Daughters of Sparta

Daughters of Sparta

Claire Heywood

Claire Heywood

For millennia, men have told the legend of the woman whose face launched a thousand ships—but now it's time to hear her side of the story. Daughters of Sparta is a tale of secrets, love, and tragedy from the women behind mythology's most devastating war, the infamous Helen and her sister Klytemnestra.As princesses of Sparta, Helen and Klytemnestra have known nothing but luxury and plenty. With their high birth and unrivaled beauty, they are the envy of all of Greece. But such privilege comes at a cost. While still only girls, the sisters are separated and married to foreign kings of their father's choosing—Helen remains in Sparta to be betrothed to Menelaos, and Klytemnestra is sent alone to an unfamiliar land to become the wife of the powerful Agamemnon. Yet even as Queens, each is only expected to do two things: birth an heir and embody the meek, demure nature that is expected of women.But when the weight of their husbands' neglect, cruelty,...
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The Townsbridge's Series

The Townsbridge's Series

Sophie Barnes

Sophie Barnes

If you love Regency romance, you'll simply adore the Townsbridges... Once Upon a Townsbridge StoryThe time has come for George Townsbridge to marry. But how can he convince Margaret to give him a chance when he is rumored to be the exact sort of man she hopes to avoid?When Love Leads to ScandalWhen Charles Townsbridge meets a beguiling young woman in the park, he's smitten. Unfortunately she's his friend's fiancée, so he knows she can never be his. Or can she?Lady Abigail's Perfect MatchJames Townsbridge dislikes Lady Abigail, but circumstance forces the two into marriage. Now, as he gets to know her better, might he discover that his perception of her was wrong?Falling for Mr. TownsbridgeWhen William Townsbridge returns from Portugal and meets his mother's new cook, it's just a matter of time before he loses his heart...
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Bad Intentions

Bad Intentions

Tara Wyatt

Tara Wyatt

Everyone in Manhattan thinks they know everything there is to know about Lucian Prescott. In his mid-forties, he's a successful businessman, the founder and CEO of one of Manhattan's largest hospitality companies, the Prescott Group. He's sexy, rich, and one of the most eligible bachelors in the city. Very few people know just how dangerous he is. Because he's also the head of the Kings of Hell's Kitchen, a small, elite group of former mob members who are the lynchpin in Manhattan's underground organized crime scene. But Lucian has more secrets than just his criminal ties—like the fact that he's been in love with Olivia Walsh for the past five years. Olivia, who is eighteen years younger than him and happens to be the daughter of Prescott Group's biggest, most important investor. She's completely off-limits, but that doesn't stop him from wanting her. In his arms. His bed. His life. He knows he needs to stay away from her, no matter how he feels about...
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A Knight to Remember

A Knight to Remember

Ceillie Simkiss

Ceillie Simkiss

Ser Genevieve, lady knight and heir to the Duchy of Teagan, has been chosen as part of the prince's honor guard at his coming out ball - a high honor for a woman who's only been a full fledged knight for a year. The ball is an opportunity for Genevieve to make a name for herself with a functional chainmail dress of her own design, and maybe a chance for her to properly get to know Duke Avery of Wolvington, a man she's had a quiet crush on for years.The paths of a gentle blacksmith, a know-it-all nonbinary tailor, and Genevieve's talented witch of a younger sister cross in their determination to make Ser Genevieve a knight to remember.
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Who Wants I Scream?

Who Wants I Scream?

Andres Miedoso

Children's

A haunted ice cream truck is on the loose in this fourteenth chilling adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!Summer in Kersville is like summer in a lot of other places. The sun is bright and hot. School is closed and the pool is open. And kids know to run away as fast as they can when they hear the familiar song of the ice cream truck. Because that means the I Scream Man is here for dessert! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
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The Wolf in the Woods

The Wolf in the Woods

Dan Brotzel

Dan Brotzel

“A couple tries to rekindle their relationship through a romantic weekend getaway . . . but everything goes awry. . . . Dark and extremely funny.” —Scots Magazine Struggling with their marriage, midlife empty-nesters Colleen and Andrew plan to spend a week in an isolated cottage—just the two of them. But with a landlord named Wolf who lives next door and won’t leave them alone, the couple start to feel like there are three people in their relationship. Still, they are determined to make a valiant effort to overcome this marital crisis. However, with both of them engaging in secret communications with others, they’re starting off on shaky ground. And with Wolf’s behavior growing ever more unsettling, it’s possible that leaving early would be a good idea. If only their car hadn’t broken down . . . “Full of cutting insights into the reality of...
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