Author: Coulter, Catherine, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: LP F COULTER Format: Large print Summary: "While driving, Agent Lacey Sherlock is involved in a violent accident with another vehicle and a male pedestrian. The man, a local CIA analyst, ran off and is now missing. Meanwhile, in a small Virginia town, Special Agent Griffin Hammersmith has rescued a kidnapped woman who claims her captor, a man with powerful connections, admitted to multiple murders. Hammersmith reaches out to Sherlock's husband, Agent Dillon Savich, for help, and they soon realize that the CIA analyst's disappearance is connected to the murders. Together they weave their way through a labyrinth of lies to find the truth of a terrible secret"--Back cover.
Author: Richardson, Kim Michele, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: LP F RICHARDS Format: Large print Summary: "Cussy Mary Carter is the last of her kind, her skin the color of a blue damselfly in these dusty hills. But that doesn't mean she's got nothing to offer. As a member of the Pack Horse Library Project, Cussy delivers books to the hill folk of Troublesome, hoping to spread learning in these desperate times. But not everyone is so keen on Cussy's family or the Library Project, and the hardscrabble Kentuckians are quick to blame a Blue for any trouble in their small town. The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek is a story of raw courage, fierce strength, and one woman's determination to bring a little bit of hope to the darkly hollers"--
Author: Bowen, Rhys, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: LP F BOWEN Format: Large print Summary: While on their honeymoon in Kenya, Georgie and Darcy O'Mara investigate the suspicious death of Lord Cheriton, an investigation that the English enclave of Happy Valley--of which Lord Cheriton was a member--would like closed as quickly as possible.
Author: Wiggs, Susan, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: LP F WIGGS Format: Large print Summary: Caroline returns to her favorite place: the sewing shop owned by Mrs. Lindy Bloom, the woman who inspired her and taught her to sew. There she discovers that even in an idyllic beach town, there are women living with the deepest of secrets. Thus begins the Oysterville Sewing Circle--where women can join forces to support each other through the troubles they keep hidden. Yet just as Caroline regains her creativity and fighting spirit, and the children begin to heal from their loss, an unexpected challenge tests her courage and her heart. This time, though, Caroline is not going to run away. She's going to stand and fight for everything--and everyone--she loves.
Author: Cavanagh, Steve, author. Published: 2019 2018 Call Number: F CAVANAGH Format: Books Summary: "It's the murder trial of the century. And Joshua Kane has killed to get the best seat in the house--and to be sure the wrong man goes down for the crime. Because this time, the killer isn't on trial. He's on the jury. But there's someone on his tail. Former-conman-turned-criminal-defense-attorney Eddie Flynn doesn't believe that his movie-star client killed two people. He suspects that the real killer is closer than they think--but who would guess just how close?"--
Author: Atwood, Kathryn J., author. Published: 2019 Call Number: 940.53 Format: Books Summary: In this expanded edition, readers will encounter six new profiles of amazing women, as well as a new section on the Soviet Union. Noor Inayat Khan was the first female radio operator sent into occupied France and transferred crucial messages to the Resistance. Johtje Vos, a Dutch housewife, hid Jews in her home and repeatedly outsmarted the Gestapo. Law student Hannie Schaft became involved in the most dangerous resistance work -- sabotage, weapons transference, and assassinations. In these pages, young readers will meet these and many other similarly courageous women and girls who risked their lives to help defeat the Nazis. An overview of World War II and summaries of each country's involvement provide a framework for better understanding each woman's unique circumstances, and resources for further learning follow each profile.
Author: Ware, Ruth, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: LP F WARE Format: Large print Summary: "Rowan Caine stumbles across a lucrative job as a live-in nanny for a picture-perfect family with a home in the Scottish Highlands. What she doesn't know is that she's stepping into a nightmare--one that will end with a child dead and herself in prison awaiting trial for murder. Writing to her lawyer from prison, she struggles to explain the unraveling events that led to her incarceration. Rowan knows she's made mistakes. She admits that she lied to obtain the post, and that her behavior toward the children wasn't always ideal. But, she maintains, she's not guilty--at least not of murder. Which means someone else is"--Back cover.
Author: Odets, Walt, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: 306.76 Format: Books Summary: A clinical psychologist, writer and gay activist reflects on what it means to be gay today through moving stories of friends and patients in the aftermath of the AIDS epidemic and shifting social values. --Publisher "Even today, it's not easy to be gay in America. While many young men now come out more readily, even those from the most progressive backgrounds often struggle with the legacy of early-life stigma and a deficit of self-acceptance, both of which fuel self-doubt and, at worst, self-loathing. And this is to say nothing of the ongoing trauma wrought by HIV, which is all too often relegated to history. Drawing on his work as a clinical psychologist during and in the aftermath of the AIDS epidemic, Walt Odets reflects on what it means to survive and find a way to live in a new, uncompromising future, both for the men who endured the upheaval of those years and for the younger men who are now coming of age at a time when HIV is still deeply affecting gay communities, especially the most marginalized. Through moving, emotional stories--of friends and therapy patients, and of his own--Odets considers how experiences early in life launch men on trajectories to futures that are not authentically theirs. He reimagines how we might reframe gay life by considering everything from the misleading and constraining idea of "the homosexual," to the diversity and richness of gay relationships, to the historical role of stigma and shame and the significance of youth and aging. Crawling out from under the trauma destructive of early-life experience and the epidemic, and emerging into a century of shifting social values, provides an opportunity to explore possibilities rather than live with societally imposed limitations. Though it is drawn from decades of his private practice, activism, and personal experience, Odets's work achieves remarkable universality. At its core, Out of the Shadows is driven by his belief that it is time we act on the basis of who we are, and not who others are, or who they would want us to be. We--particularly the young--must construct our own paths through life. Out of the Shadows is a necessary, impassioned argument for how and why we all must take hold of our futures."--Dust jacket.
Author: Bowen, Sarah, 1971- author. Published: 2019 Call Number: 204.4 Format: Books Summary: This diverse collection of practices and resources will provide a guide for those newly embarking on a spiritual journey, members of spiritual communities, or anyone who desires meaningful spiritual experiences without having to commit exclusively to one path. Bowen is a multi-faith spiritual educator and an aspiring Jedi. She encourages others to connect with the higher power of their own understanding, without committing to one path or fearing that they are "doing it wrong." -- adapted from back cover
Author: Lindsey, Johanna, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: LP F LINDSEY Format: Large print Summary: "William Blackburn, Earl of Ketterham, lives in exile in the Scottish Highlands with his daughter, Vanessa. When she comes of age, Vanessa returns to her mother in England to make her debut, despite her doubt about fitting into the mold of a proper young lady. Lord Montgomery Townsend, a visitor at the Countess of Dawton's home, watches his hostess try to match her estranged daughter with the pompous son of a powerful family. Monty wonders why the independent-minded Vanessa wants to marry the arrogant rogue, but nonetheless steps in to help. But soon he faces more pressing problems, including the temptation to upend Vanessa's wedding plans so her can marry her himself!"--Back cover.
Author: Woods, Stuart, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: F WOODS Format: Books Summary: "Stone Barrington's crime-fighting adventures continue to lead him around the world in the latest from #1 New York Times-bestselling Stuart Woods"-- "Stone Barrington is getting some much-needed rest and relaxation in the Florida sun when trouble falls from the sky--literally. Intrigued by the suspicious circumstances surrounding this event, Stone joins forces with a sharp-witted and alluring local detective to investigate. But they run into a problem: the evidence keeps disappearing."--
Author: Cheek, Chip, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: LP F CHEEK Format: Large print Summary: "'Late September 1957. Henry and Effie, very young newlyweds from Georgia, arrive in Cape May, New Jersey, for their honeymoon. They find the town deserted. Feeling shy and isolated, they decide to cut the trip short. But before they leave, however, they meet a glamorous set of people who sweep up Henry and Effie into their drama: Clara, a beautiful socialite who feels her youth slipping away; Max, a wealthy playboy and Clara's lover; and Alma, Max's aloof and mysterious half-sister, to whom Henry is irresistibly drawn.The empty beach town becomes their playground, as Henry and Effie slip from innocence into betrayal, with irrevocable consequences."--Back cover.
Author: Mansell, Jill, author. Published: 2019 1991 Call Number: F MANSELL Format: Books Summary: An enchanting, feel-good tale about the power of friendship never before published in the U.S. Isn't life more fun in the fast lane? When bored housewife and mother Camilla Stewart impulsively invites her old schoolfriends for dinner, she hardly imagines that the evening will shatter her comfortable existence. But Roz Vallender and Loulou Marks are no ordinary guests. Roz is a stunning and self-assured TV presenter, while the reckless Loulou owns Vampires, the trendiest wine bar in town. When they reveal that Camilla's husband Jack has been playing around, Camilla determines to make some changes. With a little help from her friends, she soon finds out that life in the fast lane is a lot more fun--and the future still holds plenty of surprises.
Author: Swinson, Kiki, author. Swinson, Kiki. Last heist. Diamond, De'nesha. Caked up. Published: 2019 2015 Call Number: PB SWINSON Format: Books Summary: Shannon Marshall gambled that betraying her husband's biggest heist ever was her way out of the game for good. Losing that bet put her in lockdown--and at the top of Todd Marshall's revenge-fueled hit list. Now she'll work every seductive move and lethal play to survive. 'Cause when it comes to wreaking her own vengeance, this devious beauty isn't taking any prisoners. Harlem Banks already has twenty-five million reasons to break out of the federal pen. But saving his desperately ill daughter is at the top of his list, even as he's racing his ex-partner-in-crime to his stashed loot...while U.S. Marshals are hot on his trail. His only chance is the one woman he can't stop loving--even if she's the one endgame he'll never escape...
Author: Swinson, Kiki, author. Published: 2019 2017 Call Number: PB SWINSON Format: Books Summary: Identity thief Lauren Kelly thought she was safe. The millions she stole from her double-crossing accomplice and ex-lover Matt Connors bought a quiet upscale life for her, her unsuspecting new husband Drake, and their precious baby. But betrayal was just the beginning. When both Drake and the baby go missing, it's courtesy of a vengeful Matt. Lauren has less than twenty-four hours to give him back the money. She's prepared for any payback--but nothing can keep this exchange from going all-the-way wrong. Now Lauren lives to hunt Matt down. She'll strip away his fortune, work all his weaknesses--and destroy his every strength. But she's heading straight into an insidious trap that could turn sweet revenge into mutually-assured destruction --
Author: Archer, Sarah, 1987- author. Published: 2019 Call Number: F ARCHER Format: Books Summary: Meet Kelly. Twenty-nine, go-getter, a brilliant robotics engineer, and perpetually single. When her younger sister's wedding looms and her attempts to find a date become increasingly cringeworthy, Kelly does the only logical thing: she builds her own boyfriend.
Author: Crais, Robert, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: LP F CRAIS Format: Large print Summary: During an ordinary trip to the bank, Joe Pike witnesses teller Isabel Roland being abducted by two men as she is leaving for a break. Joe chases them down, and the men are arrested. But the arrests are only the beginning of the trouble for Joe and Izzy. After posting bail, the two abductors are murdered, and Izzy disappears. Pike calls on his friend Elvis Cole to investigate. Elvis uncovers a twisted family story that involving corporate whistleblowing, huge amounts of cash, the witness protection program, and numerous lies. But did Izzy know? Is she a perpetrator or a victim? And how far will Joe go to find out?
Author: Ephron, Hallie, author. Published: 2019 Call Number: LP F EPHRON Format: Large print Summary: Emily Harlow is a professional organizer who helps people declutter their lives; she's married to man who can't drive past a yard sale without stopping. He's filled their basement, attic, and garage with his finds. Like other professionals who make a living decluttering peoples' lives, Emily has devised a set of ironclad rules. When working with couples, she makes clear that the client is only allowed to declutter his or her own stuff. That stipulation has kept Emily's own marriage together these past few years. She'd love nothing better than to toss out all her husband's crap. He says he's a collector. Emily knows better-he's a hoarder. The larger his "collection" becomes, the deeper the distance grows between Emily and the man she married. Luckily, Emily's got two new clients to distract herself: an elderly widow whose husband left behind a storage unit she didn't know existed, and a young wife whose husband won't allow her stuff into their house. Emily's initial meeting with the young wife takes a detour when, after too much wine, the women end up fantasizing about how much more pleasant life would be without their collecting spouses. But the next day Emily finds herself in a mess that might be too big for her to clean up. Careful what you wish for, the old adage says...now Emily might lose her freedom, her marriage...and possibly her life.
