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Someone to Wed: A Westcott Novel
by Mary Balogh
Regency Historical. Along with a title and an estate, Alexander Westcott, Earl of Riverdale, has inherited a great deal of debt. Reclusive heiress Wren Heyden is in the market for a husband. Alexander is taken aback by her offer of marriage, but agrees to a trial courtship. This quiet but emotionally intense 3rd Westcott novel features a pair of sympathetic leads whose marriage of convenience becomes a love match as they work through their personal issues.
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Wilde in Love
by Eloisa James
Georgian Romance. The author of a popular series of travel memoirs, globe-trotting Lord Alaric Wilde returns to England to discover that he's a celebrity. Suddenly, women are throwing themselves at him. Well, except for the one he's truly interested in, Miss Wilhelmina "Willa" Ffynche, who's not at all impressed. Wilde in Love kicks off The Wildes of Lindow Castle series.
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Forever a Hero
by Linda Lael Miller
Western Romance. Mace Carson doesn't consider himself a hero. Back in college, he came upon a woman in trouble and intervened—but he was just one irate Wyoming cowboy with his boots planted firmly on the side of right. Now a successful vintner, Mace is shocked to be reunited with the woman he saved. But it turns out she's in Wyoming on business, representing the company that wants to buy his winery. Only, he's not selling.
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Wyoming Winter
by Diana Palmer
Western Romance. Cultivating his vast Wyoming ranch is all security expert J. C. Calhoun wants. His land is the only thing the betrayed rancher can trust in after discovering his fiancée was pregnant by another man. But all J.C. holds dear becomes compromised when a lost little girl leads him to Colie Thompson, the woman who destroyed his life. Colie stops at nothing to protect the people she loves. Years ago she left J.C. for his own good. Now, for the sake of her daughter, she must depend on a hard-hearted man who won’t forgive her. As a band of ruthless criminals tracks their every move through the frozen Wyoming winter, Colie and J.C. will be forced to confront the lies that separated them—and the startling truth that will bind them forever…
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The Highwayman
by Kerrigan Byrne
What it's about: Dorian Blackwell is one of Victorian London's wealthiest, most influential men who will stop at nothing to wreak vengeance on those who've wronged him...and will fight to the death to seize what he wants. The lovely, still innocent widow Farah Leigh Mackenzie is no exception-and soon Dorian whisks the beautiful lass away to his sanctuary in the wild Highlands. But Farah possesses a powerful secret-one that threatens her life. When being held captive by Dorian proves to be the only way to keep Farah safe from those who would see her dead, Dorian makes Farah a scandalous proposition: marry him for protection in exchange for using her secret to help him exact revenge on his enemies.
Series alert: The Highwayman is the first book in the Victorian Rebels series.
Try this next: Moody, steamy, and suspenseful, The Highwayman may appeal to fans of Jennifer Ashley's Highland Pleasure series.
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| Test Drive by Marie HarteWhat it's about: Nursing student Lara Valley risks her future -- and her heart -- when she begins a flirtation with hot mechanic Johnny Devlin.
Is it for you? This opening installment of the Body Shop Bad Boys series features spicier sex scenes and saltier language than most contemporary romances.
You might also like: Fans of hot guys and fast cars may want to check out Jackie Ashenden's Motor City Royals books. For more good-girl/bad-boy pairings that cross class lines, try Jay Crownover's Saints of Denver series. |
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| Duke of Sin by Elizabeth HoytStarring: Valentine Napier, the depraved Duke of Montgomery, and Bridget Crumb, the prim and proper housekeeper who's been sent to spy on him.
Is it for you? The Maiden Lane books are known for their troubled heroes whose motives are pure but whose activities may or may not be, strictly speaking, legal. This 10th series installment ups the ante with flamboyant Val, a blackmailer who puts a price on everything, even love. |
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Hell Breaks Loose
by Sophie Jordan
What it's about: Shy and awkward, First Daughter Grace Reeves has always done what she’s told. Tired of taking orders, she escapes her security detail for a rare moment of peace. Except her worst nightmare comes to life when a ruthless gang of criminals abducts her. Her only choice is to place her trust in Reid Allister, an escaped convict whose piercing gaze awakens something deep inside her. Reid is nothing like her other captors.
Series alert: Hell Breaks Loose is the second book in the Devil's Rock series.
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Gentle Flow Yoga
Saturday, January 6, 12:15pm
Library Meeting Room
Certified yoga instructor Lauralee Sikorski, who has taught over 1,000 hours of classes, will lead a free gentle flow yoga with emphasis on deep breathing and releasing stress. Bring your own mat, wear comfortable attire and come on an empty stomach.
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Talk to a Lawyer for Free
Monday, January 15, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Need legal answers? The Indiana State Bar Association, the NWI Volunteer Lawyers, Inc., the Pro Bono Committee of the First Judicial District, and local bar associations will sponsor this walk-in site open for anyone who needs legal help but can’t afford an attorney. Volunteer attorneys will provide referral information if further legal assistance or social services, etc. are needed. No appointment necessary. The project, in its 15th year, honors the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., and his dream of access to justice for all. For more information, call 873-3049.
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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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