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The Nanny Diaries
WANTED: One young woman to take care of a four-year-old boy. Must be bordering on masochistic. Must relish sixteen-hour shifts with a nap-deprived pre-schooler. Must love getting thrown up on, literally and figuratively, by everyone in his family Mostly, must love being treated like fungus found growing out of employers Hermès bag. Those who take it personally need not apply. Who wouldn't want this job? Nanny is a struggling grad student with no visible piercings. Mrs. X, of Park Avenue, doesn't work, clean, cook, or raise her own child. She makes appointments and lists. Nanny needs a job. Mrs. X needs someone accommodating. Nanny and Mrs. X need each other. In return, Nanny is subjected to erratic shifts, irregular paychecks, and the sullen moods of her four-year-old charge. Sentenced to every play date known to Central Park, and every gourmet-snack run she can handle, Nanny needs a diversion that an afternoon martini can't fulfill. Then she discovers a secret about Mr. X. Navigating a marriage on the rocks and the increasingly paranoid, impossibly demanding attitude of her employer, Nanny is redefining servitude. Because now, Nanny has something worth more than Mrs. X's ill-fitting Prada castoffs as a thankless bonus. Nanny's acquiring the power of revenge…
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The Eight
New York City, 1972--A dabbler in mathematics and chess, Catherine Velis is also a computer expert for a Big Eight accounting firm. Before heading off to a new assignment in Algeria, Cat has her palm read by a fortune-teller. The woman warns Cat of danger. Then an antiques dealer approaches Cat with a mysterious offer: He has an anonymous client who is trying to collect the pieces of an ancient chess service, purported to be in Algeria. If Cat can bring the pieces back, there will be a generous reward. The South of France, 1790--Mireille de Remy and her cousin Valentine are young novices at the fortresslike Montglane Abbey. With France aflame in revolution, the two girls burn to rebel against constricted convent life--and their means of escape is at hand. Buried deep within the abbey are pieces of the Montglane Chess Service, once owned by Charlemagne. Whoever reassembles the pieces can play a game of unlimited power. But to keep the Game a secret from those who would abuse it, the two young women must scatter the pieces throughout the world.
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Dark Rival
Highland warriors sworn to protect Innocence through the ages… A golden man, he is called Black Royce—a battle hardened soldier of the gods. His vows are his life—until he is sent to New York City to protect a Healer from those who would use her powers for themselves. The moment Royce sees beautiful, feisty Allie Monroe, he knows she will be his only weakness—and he is right. Destiny is a dangerous thing. Allie Monroe is more than an heiress. She is a Healer, willing to do anything to save victims of the evil that lurks in the city at night. But alone, she can do only so much—until destiny sends her the darkest Highlander of them all. Then evil strikes and Royce is destroyed before Allie's eyes. Now Allie will do anything to save Royce—even if it means going back in time to a dark, dangerous world to be with him. And confronting their enemies could cost not only their lives, but also their love—for all eternity.
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Bitterwood
Bitterwood "It is a time when powerful dragons reign supreme and humans are forced to work as slaves, driven to support the kingdom of the tyrannical ruler King Albekizan. However, there is one name whispered amongst the dragons that strikes fear into the very hearts and minds of those who would oppress the human race. Bitterwood. The last dragon hunter, a man who refuses to yield to the will of the dragons. A legend who is about to return, his arrow nocked and ready, his heart full of fiery vengeance... Bitterwood plans to bring the dragons to their knees. But will he bring the remnants of the human race down with him?"
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The Final Victim
What She Left Behind... Everyone in Savannah, Georgia knows the Remington estate. The rambling old house bears blatant testimony not just to the esteemed family's vast wealth, but to unbearable tragedy and whispered secrets. Soon, the Remingtons will all come home to this secluded plantation nestled deep in the shadow of moss-covered trees. Then they will have to die...one by one... Hasn't Just Come Back To Haunt Her... For Charlotte Remington Maitland, the past five years have been a haze of pain and loss. Now, with her new husband and teenaged daughter, she's found a second chance at happiness--until the moment her grandfather's will is read. As the sole beneficiary of the vast Remington estate, Charlotte will get everything that's coming to her. A killer will make sure of that--no matter who has to die... It's Come Back To Kill Her. Trapped in a house of lies, searching for answers to deadly questions, Charlotte has never been more afraid. Someone knows her family's deepest secrets. Someone who will take Charlotte to the edge of sanity and the dark heart of her greatest fear in order to make her... The Final Victim
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The Golem's Eye
The young magician Nathaniel is fast rising through the government ranks. His most urgent task is to put an end to the mysterious Resistance, but Kitty and her friends continue to elude him. As the pressure mounts, London is suddenly threatened by a new series of terrifying attacks. Is it the Resistance - or something even more dangerous? Nathaniel is forced to embark on a perilous mission to the enemy city of Prague; and to summon once again the troublesome, enigmatic and quick-witted djinni, Bartimaeus. The thrilling sequel to THE AMULET OF SAMARKAND is a roller-coaster ride of magic, adventure and political skulduggery as the fates of Nathaniel, Bartimaeus and Kitty explosively collide.
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Marker
Twenty-eight-year-old Sean McGillin seems the picture of youthful good health, until he fractures a leg while skating in New York City’s Park. Nothing life-threatening, yet within twenty-four hours of his surgical treatment he is dead. Next, a thirty-six-year-old mother, Darlene Morgan, receives minor knee surgery to repair a torn ligament – and within twenty-four hours she too has died. New York City medical examiners Dr. Laurie Montgomery and Dr.Jack Stapleton appear again in Robin Cook’s electrifying twenty-fifty novel, as they confront a series of patients after undergoing successful treatment. Despite resistance from her superiors, Laurie doggedly pursues the investigation. Though it seems impossible to determine why and how these patients are dying, she comes to determine why and how these patients are dying, she comes to realize that not only are the fatalities somehow related – they’re cold bloodedly intentional. Can it be that Laurie has stumbled upon the trail of a remarkably clever serial killer – one with a very unusual motive and with disturbing ties to both medical research and the cut and thrust of modern health care? As Laurie’s personal life continues to unravel disastrously the need for answers becomes ever more urgent.
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Madame Bovary
Her neck stood out from a white turned-down collar. Her hair, whose two black folds seemed each of a single piece, so smooth were they, was parted in the middle by a delicate lie that curved slightly with the curve of the head; and, just showing the tip of the ear, it was joined behind in a thick chignon, with a wavy movement at the temples that the country doctor saw now for the first time in his life.
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Royal Engagements
You’re invited to three beautiful royal weddings! A Royal Bride of Convenience Rebecca Winters When Princess Francette first met her betrothed, Prince Raimundo, they hated each other. But to join their two powerful kingdoms, there had to be a royal wedding…of convenience! Expecting the Cascaverado Prince’s Baby Meredith Webber Carlos Deziguel is no ordinary doctor – he’s also a crown prince… But Caroline has no idea she’s pregnant with a future king – until Carlos returns to claim his heir and make Caz his royal bride! Too Ordinary for the Duke? Melissa James Mari was totally enamoured with her gorgeous rescuer, until she discovered that Lysander was actually a duke. Was Lysander willing to give up his diplomatic career to make this ordinary girl his duchess?
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Regency Candlelit Christmas
Three rakish gentlemen, three yuletide betrothals, and three brand-new "Regency" romances! Christmas Wedding Wish by Julia Justiss Disenchanted with empty-headed debutantes, dashing gentleman Allen Mansfell is instantly attracted to the spirited and intelligent Miss Meredyth Wellingford. Merry doesn't believe she'll ever find true love - but it's the season of miracles... The Rake's Secret Son by Annie Burrows Before Carleton Tillotson left Nell, the rebellious rake broke her heart. Now he's back, just in time for Christmas, and Nell can't hide her secret any longer - Carleton's the father of her son! Blame It on the Mistletoe by Terri Brisbin Julia Fairchild has loved Iain MacLerie forever, but the boy she once knew is now a hardened and aloof man. Amid the warm cheer of Christmas, can Julia find a way to turn the spark between them into an enduring flame?
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Regency Christmas Weddings
The Pirate's Kiss by Nicola Cornick Famous and feared pirate Daniel de Lancey is master and commander of the Defiance. Only one woman makes him want to swap danger for desire, sea for seduction... And with one Christmas kiss, he will make Lucinda his bride! A Smuggler's Tale by Margaret McPhee Masquerading as a smuggler, society's handsome bad boy, Lord Jack Holberton, finds himself protecting young Miss Linden's honor, despite his reputation. But will this rake keep his twelfth-night promise and return to claim her as his own? The Sailor's Bride by Miranda Jarrett War-ravaged Lieutenant Lord James Richardson is about to put in to Naples after a victorious sea battle that has made him a hero but has left its mark on his soul. Young and innocent, Abigail Layton is just the woman to heal his hardened heart.
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Passionate Brides
THE ITALIAN DUKE'S WIFE Italian aristocrat Lorenzo needs to marry ??? though love does not enter his calculations. Tourist Jodie seems the ideal candidate - but they're soon forgetting the no-consommation rule! THE CITY-GIRL BRIDE Elegant Maggie is caught in a country flood when rugged Finn Gordon comes to her rescue. After four nights of unbridled passion, Maggie wonders if it was just strangers in the night? THE CHRISTMAS BRIDE Silas Stanway is furious! How did he end up escorting a woman he doesn't know to a wedding in Spain? Yet Tilly has ignited a sexual hunger in him he's just got to indulge...
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The Millionaire, The Viking And The Baby Doctor
Baby Request Robyn Grady Millionaire businessman Gage Cameron owed old flame Jenna Darley; he'd hurt her years ago. So if he could help her win custody of her baby niece by marrying her, that's what he would do. And he'd enjoy the fringe benefits! The Viking's Defiant Bride Joanna Fulford Viking conqueror Earl Wulfrum has taken beautiful and strong-willed Lady Elgiva's home, and now he will take her! Her response to his touch tells him she feels the heat as much as he. Their passionate battle can end only one way - in the marriage bed! The Nurse's Baby Miracle Janice Lynn For Natalie Carmichael, time is running out - if she stands any chance of having a child, it's now or never...Then she meets drop-dead gorgeous Caleb Burton. One night with him and not only is Natalie hooked...she's also pregnant!