Author: Scott, Laura, 1961- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: LP F SCOTT
Format: Large print
Summary: Attacked in her barn just before Christmas, Amish quilter Elizabeth Walton doesn't know why someone wants to harm her. But when gunfire narrowly misses Elizabeth and furniture maker David McKay, the Englischer fears his past has put them both in the crosshairs. David's determined to protect the pretty widow...but is his presence the real danger? Or is there another motive behind the deadly threats?
Author: Johns, Patricia (Romance writer), author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: LP F JOHNS
Format: Large print
Summary: "They're not compatible on paper...but might be the perfect match. Amish bachelor Mose Klassen knows what he needs in a wife--someone quiet and traditional, the exact opposite of Naomi Peachy. His lifelong stutter has made him reserved, but when his childhood friend volunteers as his speaking tutor, Mose can't help but be drawn to the outgoing woman. Naomi's progressive views mean she'll never make his matchmaker's list...but could an unexpected match be his perfect fit?"--back cover.
Author: Bale, Leigh, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: LP F BALE
Format: Large print
Summary: Four years ago, having a child out of wedlock changed everything for Tessa Miller--including her engagement to Amish farmer Caleb Yoder. Now she's determined to provide a better life for her son--even if it means working for her ex-fiancé. Only spending time with Caleb makes it harder to keep her past a secret. Will revealing the truth lead to forgiveness and a second chance together?
Author: Wright, Pamela Desmond, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: LP F WRIGHT
Format: Large print
Summary: "What she wants more than anything could also be the most dangerous... After her twin sister's death, Maddie Baum flees to Wisconsin Amish country with her nephew in tow in the hopes of protecting him from his criminal father. Befriending Amish shopkeeper Abram Mueller gives her a glimpse of the happiness she's been yearning for all along. Can she find a fresh start with Abram--or will old sins tear them apart?" --back cover.
Author: McClay, Jocelyn, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: LP F MCCLAY
Format: Large print
Summary: He's learned from his mistakes...But can he protect her from his past? Miriam Schrock has one rule in her quest for a respectable Amish life--stay away from troublemakers like Aaron Raber. That is, until their employers play matchmaker and Miriam sees a different side to the former rebel. Aaron promises his time with an Englischer gang is behind him. But when his past returns, will protecting Miriam from their threats mean losing her for good?
Author: Scott, Laura, 1961- author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: LP F SCOTT
Format: Large print
Summary: Seeking refuge in Amish country...in order to stay alive. Fleeing to her uncle's home is Shauna McKay's only option after her mother's brutally murdered and the killer's sights set on her. Local sheriff Liam Harland's convinced hiding Shauna in his cousin's Amish community will shield her. But when an Amish woman who looks like Shauna is attacked, it's clear nobody in this peaceful community is safe...unless Liam and Shauna can stop the culprit's murderous plan.
Author: Stef, Jackie, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: LP F STEF
Format: Large print
Summary: "Their pretend relationship...is becoming all too real. Irrepressible Sadie Stolzfus refuses to wed someone who doesn't understand her. To avoid an arranged marriage, she finds the perfect pretend beau in handsome but heartbroken Isaac Hostettler. Spending time with the unconventional Sadie is helping Isaac avoid matchmaking pressure--and helping him handle a difficult loss. But can they really be sure their convenient courtship isn't the real thing?"--Back cover.
Author: Liggett, Cathy, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: LP F LIGGETT
Format: Large print
Summary: "Her heart may learn to love again...but can it trust? Running from betrayal, Leah Zook finds purpose caring for the older owner of an Amish horse farm. But when he's injured and his estranged son returns home looking for redemption, Leah's resolve is tested. The mysterious Zach Graber has all the power to fix the run-down farm--and Leah's locked-down heart. But together will they be strong enough to withstand his secret...and hers?"--back cover.
Author: Kertz, Rebecca, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: LP F KERTZ
Format: Large print
Summary: "She could never marry for love. But what about for a family? Still grieving her beloved fiancé's death, Katie Mast is not interested in finding a new husband--even if the matchmaker believes widower Micah Bontrager and his three children are perfect for her. But Katie's compassion knows no bounds and she agrees to nanny the little ones. Could this arrangement lead to a life--and love--she thought could never exist again?"--Back cover.
Author: Opelt, Amanda Held, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 204.42
Format: Books
Summary: "Generations past have embraced a robust array of rituals and customs surrounding death and bereavement. When did we forget how to grieve well? When Amanda Held Opelt suffered a season of loss-including three miscarriages and the death of her grandmother and culminating in the unexpected death of her sister, New York Times bestselling writer Rachel Held Evans-she was faced with sorrow she didn't know to face. And through her career as an international aid worker, she traveled to some of the world's most troubled regions, devastated by war, natural disasters, and disease. In the wake of these losses and exposure to trauma, Opelt struggled to process her grief and accept the reality of her pain and the pain in the world. She also wrestled with some unexpectedly difficult questions: What does it mean to truly grieve and to grieve well? Why is it so hard to move on? Why didn't my faith prepare me for this kind of pain? Does the Bible really speak to the heart of sorrow? What am I supposed to do now? Her search for a way to process her grief led her to seek wisdom about how other people have made it through, and she found that generations past embraced rituals that served as vessels for pain and aided in the process of grieving and healing. Today, many of these traditions have been lost as religious practice declines, cultures amalgamate, death is sanitized, and pain is averted. In this raw and authentic memoir of bereavement, Opelt explores the history of human grief practices and how previous generations have journeyed through periods of suffering. She explores grief rituals and customs from various cultures, including: --the Irish tradition of keening, or wailing in grief, which teaches her that healing can only begin when we dive headfirst into our grief. --the Victorian tradition of post-mortem photographs and how we struggle to recall a loved one as they were. --the Jewish tradition of sitting shiva, which reminds her to rest in the strength of her community even when God feels absent. --the tradition of mourning clothing, which set the bereaved apart in society for a time, allowing them space honor their grief. As Opelt explores each bereavement practice, it allows her to utilize these rituals as a framework for processing their own pain. She shares how, in spite of her doubt and anger, God met her in the midst of sorrow and grieved along with her. This book is a testament to the idea that when we carefully and honestly attend to our losses, we are able to expand our capacity for love, faith, and healing"--
Author: Glenn, Ruth M., author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: B GLENN
Format: Books
Summary: "The raw, uplifting, and unforgettable memoir from the CEO and president of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence chronicling her personal battle against abuse, violence, and even a murder attempt. Ruth M. Glenn wasn't surprised the first time her husband beat her. She was hurt and disappointed but after a childhood in a broken and violent home, she was not surprised. After all, this was just the way things were, right? It was only after she lay bleeding in a car wash parking lot, after being shot three times by him, that Glenn resolved-if she managed to survive-to spend the rest of her life combating domestic violence. Now, she brings her full story to the forefront with this survivor's tale crossed with a rousing call to action. She reveals her difficult but ultimately rewarding journey from that parking lot to sacrificing everything to obtain her GED, followed by her JD. With her evocative and thoughtful voice, Glenn explores the reasons why men beat and kill women, why women and children are seen as lesser in our society, how to stop victim blaming, and how to demystify domestic violence to stop it once and for all. A memoir of resilience and courage, Everything I Never Dreamed is a necessary book that proves that abuse does not have to define a survivor's entire life"--
Author: Rocco, Giovanni (Law enforcement), author. Schofield, Douglas, author.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: 364.106
Format: Books
Summary: Giovanni's Ring is the story of "Giovanni Rocco," a New Jersey police officer, known undercover as "Giovanni Gatto," who was the mysterious agent at the epicenter of Operation Charlie Horse, a federal undercover operation that ultimately brought down ten members and associates of New Jersey's DeCavalcante Mafia family, the criminal organization known as "the real Sopranos." Giovanni spent nearly three years working his way into the DeCavalcante hierarchy. That lethal assignment brought the undercover operation to an end in March 2015, and the resulting string of high-profile arrests eviscerated the criminal organization
Author: Weber, Marcus (Author of urban fiction), author.
Published: 2022 2020
Call Number: PB WEBER
Format: Books
Summary: Overcoming a troubled childhood filled with abuse, secrets, and lies, Sarita Powell, over the course of one summer, finds herself in a position of power, strength, and respect as Philadelphia's drug kingpin. Before all of the hood fame, fancy cars, nice clothes, lavish homes, luxurious vacations, and loads of money, Sarita Powell had to go through the mud. She experienced the heartbreak of her mother's death when she was a little girl; pain from the abuse she endured at the hands of the very person she'd hoped would keep her safe; and confusion about the many family secrets and lies that one day would show their ugly face. When Sarita found herself in a position of power, strength, and respect--a woman she never imagined she could become--she took Philadelphia by storm in the period of one summer. -- adapted from back cover.
Author: K'wan, author.
Published: 2020 2006
Call Number: F KWAN
Format: Books
Summary: When her best friend ends up dead after being caught in the crossfire of the strong-arm tactics of the De Nardis, one of the most powerful drug suppliers in the city, during their attempt to take over control of Harlem, Eve Panelli, a young woman whose only family is the infamous Twenty-Gang, launches her own campaign to seek revenge on those responsible. "The only family Eve Panelli has ever known is the infamous Twenty Gang. Orphaned as a small child, Eve quickly learned the art of the hustle, and by age seventeen she had spent two years in prison. But now Eve is eighteen, back on the streets of Harlem with her gang and up to one of her old tricks: strong-arm robbery. Despite her edge, she's got a soft spot for Felon, the up-and-coming street king"--
Author: Weber, Marcus, author.
Published: 2020 2018
Call Number: PB WEBER
Format: Books
Summary: Antonio, born of an affair between a beautiful actress and a notorious crime boss, lost his mother to drugs and was forced to navigate foster care and survive on the streets of the Bronx. He is ignored by his father, the infamous head of a powerful crime syndicate, and his half-brothers are living the life Antonio used to dream about. Antonio has turned his struggles into a career in the NBA, but when a devastating injury sidelines his basketball career and he finds out he has been duped out of millions by his best friend, Antonio is forced to turn to the father who never claimed him. Paige came from money. Private schools, trips around the world, and extravagant shopping sprees were all part of her upbringing. Her father is a well-respected politician who is not happy when his daughter falls in love with a man who represents everything the senator despises. But Paige's father harbors many secrets of his own, including one that will soon rock his family to the core. In spite of their own marital issues, Paige's parents try to exert pressure on her to leave Antonio. She lets love guide her, and despite her parents' threats to disinherit her, she marries Antonio anyway. When secrets, lies, and ties to a dangerous criminal underworld cause their opposing worlds to collide, the young couple is torn between their love for one another and their competing family loyalties. Family secrets, power, money, fame, and love are the ties that bind in this emotionally charged street tale.
Author: O'Meara, Mallory, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: B PATRICK
Format: Books
Summary: Mallory O'Meara uncovers the life and work of Milicent Patrick, one of Disney's first female animators and the only woman in history to create one of Hollywood's classic movie monsters. O'Meara discovered that Patrick's contribution had been claimed by a jealous male colleague, and she soon after had disappeared from film history. O'Meara set out to right the wrong, and in the process discovered the full, fascinating story of an ambitious, artistic woman ahead of her time. The 1954 motion picture Creature from the Black Lagoon featured a monster designed by a woman, Milicent Patrick. But Patrick's contribution was claimed by a jealous male colleague, her career was cut short, and she soon after disappeared from film history. Working in the horror film industry, O'Meara set out to right the wrong and in the process discovered the full, fascinating story of an ambitious, artistic woman ahead of her time. Patrick began her career as one of Disney's first female animators, and O'Meara establishes Patrick in her rightful place in film history while calling out a Hollywood culture where little has changed. --Adapted from jacket.
Author: K'wan, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F KWAN
Format: Books
Summary: In the history of New York City's underworld, there have been a host of criminal figures whose exploits have gone on to inspire. One of them is Jonas Rafferty, known among friends and enemies alike as Wrath, whose life changes when he crosses paths with rogue homicide detective Louis "Lou" Ceavers and offered a bargain that will change the course of his life. From the neighborhood bullies to the stepfather who uses him and his siblings as punching bags, Jonas "Wrath" Rafferty's life has been one battle after another. Rogue homicide detective Louis "Lou" Ceavers offers him a bargain that will change the course of his life, and Jonas goes from errand boy and street muscle to one of the most dangerous young men in the city. Then Alex, his childhood crush, comes home on break from college and gives him a glimpse of the one thing he's always craved more than money and power: love. When Alex becomes pregnant, Wrath wants to be there for her and his unborn child. Seeking to end his arrangement with the detective, Wrath learns no bargain comes without a price. -- adapted from back cover.
Author: Murkoff, Heidi Eisenberg, author. Mazel, Sharon, author.
Published: 2017
Call Number: 618.2
Format: Books
Summary: "It's a cover-to-cover revision of America's bestselling guide to getting pregnant, with updated information about genetic screening, ovulation tracking, fertility treatments, and risks like Zika. What to Expect Before You're Expecting, with over 250,000 copies in print, has everything that eager-to-be moms and dads need to know about getting pregnant, from getting their bodies ready to make a healthy baby to getting that healthy baby on board faster. You'll find baby-friendly foods to order up (say yes to yams); fertility-busters to avoid (see you later, saturated fat); how to pinpoint ovulation, time baby-making sex, keep on-demand sex sexy, and separate conception fact--it takes the average couple up to 12 months to make a baby--from myth--position matters. With the latest on health insurance coverage, preconception travel and the Zika virus, sex selection techniques, antidepressants, and information on family-building options for single women and same-sex couples. Plus, for the 1 in 8 couples who experience infertility, the latest on both low-tech and cutting-edge fertility treatments, from medications to IVF and surrogacy. It's everything you need to know for that baby-making adventure"--
Author: K'wan, author.
Published: 2017
Call Number: F KWAN
Format: Books
Summary: Diamonds and Pearl each try to claw their way to the top of the New York street scene, and back to each other. The New York street scene is full of treachery and alliances, and Diamonds knows he has to push away his past if he's to grab hold of a future with Pearl. But there's about to be an all-out war, and Diamonds is in exile, planning his next move. Meanwhile Pearl faces a threat that could topple the Stone empire; and Vita has discovered a sinister plan that threatens to destroy everything she had fought so hard to build.
Author: Stross, Charles, author.
Published: 2016 2015
Call Number: PB STROSS
Format: Books
Summary: Dominique O'Brien--her friends call her Mo--lives a curious double life with her husband, Bob Howard. To the average civilian, they're boring middle-aged civil servants. But within the labyrinthian secret circles of Her Majesty's government, they're operatives working for the nation's occult security service known as the Laundry, charged with defending Britain against dark supernatural forces threatening humanity. Mo's latest assignment is assisting the police in containing an unusual outbreak: ordinary citizens suddenly imbued with extraordinary abilities of the super-powered kind. Unfortunately these people prefer playing super-pranks instead of super-heroics. The Mayor of London being levitated by a dumpy man in Trafalgar Square would normally be a source of shared amusement for Mo and Bob, but they're currently separated because something's come between them--something evil. An antique violin, an Erich Zann original, made of human white bone, was designed to produce music capable of slaughtering demons. Mo is the custodian of this unholy instrument. It invades her dreams and yearns for the blood of her colleagues--and her husband. And despite Mo's proficiency as a world class violinist, it cannot be controlled...
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