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Breath
by Tim Winton
A sea-faring epic about the power of love and courage in the face of adversity.
The novel is set in a small Western Australian logging village named Sawyer, near the fictional coastal town of Angelus, which has featured in several of Winton's works, including Shallows and The ... (Wikipedia)
The Life She Was Given
by Ellen Marie Wiseman
A young girl is sold to a circus by her family and must navigate the harsh realities of circus life. Decades later, her daughter uncovers the truth.
From acclaimed author Ellen Marie Wiseman comes a vivid, daring novel about the devastating power of family secrets–beginning in the poignant, lurid world of a Depression-era traveling circus and ... (Goodreads)
Winter Garden
by Kristin Hannah
A family drama that explores the complex relationships between a mother and her two daughters, set against the backdrop of World War II and the Leningrad Siege.
Can a woman ever really know herself if she doesn’t know her mother?, From the author of the smash-hit bestseller Firefly Lane, and, True Colors, comes a powerful, heartbreaking novel that ... (Goodreads)
Smash Cut
by Sandra Brown
A wealthy businessman's life is turned upside down when his actress wife is brutally murdered and he becomes the prime suspect.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown comes this thrilling new novel full of jarring, cinematic twists and breathless suspense that will have you on the edge of your seat. When ... (Goodreads)
Breath of Scandal
by Sandra Brown
A young woman's life is turned upside down when she becomes embroiled in a scandalous affair with a wealthy politician.
On a rainy Southern night, Jade Sperry endured a young woman's worst nightmare at the hands of three local hell-raisers. Robbed of her youthful ideals and at the center of scandal and tragedy, Jade ... (Goodreads)
The Diplomat's Wife
by Pam Jenoff
A WWII love story between a diplomat's wife and a resistance fighter. Secrets, danger, and sacrifice abound.
How have I been lucky enough to come here, to be alive, when so many others are not? I should have died.… But I am here. 1945. Surviving the brutality of a Nazi prison camp, Marta Nederman is lucky ... (Goodreads)
Escaping from Houdini
by Kerri Maniscalco
Aboard a luxurious ocean liner, a serial killer is on the loose and Audrey Rose Wadsworth must solve the mystery before she becomes the next victim.
The #1 bestselling series that started with, Stalking Jack the Ripper, and, Hunting Prince Dracula, continues its streak in this third bloody installment . . . Audrey Rose and Thomas Cresswell find ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Perfect Girl
by Gilly Macmillan
A teenage pianist's past comes back to haunt her when her mother is found dead on the night of her big concert.
Zoe Maisey is a seventeen-year-old musical prodigy with a genius IQ. Three years ago, she was involved in a tragic incident that left three classmates dead. She served her time, and now her mother, ... (Goodreads)
Not a Sound
by Heather Gudenkauf
A traumatic event leaves a nurse deaf and struggling to uncover the truth behind a murder.
When a tragic accident leaves nurse Amelia Winn deaf, she spirals into a depression that ultimately causes her to lose everything that matters–her job, her husband, David, and her stepdaughter, Nora. ... (Goodreads)
Play Dirty
by Sandra Brown
A woman's life is turned upside down when her ex-husband, a former NFL player, is released from prison and seeks revenge.
The book tells the story of Griff Burkett, a football fallen star, who was caught cheating and was sent to prison. , After five years, Burkett is a free man. , He meets Foster and Laura Speakman, a ... (Wikipedia)
The Midnight Club
by James Patterson
Terminally ill teens form a club where they share their deepest secrets and make the most of their remaining time.
"The Midnight Club, is the novel I wrote just before, Along Came A Spider,. I'm certain that both Alex Cross and Sampson originated in ideas I had while writing this story. It's one of my favorites." ... (Barnes & Noble)
Swimsuit
by James Patterson
A fashion model is found dead on a beach in Hawaii, and the investigation leads to a twisted and dangerous killer.
THE BEACH..., A breathtakingly beautiful supermodel disappears from a swimsuit photo shoot at the most glamorous hotel in Hawaii. Only hours after she goes missing, Kim McDaniels's parents receive a ... (Goodreads)
Tricks
by Ellen Hopkins
A novel in verse about five troubled teenagers and their struggles with addiction, abuse, and love.
In the novel Tricks , the story begins with five teenagers, all residing in various parts of the United States. The first character, Eden Streit, lives with her father, mother, and younger sister, ... (Wikipedia)
Private #1 Suspect
by James Patterson
Jack Morgan, Private Investigator, is accused of murder and must clear his name while also solving the case. Fast-paced thriller with twists and turns.
This book has several plots. The most important one involves Jack Morgan, the owner of Private, a private investigation company started by his father. Morgan comes back from a trip to find a former ... (Wikipedia)
The Mark of the Assassin
by Daniel Silva
CIA agent Michael Osbourne must stop a deadly assassin before he strikes again.
When a commercial airliner is blown out of the sky off the East Coast, the CIA scrambles to find the perpetrators. A body is discovered near the crash site with three bullets to the face: the calling ... (Goodreads)
Leave Me
by Gayle Forman
A woman, overwhelmed by her responsibilities, leaves her family to find herself. She discovers that sometimes you have to lose yourself to find your way back home.
Every woman who has ever fantasized about driving past her exit on the highway instead of going home to make dinner, and every woman who has ever dreamed of boarding a train to a place where no one ... (Goodreads)
We Are Called to Rise
by Laura McBride
A tragic event brings together four strangers in Las Vegas, revealing their interconnected lives and the power of compassion.
Three lives are bound together by a split-second mistake, and a child’s fate hangs in the balance. What happens next will test—and restore—your faith in humanity. Far from the neon lights of the ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Home for Unwanted Girls
by Joanna Goodman
A young girl is sent to an asylum in 1950s Quebec, where she faces abuse and forced adoption. Her mother fights to get her back.
Philomena meets Orphan Train in this suspenseful, provocative novel filled with love, secrets, and deceit—the story of a young unwed mother who is forcibly separated from her daughter at birth and ... (Barnes & Noble)
Last Christmas in Paris: A Novel of World War I
by Hazel Gaynor
A heart-wrenching love story set during World War I, told through letters exchanged between a soldier and his sweetheart.
An unforgettably romantic novel that spans four Christmases (1914-1918), Last Christmas in Paris explores the ruins of war, the strength of love, and the enduring hope of the Christmas season., New ... (Barnes & Noble)
Gold
by Chris Cleave
Two elite cyclists and best friends compete for Olympic gold while dealing with personal struggles and a shared secret.
Gold follows two friends and professional cycling rivals, Kate Meadows and Zoe Castle, through their lives until the London Olympics. Meeting at the age of nineteen at a cycling challenge, Kate ... (Wikipedia)
Tandia
by Bryce Courtenay
A young black girl in apartheid South Africa fights against oppression and racism to achieve her dreams.
Tandia, whose parents were a South African Indian man (Mr. Patel) and his house worker (a black woman), is raped by a police officer at her father's grave the day after his funeral. With Mr. Patel's ... (Wikipedia)
Play Dead
by Harlan Coben
A man's search for his missing girlfriend leads him into a dangerous world of secrets and lies.
Harlan Coben's first novel, now back in print. No sooner had supermodel Laura Ayers and Celtics star David Baskin said "I do" than tragedy struck. While honeymooning on Australia's Great Barrier ... (Goodreads)
Fallout
by Ellen Hopkins
A novel in verse about three teenagers struggling with addiction, love, and family secrets in a small town.
Hunter. Autumn. Summer.,Different homes. Different guardians. Different last names.,Different lives.,But there is one person who binds them together.,Kristina,. Nineteen years after Kristina Snow met ... (Goodreads)
Tending Roses
by Lisa Wingate
A woman learns about her grandmother's life and love through letters and memories. She discovers the importance of family and cherishing the present.
Librarian Note: This is the updated cover for ISBN 9780451203076 Author Lisa Wingate drew upon her relationship with her grandmother for inspiration in writing "Tending Roses". Her sensitive and able ... (Goodreads)
A Noise Downstairs
by Linwood Barclay
After a college professor hears a strange noise in his garage, he discovers a connection to a murder case from years ago.
Duration: 9 hours, 9 minutes The New York Times bestselling author of No Time for Goodbye returns with a haunting psychological thriller that blends the twists and turns of Gillian Flynn with the ... (Goodreads)
A Secret History of Witches
by Louisa Morgan
A multigenerational tale of a family of witches, their secrets, and the power they wield.
A sweeping historical saga that traces five generations of fiercely powerful mothers and daughters — witches whose magical inheritance is both a dangerous threat and an extraordinary gift. Brittany, ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany
by Lori Nelson Spielman
Two estranged sisters embark on a journey to Italy to break a family curse and find love.
A trio of second-born daughters set out to break the family curse that says they’ll never find love on a whirlwind journey through the lush Italian countryside by New York Times bestseller Lori ... (Goodreads)
Jeremy Poldark
by Winston Graham
The third book in the Poldark series follows Jeremy's life as he navigates love, family, and business in 18th century Cornwall.
Ross Poldark faces the darkest hour of his life in this third novel of the Poldark series. Reeling from the tragic death of a loved one, Captain Poldark vents his grief by inciting impoverished ... (Goodreads)
The Library of Lost and Found
by Phaedra Patrick
A librarian discovers a mysterious book that leads her on a journey to uncover family secrets and find her true self.
A librarian’s discovery of a mysterious book sparks the journey of a lifetime…,Librarian Martha Storm has always found it easier to connect with books than people—though not for lack of trying. She ... (Barnes & Noble)
Copper Sun
by Sharon M. Draper
A young African girl is captured and sold into slavery in America, where she struggles to survive and find freedom.
Stolen from her village, sold to the highest bidder, fifteen-year-old Amari has only one thing left of her own: hope., Amari's life was once perfect. Engaged to the handsomest man in her tribe, ... (Goodreads)
