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Maggie Seaver is attempting to make peace with losing custody of her daughter, Angel, in the wake of a break-up with the girl's biological mother, Yoli. But when she receives evidence that Angel has been abused, Maggie kidnaps the child, drives across the border into Baja, and ends up in a spiritual commune outside the southern Baja town of Todos Santos. During the long drive down the Baja penninsula, and especially during her sojourn in the spiritual community of the Light Beings, Maggie must contend not only with the fear of being apprehended by the police, but also question the degree to which her actions are fueled by concern for her daughter or by the desire for revenge against Yoli. The ailing spiritual leader of the community provides lessons in forgiveness and redemption that will affect a profound change in each of the characters.

Dorsey Larue nicknamed her the "Naked Silver Lake Goddess." It was a one-night only encounter, no names, just the music from the women's festival and the stars as witnesses. Reluctantly returned home to Romeo Falls, where life in the family hardware store exceeds her every expectation for tedium, Dorsey faces another summer of loneliness until her best friend's cousin, Sarah, arrives in town. Dorsey recognizes her immediately and the passion they shared immediately flares again. But small minds in small towns aren't ready for Sarah and Dorsey, the couple. In fact, rumors about Sarah's past in the big city abound. When an escalating series of malicious crimes brings all accusing eyes to the newcomer, Dorsey may find herself alone once again, this time with a broken heart...and possibly worse. What happened at the music festival doesn't stay at the music festival in Amy Briant's irresistible story of a lonely heart, a red Volkswagen bug and a love affair that is anything but simple.

River Tyler leaves her life in Virginia behind, setting out for the paradise of the Florida Keys. As a jewelry designer she's been hired to manage a high-end jewelry store owned by one of the area's wealthiest and most influential men.She doesn't understand that he has plans for her--plans that become impossible to contemplate once she meets store buyer Larken Moore. Larken is determined not to get burned, but Key West sunsets are hot and the passion that blazes between her and River burns even hotter. This edition of Nat Burns heartfelt tale of surprising love and high stakes is the author's revised and edited version.

The story takes place in Delicious, a small New England town. The protagonist returns for her mother's funeral after leaving as a teen, and we get to see Delicious both through the eyes of that teen rebel and through the eyes of the adult woman she has become as she tries to make sense of her past.

In this sequel to "Devil's Rock," Hill pits two remarkable women against the harsh and bitter desert and an implacable killer. Someone is using the bleak highways to dump women's bodies. But in a landscape where an inviting road can curve into a sand-choked mirage, and a true oasis can be invisible under a white-hot sun, clues can blow away in the wind.

Being a plain Jane has never bothered Blair Wingfield, especially since it suits her job as a deputy sheriff. Ruggedly beautiful Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is a town on the edge of vast stretches of wilderness, and the present has caught up with a vengeance. Never certain of her personal beliefs, Blair is plunged into anguish and questioning when the local high school's star forward commits suicide, leaving behind bitter accusations of anti-gay bullying. The girl's story galvanizes young attorney Emma Jacobs into leading the charge against the school district's failure to protect one of its own. Beset with family troubles, stunned at her own soul-searching and caught between the law and politics, Blair tries to find some semblance of calm and control. But every time she clashes with Emma there is little of either to be found. Something else entirely wants to grow out of Blair's uncertainties... Ruth Perkinson (Sterling Road Blues) confronts the tragedy of teen suicide amidst the hope, courage and faith of a small town and newfound belief in love.

Angelique Divine's comfortable life in Singapore is turned upside down when she reluctantly takes on a new client--an unscrupulous business that is stripping the struggling island nation of Seragana of its resources and is at loggerheads with the country's monarchical ruler. Soon Angelique finds herself drawn into a web of political intrigue and shady business activities. Calling on her influential friends in the Twilight club for support, Angelique decides to offer assistance to Seragana. Fresh from London and new to the throne, the charismatic Kira Na Murgha presents Angelique with more dilemmas than expected. The Twilight Club's risky solution is further jeopardized by the activities of Detective Inspector Stephanie Tyler in Melbourne. The Inspector's investigations into a drug ring and her search for Angelique lead her straight to Seragana--and an unlikely showdown with the princess. Annabel West showcases an exciting exotic adventure set in Southeast Asia where a committed young woman and her friends pit themselves against a rapacious business threatening to ruin a small island paradise.

"Two very different reasons brought Laura Izmani and Helen Baynor to the Beach Boardwalk for a symbolic ride on the biggest wooden roller coaster on the west coast. They part strangers, but only after sharing an experience that shifted both of their lives onto new tracks. Their paths cross again decades later when Laura interviews with Helen to become the private chef for the Baynor household. Given what Laura revealed during that fateful coaster ride, she's relieved that Helen seems to have forgotten her. Fiercely protective of her children, Helen--now a famous stage actress and widow with teenaged twins--divides her time between home in a sleepy California enclave and the bright lights of Broadway. Continuing her carefully managed life until her children leave for college is all she wants. Their first roller coaster ride together may turn out to be only a prelude..."--P. [4] of cover.

Dismissed as washed up due to injury, Cass Flynn has just found out she's been elevated from alternate to competitor for the Double Scull US Rowing Team on its way to China. With only a few weeks until the event debuts with the whole world watching, she is itching to prove she can still row at world-class speeds. It's her last chance--at 32 she can't afford to wait another four years.Aloof 28-year-old Stroke-of-the-Eights rower Laura Kelley doubts her last minute teammate's suitability as much as anyone, but has little time to dwell on it. Her own inconsistency since the suicide of her ex's younger sister has not gone unnoticed, and her ex's appearance at training camp literally rocks the boat. Driven by their own hearts to compete at speeds thought impossible only years earlier, Cass and Laura plunge into training with one goal in mind: gold. Fate has other plans, and medals aren't the only things at risk. Pol Robinson's debut romance novel dives into the ultimate competition with a riveting story of world-class athletes and the passions that drive them.

Movie star Tessa Flanagan has retired from the Hollywood grind with a string of popular and critical successes behind her. Now her days revolve around time with her daughter Laya and launching a new career in philanthropy. She doesn't expect a brief encounter with Eleanor Chapin, Laya's new kindergarten teacher, to make a lasting impression. As the end of the school year nears, however, Tessa realizes that her daughter's beloved Miss Chapin may be the perfect nanny for the summer. Natural and direct, Eleanor already understands Laya's need for life out of the public eye. Even though it means inviting a stranger into their household, Tessa is certain her own carefully guarded secrets will not be at risk. For Eleanor, L.A. is merely a stop between Boston and a long-awaited Ph.D. program. But the job offer from Tessa Flanagan is so lucrative she is tempted to put her plans on hold. The idea of working closely with Tessa is equally enticing, but the job is about Laya. There's no reason not to take it--after all, she'll be leaving L.A. soon. "Kate Christie explores the distance from Chicago's South Side to the Hollywood Hills, from bucolic New England to lush Kauai through the passionate connection between two women looking for home."

Hannah, a free spirit. Rachel, the woman she calls home. Hannah and Rachel knew, from their first adventure as girls, that they were meant to be together. No creek was too wide, no tree too high for the two of them to conquer. On the fateful day their innocent feelings blossomed into unexpected passion, Hannah was certain she and Rachel were meant to be together, forever. But Rachel understood Hannah was meant to be free. Wherever Hannah went, it was Rachel, strong and steady, she came home to. After decades of love, hard choices and painful sacrifices, it's Rachel's turn to go, and this time Hannah must stay. All Hannah wants is to be able to say goodbye. "Renowned playwright Claudia Allen's vibrant story of Hannah and Rachel will touch the hearts and minds of anyone who has ever tried to explain why--and who--they love. Includes 32 pages of color photographs from the production of Hannah Free, the motion picture starring Sharon Gless, and background interviews about the making of this award-winning film.

Hot-headed and soft-hearted Street Crimes Detective, Lucy "Lucky" Sorin, can't seem to stay out of trouble. She even manages to get kicked off the task force working to bring down the Rat Lords, an outlaw motorcycle club in town. Instead of taking a demotion she turns in her badge, grabs her stick and goes looking for a level table with fast cloth--at the Rat Lords' clubhouse. While all eyes are on the ex-cop turned pool hustler, Lucky only has eyes for Mira Allen, the club president's lover. With her smooth stroke and smart mouth, it doesn't take long for Lucky to find trouble again. Tempers soon flare and nothing is quite what it seems. Everyone has a secret someone else is willing to kill for--and Lucky is dangerously behind the eight-ball.

Detective Inspector Carol Ashton appears fully recovered from a serious gunshot wound that nearly took her life. But appearances can be deceiving. Carol is now questioning her commitment to a career that came so close to killing her. And now she is given a most unwelcome assignment. She must safeguard the abrasive Marla Strickland--the famous American feminist--whose talent for controversy is certain to create headlines during her visit to Australia. Ms. Strickland is also reluctant to accept the necessity of a bodyguard. Until the grisly death of one of her staff members forces her to accept Carol's presence. Thrown together uneasily, neither woman has any real sense of the danger that waits for Marla. A deadly game is in progress, with a group called Wellspring pulling the strings. Marla is their target. But once again, it is Carol in the line of fire.

Dog walker-turned murder investigator Matilda Smithwick again finds herself in the middle of a slew of murders.

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The Yukon River Quest is a race to the Midnight Sun. Nearly five hundred miles of Canadian wilderness confronts the competitors. FBI Agent Tabitha Knowles has trained with her work partner Victoria for months in preparation. But on the eve of the competition devastating news takes Victoria out of the race. Finding the experienced Diana Crenshaw equally stranded seems like a miracle, at first. Though they know nothing about each other beyond their reputations as competitive paddlers, they join forces, neither knowing they've about to be in the race of their lives--with only a fraction of the distance covered, Tabitha and Diana are driven off the river by a sniper's bullets. Forced into the deep woods, they struggle against the wilderness and their growing attraction to each other. Tabitha will do whatever it takes to get them both to safety, but she doesn't know the strength of their pursuer--or the answer to the critical question: Which of the two of them is the real target?