Who? explores the identities of two narrators, the identities of the missing persons they focus upon, and the identities of a particular community of women at a particular time in history. liberation community of the 1970's and 80's, thus offering insight into the larger Who of this tale. This glimpse occurs within more intimate, less public settings of this movement and through the skeptical magnifying glass of one would-be detective's point of view and the reflective lens of a later chronicler. This novel raises the question, Who? in relation to the women's movement of the 1970's, not just about each participant as individuals but also about the identity they shared. I really liked Who? insight, mystery, intrigue, and depth.

- the dinner party was over as Caroline staggered halfway up the stairs. She dropped her wineglass when she leaned on the stair rail. 'Etienne', she said, 'Are you going out tonight or shall I wait up for my nightly bang?' There was a stunned silence, then the guests shrugged into their wraps and cloaks as they hurried to leave. - Dangerous Compulsion is the story of four generations of the Devereaux family that encompassed the years between the Civil War and 1977. The story was told from a different perspective.

A family torn apart. A daughter determined to stay together.When the parish guardians send Lydia, daughter of convict James Knowles, to be an apprentice in the cotton mill at Caton, she is distraught at being parted from her younger siblings and mother, Martha, but she has no choice. At the mill, Lydia is bullied by some of the other girls and things do not go well when she stands up to the ringleader. Fearing she has killed someone and with the word murderess ringing in her ears, Lydia runs for her life. Meanwhile, Martha and her children have been granted passage to Australia to join her husband, but Lydia cannot be found so Martha is forced to leave without her. When Lydia arrives home to find her family has gone she is determined to follow them, all the while avoiding the law who seek to return her to the mill. A dramatic and emotional family saga for fans of Emma Hornby, Joanne Clague and Kitty Neale.

Life for Faryal and her family is far from uncomplicated. Upon their return to Afghanistan from Jordan, her father learns that he is no longer welcomed by his own government and that his cousins have stolen his property-and by extension, his future. But salvation seems to be at hand when Romaan, the son of a wealthy and powerful family, asks that Faryal be granted to him in marriage. On what should have been a joyous day, Faryal is kidnapped by Sardar, a powerful and dangerous man. Her fiance's family quickly agrees to pay the million dollars Sardar demands, but that is of little consolation for Faryal. Fearing more for her chastity than for her life, she makes a frantic choice. But even death cannot save her; her attempt at suicide fails. Desperate, she begs her kidnapper, a middle-aged man with two children, to marry her, to salvage what little honor she may still have. Devastated by her betrayal, Jalal tries to stop her marriage to the criminal, but his plans are thwarted. He must learn that even men can be pawns in the same game. When the upper class sets standards, everyone must abide by them. They see everything perfect and build a mirage in their outlooks, mentalities, and approaches, which makes life more difficult than it already is. Afghan women have suffered for a million reasons that have not been their intrinsic fault. This novel, inspired by true events, is an exploration on the cultural injustices done to women.

Cheri Laser's first novel is a seductive page-turner full of emotion and intrigue, rich with characters that are vividly painted, funny and poetic.

The lives and mysteries of an immigrant family are bound to American history as the 20th century's complexities unfold. The past reaches out to claim Megan Cole in 1988 when her grandmother shares with her the intimate details of her ancestry.

Traveling from one time setting to another, Megan discovers a collection of people not soon forgotten. Vibrant and three-dimensional, the characters love, laugh and hurt one another, while misunderstandings and secrets lead them into tragedy. Yet there is no shortage of joy, despite their troubles, as the years progress, until the accumulation of secrets finally explodes, with horrific consequences for the family.

In the end, when "The Truth About Cinnamon" is fully revealed, Megan realizes that nothing about her own life will ever be the same again.

Going back to 534 AD, the author of "Tripoli" introduces Belisarius and his mission to conquer North Africa and to convert Jews and Berbers to Christianity. Past this ancient background the story begins with the bombardment of Tripoli during World War II in a poor section of the city, where Jews, Christians and Muslims sustained most of the damage from the war, and were the Jacob family resided. Sofia, the grandmother's of five finds herself struggling to keep the family alive, first with the Italians, the Germans, then the British and finally with the people that she trusted the most the Libyan Arabs.

On the surface, Miranda, Jody, Kim, Theresa, and Natalie have nothing in common. They come from different backgrounds, different perspectives, different lives. When they connect at a dream conference, they decide to meet regularly to share their nighttime visions, the meaning of their inner selves. Together, they develop a level of intimacy that perhaps none of them are prepared to face. During their times together, the girls explore the symbolism and veiled messages their dreams present. Physically and emotionally fatigued, Miranda must face the truth about her marriage. Jody realizes serious change is necessary when a dream suggests she wants to kill her husband and gag her kids. Kim's healthy lifestyle doesn't guarantee she'll remain whole. Theresa's career is her life, but is that enough? Natalie is perfectly content until her life takes an unexpected turn. With their inner beliefs and emotions laid bare, each woman must step beyond her comfort zone. The trust these women place in one another by sharing their dreams creates a bond of friendship, one that will see them through joys and heartbreaks. As they unlock their dream's secrets, they grasp the key to their individual and collective futures.

In Finding Ashley, a deeply moving novel from the number one bestseller Danielle Steel, two estranged sisters get the chance to reconnect and right the wrongs of the past. Melissa Henderson leads a quiet life. Once a bestselling author, she now pours all her energy into renovating a Victorian house in the foothills of rural New England. Six years ago, her life was derailed by tragedy and she stopped writing. The house has given her new purpose. When her beloved home appears on the news, Melissa receives a call from her estranged sister, Hattie. They were close once, but that was before Melissa withdrew from the world. Now Hattie is determined to help Melissa turn a new page, even if it means reopening one of the most painful chapters of her life. All these years later, Hattie feels compelled to embark on a journey that will change both their lives forever, to find the child that Melissa was forced to give up when she was only a teenager in Ireland. Finding Ashley is a powerful love story of two strong, brave women turning loss into reconnection, and a family reunited.

A heart warming journey seen through the lives of a family moving to a rural idyll. A mystery lies in their new cottage that keeps the reader interested in turning the pages to the end.

"A story to enjoy for all ages that leaves the reader feeling uplifted and wanting more." - David J. Andrews, Author of "Lobster Calypso"

"A tale of English village life depicted in a sensitive and insightful way. The quaint characters and unique storyline make this book a pleasure to read."
--Mindy Gibbins-Klein, Author of "A Dance in the Desert"

After curiosity prompts auto executive Sean Cassidy to take an exit off the turnpike near Miller Falls, Connecticut, he is saddened to see that a rival dealership has closed, leaving the surrounding area eerily silent. As Sean wonders how much of life is dictated by fate, his thoughts drift back to the day he walked in the showroom of his family business-Cassidy Motors. It was 1974, the first time his father would put his trust in his inexperienced son. As Sean recalls his first days in the business, he remembers not only the good times, but also the struggles as he learns to adjust to his new role in charge of employees who are unreceptive to the brash management style of the owner's young son. As Sean and his wife settle into life as new parents, the following years are filled with excitement and emotion as family relationships are tested. Some thirty years later, the business is in jeopardy, and Sean risks everything in a desperate attempt to save it. "Showroom" is the poignant tale of one family's journey from success to disappointment as they share a passion for pleasing customers, building their business, and most importantly, loving each other.

Voted BEST BOOK SERIES by Supportive Business Moms, UK In SISTERS IN WHITE... Danica and Kaylie Snow are about to celebrate the biggest day of their lives--their double wedding--on an island in the Bahamas. But no wedding is complete without a little family drama. The two sisters aren't ready to face the father they haven't seen since he divorced their mother and moved away to marry his mistress, and live with Lacy, the half sister they've never met. While Danica has exchanged letters and phone calls with Lacy, Kaylie has fervently tried to pretend she doesn't exist. Lacy is sweet, fun, and nearly a mirror image of Kaylie. To make matters worse, not only is Lacy looking forward to meeting her sisters, but she idolizes them, too. As the countdown to the wedding date ticks on, their parents are playing a devious game of revenge, and there's a storm brewing over the island, threatening to cancel their perfect wedding. The sisters are about to find out if the bond of sisterhood really trumps all. SISTERS IN WHITE is part of the Love in Bloom series. While SISTERS IN WHITE can be read as a stand-alone novel, for even more reading enjoyment you may want to read the entire Love in Bloom series in series order. READ THE FULL LOVE IN BLOOM SERIES: SNOW SISTERS: Sisters in Love, Sisters in Bloom, Sisters in White THE BRADENS (Weston, CO): Lovers at Heart, Destined for Love, Friendship on Fire, Sea of Love, Bursting with Love, Hearts at Play THE BRADENS (Trusty, CO): Taken by Love, Fated for Love, Romancing My Love, Flirting with Love, Dreaming of Love, Crashing into Love THE BRADENS (Peaceful Harbor, MD): Healed by Love (Nate), Surrender My Love Coming Soon - River of Love THE REMINGTONS: Game of Love, Stroke of Love, Flames of Love, Slope of Love, Read, Write, Love Coming Soon - Touched by Love SEASIDE SUMMERS: Seaside Dreams, Seaside Hearts, Seaside Sunsets, Seaside Secrets, Seaside Nights, Seaside Embrace Coming Soon - Seaside Lovers THE RYDERS: Seized by Love Coming Soon - Claimed by Love, Chased by Love

The author Big Bro. Earl Roberts like many others has been on a spiritual quest for understanding for many years. His new book D (first novel) of spiritual fiction had been in the process of becoming for many years. OLee RoyOs Heaven is an attempt to convey to the masses the possibility of and necessity of people having more love and compassion in their lives. Perhaps, looking at some traditional religious doctrines in a whole new way and concluding that what we donOt know about OGodOs truthO is just as important as that which we believe we do know. This story of the adventures of a young (deceased) dope-seller tripping through his after death existence forces the readers to contemplate their lives, true love, forgiveness, patience and tolerance for other human beings that we judge as evil, sick with sinful natures, or strangely different then ourselves.

"The IDEALIST" begins with a boy's imaginary quest to rescue his father from the czar's prison. Out of his imagination emerges Georg-Karl Russano, a Socialist journalist and champion of human rights. His father, disillusioned by the Russian Revolution, becomes his bitter enemy. Alessandra, his rst love, is from a prominent family whose wealth nances Mussolini's rise to power. Georg-Karl shares his fugitive existence with Roberto and Giulia until the secret police capture him.

After a daring escape, Georg-Karl rejoins Giulia and their son in exile. His book "Prisons" earns him international success, although fame leads him to a betrayal. He seeks redemption in the Spanish civil war. With the execution of his father and mistress, Georg-Karl loses faith in his cause, but the crucible of World War II restores his beliefs. With the Allied victory, Italy becomes a democracy, his ideals enshrined in its constitution. Russano re ects on his comrades./p>

."..their faded faces besieged his memory-the architects of destruction, the blind visionaries, the bright shadows of the underground, the prisoners of principles, the unhappy exiles, the soldiers of the republic, and the heroes of the Resistance. They were his life, his beacons, like the ery stars in the night."