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    Girls of Summer

    by Nancy Thayer

    One life-changing summer on Nantucket brings about exhilarating revelations for a single mother and her two grown children in this sensational novel. Nancy Thayer dazzles again in this delightful tale of family, a reminder that sometimes, finding our way back home can bring us unexpected gifts.
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    Once Upon a Cabin

    by Patience Griffin

    Tori and McKenna St. James have been living comfortably on their trust funds in Dallas. But their uncle Monty, keeper of the purse strings, decides to push them out of their comfort zones by requiring them to spend one year in Alaska or lose their inheritance. Initially the sisters are stunned, but they aren’t willing to back down from the challenge. In the quiet town of Sweet Home, Alaska, these two sisters will learn about themselves and how to love.
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    Mr. Malcolm’s List

    by Suzanne Allain

    As the target of matchmaking mothers and desperate debutantes, Mr. Jeremy Malcolm is determined to avoid the fortune hunters and find a near-perfect woman, one who will meet the qualifications on his well-crafted list. But after years of searching, he’s beginning to despair. Until Selina Dalton arrives in town. Selina is thrilled when her friend Julia Thistlewaite invites her to London, until she learns it’s all part of a plot to exact revenge on Mr. Malcolm. Selina is reluctant to participate in Julia’s scheme, until Mr. Malcolm begins judging her against his unattainable standards, and Selina decides that she has some qualifications of her own. Don’t miss this delightful story that is soon to be a major motion picture!
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    The Siren of Sussex

    by Mimi Matthews

    Victorian high society’s most daring equestrienne finds love and an unexpected ally in her fight for independence in the strong arms of London’s most sought after and devastatingly handsome half-Indian tailor. But pushing boundaries comes at a cost and with obstacles spanning between them, the indomitable pair must decide which hurdles they can jump and what matters most: making their mark or following their hearts?
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    Aspen Crossroads

    by Janine Rosche

    Few in the community of Whisper Canyon have actually met Jace Daring, a handsome recluse who lives at Aspen Crossroads. But that doesn’t stop the rumors about the multiple women who live with him. He must protect the truth—that his farm-to-table restaurant will provide new livelihoods for women rescued from human trafficking—or he risks the safety and futures of those relying on him. But he can’t do it alone. So he hires counselor Haven Haviland—who is hiding a few secrets of her own. Jace would sacrifice himself to save Haven and the women under his care, but his efforts might not be enough. And, in the end, it might not be the women most in need of saving after all.
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    Finding Hope

    by Janice Kay Johnson

    In this heartwarming and affecting Amish romance, a young woman has the chance to begin a new life in the Amish community after old betrayals come to light.
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    It’s Better This Way

    by Debbie Macomber

    It’s been nearly six years since Julia Jones had her heart broken after her husband became involved with another woman and her marriage ended. Distraught, Julia moves into a condominium that offers the warmth and charm of a fresh start, one that doesn’t seem to need a man in it. But when Julia meets a handsome new resident, she and Heath begin to grow close and their friendship blossoms into an unexpected love. However, they soon realize that combining families proves to be a challenge. When a dramatic revelation threatens the happiness they’ve found, Julia and Heath must reconcile their love for their children with their love for each other. If they can’t, their bright future together may be nothing but a dream.
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    Emma

    by Jane Austen

    Beautiful, clever, rich—and single—Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage. Nothing, however, delights her more than interfering in the romantic lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr. Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protégée, Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected.
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    If You Ask Me

    by Libby Hubscher

    Advice columnist, Violet Covington, has an answer for how to politely handle any difficult situation…until she discovers her husband has been cheating on her. Furious and out of sensible solutions, Violet turns to her column to air her own frustrations, and her new, brutally honest column goes viral. When she burns her husband’s belongings in a front-yard bonfire, a smoking-hot firefighter named Dez shows up to douse the flames and an unexpected fling quickly shows potential to become something longer lasting. The right answers don’t come easily when Violent finds herself at her own personal crossroads. But maybe, by getting real, Violet can write her own happy ending.
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    The Transformation of Philip Jettan

    by Georgette Heyer

    Cleone Charteris never had to look far to find an eligible bachelor. Her best friend since childhood has made no secret of his intentions to marry her. Now that he’s a full-grown man, there’s only one small problem: He disdains art, fashion, and etiquette—all the things that Cleone cherishes most. Philip Jettan doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with a man preferring manly things, but he’ll do whatever it takes to win Cleone’s heart. So Philip travels to Paris where he learns to duel, to write poetry, to find the perfect accessory for any outfit. But when the country bumpkin returns home a stylish dandy, he faces an unexpected challenge: convincing Cleone that he’s still the same boy who always loved her.
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    A Springtime Heart

    by Marta Perry

    Dorcas Beiler’s reckless teenage years are far behind her. She’s serious and responsible now, and the good people of Promise Glen trust her with the education of their children. But when Thomas, her first love returns after years of exile from the community, her past comes rushing back. Thomas Fisher has plans. Plans to start a construction company and prove himself a success to all those who doubted him, and plans to find the woman he left behind. Scenting love in the air, Dorcas’s young pupils make excuses to bring them together. As old feelings stir, Dorcas and Thomas wonder whether their first love might also be their last.
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