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Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
An anthology of 15 short stories with a Southern theme. Poignant, humorous and nostalgic these tales tell about how things used to be in the legendary South--from vindictive mules to Grandma's story of how a quilt square got her a husband, and a home hemorrhoidal remedy that goes awry.
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
Exasperated and amused by his mischievous neighbor, Emma Woodhouse, whose misguided attempts at matchmaking are wreaking havoc in the village of Highbury, Mr. Knightley has another emotion which seems suspiciously like jealousy when a handsome newcomer arrives and catches Emma's attention.
Author
Language
English
Description
Cleone Charteris, whose exquisite charms have made her the belle of the English countryside, yearns for a husband who is refined, aristocratic and who is as skilled with his wit as he is with his dueling pistols; Philip Jettan departs for the courts of Paris to acquire the social graces he needs.
11) Talk of the town
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Her show, "American Megastar," is TV's hottest program, but life couldn't be worse for associate producer Mandalay Florentino, who has just arrived in the hayseed town of Daily, Texas, to arrange a surprise "reunion concert" for hometown finalist Amber Anderson.
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
In this unique take on Jane Austen's Persuasion, Amanda Grange looks at love and loss through the eyes of Captain Wentworth. Joining the Navy during the Napoleonic Wars is a chance for Frederick Wentworth to find glory and make his fortune. Never does he think that during his shore leave in Somerset he will fall in love. But while attending a private ball, he meets the graceful and intelligent Miss Anne Elliot -- and his heart is lost.
13) Devil's cub
Author
Language
English
Description
Follow a dashing and wild young nobleman and the gently bred young lady in whom he finally meets his match. As the two become entangled, Mary's reputation and future lie in the hands of Dominic, a devilish rake, who finds her more fascinating every day ...
14) Egret cove
Author
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
With a crummy job and no close friends or family in Kokomo, Indiana, sixty-something Angela Dunn has given up on finding much excitement in life; when her brother calls from Florida with a job offer, Angela makes a decision to let go of the past and find the joy in life once more.
15) The grand Sophy
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Language
English
Description
When Lady Ombersley agrees to take in her young niece, no one expects Sophy, who sweeps in and immediately takes the ton by storm. Sophy discovers that her aunt's family is in desperate need of her talent for setting everything right: Ceclia is in love with a poet, Charles has tyrannical tendencies that are being aggravated by his grim fiancee, her uncle is of no use at all, and the younger children are in desperate need of some fun and freedom. By...
17) These old shades
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Series
Language
English
Description
Set in the Georgian period, about 20 years before the Regency, These Old Shades is considered to be the book that launched Heyer's career. It features two of her most memorable characters: Justin Alastair, the Duke of Avon, and Léonie, whom he rescues from a life of ignominy and comes to love and marry.
18) To trust
Author
Series
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
Dee Hooper and Jack Brewer grew up next door to each other in sleepy Buckhorn Corner, Oklahoma, best friends since they were less than a year old. Then Dee eloped with a man from Pennsylvania. Seven years later, she's brought a broken heart back home. A computer geek in high school, Jack has turned that into a lucrative business that lets him do what he loves - run the town convenience store. But there's a hole in his heart, and only Dee Hooper can...
20) Miriam's heart
Author
Series
Hannah's daughters volume 2
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"Miriam Yoder always thought she'd marry Charley Byler. Steady, dependable Charley, who grew up on the neighboring farm, and has been sweet on her since they were young. But then local veterinarian John Hartman catches Miriam's eye. He's handsome, charming, cares for animals--and is not Plain. While Miriam is known as the "wild" Yoder sister, she is still expected to marry a good Amish man. But what if it's God's plan to match her with John?...
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