Pura Belpré Award Winner Ruth Behar's inspiring story of a young Jewish girl who flees Poland on the eve of WWII and makes a new life for herself in Cuba, while she works to rescue the rest of her family—based on Ruth's family historyThings have gotten dire for Esther's family in Poland as discrimination against Jews has intensified. With the family store shuttered, her father has fled to Cuba to work to bring his family over, and now Esther's made sure she's the first child to join him. Being separated from her beloved sister is heart-wrenching, but Esther promises to write everything down that happens until they're reunited. And many good things do happen. First of all, the Cuban people are welcoming and treat her with dignity. Then she chances upon a way to make more money than her peddler father could dream of when she discover her talent for making lightweight dresses. All of a sudden there is a demand for her designs, and it looks like they will... Views: 483
Two animal lovers find romance in this classic wholesome story of companionship and dogs, from RITA® Award—winning author Inglath Cooper.Culley Rutherford is doing the best he can to raise his young daughter on his own. One night while at a conference in New York City, Culley runs into his old friend Addy Taylor. After a passionate night together, neither expects a lasting relationship...but then Addy moves back to their hometown to help her mother run their family orchard.Culley is willing to explore the attraction between them, but Addy is determined not to stick around any longer than necessary. Can Culley and his daughter, Madeline—with the help of a rescue puppy—show Addy that coming home for good is the best move she can make.Originally published in 2004. Views: 483
Danielle Perry has an appreciation for a certain classic car. And the man who restored it. Who says you have to be a great driver in order to appreciate fine cars? Danielle's certainly never let her less than stellar driving record stop her. It's why she works at Malcolm and Son Classic Car Restorations. But she's not just there for the cars—there's a certain mechanic she also can't get enough of. Malcom King lives and breathes classic cars. Nothing can distract him. Restoring cars was in Malcolm's blood. It's more than a job—it's an obsession, one that leaves him little time for anything else. But there's a certain sassy brunette who keeps stealing his attention. Taking her with him to a car show seemed like a harmless idea. Except when he's around her, business is the furthest thing from his mind. One week on the road can take Danielle and Malcolm from friends to lovers. But one spin in a classic car could... Views: 483
The plan is simple. Executing it will be the real challenge. Can Ridley restore magic to a world that fears it? Magic, once an integral part of everyday life, is forbidden. Ridley has lived her life in fear, constantly hiding what she truly is. When the opportunity to change this presents itself, Ridley is fully on board. Restoring magic to society will change the world for everyone just like her. But when the Shadow Society discovers her safe haven and Archer is taken, Ridley's priorities are split. She takes off on her own, unearthing life-shattering secrets as she goes and discovering just how much power she truly possesses. Power that can make a difference. Power that can change the world. But the Shadow Society is prepared to fight back, and they have power of their own ... - - - Uncover secrets, betrayal and shocking revelations in this page-turning conclusion to the Ridley Kayne Chronicles! Views: 483
At once a chase novel, black comedy, and softly keening death song, Count Luna starts off at a gallop and accelerates into warp speedAt the start of WWII, Alexander Jessiersky, an Austrian aristocrat, heads a great Viennese shipping company. He detests the Nazis, and when his board of directors asks him to go along with confiscating a neighbor's large parcel of land for their thriving wartime business, Jessiersky refuses. Yet, without his knowledge, the board succeeds in sending the owner of the land, a certain Count Luna, to a Nazi concentration camp on a trumped-up charge.Years later the war is over, but after a series of mysterious events, Jessiersky, deeply paranoid, becomes convinced that Count Luna has survived and seeks vengeance; driven to kill the source of his dread, he decides to hunt down Luna—and his years-long chase after the spectral count finally takes him deep into the catacombs of Rome... The nightmare logic of Count Luna... Views: 483
Haunted by an old secret and the shadows of his past, gentleman Richard Brockwell prefers to stay away from Ivy Hill—until his mother threatens to stop funding his carefree life unless he returns for Christmas. Will Christmastime in Ivy Hill, with all of its divine hope, unforeseen surprises, and unexpected romantic encounters, work its magic in his heart? Views: 483
When a publicity stunt goes terribly wrong, twelve-year-old Darleen Darling, star of the silent film era, must defeat villains both on screen and off in this edge-of-your-seat adventure. Lights! Camera! Kidnapping? It's 1914, and Darleen Darling's film adventures collide with reality when a fake kidnapping set up by her studio becomes all too real. Suddenly Darleen finds herself in the hands of dastardly criminals who have just nabbed Miss Victorine Berryman, the poor-little-rich-girl heiress of one of America's largest fortunes. Soon real life starts to seem like a bona fide adventure serial, complete with dramatic escapes, murderous plots, and a runaway air balloon. Will Darleen and Victorine be able to engineer their own happily-ever-after, or will the villains be victorious? Views: 483
A second chance...With the single dad?Hiding under a table with a six-year-old isn't how hotelier Sophia Lambert usually welcomes VIPs. Fortunately, widower billionaire Jack McGregor is relieved she found his runaway daughter! A thank-you dinner sounds harmless, until workaholic Sophia finds herself tantalizingly attracted to Jack... The deeply desirable single dad reawakens long-buried emotions in Sophia, but his jet-set life is beckoning. Unless Sophia can tempt him with her own proposal: to keep his feet on the ground...From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories. Views: 483
