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Author
Series
Guncle volume 1
Language
English
Description
Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for weeklong visits, or when he heads home to Connecticut for the holidays. But in terms of caretaking and relating to two children, no matter how adorable, Patrick is, honestly, overwhelmed. So when tragedy strikes and Maisie and Grant lose their mother and Patrick's brother...
Author
Series
Jesus volume 1
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Separated from his mother as a passenger on a boat bound for a new land, David is a boy who is quite literally adrift. The piece of paper explaining his situation is lost, but a fellow passenger, Simón, vows to look after the boy. When the boat docks, David and Simón are issued new names, new birthdays, and virtually a whole new life. Strangers in a strange land, knowing nothing of their surroundings, nor the language or customs, they are determined...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
For Brian Duncan, his only wish is to provide the most special Christmas ever for Janey Sullivan, the charming eight-year-old girl left in his care. For Janey Sullivan, her only wish is to find the most perfect gift for her newfound guardian. As the holiday season nears, their delicate balance is threatened over an issue of trust. With the help of the residents of Linden Corners and the spinning, knowing sails of the town's landmark windmill--Brian...
Author
Series
Ladies of summerhill volume 3
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Language
English
Formats
Description
A sweeping love story set in a lavish seaside mansion in 1901 Rhode Island.
Melinda Hollister is a society lady, intent on finding a rich husband before her peers discover her quickly diminishing wealth. Nick Bryson is all business, focused on making a name for himself in his father's teamship line. Despite the marriage of their siblings, they rarely gave each other a second glanceùuntil a tragic accident results
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Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Ten-year-old Helen and her summer guardian, Flora, are isolated together in Helen's decaying family house while her father is doing secret war work in Oak Ridge during the final months of World War II. Their relationship and its fallout, played against a backdrop of a lost America will haunt Helen for the rest of her life.
7) Bleak house
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 67
Language
English
Formats
Description
The English equity court of the nineteenth century is satirized in Dicken's tale about the suit of Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce.
9) The proposal
Author
Series
English garden volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Distraught to learn that her tyrannical brother has been granted custody of three children, Lydia and her husband Frank offer advice to William, who finds that the challenge of raising children offers unexpected rewards.
Author
Series
Secret life of scoundrels volume 1
Publisher
Forever
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Battlefields and barrooms hold much more interest for Edward Westover, Duke of Strathmore, than a little girl's fondness for dolls and lace. When he takes possession of his enemy's estate, everything that villain held dear--including his daughter--belongs to Edward. Hire a governess, arrange a dowry, give a few reassurances, and be off on his way-that's Edward's plan. But he's in for the shock of his life. For his new ward is a beautiful, impetuous,...
Publisher
Distributed by Image Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Cattleman Gene Autry becomes the guardian of a wayward boy deeply indebted to a gambler. Hoping to straighten him out, Gene sends the boy to the New Mexico Military Institute. But soon the lad flees and is framed for an ex-jockey's murder.
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Landmark, an imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Dexter leads a charmed existence in London, with money, looks, and girlfriends galore. Life's fantastic... until Dex's sister dies and his world changes overnight. Astonishing everyone, including himself, Dex leaves the city behind, takes charge of his eight-month-old niece Delphi, moves to a beautiful Cotswolds village, and sets about working on his parenting skills. His neighbors, including cartoonist Molly, seem friendly enough. But Dex can't shake...
15) Primrose Lane
Author
Series
Harmony Harbor volume 3
Publisher
Forever
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Olivia Davenport has finally gotten her life back together. She's left her painful past behind, started over in a new town, and become Harmony Harbor's most sought after event planner. But her past catches up with her when Olivia learns that she is now guardian of her ex's young daughter. With her world spinning, Olivia must reconcile her old life with her new one." --
16) A worthy pursuit
Author
Publisher
Bethany House
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
In 1891 Texas, teacher Charlotte Atherton is on the run to keep a little girl entrusted to her care safe, while tracker Stone Hammond is in close pursuit--until he learns the truth of the situation and discovers his heart may have a new pursuit. --Provided by publisher.
17) Take a chance
Author
Series
Bridgeport Social Club volume 1
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Language
English
Description
Kurt Holland moves to Bridgeport to give his younger brother more opportunities, but soon Sam gets in trouble at school. All the stress might be worth it, when he meets Sam's English teacher, Emily.
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Jules Daly is the new guardian to her niece and nephew. On the day she loses her job and nanny, an invitation arrives to spend a royal Christmas in Europe with the children's grandfather, the Duke of Castlebury Hall. Once Jules and the children arrive at the castle, laughter soon fills the once quiet halls, giving everyone hope and joy for the season. And when Jules captures the heart of the dashing Prince Ashton, both of their lives change in unexpected...
Author
Series
Longhorn Canyon volume 5
Publisher
Forever
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Christmas with a cowboy: "Maverick Callahan lives up to his reputation as a freewheeling cowboy. But a year ago he fell head-over-heels for an extraordinary woman he met while on vacation, a woman he was convinced he'd never see again. So when she appears on his doorstep like a Christmas miracle, Maverick is determined not to waste his lucky break. Bridget O'Malley's world has flipped upside down. As the new guardian of her best friend's baby, she...
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