When Crispin, Lord Cavratt, thoroughly and scandalously kisses a serving woman in the garden of a country inn, he assumes the encounter will be of no consequence. But he couldn't be more mistaken--the maid is not only a lady of birth, she's the niece of a very large, exceptionally angry gentlemen, who claims Crispin has compromised his niece beyond redemption. The dismayed young lord has no choice but to marry Miss Catherine Thorndale, who lacks both...

Soon after the fall of the Taliban, in 2001, Deborah Rodriguez went to Afghanistan as part of a humanitarian aid group. Surrounded by people whose skills--as doctors, nurses, and therapists--seemed eminently more practical than her own, Rodriguez, a hairdresser and mother from Michigan, despaired of being of any real use. Yet she found she had a gift for befriending Afghans, and once her profession became known she was eagerly sought out by Westerners...

The author and poet recalls the anguish of her childhood in Arkansas and her adolescence in northern slums. "Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou's debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Sent by their mother...

"Upon the death of her beloved father, Deidre Miller is left penniless and alone. Her choices are few: if she is to survive, she has no choice but to assume domestic work. So when she is taken on as a maid in the vast manor of the powerful Hampton family, Deidre is determined to prove her mettle. But when she catches the eye of the young master of the house, she is set upon an unexpected new path. Julian Hampton is immediately taken by the gentle,...

Welcome back to Hope Valley for incredible adventures and heartwarming friendships. Elizabeth finds a second chance at love as she comes to terms with how she feels about Nathan and Lucas. Rosemary reflects upon her life's purpose, and the entire town comes together for a memorable wedding.

"Jack's ... feelings for Elizabeth ... develop beyond friendship and he finally asks her out on a date. Meanwhile, the town prepares for the return of Adam Miller, the lone survivor of the mine disaster"--Container.

"Just when Elizabeth thingks sha has Jack back for good, a beautiful woman arrives in Coal Valley threatening to ruin their budding love. Saddened by the turn of events, Elizabeth considers a job offer back east.

Adventures continue in Hope Valley as schoolteacher Elizabeth Thornton finds herself courted by two potential suitors while also raising her young son. Rosemary helps Clara and Jesse plan their wedding and the town rallies together to face a variety of challenges, including a windstorm and an outbreak of chickenpox.

Follows the continuing story of teacher Elizabeth Thatcher, widow Abigail Stanton, Constable Jack Thornton and the other residents of the 19th century Canadian coal mining company town of Coal Valley.

"An extraordinary account of a band of young men in a besieged Damascan suburb who find books in the rubble and create a secret library"--