just might be the glue that holds them together. Told through the shifting perspectives of Ann, Poppy, and Michael, this assured and affecting debut captures the ache of nostalgia for summers past and the powerful draw of the places we return to again and again. It is about second homes, second families, and second chances. Tender and compassionate, incisive and heartbreaking, The Second Home is the story of a family you'll quickly fall in love with, and won't soon forget."--

The Loyal One

Gray, Shelley Shepard — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

When Katie Steury hires her old friend Harley Lambright to remodel her rundown old house into a charming bed and breakfast, she does so with trepidation. Though they are longtime friends, they've always had a rocky relationship. While they may not always get along, she needs someone to trust with her secrets, and Harley is trustworthy and loyal. Harley is hesitant to accept the job because of his history with Katie. But when he realizes that Katie's been hiding her mother's hoarding, he agrees to help her because it's clear she needs someone on her side. Both soon discover that clearing the debris in one old house also means they have to do some clean-up in their lives, forcing them to reevaluate their past and their future. This somewhat painful process reveals that Katie isn't the only one with secrets. Now all they have to do is open their hearts, and hope and pray that their new bond will also stand the test of time.

Hold on Tight

Gray, Shelley Shepard — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Jackson Koch had already lost his wife to cancer when the town's coal mines shut down and his job was gone too. Luckily, his neighbor Dani Brown is happy to babysit his three-year-old daughter while he works late nights. When Jackson sees Dani running herself ragged for her son's baseball ambitions, he decides it's time to get the Bridgeport Social Club involved. But will Dani be able to accept help from the handsome neighbor she's starting to feel more-than-friendly feelings for?

The Patient One

Gray, Shelley Shepard — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

When word got out that Andy Warner had committed suicide, everyone in Walnut Creek, Ohio, was shocked. For seven men and women in their twenties, some Amish, some Mennonite, and some English, each of whom had once counted him or herself as one of Andy's best friends, it was extremely painful. And, maybe, a source of guilt.

The Loyal One

Gray, Shelley Shepard — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Window on the Bay

Macomber, Debbie — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

When a single mom becomes an "empty nester," she spreads her wings to rediscover herself -- and her passions -- in this heartwarming novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Jenna Boltz's life is at a crossroads. After a messy divorce nearly twenty years ago, she raised her two children on her own, juggling motherhood with her beloved job as a Seattle intensive care nurse. Now that Paul and Allie have gone to college and moved out, Jenna can't help but wonder what her future holds. Her best friend, Maureen, is excited for Jenna's newfound independence. Now is the perfect time to finally book the trip to Paris they've been dreaming of since their college days. But when it comes to life's other great adventure -- dating -- Jenna still isn't sure she's ready to let love inches.. until an unexpected encounter begins to change her mind. When Jenna's elderly mother breaks her hip, Dr. Rowan Lancaster saves the day. Despite his silent, stoic exterior, Rowan is immediately smitten with Jenna. And even though Jenna is hesitant about becoming involved with another surgeon, she has to admit that she's more than a little intrigued. But when Jenna's children approach her with shocking news, she realizes that she needs to have faith in love and embrace the unexpected -- before the life she has always dreamed of passes her by.

The Quintland Sisters

Wood, Shelley — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Reluctant midwife Emma Trimpany is just seventeen when she assists at the harrowing birth of the Dionne quintuplets: five tiny miracles born to French farmers in hardscrabble Northern Ontario in 1934. Emma cares for them through their perilous first days and when the government decides to remove the babies from their parents, making them wards of the British king, Emma signs on as their nurse. Over 6,000 daily visitors come to ogle the identical 'Quints'; at the height of the Great Depression, the tourism and advertising dollars pour inches While the rest of the world delights in their sameness, Emma sees each girl as unique: Yvonne, Annette, Cecile, Marie, and Emilie. With her quirky eye for detail, Emma records every strange twist of events in her private journals. As the fight over custody and revenues turns increasingly explosive, Emma is torn between the fishbowl sanctuary of Quintland and the wider world, now teetering on the brink of war.

Lucky Ducklings

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT

A true story about a mama duck and her five ducklings that had to be rescued from the town storm drain during an early morning walk. How three fireman and a pickup truck rush to their rescue makes for vivid and exciting drama. This delightful new classic has an inspiring environmental message.

Jefferson's Daughters

Kerrison, Catherine — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

A portrait of the divergent lives of Thomas Jefferson's three daughters reveals how his white daughters struggled with the realities of lives they were ill-prepared to manage, while the daughter he fathered with a slave did not achieve freedom until adulthood.

Tropical Blues

Woods, Sherryl — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT

First Molly DeWitt must clear her own name in a murder investigation, and then that of a famous actress, by teaming up with charming detective Michael O'Hara to uncover the real killers.

Ready for Marriage

Macomber, Debbie — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Three years ago, Mary Jo Summerhill fell completely and utterly in love with Evan Dryden. But she was a kindergarten teacher, and he was a Boston blue blood with political ambitions. His family said she wasn't the "right kind of wife" for Evan. Mary Jo agreed--she didn't belong in his world. So she lied, and broke his heart. But now Mary Jo's parents are facing legal trouble, and she needs the best advice she can get. She needs Evan. Only, Evan isn't about to let Mary Jo off so easily. He wants answers to all the questions he's had for the past three years: Why did she leave? Does she still love him? Do they have a second chance? Bonus book included in this volume. 2015.

The Sweetest Burn

Frost, Jeaniene — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Conquering a supernatural realm turned out to be easier than getting over a broken heart. But her victory has made Ivy a target for revenge, forcing her to reunite with Adrian. Defying destiny, however--and surrendering to the desire between them--will bring consequences they never imagined. Sequel to "The beautiful ashes", followed by "The brightest embers". 2017.

A Stranger in the House

Lapena, Shari — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

You come home after a long day at work, excited to have dinner with your beautiful wife. But when you walk through the door, you quickly realize that she's not there. In the kitchen, there is a pot on the stove, and vegetables on the counter, abandoned. Her cellphone and her purse are still in the house, in the bedroom, exactly where she keeps them. It looks like she's left in a blind panic. You fear the worst, so you call her friends to see if they know where she is. Then you call the police. The police tell you that your wife's been in an accident. They found her in the worst part of town, after she lost control of the car while speeding through the streets. But why would she go to that neighbourhood? And why was she driving so fast? Was she running toward something? Or away from something? The police think your wife was up to no good. You refuse to believe it, at first. Then, as the stories and facts don't line up, and your wife can't remember what happened that evening, you start to wonder. You've been married for two years and you thought you knew her better than anyone else in the world . . . but maybe you don't.

The First Wife

Spindler, Erica — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

"As a child, Bailey Browne dreamed of a knight in shining armor swooping in to rescue her and her mother. As she grows older, those dreams transform, becoming ones of a mysterious stranger who will sweep her off her feet and whisk her away from her ordinary existence. Then, suddenly, there he is. Despite the ten year difference in their ages, her working class upbringing and his of privilege, Logan Abbott and Bailey fall deeply in love. Marriage quickly follows. But when Logan brings her home to his horse farm in Louisiana, a magnificent estate on ninety wooded acres, her dreams of happily-ever-after begin to unravel. A tragic family history she knew nothing about surfaces, plus whisperings about the disappearance of his first wife, True, and rumors about the women from the area who have gone missing--and when another woman disappears, all signs point to her husband's involvement. At first Bailey ignores the whispers, even circumstantial evidence against Logan mounts. But finally, Bailey must make a choice: believe what everyone says--or bet her life on the man she loves, but is realizing she hardly knows. From the author of Justice for Sara, Erica Spindler's The First Wife is a thrilling new novel that will have you gasping on every page"--

The Promise of Palm Grove

Gray, Shelley Shepard — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

A young Amish woman finds herself torn between the man she's to wed and the man her heart desires. A young Amish woman finds herself torn between the man she's pledged to wed and the man her heart desires in this heartwarming story of chance, duty, and choice in the face of love.

The Christmas Angel

Maas, Jane — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Owen Thomas falls in love with Jessica Lavery, and carves her an angel to go on top their Christmas tree. When Jessica breaks off their romance, Owen is brokenhearted, and wraps the angel in his mother's shawl and brings her to America. There, she looks down over five generations, reminding all who see her that Christmas is the time when families and sweethearts can come together and magic fills the earth.

True Love

Deveraux, Jude — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Dirty Life

Kimball, Kristin — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Kristin Kimball was living life as an adventure. But she was beginning to feel a sense of longing for a family and for home. When she interviewed a dynamic young farmer, her world changed. Kristin knew nothing about growing vegetables, let alone raising pigs and cattle and driving horses. But on an impulse, smitten, if not yet in love, she shed her city self and moved to five hundred acres near Lake Champlain to start a new farm with him.

The Apothecary's Daughter

Klassen, Julie — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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 disappearance. Villagers whisper the tale, but her father refuses to discuss it. All the while, she dreams of the world beyond--of travel and adventure and romance.

The Scarlet Letter

Hawthorne, Nathaniel — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Dracula

Stoker, Bram — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, Dracula, may not be the first vampire novel, but it is certainly the most famous. These scenarios couldn't be more different than the conservative Victorian era during which the book was published — though critically praised from the start as being ahead of its time it was not an immediate bestseller.

The story is told through a series of letters recounting a young Jonathan Harker, a lawyer who visits Count Dracula to arrange a real estate transaction and realizes before long that he has been taken hostage there. Harker escapes after a series of horrifying events, and Dracula makes it his mission to go after the young lawyer — and his lovely fiancé, Mina, and Mina's friends.

With the assistance of an old teacher, Professor Abraham Van Helsing, the tide turns against Dracula with Van Helsing chasing the Count back to his Transylvania castle, where the ultimate battle takes place.