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Dark Witch
Part #1 of "The Cousins O'Dwyer" series by Nora Roberts
Fiction / Suspense / Fantasy
With indifferent parents, Iona Sheehan grew up craving devotion and acceptance. From her maternal grandmother, she learned where to find both: a land of lush forests, dazzling lakes, and centuries-old legends.Ireland.County Mayo, to be exact. Where her ancestors’ blood and magic have flowed through generations—and where her destiny awaits.Iona arrives in Ireland with nothing but her Nan’s directions, an unfailingly optimistic attitude, and an innate talent with horses. Not far from the luxurious castle where she is spending a week, she finds her cousins, Branna and Connor O’Dwyer. And since family is family, they invite her into their home and their lives.When Iona lands a job at the local stables, she meets the owner, Boyle McGrath. Cowboy, pirate, wild tribal horsemen, he’s three of her biggest fantasy weaknesses all in one big, bold package.Iona realizes that here she can make a home for herself—and live her life as she wants, even if that means falling head over heels for Boyle. But nothing is as it seems. An ancient evil has wound its way around Iona’s family tree and must be defeated. Family and friends will fight with each other and for each other to keep the promise of hope—and love—alive…
Blood Magick
Part #3 of "The Cousins O'Dwyer" series by Nora Roberts
Fiction / Suspense / Fantasy
Book Three of The Cousins O’Dwyer TrilogyBlood Magick
County Mayo is rich in the traditions of Ireland, legends that Branna O’Dwyer fully embraces in her life and in her work as the proprietor of The Dark Witch shop, which carries soaps, lotions, and candles for tourists, made with Branna’s special touch. Branna’s strength and selflessness hold together a close circle of friends and family—along with their horses and hawks and her beloved hound. But there’s a single missing link in the chain of her life: love… She had it once—for a moment—with Finbar Burke, but a shared future is forbidden by history and blood. Which is why Fin has spent his life traveling the world to fill the abyss left in him by Branna, focusing on work rather than passion. Branna and Fin’s relationship offers them both comfort and torment. And though they succumb to the heat between them, there can be no promises for tomorrow. A storm of shadows threatens everything that their circle holds dear. It will be Fin’s power, loyalty, and heart that will make all the difference in an age-old battle between the bonds that hold their friends together and the evil that has haunted their families for centuries. Don’t miss the first two books in the Cousins O’Dwyer TrilogyDark WitchandShadow Spell
Shadow Spell
Part #2 of "The Cousins O'Dwyer" series by Nora Roberts
Fiction / Suspense / Fantasy
With the legends and lore of Ireland running through his blood, falconer Connor O’Dwyer is proud to call County Mayo home. It’s where his sister, Branna, lives and works, where his cousin, Iona, has found true love, and where his childhood friends form a circle that can’t be broken…A circle that is about to be stretched out of shape—by a long-awaited kiss.Meara Quinn is Branna’s best friend, a sister in all but blood. Her and Connor’s paths cross almost daily, as Connor takes tourists on hawk walks and Meara guides them on horseback across the lush countryside. She has the eyes of a gypsy and the body of a goddess…things Connor has always taken for granted—until his brush with death propels them into a quick, hot tangle.Plenty of women have found their way to Connor’s bed, but none to his heart until now. Frustratingly, Meara is okay with just the heat, afraid to lose herself—and their friendship—to something more. But soon, Connor will see the full force and fury of what runs in his blood. And he will need his family and friends around him when his past rolls in like the fog, threatening an end to all he loves…
Eight Cousins
Part #1 of "Eight Cousins" series by Louisa May Alcott
Literature & Fiction / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare s finesse to Oscar Wilde s wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim s Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.
Too Complicated
Part #2 of "The Lewis Cousins" series by Bethany Lopez
Romance
Reardon Lewis is a small-town lawyer in Cherry Springs, the place where he and his cousins grew up. With the body of a Viking and the heart of a geek, Reardon is loyal to his family and indispensable to his community. The only thing missing in his life is love, and it just so happens that the one woman he has always wanted but could never have has just moved to Cherry Springs.
Chloe Zahn is a successful businesswoman, a city girl, and a single mom. The last thing she ever planned to do was move to a small town, but that’s the choice she’s made to bring her son closer to his dad. The only problem? The Lewis family and the obvious disdain they have for her.
The more time Reardon and Chloe spend together, the harder it is to fight their growing feelings for each other. Things between them have always been Too Complicated, but Reardon knows this may be his last chance to win over the woman he's always dreamed of, complications be damned.
Too Complicated is the second in an all-new small-town romance series by Bethany Lopez. Follow the Lewis cousins as they learn about love and loss in Cherry Springs, the kind of place where there are festivals for every occasion and everyone knows your business.
Too Tempting
Part #1 of "The Lewis Cousins" series by Bethany Lopez
Romance
Gabriel "Gabe" Lewis retired from the NFL and returned home to Cherry Springs. He combined his passion for football with camping and is now the owner of a football camp for teens. His summers are dedicated to spending time with family and teaching his campers about the sport he loves.
Zoey Zahn is a quirky, introverted writer and self-proclaimed geek. When she's asked if she’ll accompany her nephew, Christopher, to camp, Zoey agrees, envisioning quiet evenings of writing in the great outdoors. After she stumbles upon Gabe, however, quiet evenings alone are the last thing on her mind.
The chemistry between Gabe and Zoey is undeniable, but as camp ends, a brewing storm causes their blooming relationship to fumble. All Gabe knows is that Zoey is Too Tempting to deny, and he's determined to overcome the obstacles between them to be the man she deserves.
Too Tempting is the first in an all-new small town romance series by Bethany Lopez. Follow the Lewis cousins of Cherry Springs, the kind of place where there are festivals for every occasion and everyone knows your business, as they learn about love and loss.
The Lewis Cousins Reading Order:
Too Tempting
Too Complicated
Too Distracting
Too Enchanting - Coming Soon!
Kissing Cousins
Heaven J. Fox
Young Adult / Fiction / Christian
Nyla West was a freshmen who found and lost love the hard way. Will she be able to pick up all the pieces and move on with her young life unscathed?~A short Novelette Teen Love Story, 7,755 (Word Count) Nyla West was a freshmen at James Taylor High. When Chase Donovan, a six feet tall popular basketball player, says, "What's up?" to her in the hallway, it was love at first sight. Well, at least for Nyla anyways. Just when things were getting hot and heavy, Nyla and Chase's mothers tell them they can't see each other anymore because they're cousins. Chase refuses to fall for it and continues to pursue Nyla anyways. Nyla gets pregnant and her mother wants her to do the unthinkable but Nyla has her heart dead set against it. That is until she finds out that she's not the only one with child.
Is My Teacher a Robot?
Dave Cousins
When Grandma creates Robin the robot babysitter for twins Jake and Jess, chaos ensues!When Robin the robot babysitter loses his memory in an accident, he starts thinking he's a teacher at Jake and Jess' school. Although he has unlimited knowledge to share with the students, Robin is DEFINITELY not your average teacher and people are getting suspicious. Not only that, but Jake and Jess want their OLD robot back. How can they restore the Robin they know and love?The second book in a brilliantly funny series, perfect for fans of David Solomons, THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL and KID NORMAL.
Beyond his Time
Adrian Cousins
When Jason Apsley time travelled from 2019 to 1976, what happened to ‘other’ Jason, the man he replaced? And what if those two men were to meet in the future?
Courtesy of a random time-shifting event in 1976, ‘other’ Jason has no choice but to continue his life forty years in the future – or does he?
When our reluctant time traveller encounters the family of the man who replaced him, he realises the future is not quite as he imagined. And neither, as it transpires, is time travel.
As ‘other’ Jason attempts to negotiate the future, he discovers the world has somewhat changed since the mid-1970s. Notwithstanding the inevitable ensuing chaos, history unfolds to reveal the consequences of his past mistakes.
Will time offer the opportunity to correct his past? Or will those decisions of sixty years ago haunt his future?
Kallakak's Cousins
Cat Rambo
Kallakak just wants to run his shop and mourn his mate, but instead he's plagued wtth problems: the rapacious Jellidoos want to seize his shop, while his newly arrived relatives are causing all manner of mayhem on Twicefar Station. All the while, political revolution threatens, and he's trying to recover from illness. Will he and his robot salesclerk prevail?This short story originally appeared in Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine. Find out why Endeavour, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award nominated Cat Rambo's been called one of the strongest storytellers in a generation of speculative fiction writers. Her emotionally rich stories play out against worlds that are evocative, imaginative, and beautifully but economically realized. In her Twicefar Station series, she explores questions of class, sexuality, and political revolution against a far future backdrop.
Waiting for Gonzo
Dave Cousins
Things could be going better for Oz. He’s just moved miles from all his friends. A prank at his new school puts him in the crosshairs of “Psycho” Isobel Skinner, a bully who also happens to be his mum’s new best friend. And he’s driven off the only other kid who will have anything to do with him: a Tolkien-obsessed boy in desperate need of a decent playlist. With his life careening out of control, Oz sets about making things right. But when he stumbles on his sister’s game-changing secret, Oz is left wondering if he can ever get his old life back . . . or if he’s stuck forever in this craziness. Comic and heartwarming, Waiting for Gonzo is about discovering when to play the cards you’re dealt and when to shuffle the deck and deal your own hand. Praise:"Cousins follows up his debut...with another tightly woven, heartwarming story of the ups and downs in the life of a teenager and his family."—KIRKUS REVIEWS "A darkly comic...
Finn (The Casella Cousins Book 3)
Kathryn Shay
Romance
The Casella Cousins Novella 3: Finn
He prefers older, sophisticated women who know what they want. Or at least he did, until he begins to see his assistant in a different light.
But she’s done with her stupid crush on her boss. Done, done, done!
Finn Casella was always the shy, reticent one in the midst of the lively, outgoing Casella cousins. When he was young, he liked books and writing more than he liked people. Now a successful independent bookstore owner in the heart of New York City, he’s settling into his life and wants to get back to his unfinished novel.
Millie Morrison worked her way through a college degree in literature and a Masters’ Degree in business by supporting herself with her job in the bookstore. She's generous and sensitive to her friends and customers. But each overture to her boss has been met with cool professionalism. Well, she’s overcome harder things in her life than unrequited love.
Can these two people, with more in common than they realize, forge something new out of his emotional baggage and her starry-eyed optimism? Some interesting plot twists will keep you guessing and rooting for them to make it—together.
Look for cameo appearances by the O’Neils, who own Bailey’s Irish Pub on MacDougal Street.
Don’t miss all The Casella Cousins Books: Hayley, Seth, Finn, Alessia, Gideon and Ronan from the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author Kathryn Shay.
The Cousins
Karen M. McManus
Young Adult / Thriller / Contemporary
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying comes your next obsession. You'll never feel the same about family again.Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story are cousins, but they barely know each another, and they've never even met their grandmother. Rich and reclusive, she disinherited their parents before they were born. So when they each receive a letter inviting them to work at her island resort for the summer, they're surprised . . . and curious.Their parents are all clear on one point—not going is not an option. This could be the opportunity to get back into Grandmother's good graces. But when the cousins arrive on the island, it's immediately clear that she has different plans for them. And the longer they stay, the more they realize how mysterious—and dark—their family's past is.The entire Story family has secrets. Whatever pulled them apart years ago isn't over—and this summer, the...
A Tale of Two Cousins
Katie MacAlister
Romance / Mystery & Thrillers / Science Fiction & Fantasy
To: Roomie Collective (Tilly, Sabre, Moose, Frank)Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that I'll be in Athens for four days next week.From: TillyOooh, Athens! Pretty place, but dusty. You going to meet a hot Greek?To: Roomie Collective (Tilly, Sabre, Moose, Frank)You could say that. It's for a magazine interview. Some up-and-coming rich bachelor.From: MoosePictures! We demand pictures of this smokin' Greek. Also, will want full deets on your "interview."To: Roomie Collective (Tilly, Sabre, Moose, Frank)It really is an interview, I swear.From: MooseGirl, you don't have to pretend with us. But if Mr. Adonis sweeps you off your feet and whisks you away to his private island, we demand visitation rights.To: Roomie Collective (Tilly, Sabre, Moose, Frank)Insert appropriate eyeroll here. That sort of stuff only happens in movies, not to people like me.From: TillyMy money's on you, Thyra.From:...
The Story of Bones
Donna Cousins
Grounded in the grandeur of the sub-Saharan wilderness, The Story of Bones traces a remarkable boy's journey from a hardscrabble cassava farm to the rarified world of a private African safari camp. Bones comes of age facing heartache, deprivation, and formidable human adversaries—the most dangerous creatures in Africa. His path to love and fulfillment awakens a passion for imperiled animals while forging loyalties that force him to make a wrenching decision. The narrative pulses with tension and unforeseen twists. Provocative and moving, The Story of Bones builds to a powerful appeal for the preservation of Africa's most endangered species. An author at the peak of her storytelling powers, Donna Cousins transports readers to the sights, sounds, smells, and realities—both harsh and beautiful—of the African bush.
Eight Cousins; Or, The Aunt-Hill
Louisa May Alcott
Literature & Fiction / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
When Rose Campbell, a shy orphan, arrives at "The Aunt Hill" to live with her six aunts and seven boisterous male cousins, she is quite overwhelmed. How could such a delicate young lady, used to the quiet hallways of a girls\' boarding school, exist in such a spirited home? It is the arrival of Uncle Alec that changes everything. Much to the horror of her aunts, Rose\'s forward-thinking uncle insists that the child get out of the parlor and into the sunshine. And with a little courage and lots of adventures with her mischievous but loving cousins, Rose begins to bloom. Written by the beloved author of Little Women, Eight Cousins is a masterpiece of children\'s literature. This endearing novel offers readers of all ages an inspiring story about growing up, making friends, and facing life with strength and kindness. Includes vintage illustration!
Mail -Order Cousins 1
Joyce Armor
Chatting with fellow stagecoach passenger Duncan MacGibbon, Sophie Wheelright learns the merchant she promised herself to as a mail-order bride is a violent man, Charles Shanley, who owns a bordello. The Scottish rancher, who is also a doctor, spirits her off the coach before it reaches its destination, and they walk eight miles to his ranch, where his younger sister takes an immediate disliking to Sophie. To save the young woman from Shanley, who is not giving up on turning her into one of his "soiled doves," Duncan marries her, although he'll never love anyone but his late fiancée, Catriona. As Sophie and her husband grow closer, Shanley sends a man to kill Duncan. The MacGibbons devise a plan to trap Shanley, but it goes horribly wrong and Sophie is viciously stabbed several times. Will it be too late for Duncan and his young sister to realize how much Sophie means to them?
Cousins
Aurora Venturini
Four women from La Plata, Argentina, are forced to suffer through a series of ordeals thanks to their impoverished, dysfunctional family—in this darkly comic literary masterpiece from Aurora Venturini, never before translated into EnglishAt the age of eighty-five, Aurora Venturini stunned Argentine readers when her darkly funny and formally daring novel, Cousins (Las primas), won Página/12’s New Novel Award. She had already written more than forty books, but it was only then, in 2007, that she was widely recognized as a paradigm-shifting voice in Spanish-language literature.Venturini never stopped writing in her ninety-two years, and produced an oeuvre that is mischievous and stylish, vital and mysterious, and completely original. She lived a life immersed in the literature and culture of the twentieth century: her first award was given to her in person by Jorge Luis Borges; she was friends and colleagues with Eva...
Seth (The Casella Cousins Book 2)
Kathryn Shay
Romance
The Casella Cousins Novella 2: Seth
He took her for granted in their young life together but now he wants her back. She's having none of his pleas for a second chance, not after he broke her heart in a million different ways.
Legal Aid Attorney Seth Casella is a truly good guy. Or so everybody thinks. But he’s got a darker side, one that surfaced when he repeatedly betrayed his former girlfriend, Julianne. He tells her he’s changed, but she doesn’t buy it.
Music therapist Julianne Ford is sick of being the forgiving, good girl next door. Not only does she reject Seth’s overtures—again!—but she's taking her own walk on the wild side now, and she likes it. Most of the world sees them as defenders of the poor and neglected, and they are, but together they just can’t get it right.
A heart-breaking legal aid case for Seth and the challenge of helping her dysfunctional students using her beloved music backdrop complicate their search for the way back to each other and a reunion that will last forever.
Don’t miss all The Casella Cousins Books: Hayley, Seth, Finn, Alessia, Gideon and Ronan from the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author Kathryn Shay.
Ronan (The Casella Cousins Book 6)
Kathryn Shay
Romance
Ronan Casella left home at eighteen. He could never tolerate his mother, and he was sorry to abandon his beloved sister and brother. But he couldn’t stay there any longer after his father died and after Ronan’s girlfriend was involved in a fatal car crash. He heads to Hollywood where he becomes a television and movie star. After ten years, he disappears from that job, too.
The mystery as to what’s happened to Ronan in the intervening decade is revealed in The Casella Cousins Book 6.
The Lonely Paddock
Laurelle Cousins
For readers of Karly Lane and Rachael Johns comes a compelling romance that proves forgiveness is possible and fighting for love is worth the heartache. Country vet Ross Harrington would rather throw himself into his work than face the memories of a tragic childhood accident. But the protective animal-lover cannot forgive himself, tied by the belief he is unworthy of love. So, when the adorable Flick Parker bounds into his clinic with her unruly dog and a smile that threatens to dissolve his protective walls, he's torn between his fascination with her zest for life and the overwhelming desire to turn-tail for the hills.Meanwhile, Flick is falling for the handsome vet but doesn't know if her heartfelt desire to care for terminally ill children can be in her future or if it's the very thing that will keep her and Ross apart. Finding the balance between offering too much heart or guarding it like an open wound feels like an impossible task, but...
Cthulhu’s Cousins and Other Weirdnesses
W. Paul Ganley
When Cthulhu calls . . . W. Paul Ganley answers! This volume collects a treasure trove of Cthulhu Mythos and dark fantasy stories -- all told, a baker's dozen -- by the World Fantasy Award-winning editor of WEIRDBOOK magazine!
Longarm and the Kissin' Cousins
Tabor Evans
When Longarm goes for the gold, murder is all in the family! Just when Deputy Marshal Custis Long thought he’d finally be free to rustle up a few new conquests of the feminine persuasion, two distant cousins show up toting a far-fetched tale of treasure and murder. Longarm would like nothing better than to send these sisters packing back to the backwoods of West Virginia, but they won’t be deterred—even though there are a coupla cutthroats on their trail…Escorting the ladies on their hunt for the Picacho Peak gold turns out to be trickier than he thought—especially when they come across the body of Longarm’s mule-riding cousin Boris, who’d gone ahead of the girls to get the treasure. Now, Longarm must stop a gang of cold-blooded brothers before they take it upon themselves to murder more of his kin…
My Babysitter is a Robot
Dave Cousins
When Grandma creates a robot babysitter for twins Jake and Jess, chaos ensues!Robin is embarrassing, clumsy and, worst of all, programmed to make them do their homework. They're also pretty sure he thinks their dog is a baby. The twins decide they have to do something before everyone realizes that Robin is a robot. But getting rid of their new babysitter will mean putting aside their sibling squabbles and working together, which might be an even bigger challenge...The first in a brilliantly funny series about a robot babysitter and the mayhem he causes, perfect for fans of David Solomons, THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL and KID NORMAL!
Gideon (The Casella Cousins Book 5)
Kathryn Shay
Romance
The Casella Cousins Novella 5: Gideon
So, crucify him for it. He doesn’t like working with women in the harsh world of police law enforcement.
She sees herself as tough as any man. Then she becomes his boss.
Hidden Cove Police Officer Gideon Casella is a hard man. A divorce three years ago still has him grumpy and out of sorts. But he’s a top cop, which is why he thinks he’ll get the promotion to sergeant that’s being announced soon.
Anabelle Sanders is on her way up the law enforcement ladder right to the commissioner’s office. But she’ll settle for one step at a time, even if she does have to walk all over Gideon Casella’s ego and his barely-concealed chauvinistic attitude. Man, she’s been dealing with men like him all her life.
It comes as a shock to Gideon that the brass gives the position to Sanders, a tough-as-nails female in the department. When he’s assigned to work on a special task force with her—under her—he’s furious at the department, at her, and at life in general.
With these two hardened-by-life cops be able to find a soulmate in each other?
Don’t miss all The Casella Cousins Books: Hayley, Seth, Finn, Alessia, Gideon and Ronan from the NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author Kathryn Shay.
Mail-Order Cousins 3
Joyce Armor
Mail-order bride Lindy O'Hara and her Texas Ranger/rancher husband Cal Bronson are immediately attracted to each other and form a passionate bond, but he doesn't trust her enough to tell her about the case he's supposedly working on. When she finds a diagram of the inside of a bank in his study and spies him in a clandestine meeting with an unsavory character, she hopes for the best but fears the worst. Is her brave and kind husband actually a bank robber, or is he an honorable lawman working undercover? One way or the other, Lindy is determined to keep him safe by showing up at the allotted time to foil the robbery. What could possibly go wrong?
Rose in Bloom
Part #2 of "Eight Cousins" series by Louisa May Alcott
Literature & Fiction / Historical Fiction / Mystery & Thrillers
In this sequel to "Eight Cousins" we find the title character Rose returning from a two year trip traveling the world. Rose, a wealthy woman, finds herself the object of many suitors, but how can she tell who loves her for her and who loves her for her money? A delightful coming of age story, "Rose in Bloom" will delight readers both young and old.
The Heir (The King's Cousins Book 2)
Alexa Aston
Romance / History
The Heir (The King’s Cousins Series, Book 2)
Too Distracting
Part #3 of "The Lewis Cousins" series by Bethany Lopez
Romance
As the successful and driven CEO of Lewis Sporting Goods, Dillon rarely has time to eat a home cooked meal, let alone put any time or effort into maintaining an actual relationship. He's been living on fumes and casual encounters for so long that finding love and starting a family never even crossed his mind, until his cousins Gabe and Reardon found women who gave them both.
Laurel has been in love with Dillon since she was nine years old. Unfortunately, he's always seen her as his little sister's pesky best friend. She can't stop her heart from beating frantically whenever he's near, but she's become an expert at keeping her feelings from everyone, especially Dillon. Her secret has been safe, until now...
When Laurel needs help with her business plan, her best friend urges her to seek help from Dillon. Determined to push her feelings aside and focus on her fledgling business, Laurel knows she needs to do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means being treated to indifference and big brother teasing from the man she loves.
Can Laurel work with Dillon and still keep her heart intact, or will things get Too Distracting when Dillon realizes what a beautiful, kind, and generous woman she has become?
Too Distracting is the third in an all-new small-town romance series by Bethany Lopez. Follow the Lewis cousins as they learn about love and loss in Cherry Springs, the kind of place where there are festivals for every occasion and everyone knows your business.
Johnny #2 Connelly Cousins
Abbie Zanders
Romance
Carpe Diem is more than just a catchy phrase to Stacey Mallory. At least it was, until the near-fatal accident that took the use of her legs and changed her life forever.Stacey would do anything to dive once again into cool blue waters from a towering cliff, or feel the wind in her face as she opens up the throttle of her sleek, sporty motorcycle.To dance under the moonlight in the arms of a strong, sexy man.To escape her new reality, Stacey reinvents herself as Salienne Dulcette, the reclusive author of steamy erotic romances, and lives life vicariously through her characters. Writing about life isn't the same as living it, but until her miracle comes through, it's all she has.Johnny Connelly is loving life. His construction business is booming, he's surrounded by family and friends, and there's plenty of women willing to keep him company.So why does he feel like something's missing?When his sister's college roommate comes to town for a visit, Johnny thinks he may have found that answer. Stacey is smart, sassy, and sexy as hell. She manages to do what no other woman has – she not only lights a fire in his blood, but she touches his ragged soul in the process.Johnny knows he can reawaken Stacey's passion, but is it enough to make her realize what's really important?
05 Killing Cousins
Rett MacPherson
After the recent birth of her third child, Missouri genealogist Torie O'Shea is itching to get back to work. When she's approached to research and write a book about a recently deceased local woman who attained fame in the thirties and forties as a jazz singer, Torie figures she's found her new project. But her preliminary research turns up a startling piece of the woman's past: her infant son was kidnapped from his cradle in 1938 and never seen again. Back in the present day, the mayor of New Kassell, Bill Castlereagh, is fixing to legalize riverboat gambling in the small historic village, which has Torie and her neighbors up in arms, terrorized by visions of neon lights and dancing girls invading their quaint, picaresque town. Torie knows she has to do something to stop the mayor's plan before it gets started, but she's finding it hard to tear herself away from her research. She just can't stop herself from wondering what happened to that little baby all...
Strangers and Cousins
Leah Hager Cohen
"A perfect summer novel: funny and tender but also provocative and wise. . . One of the most hopeful and insightful novels I've read in years."-Ron Charles, The Washington Post"Serious yet joyous comedy, reminiscent of the Pultizer-winning Less" - Out MagazineA novel about what happens when an already sprawling family hosts an even larger and more chaotic wedding: an entertaining story about family, culture, memory, and community.In the seemingly idyllic town of Rundle Junction, Bennie and Walter are preparing to host the wedding of their eldest daughter Clem. A marriage ceremony at their beloved, rambling home should be the happiest of occasions, but Walter and Bennie have a secret. A new community has moved to Rundle Junction, threatening the social order and forcing Bennie and Walter to confront uncomfortable truths about the lengths they would go to to maintain harmony. Meanwhile, Aunt...
A Robot Ate My Grandma
Dave Cousins
When Grandma creates a robot babysitter for twins Jake and Jess, chaos ensues!Jess and Jake love having a robot babysitter, but lately Robin's been malfunctioning more and more often... And the only person who can help – their inventor Grandma who created Robin – has disappeared. It's time for the twins take matters into their own hands...The third book in a brilliantly funny series, perfect for fans of David Solomons, RUNAWAY ROBOT, THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL and KID NORMAL.
Mail-Order Cousins 2
Joyce Armor
Discontented heiress Priscilla "Per" Vanderhaven sneaks away from her wealthy widowed mother in Pennsylvania in the middle of the night to travel to Oregon as a simple mail-order bride. Her husband, Gus Burgen, was betrayed by an heiress back east and loathes wealthy society women now, so she doesn't tell him of her background. As the newlyweds struggle to build their ranch and overcome a severe injury Per receives her second day at the campsite, her mother offers a $5,000 reward for her return, and the kidnapping attempts commence. Just when things seem to be settling down, Per's mother and Gus's former love, the heiress who betrayed him, arrive, determined to get their own way.
Elvis and the Devil in Disguise (A Southern Cousins Mystery With Bonus Charmed Cat Mystery)
Peggy Webb
Jack and Callie are awaiting the arrival of their baby and the whole Valentine clan is in a fever.Jack, code name Black Panther, goes on a final dangerous mission for the Company while Callie grabs her last-chance getaway before there's a whole lotta crying going on in the Jones household. She and her dog Elvis climb into her mama's pink Cadillac with the rest of the Valentine gang and head to New Orleans where Rocky Malone is showing the treasures from his last archeological dig. Cousin Lovie wants to make the world go away so she can have fun with her hunka burnin' love...until somebody spoils the party with murder. Suspicious minds put the blame on Rocky.As the Valentines go into full sleuth mode they encounter so many surprises they're all shook up. With Jack in parts unknown, Callie calls Uncle Charlie to the rescue. But can he and Elvis save the day in time for the Valentine family to follow that dream?This cozy includes a short story prequel to...
Alessia (The Casella Cousins Book 4)
Kathryn Shay
Romance
The Casella Cousins Novella 4: Alessia
She married the love of her life at nineteen—and then he died.
He knows he’s not somebody she should get involved with. But he can’t seem to leave her alone.
Alessia Casella Benatti had her happily-ever-after and now at thirty-four, is only interested in finishing up college and taking care of her three rambunctious boys. But when she enrolls at City College for her courses, she meets Dylan Davidson and finds him interesting, smart and, well, flirtatious. Which makes her start thinking again about love. And sex. Both in short supply.
Dylan Davidson hates what he’s come to do at City College. Sure, it’s a boy dream to flirt with every available girl on campus. Nobody would guess that big, tough Dashing Davidson wants a woman in his life, one who’s all grown up and not concerned with her looks or the color of her nail polish. But his uh-oh alarm goes off when Ali Benatti befriends him. She doesn’t fit into the job he’s here to do, and not only will he break her heart, but he’ll jeopardize a very important mission.
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We Met Our Cousins
Joanna Cannan
John and Antonia live in London. They are clean. They are tidy. They have firm ideas on how to behave. Then they are sent to spend the holidays with their cousins at Roid House in the Scottish Highlands. Angus and Morag do not keep clean. They are not tidy, and they run wild. After initial horror on both sides, the cousins start to like each other, and they spend their time riding and sailing, and solving mysteries. Joanna Cannan was an astute observer of children, and the reactions of the children to each other and the world about them are brilliantly observed. First published in 1937, We Met Our Cousins is one of the earliest British pony books.
Cousins
Patricia Grace
This is a stunning novel about tradition and change, about whanau and its struggle to survive, about the place of women in a shifting world. Makareta is the chosen one - carrying her family's hopes. Missy is the observer - the one who accepts but has her dreams. Mata is always waiting - for life to happen as it stealthily passes by. Moving from the forties to the present, from the country to the protests of the cities, Cousins is the story of these three cousins. Thrown together as children, they have subsequently grown apart, yet they share a connection that can never be broken.
Queensland Cousins
Eleanor Luisa Haverfield
Queensland Cousins is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Eleanor Luisa Haverfield is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Eleanor Luisa Haverfield then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.
Hissing Cousins
Marc Peyser
A lively and provocative double biography of first cousins Eleanor Roosevelt and Alice Roosevelt Longworth, two extraordinary women whose tangled lives provide a sweeping look at the twentieth century. When Theodore Roosevelt became president in 1901, his beautiful and flamboyant daughter was transformed into "Princess Alice," arguably the century's first global celebrity. Thirty-two years later, her first cousin Eleanor moved into the White House as First Lady. Born eight months and twenty blocks apart from each other in New York City, Eleanor and Alice spent a large part of their childhoods together and were far more alike than most historians acknowledge. But their politics and temperaments couldn't have been more distinct. Do-gooder Eleanor was committed to social justice but hated the limelight; acid-tongued Alice, who became the wife of philandering Republican congressman Nicholas Longworth, was an opponent of big government who gained notoriety for her...
A New Start
Third Cousins
Cassie's moved on from high school and into everything that comes with college. She's lost interest in the parties and the popularity race that comes with the party scene. In fact she'd much prefer to spend some quiet time with her new friend Sam rather than party the night away, but when he pushes for some fun and her ex Eric seeks her out, she finds herself being pulled into a world that she thought she'd escaped forever.
She Always Wins
Third Cousins
Messing around with her ex has gotten Cassie into trouble. So why is she still doing it? When Cassie starts to realize what's really important she knows that she's already left it for too long. But is that going to stop her from trying?
Johnny (Connelly Cousins #2)
Abbie Zanders
Romance
Carpe Diem is more than just a catchy phrase to Stacey Mallory. At least it was, until the near-fatal accident that took the use of her legs and changed her life forever. Stacey would do anything to dive once again into cool blue waters from a towering cliff, or feel the wind in her face as she opens up the throttle of her sleek, sporty motorcycle. To dance under the moonlight in the arms of a strong, sexy man. To escape her new reality, Stacey reinvents herself as Salienne Dulcette, the reclusive author of steamy erotic romances, and lives life vicariously through her characters. Writing about life isn’t the same as living it, but until her miracle comes through, it’s all she has. Johnny Connelly is loving life. His construction business is booming, he’s surrounded by family and friends, and there’s plenty of women willing to keep him company. So why does he feel like something’s missing? When his sister’s college roommate comes to town for a visit, Johnny thinks he may have found that answer. Stacey is smart, sassy, and sexy as hell. She manages to do what no other woman has – she not only lights a fire in his blood, but she touches his ragged soul in the process. Johnny knows he can reawaken Stacey’s passion, but is it enough to make her realize what’s really important? **
Ruby and the Country Cousins
Lucia Masciullo
It's 1931, and Ruby's family has lost everything in the Great Depression. And so, leaving behind her dad, her school friends and everything she knows, Ruby must move to Kettle Farm to stay with her cousins. Everything about life in the country is new and strange, and Ruby has never felt like such an outsider. Thankfully she has her much-loved dog, Baxter, for company – until he gets up to mischief, and everything goes horribly wrong... Join Ruby on her adventure in the second of four exciting stories about a happy-go-lucky girl in a time of great change.
Jamie: Connelly Cousins, Book 1.5
Abbie Zanders
Romance
Betrayed doesn’t begin to describe what Jamie McCullough feels when he discovers the woman who declined his marriage proposal has accepted another's - his own brother's! Hurt and angry, Jamie finds himself in the warm and welcoming cafe of Amy’s Book Shoppe. In addition to a damn good cup of coffee, Amy also serves up a friendly smile and some much-needed sympathy. Amy’s been attracted to Jamie’s All-American good looks and gentlemanly demeanor since the first time she laid eyes on him. She’s all for lending a sympathetic ear from the friend zone, but Amy refuses to be a rebound. She admits she wants more --- when and if he’s ready.After a bit of soul-searching (and some hilarious advice from a trio of middle-aged romance authors), Jamie finally realizes that sometimes, those lemons life gives you can make some pretty sweet lemonade.
On the Edge
Third Cousins
Jason has known Sophie since pre-school, although Sophie didn't even know who he was, until their second year of high school. When Jason's father leaves after having an affair, he turns to food for comfort. Sophie is quick to spot his weight gain and ensures that the next few years of his life are hell. Jason has one thing to look forward to though, college. It's a chance to start fresh and create a cooler version of the person he used to be. He spends all summer getting back into shape and things finally seem to be going his way, until a familiar face shows up and brings everything crashing down around him.
The Bride Ran Away (The Calvert Cousins 2)
Anna Adams
Young Adult / Contemporary / Music
Sophie Calvert has planned every second of her life. That all changes after she meets Ian Ridley. Suddenly the woman who never wanted to get married is forgetting everything -- including her plans. Which is why she ends up eloping...and why she runs once she discovers that the only reason Ian married her is that she's pregnant with his child. THE CALVERT COUSINS: Come on down to the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. You'll find the Calverts, a family that's been living and loving here for over a hundred years. A few Calverts have left, but somehow they always seem to come home....
Something Wicked
Third Cousins
All Jason wants to do is make sure that Sophie is okay. He knows that she's been pushed to her breaking point and he doesn't want her to be alone, while she fixes herself. Things get complicated though, when his girlfriend shows up. Jessica is jealous and possessive. It quickly becomes clear that he can't have both of them in his life. He makes a choice and goes through with it, but when tragedy strikes, will he find himself on his own?
The Choice
Third Cousins
Sarah finds herself making some difficult choices and having to pick between old friends and new. Will she take the side of the person who had always had hers or will she defend the one who can't defend himself? Nathan has had his opinion of Sarah turned on its head. He thought that she was a cold and heartless bounty hunter, but he's started to realize that there's a lot more to her than that. When he realizes that her mysteries are only making him fall for her harder, he knows he has an important choice to make. Will he let the government kill him or will he accept the chip that he's run from all his life?