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The Wallflower Wager
by Tessa Dare
Starring: Lady Penelope "Penny" Campion, the tender-hearted animal rescuer who must rehome her entire menagerie; Penny's new neighbor, Gabriel Duke, the ruthless entrepreneur known as the Duke of Ruin.
Why you might like it: Nobody does grumpy, sexy heroes transformed by the power of love like Tessa Dare, and this 3rd Girl Meets Duke novel is no exception!
For fans of: Eloisa James' When Beauty Tamed the Beast.
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Say No to the Duke
by Eloisa James
The wager: Straitlaced Lady Boadicea "Betsy" Wilde challenges notorious rake Lord Jeremy Roden to a game of billiards.
The terms: If Betsy wins, Jeremy promises to take her on a tour of London. If Jeremy wins, she's his for one night.
All bets are off... in this 4th lively installment of the Wildes of Lindow Castle series, which boasts well-matched leads, witty banter, and a steamy opposites-attract premise.
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| The Deception by Kat MartinWhat it is: the 2nd book in the Maximum Security series, after The Conspiracy.
Starring: Kate Gallagher, who's determined to bring her sister's killer to justice, and former marine Jason "Hawk" Maddox, the private investigator and bounty hunter she hires after a steamy almost-hookup.
You might also like: Lori Foster's series Love Undercover, another romantic suspense series that pairs heroines seeking justice with law enforcement agents. |
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The Me I Used to Be
by Jennifer Ryan
What it's about: Sent to prison for a crime she didn't commit, Evangeline Austen, now out on parole, returns to her hometown to clear her name. But finding the real culprit will require her to work with local cop Chris Chambers, her arresting officer.
Why you might like it: This stand-alone novel stars a sympathetic heroine who finds unexpected love while working to rebuild her life.
Reviewers say: an "intoxicating blend of hair-raising suspense, betrayal, and true love" (Publishers Weekly).
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Any Man I Want
by Michele Grant
Contemporary Romance. Although some might call Katrina Montgomery spoiled, that's not how she sees it. As the beloved youngest Montgomery daughter, Katrina expects nothing but the best in life. After all, a princess deserves a prince. And having kissed a lot of frogs, she's pretty sure that Carter Evan Parks isn't one. A pro football player who has found success in the real estate business, Carter is busy man with no desire to play games -- even with a woman as tempting as Katrina. Any Man I Want is the 3rd book to feature the close-knit Montgomery family; Katrina's older brothers found love in two previous installments: Heard It All Before and Pretty Boy Problems.
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| Forbidden by Beverly JenkinsWhat it's about: Due to his light complexion, hotelier Rhine Fontaine can pass for white in 1870 Nevada, which allows him to advocate on behalf of the local black community. However, his feelings for newcomer Eddy Carmichael tempt Rhine to tell her the truth about his origins, risking everything he's worked so hard to achieve.
Crossover alert: Forbidden is connected to Beverly Jenkins' House of LeVeq series through Rhine's sister Sable, the heroine of Through the Storm. |
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| Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia QuinnWhat it's about: Although their families would be thrilled if they married, high-spirited Billie Bridgerton and reserved George Rokesby simply don't get along...until they get trapped on a rooftop together.
Should you start here? You can! This prequel to Julia Quinn's popular Bridgerton series takes place a generation before the events of The Duke and I.
Media buzz: Thanks to Shondaland, the Bridgerton series is slated to become a Netflix Original series in the near future. |
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A Better Man: A Sunshine Creek Vineyard Novel
by Candis Terry
Contemporary Romance. After the death of his parents, professional hockey player Jordan Kincade returns home to take care of his teenage sister, Nicole. Wracked with guilt at not being there for his family when they needed him most, he's determined to do right by Nicole. Since she's struggling with school, Jordan approaches her teacher, Lucy Diamond, for help. Lucy is touched by Jordan's efforts to be a good man -- a far cry from their high school days, when he stood her up on a date and then left town. Still, everything should be okay as long as she doesn't fall for him. With its well-developed characters and moving story of second chances, this 1st of the Sunshine Creek Vineyard novels should appeal to fans of Jill Shalvis' small-town contemporary romances.
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Duneland Stamp Club
Thursday, November 14, 4:00 PM
Library Meeting Room
The Duneland Stamp Club meets the second Thursday of each month. New members are welcome.
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Films on DVD Series: Yesterday
Sunday, November 17, 2:00 PM
Library Meeting Room
The library’s Films on DVD series concludes the Fall season with the showing of Yesterday. After a freak accident during a worldwide blackout, struggling musician Jack Malik wakes to discover that he is the only person in the world to remember the Beatles. Rated PG-13.
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Attitudes of Gratitude: Our Thankful Angels
Tuesday, November 19, 2:00 PM
Library Meeting Room
When we live in the spirit of gratitude, we are freed from the fear of scarcity. Join us as we create scenes and experiences of gratitude with our visual imaging and share Thanksgiving philosophy. For more information, call Ange Benz at 219-874-3754.
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Writing Out Loud: Poet Adrian Matejka
Sunday, November 24, 2:00 PM
The Nest, 803 Franklin St., Michigan City, IN
Adrian Matejka was born in Nuremberg, Germany and grew up in California and Indiana. He earned his BA from Indiana University and an MFA from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His first collection of poems, The Devil’s Garden (2003), won the 2002 New York / New England Award. His second collection, Mixology (2009), was a winner of the National Poetry Series and a finalist for a NAACP Image Award. The Big Smoke (2013), which focuses on the life of the boxer Jack Johnson, was awarded the 2014 Anisfield-Wolf Book Award and was a finalist for the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize. His most recent book is Map to the Stars (2017). Matejka is the recipient of fellowships the Guggenheim Foundation and the Lannan Foundation. In 2018, he was appointed state poet laureate of Indiana. He teaches creative writing at Indiana University in Bloomington.
This program will be held at: The Nest 803 Franklin Street Michigan City, IN 46360
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Axis 360 eBooks
Find popular fiction, non-fiction, and picture e-books and e-audiobooks for children, teens, and adults! It's simple--just download the app on your device, search for "Michigan City Public Library", and log in with your library card number and PIN.
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NoveList Plus
Looking for more books by your favorite author, or want to find similar authors? On hold for the newest bestseller and need something to read while you wait? Not sure of the next book in the series you’re reading? Found a book you love and want more books like it? Then try NoveList Plus, the online readers’ resource that helps you uncover your next great read, whether it’s fiction or nonfiction. Log in with your library card number.
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Library Catalog
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Michigan City Public Library 100 E. 4th Street Michigan City, Indiana 46360 219-873-3044mclib.org/ |
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