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Two families on opposite sides of the globe are shaken by the rise and fall of the Titanic, "queen of the ocean". When pampered Jacqueline Abington secretly elopes with the family gardener, she asks another woman to take her place on the much-anticipated maiden voyage of the Titanic. Tessa Bowen hails from a poor corner of London but has been granted the opportunity of a lifetime - a ticket to sail to America aboard a famed vessel.

Imagine you're at a dinner party with some of the most successful authors of our time. "Book Mama" and Beautiful Writers Podcast cocreator Linda Sivertsen is the host. As she shares her story of the many hilarious, outrageous, and practical things she did to launch her bestselling writing career, your favorite writers chime in with their own anecdotes, leaving you enlightened and newly inspired. The wisdom in this book will nourish anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling and dreams of living a creative life.

On the darkest night of Monroe Perry’s life, her husband leaves her for another woman. This mysterious woman, Jenna, causes Monroe to question everything she thought she knew about her life, her family, and her marriage. Forced to face a life, and a love, full of lies and deceit—Monroe vows to exact revenge on the woman who caused her entire world to crumble around her.

Py-Lieberman reflects on the profound connections between even outwardly dissimilar objects and offers insight and stories from Smithsonian experts. The book explores artworks, scientific specimens, historical artifacts, airplanes, spacecraft, plants, and so much more, contemplating how each item represents different facets of humanity and resonates with cultural meaning in surprising ways. Whimsical, affecting, and insightful, The Object at Hand offers an intimate and exclusive tour of the Smithsonian collections.

Clara and Andrew seem to have finally come to terms with their past. Not only can it not be erased, it’s what makes them Clara and Andrew. Now when their past comes calling once again, they face it head-on, together. After more than a decade’s worth of tears, what lies in store for this pair? Is history all that lies between them, or will they finally have the future they want?

Hannah thought she had the answer to her problems and how she and Ford could be happy. But when they faced Ford's parents ultimatum, she knew she'd been wrong. Now her and Ford's relationship is broken, and she's not sure it can be fixed. She can only hope that Ford will keep his promise to her and meet her in the meadow after graduation.

Can your first love be your one great love? Can your high school sweetheart be your soulmate? Is it possible to find the person you're meant to spend the rest of your life with so early in life? Ford and I were destined for a great romance until our parents forced us apart. We'll do as they ask and try to stay away, but being apart only makes our love stronger. Trying to live my best life is impossible without him beside me, but I'm trying to live in the moment. Even if I must wait until June to be with the guy I love.

Logan Whitmere runs Cirque des Miroirs with intense focus. Only one thing has ever risked his dedication: the rebellious Sienna Cole. His attraction risks everything he cares about. And threatens her life. Now he faces a choice: the circus or Sienna. Family or love.

Deciding to add a baby to your family is full of unknowns. How long will it take to get pregnant? How will age and other factors play into your chances of conceiving? If you need some help, what are your options? Many of these questions have different answers for every person and every pregnancy. With Mayo Clinic Guide to Fertility and Conception, you can take on the adventure of trying for a baby with clear, empathetic guidance.

High school can be hell. Especially for Tamara Riley. Bullied and humiliated by her classmates, her only solace is in her deceased mother's strange and tattered grimoires. When the bullying takes a sudden and shocking turn, Tamara finds herself transformed from a meek victim to a sexy and powerful avenger.

I'm determined to help Logan find freedom, the same way he helped me. Except his personal demons come out to play in the lonely prison cell. Even if I manage to get him back, he may not be the same man I ran away with.

When age-old zealotry spreads to the far reaches of the consortium of planets, Biblio Services agent Verity Force partners with Cyfrin Cariad, a security forces agent undercover as a notorious pirate, to transport a hostile primary source to testify. In close quarters and with shadow extremists on their trail, will the fact finder and the secret keeper reveal more than just the truth?

Gwen’s LovBot is broken. When she seeks out Anders, the starbase’s only LovBot service technician, she discovers the pleasures of spending time with a fellow human. Smitten by the reclusive scientist, Anders lures Gwen back with promises of refurbishing her bot parts and showing her intriguing new toys. Can Anders entice Gwen to take a chance on a human, or will his shy tiger return to the safe intimate detachment of her bot?

Trauma surgeon Kate Marshall won't be forced into hiding after an ominous warning. Not even after a patient with connections to a vicious crime lord with a taste for revenge dies on her table. But when a ghostly figure appears just before bullets start flying, Kate might be forced to admit she's in trouble. Ex-Army doctor Jason Nolan should have been on duty at the hospital. Instead, he's numbing the pain of his past in a waterfront bar. When the tall, leggy, Grace Kelly lookalike stalks in to give him a piece of her mind, he deserves it.

New Orleans nightclub owner Mia LeMay's protected Creole world shatters when she witnesses a murder and she's forced to put her life in the hands of a man she's never met. A man whose golden eyes hide as many dark, dangerous secrets as the killer who wants her dead.

Four blind dates in five days. I can’t believe I agreed to this. Actually, I can. That’s what I do. I agree to things I don’t want to do to make other people happy. In this case, my four best friends. They’re worried about me, and if going on a few dates will make them happy, then I’ll do it. How bad could they be? I probably shouldn’t have asked that.

The Murder Farm is a place where any villain, serial killer, terrorist, or outlaw can go to seek asylum or conduct any business of their choosing. The price of such a service is, of course, exorbitant. Run by a family of three—Pop, Mum, and Betty—the Murder Farm is infamous in the underworld for its discreet and hospitable caretakers. One evening, however, the villain Doctor Talky and his band of miscreants arrive, and things start to go haywire.

Widower Ethan Gallagher’s biggest challenge is just making it day to day. A firefighter and single father to two adorable boys, he juggles work and parenthood with the help of his family. When he volunteers at the temporary food bank site, he finds himself face-to-face with Willow Dunaway, owner of the Purple Pig Café. He’s still not over his wife’s death, but the carefree beauty has him thinking about living again. Willow has worked hard to find inner peace and serenity, but Ethan challenges her at every turn, and before long, the broody single dad gets under her skin.

The Road to Villa Page: A He Said/She Said Memoir of Buying Our Dream Home in France is the first in a series of books that captures the experience of living in the Dordogne region of France, as filtered through the eyes of an American family from a “he said, she said” perspective. Our story begins with falling in love with France, specifically the enchanting Dordogne. We weren’t the first and we won’t be the last.

Lily has roamed the Earth for centuries, unable to die but also unable to truly live, lest her secret be discovered. Unfortunately, saving a young boy from an almost-deadly accident attracts a handsome stranger’s rapt attention. He sees her in a way few others have before, putting them both at risk and awakening an ancient curse. After years of searching and nearly losing all hope, Lily’s finally found something—and someone—to live for. But will that be enough to save them from what is coming?