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In this transporting and suspenseful companion to the New York Times bestselling Once There Was that's perfect for fans of Impossible Creatures, Marjan travels around the globe in search of a mythical bird in terrible danger, whose fate could determine the future of the world. Marjan Dastani is successfully leading a double life. Only a few people know that when she's not in school, she travels the world taking care of mythical beasts, sent on missions by a shadowy organization known as The Fells. In an adventure that takes her across continents and connects her with the wildest of mythic beasts around the globe, Marjan must track down the fabled Bird of a Thousand Stories before someone with more nefarious plans finds it. But the more closely she connects with the world's mythical creatures, the more danger she's in of losing her friendships—and all that tethers her to the life she's known.

In The Terrible Toll of the Transylvanian Troll, something is not quite right with the team's newest patient. Changes this drastic are cause of concern, but the vet team is on the case! In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.

In The Sad and Laggin'Dragon, a dragon's tears are causing a flood! What's a wet vet team to do? In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.

In The Merpeople of Murfreesboro, a family vacation takes a turn when this mermaid family's special car springs a leak! The vet team race to the rescue, helping solve problems and keep these visiting cryptids safe. In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.

In The Orc with Torque, a dizzy patient makes her way to the clinic for help. What is causing this constant spinning? And could magic be behind it? The vet team is on the case! In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.

In Sid, the Squinting Cyclops, Syd comes to the clinic for help with a powerful headache that the cyclops just can't shake. The vet team takes a closer look to figure out what's ailing their one-eyed patient. In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.

In Gnome Sick Gnome, the vet team gets stumped! When their investigation takes them to their patient's home, it becomes clear that the home might just be part of the problem. In the Magical Pet Vet series, join Taye, Marta, and Emily on their wild adventures with some of the magical world's most misunderstood creatures. These creatures have problems, and the vet team is determined to solve them. This graphic novel series explores real-life STEM and SEL concepts in a fantastical setting.

In this sweet romance, will a big-city veterinarian give this small town—and the single dad who's caught her heart—a chance? Veterinarian Harlow Jones knew returning to small-town life, even temporarily, would be a disaster. She just never guessed it would start that way—with her car skidding off the road outside Mistletoe, Maine. And while her rescuer is both charming and handsome, Harlow isn't about to get involved with a local. She's in town for one reason only—to pay off her vet school bills—and then she's back to her real life in Seattle. Nick Keegan knows all about unexpected, life-altering detours. He lost his wife in the blink of an eye, and he's spent the years since being the best single dad he can be. He's also learned not to take anything for granted, so when sparks start to fly with Harlow, Nick is all in. He senses Harlow feels it too, but she insists romance isn't on her agenda. He'll have to pull out all the stops to show her that love is worth changing the best-laid plans.

An improbable journey through the world of strange and mysterious creatures.All Creatures Weird and Dangerous describes the author's experiences as a veterinarian drawn by chance to care for a variety of cryptozoological creatures. As a practicing veterinarian, the author is called upon, as if by strange forces, to care for a Chupacabra, Sasquatch, Lake Erie's monster Bessie, mermaids and fairies in Newfoundland, and eventually a unicorn in the Highlands of Scotland. Drawing on his experiences as a wildlife rehabilitator and exotic-animal veterinarian, the author cares for these odd creatures, describing his work in accurate medical detail and touching on the importance of compassion and the need to respect all creatures on our planet. An homage to James Herriott's All Creatures Great and Small, while touching on stories equally appropriate for an episode of the X-Files.

Megan McCormick doesn't leave Atlanta looking for love. Far from it. She runs to the mountain town of Laurel Crest to flee from her past and a broken heart. When she's knocked over by Lee Grainger, handsome veterinarian and lover of small-town living, Megan's life takes an unexpected turn. Tired of fast-paced city life, Lee is considering a permanent move to the mountains. His run-in with Megan has him believing he's in Laurel Crest for more than a partnership in an animal hospital.After a case of mistaken identity is cleared up, Megan and Lee strike up a friendship. Lee is everything Megan ever wanted—smart, loyal and dedicated to his faith. But Megan has experienced deep betrayal twice, and she's reluctant to give romance another try. Can Megan come to terms with the secret that haunts her, get past her distrust of men, and accept the love Lee offers or will her heart be broken again?

The fur flies in this hilarious romantic comedy where the owner of a Brooklyn-based cat café and the local vet go ahead to head. The attraction is instant, but can you fight like cats and dogs and still be perfect for each other? Things are getting ruff in this Brooklyn neighborhood when new veterinarian Caleb Fitch moves in next door to the Whitman Street Cat Café and gets on the wrong side of café owner Lauren Harlow. Lauren has a few things to teach the new vet on the block, and rescuing kittens is only the start...Lauren can't ignore her attraction to Caleb, but he gets her even more riled up when he argues with her about how best to treat the cats in her care. Determined to smooth things over, Caleb comes to the rescue when a new litter of abandoned kittens is left on Lauren's doorstep, and they confront the fiery attraction that's been building between them from the start. But saving the baby kittens getting them ready for adoption is only the first challenge Lauren and Caleb have to face, and when a real estate developer comes sniffing around their block, they'll have to work together, or risk losing everything…

Returning for forgiveness…Staying as a fatherWhen Lucas Williams was forced to walk away from Ellie Stone, he knew he was giving up on their dreams of opening a veterinary practice together. Now he's back and hoping to make amends. But he's not surprised by how successful Ellie's become or that their powerful connection has endured. The surprise is discovering that when he'd left six years ago, Ellie was pregnant—with his son!

They have one more chance to get it right…She's here to stay. He plans to leave.Can a snowstorm bring them back together?Returning home to open a veterinary clinic, the last person Sara Branson expects to find in town is Tate Langford—the man she once loved. But the injured rodeo star has no intention of staying, and their families don't get along. So when a snowstorm strands Sara and Tate together, why can't she stop wishing their reunion could turn permanent?Rocky Mountain Ranch

A veterinarian takes a second chance on love when he falls for his shy colleague in this medical romance.Injured vet Drew Trevelyan is relieved to be back at work. He just wants to leave his past behind, but is irritated to learn he's relegated to desk duty! Apart from one new project—liaising with shy robotics engineer Caro Barnes. At her cliff-top cottage, Drew discovers that finding ways to put the light back in Caro's eyes is restoring his own faith in life... and love!

Amelia usually loves Christmas, but this year is her first one alone since her husband passed away – though she's not quite by herself. Somehow, she's been lumbered with a menagerie of pets over the holidays, no thanks to the new village vet closing the local kennels. Between a parrot, two tortoises and god-knows-how-many baby mice, Amelia ends up seeing a lot more of Jules the vet than she planned to. And despite her neighbours'fury for the man who shut down a local institution, she can't help enjoying every moment she spends with Jules. She tells herself it doesn't really matter as surely Jules will be driven out of the village by this time next year. But as Amelia's about to discover......love isn't just for Christmas!

This novel is the fourth in the Pets in a Pickle series and describes the antics of young vet, Paul Mitchell, now in his second year at Prospect House, the veterinary hospital, as he continues to tackle an endless variety of pets and clients. There's an escaped griffon vulture, which terrorised staff in the garden. A bouquet of roses for Beryl, the receptionist, in which lurks a venomous frog. Dealings with Dave, the chameleon. And on the way to treat one of the Stockwells'cows, Paul is confronted by Boris, their amorous bull, who has escaped and now blocks the lane. Meanwhile in the practice cottage, Willow Wren, he and his fiancé, the junior nurse, Lucy, raise an orphaned fox cub, curb the roamings of a randy cockerel and cope with marauding badgers and the sighting of a possible lion. Fans of the earlier books will relish this opportunity to delve into more zany encounters deftly written with the self-depreciating humour that characterises Malcolm's style.

Unlock the more straightforward side of Disgrace with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Disgrace by J. M. Coetzee. The novel follows the university professor David Lurie, who goes to live with his daughter Lucy on her smallholding after he is unceremoniously dismissed from his teaching post for seducing a student. There, he gets a glimpse of the new South Africa that has emerged following the end of apartheid and experiences a brutal attack that permanently alters his relationship with his daughter and his outlook on the world. Disgrace won the Man Booker Prize in 1999, making Coetzee the first writer to receive the award twice (following his 1983 win with Life and Times of Michael K). Find out everything you need to know about Disgrace in a fraction of the time!This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:•A complete plot summary•Character studies•Key themes and symbols•Questions for further reflectionWhy choose BrightSummaries.com?Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you on your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!

When her cell phone rings, Giselle Cutler answers it—and finds herself speaking to a dead woman. As Giselle and her partner Marta Perry get ready for the birth of their baby, the last thing they expect is to be drawn into another mystery. But there's been a horrible mix-up with identification of a body found in the bay, and Marta's supervisor Chrissy Burton is very much alive and desperate for their help. Intrigue turns deadly as they uncover illegal organ transplants, black market sales, and ties to international terrorism. The killer is willing to do anything to keep the public from knowing how the transplant system really works, even if it means killing Giselle and Marta.

When Mike Henry, the new veterinarian in town, meets cowboy Seth Archer, it could be good times ahead—but Mike's ex isn't about to let him go without a fight.Seth Archer, working cowboy on a dude ranch in Northern California, is thrown for a loop when he meets Mike Henry, the new veterinarian in town. The five-foot-eight bespectacled Mike isn't Seth's type, but the blue eyes behind the glasses are something Seth can't seem to get past or forget.Mike's on the run. Well, not exactly, but he left Seattle to get away from Victor Torrens, a dominating boyfriend who turned abusive when Mike told him he wouldn't be his submissive. Mike hasn't worked with horses before, but it's not long before his natural love of animals—and cowboys—makes him decide to call the small town of Denton home.Seth and Mike bond, but their love affair might just be doomed before it truly begins when Victor sends Alex Brand, a celebrity bodyguard, to strongarm Mike back to Seattle.In order to protect Seth and his new friends from Alex's big fists, Mike may be forced to make a decision he'll regret for the rest of his life.Reader advisory: This book contains scenes involving an abusive ex. There are threats and memories of violence, car accidents involving death and a scene involving attempted abduction with violence.

When a sexy veterinarian rescues a brooding attorney, the temperature rises...Perfectly content saving animals at her clinic in a charming but run-down neighborhood, veterinarian Ellie Blevins slams into new landlord Jackson Kincaid, who plans to turn the local buildings into condos.Hotshot defense attorney Jackson is intrigued by the feisty Ellie and gives her one month to convince him not to put his gentrification plans into progress. Attraction soon sizzles between them, but when Jackson makes his desires known, Ellie's vulnerable heart doesn't know what to think.She wants to trust the sinfully handsome Jackson, just as he wants to gain her trust, but finding their way to love isn't easy when her traumatic past and his criminal clients threaten to sabotage their relationship for good.Can the enchanting veterinarian and the guarded attorney fight the ghosts of the past and build a new future?

Als der beliebte Cheftierarzt des Leipziger Zoos, Dr. Hans Hasenhaus, mit seinem Sportflugzeug bei Garmisch-Partenkirchen abstürzt, steht Leipzig unter Schock. Die Kommissare Kroll und Wiggins glauben nicht an einen Unfall. Als sie im Wrack Spuren von Sprengstoff entdecken, haben sie Gewissheit. Doch was hat es mit der goldenen Münze auf sich, die in den Trümmern gefunden wurde? Die Ermittlungen bringen den tadellosen Ruf des Tierarztes ins Wanken, wobei possierliche Nager eine Hauptrolle spielen …

A Gold Valley, Oregon, veterinarian finds love in plain sight in this romance by the New York Times–bestselling author of Smooth-Talking Cowboy.Some things are too perfect to mess with. Bennett Dodge's relationship with Kaylee Capshaw is one of them. They work together at their veterinary clinic and have been best friends for years. When Bennett's world is rocked by the appearance of a son he didn't know he had, he needs Kaylee more than ever. And he doesn't want anything else to change. But then Kaylee kisses him, and nothing will ever be the same... Kaylee's done her best to keep her feelings for the man she's loved since high school hidden away, but one unguarded moment changes everything, and now there's no more denying the chemistry that burns between them. But the explosion of desire changes all the rules, and what's left could destroy their bond—or bring them to a love that's deeper than she ever imagined... Praise for Untamed Cowboy“Warmhearted.... This tender romance is filled with intense, believable emotions that will keep readers eagerly turning pages.” —Publishers Weekly

Her job: to keep a witness and his adopted daughter safe from harm—without losing her heart—in this suspense-filled inspirational romance.US Marshal Delaney Patton has been assigned to protect murder witness Bruce Walker and his daughter—a little girl Delaney suspects is the child she gave up for adoption years ago. But before she can explore a possible reunion, Delaney must outsmart the deadly criminal organization tracking their every move. Can she shield them long enough to find the truth... and possibly become part of the family she's falling for?

It may be a dot in the Pacific Northwest, but tiny Blue Moon Harbor always has room for love... Miranda Gabriel has finally hit rock-bottom. As a high-school drop-out, she fled Blue Moon Harbor and her shattered family life, and chased after love in all the wrong places. But now, as a single mom, her priority is her two-year-old daughter. Her only choice is to swallow her pride and return to the island she's always hated. At least between working and studying, she'll be too busy for romance—especially when the prospect is a nice guy, exactly the kind she knows she doesn't deserve...The island veterinarian, Luke Chandler is a widower raising four-year-old twin boys. In high school, he found bad girl Miranda fascinating—and though life has changed them both, he's still intrigued. Luke has known true love, and something about Miranda makes him long to experience it again. Yet he's wary of opening himself, and his boys, to hurt. But his heart may not give him a choice. And together, maybe he and Miranda can give each other the courage to believe in themselves, and to embrace a promising new future... Praise for Susan Fox's Caribou Crossing series “The perfect sweep-you-away story—smart, sexy, funny and touching. Susan Fox delivers an unforgettable read.” --Susan Wiggs on Home on the Range “One hot romance to remember.” --Publishers Weekly on Ring of Fire “Fox's honest storytelling is filled with sweet and raw moments that engage readers from the very first page.” –RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars on Ring of Fire

She can't remember who she is, but she likes who she's become when she's with him…Jennifer needs a break. The perfectionist TV star heads to a mountain retreat for a restful, relaxing holiday. But when she gets caught in a blizzard and crashes her car, Jennifer is left with more than a wreck; she's left with amnesia. John, a small-town veterinarian and single dad, finds the confused Jennifer wandering on the road. He's used to taking care of others; he's built for this. When he takes her in, he and his children give her more than shelter…they try to help her figure out who she is. As Jennifer and John make new memories, their connection to one another grows. But how can they even think about romance when they don't know her true identity? This heartwarming romance comes with a Hallmark original recipe for Holiday Roast Beef with Root Vegetables.

By the author of the classic The Snow Goose, a heartbreaking story about a young girl and her most unusual cat, who has magical powers that save her owner's life.Seven-year-old Mary adores her ginger cat, Thomasina, and is crushed when Thomasina falls sick, and Mary's father, a grim, inflexible man who is the town vet, decrees that the only thing to be done is to put Thomasina down. Mary refuses to speak to her father, and then she herself contracts a life-threatening disease. In the meantime, however, Thomasina has been rescued—by the mysterious Lori, the Red Witch of the glen. Thomasina is now Tabitha, the descendant of an Egyptian goddess, and she is coming back to seek revenge! Thomasina, like Jenny of The Abandoned, Gallico's other great feline heroine (Jenny is Thomasina's great-aunt), tells her own story in her own way, witty, charming, divine, and sometimes as sharp as an unsheathed claw. Thomasina is a cat for the ages. Thomasina is a sheer delight.

An easy story, in English and Spanish, about a boy that gets help for his sick dragon. With the assistance of a friendly veterinarian, Dear Dragon feels better and is able to play again. Beginning-to-Read™ books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures. Full-color and updated illustrations included. Reading reinforcement activities and a note to caregivers are included. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Perfect for an early introduction to Spanish or for ESL.

In this steamy contemporary romance trilogy opener, a veterinarian fights the urge to get her paws on a sexy dog owner who's also a cop.JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDEREDRayna Michaels may be a veterinarian, but she knows a little something about the human heart—especially when it comes to worried pet owners. Law enforcement's bonds with their K9 partners are legendary, and Derek Hansen is a perfect example—he's had his dog Axle in more times than Rayna can count in the last few months. And Derek's sculpted muscles and heart-stopping smile would be truly irresistible, if only he wasn't an officer of the law...Derek can't get Rayna's stunning face and no-nonsense smarts out of his mind. Any excuse to see her will do, until he works up the nerve to ask her out. He's not sure where her resistance to cops comes from, though he's more than willing to prove he's one of the good ones. But when casual dating turns into explosive lovemaking, Derek knows he must come clean about his past before the woman he loves finds out what he's been hiding and turns tail to run...“Strong women and the men who love them, sassy, sexy dialogue and a deliciously emotional roller coaster ride—these are the hallmarks of a Dorothy F. Shaw romance!” —Megan Hart, New York Times–bestselling author of Tear You Apart•••Disclosure: These books are not Romantic Suspense and have little to no police work in them. They are truly Contemporary Romance.

Police Officer Grace Booker's life is good—but not quite everything she'd hoped. When a good deed goes wrong, she's left with Dirty Harry, a raucous African parrot who really hates her. When Harry becomes louder and more neurotic, Grace takes him to the new local vet, Dr. Dani Wingate. Recently laid off from her dream job as a zoo veterinarian, Dr. Dani Wingate accepts a temporary position in tiny Pine Cone until she can get back to her life in the city. The only thing she wants more than a lesbian who can do uncomplicated relationships is a one-way ticket out of town. Dirty Harry brings them together, but their unexpected attraction keeps the sparks flying. A Pine Cone Romance

Patience truly is a virtue.As the baby of the family, veterinarian Mary Meyers is used to being overlooked and overshadowed. Back home, she indulges in a one-night stand with her eldest brother's friend. He's more than she thought he would be, but she isn't sure she's ready for another commitment.Ron Glennon falls hard and fast for the youngest Meyers child. He wants more than just a clandestine relationship with her but she's hesitant. He backs off and lets her have her way even though it's killing him inside. Finally, the time comes for her to choose. Will he get to keep her after she's returned to The Edge?Reader advisory: This book is part of a series and is best read in order.

A boy gets help for his sick dragon. With the assistance of a friendly veterinarian, Dear Dragon feels better and is able to play again. Now re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look, these timeless beginning readers foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying every day experiences with a boy and his imaginary pet dragon. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Sections include phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teachers'notes available on publisher's website.

Bob is loading the car for a trip. Yippee! Ick and Crud love to take trips. But suddenly this trip doesn't seem like it will be fun.

Jessee Bradford, um respeitado jovem veterinário de Santa Barbara, California, volta para casa para descobrir que sua esposa Serena e sua filhinha Sofia desapareceram. Jessee teme que elas tenham sido sequestradas ou algo pior. Os investigadores do FBI acreditam que sua esposa, filha única de um rico filantropo que nunca aprovou seu casamento, simplesmente tenha abandonado Jessee e levado sua filha sem intenção de voltar. Depois de meses de busca infrutífera, Jesse se muda para a casa de seus avós no Iowa, onde ele assume a clínica veterinária de seu avô. Lá ele encontra o aconchego familiar do qual sentia falta e se apaixona por Laura, uma treinadora de cavalos. Quando Jessee e Laura vão à inauguração de uma exposição de uma artista chamada She, os quadros lembrar a Jessee o trabalho artístico de sua esposa Serena.Aí começa a procura de Jessee por She, enquanto seu futuro com Laura fica à beira do abismo, até que a verdade sobre She seja descoberta.

A disgraced lawyer and a veterinarian are caught in the crosshairs of a deadly drug cartel in this electrifying thriller from the author of Credible Threat.A dog-sitting favor for a friend takes a terrifying twist when the police-dog-in-training runs off and leads Alexis Thompson into the middle of a drug drop. Only the quick thinking of a passing stranger gets them both out alive. Veterinarian Nick Kendrick, who's running for mayor, knows the race for survival is just beginning. As moving targets, he and Alexis must work together to learn the identity of the drug ring's murderous mastermind. But having killers on their tail isn't the only problem they face. Alexis's past as a disbarred lawyer could jeopardize Nick's political future. Only by putting their dreams and their safety on the line can they eliminate the threat to their town, and find a way forward together...

Natalie DeAngelo lost everything the day her two young sons were killed in a school shooting. Desperate to find relief from her unspeakable loss, she volunteers as a veterinarian on an elephant sanctuary in Thailand, but soon realizes she may be in over her head. Battling the memories that torment her day and night, Natalie must find a way to heal an angry, injured elephant named Sophie. Through love, acceptance, and gentle care, Natalie and Sophie heal together, finding new ways to enjoy life again.

Drs. Shane Smith and Elizabeth Browning, talented veterinary research scientists, begin a passionate affair when they are brought together by the CIA and British intelligence to foil an al-Qaeda plot that threatens to infect America's beef supply with an aggressive strain of mad cow disease. In desperation to thwart al-Qaeda's plan, the CIA and the British MI-6 use Elizabeth and Shane as bait. Posing as honeymooners in Rio, the couple checks into the same hotel where four of their colleagues had disappeared. Shane and Elizabeth learn that the four scientists who disappeared had left Rio to visit Iguazu Falls, the largest waterfalls in the world. There Shane and Elizabeth are taken by Dr. al-Sadr, al-Qaeda master planner. Al- Sadr eludes the agents and disappears with Shane and Elizabeth to a secret locale even though the CIA managed to place a short range tracking device to al-Sadr's car, when he picked Shane and Elizabeth up. Tom and Bob managed to locate where al-Sadr had taken Shane and Elizabeth and were in the process of rescuing them, but Shane and Elizabeth knew how to make a daring escape on their own from al-Sadr's clutches.

The most romantic place she never wanted to be...Pepper Knight moved to Everland, Georgia, as step one in her plan for a successful legal career. But after this big-city gal's plans go awry, going home with her tail between her legs isn't an option. So when the town vet-and her sexy new neighbor-offers Pepper a temporary dog-walking job, she jumps at the chance. No one needs to know that man's best friend is her worst nightmare... or that Everland's hot animal whisperer leaves her panting.The last thing Rhett Valentine wants is to be the center of small-town gossip. After his first love left him at the altar, he's been there, done that. These days, life is simple, just the way he likes it. But sultry southern nights get complicated once sparks fly between him and the knockout next door. When she proposes a sexy, secret fling-all the deliciousness and none of the prying neighbors-it seems too good to be true. And it is. Because Pepper's determined to leave Love Street, and when she goes, she just might take his heart with her...

When Veterinary Geneticist Ian gets a new job caring for an animal named'Joshua'at the local zoo, he expects an ordinary task for a vet. But when he finds that Joshua is a cloned Woolly Mammoth, with a hybrid mixture of elephant genes, he finds the job far more work than he bargained for.

This captivating story of two people recovering from terrible tragedy and loss, and the importance of community, friendship and the power of love. Already struggling to come to terms with the tragic death of her husband, Sophie Bryant nearly loses her own life while attending a domestic dispute as a paramedic. Diagnosed with a mild form of post-traumatic stress disorder, Sophie decides to accept a posting to the remote township of Hilsons Ridge.Soon after her arrival, Sophie decides on a whim to buy an old house on the outskirts of town. There, she discovers the diary of a light horse trooper from the First World War, which she finds fascinating.Local vet, Zac Conway, is also struggling in the wake of losing his life partner. So when Sophie brings an abandoned horse to him for treatment and they get to know each other, Zac is surprised to feel emotions he never hoped to experience again.The peace and tranquillity of living in her new community sees Sophie gradually recovering from her trauma and grief. As she discovers more about her farm's history, she realises that the past and the present are irrevocably connected and, just like love, it waits for the right person to come along to unlock its secrets.If Wishes Were Horses is a totally captivating novel combining romance and history with a dash of suspense.

Als der junge Tierarzt Dr. Martin Engelmann das Erbe seines Onkels antritt, warten so einige Überraschungen auf ihn. Denn es gehört längst nicht nur eine gut gehende Praxis im beschaulichen Hirschberg dazu, nein, Martin ist jetzt ein gemachter Mann, der eigentlich ausgesorgt hätte. Sogar ein ganzer Wald fällt ihm zu - mit entsprechendem Jagdrecht. Doch genau darauf haben es drei reiche Hirschberger Bauern abgesehen, und ihnen ist jedes Mittel recht, um diese Jagd zu bekommen. So wird Martin plötzlich gleich von mehreren heiratsfähigen hübschen Madeln umworben, natürlich allesamt Töchter der Jagdaspiranten. Wie soll er da noch eine vernünftige Entscheidung treffen? Doch sein Herz weiß ganz genau, wo es nach Hilfe suchen muss...

London 1954: When Estella is abandoned by her lawyer husband, James, her life of luxury crumbles. Not only had he left his job and frittered away their savings, James was cheating on Estella--with her cousin Davinia. But the family secrets didn't end there. Heartbroken, Estella turns her back on England. Her distant uncle Charlie beckons her to Australia, where she accepts a new position--village veterinarian. She had studied veterinary medicine, but she'd never had a real job. As Estella sets off for the outback, she carries secrets of her own: she is pregnant with James'baby. Day one in the bush brings the young Londoner to tears. Kangaroo Crossing, population thirteen, was not what Estella had expected. Sweltering. Dusty. Fly-infested. From the gruff propeller plane pilot to the perpetually drunken town doctor, the locals eye the newcomer with suspicion. After a series of harrowing events, Estella strives to prove herself capable of the job. Just as the villagers of Kangaroo Crossing start to accept Estella-and a romance starts to blossom-her past catches up with her. She's been hiding things from them. Back in England, James has gotten wind of the baby. His new wife, Davinia, can't have children... but her lavish inheritance depends on an heir. James will stop at nothing to get what is his. Can Estella save her baby-and herself-from the wild Australian bush? Will she ever learn to love again? Stars in the Southern Sky is an historical saga set in the'most isolated town'of Australia. From its passionate people, to its mystic wildlife, the outback becomes its own character in Elizabeth Haran's novel about learning how to thrive in the face of adversity. With an eye for detail, Elizabeth Haran has written numerous historical romance novels including Staircase to the Moon, Island of Whispering Winds, Under a Flaming Sky, Dreams beneath a Red Sun, and River of Fortune, available as ebooks. Haran's novels are perfect for fans of family sagas set in beautiful locations like Sarah Lark's, Island of a Thousand Springs or Kate Morton's, The Forgotten Garden.

When a marine-life veterinarian is marked for death, a security specialist will do anything to save her in this inspiring romantic suspense novel.When her oxygen tank fails thirty feet underwater, Caley Flynn fears it's been sabotaged—and that she'll be the next to die. One of her coworkers is already dead, her home has been breached, and something's amiss at her Florida marine-life rescue center. Yet no one believes she's in danger. No one except security specialist and former marine Shepherd Lightman. When Caley's brother asked him to check on her, Shep hoped it would be a false alarm. Now he knows the threats are all too real. Rescuing Caley isn't easy, but resisting his boss's sister is where the real danger lies. Because with his heart in the balance, he'll do whatever it takes to stop a killer who's desperate to keep a secret hidden.

The provocative Booker Prize winning novel from Nobel laureate, J.M. Coetzee'Compulsively readable... A novel that not only works its spell but makes it impossible for us to lay it aside once we've finished reading it.'—The New YorkerAt fifty-two, Professor David Lurie is divorced, filled with desire, but lacking in passion. When an affair with a student leaves him jobless, shunned by friends, and ridiculed by his ex-wife, he retreats to his daughter Lucy's smallholding. David's visit becomes an extended stay as he attempts to find meaning in his one remaining relationship. Instead, an incident of unimaginable terror and violence forces father and daughter to confront their strained relationship and the equallity complicated racial complexities of the new South Africa. 2024 marks the 25th Anniversary of the publication of Disgrace

Fall in love with a little help from man's best friend in New York Times bestselling author Jenn McKinlay's contemporary romance debut.Mackenzie “Mac” Harris fled her hometown of Bluff Point, Maine, after being left at the altar—and seeking solace in the arms of her best friend's off-limits brother. Now, seven years later, she's back to attend her best friend's wedding—safe, or so she thinks, from the mistakes of her youth.But Gavin Tolliver has never forgotten the woman who has always held his heart. And when Mac rescues a stray puppy named Tulip, only Gavin, the town's veterinarian, can help. With a little assistance from Tulip, Gavin vows to make Mac realize that their feelings are more than just puppy love...

In un batter d'occhio, Josey ha perso le persone più importanti per lei, i suoi genitori. Un cane da caccia chiamato Cookie, una coppia di tortore americane e un veterinario entusiasta riusciranno a riportare lo spirito natalizio nella vita di Josey in tempo per Natale?

Feathers will fly if this feline vet can't cure a baby duck's stage fright in this delightful adventure from the author of Daisy the Kitten.We'll be there in a whisker! Dr. KittyCat is a talented vet—and an adorable cat. She's ready to rescue whenever help is needed.All the little animals of Thistletown are putting on a show. Dr. KittyCat is on hand to make sure everyone stays safe. When Willow the duckling feels sick just before she's supposed to go on stage, she's worried she'll miss her big moment. Dr. KittyCat must get quacking and figure out what's wrong!Willow has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real animals combine with hand-drawn orange line art for a completely unique look.Praise for Posy the Puppy“Beatrix Potter meets Grey's Anatomy as a feline medic tends to animals'scraped ears, hurt ankles, and other bumps and bruises in this series opener.” —Publishers Weekly“Cuddly animals everywhere are lucky to have Dr. KittyCat on call.” —Kirkus Reviews

In this inspirational romance, a small town veterinarian is reunited with the rodeo cowboy who was her first kiss—and her first heartbreak.A charming cowboy moving in next door shouldn't be bad news. But veterinarian Ally Curtis knows Cody Warren—she'd never forget the boy who left her when she needed him most. Cody is doing everything he can to show his beautiful neighbor he's not the wild bull rider he once was, from helping her find homes for her beloved strays, to protecting her when her business is threatened. But Cody has a secret that keeps him from fully reaching out. Yet as they continue to work together to promote her shelter, he can't keep himself from hoping that Ally might have a home for him... in her heart.

Vets of the Heart is the latest in the Talyton St George series, and change is underway at Otter House clinic when a new vet moves in. Motorbike-riding, leather-clad Ross looks like a bad boy, but underneath the leathers he's a good-looking charmer, and he soon wins the hearts of everyone in the village.Even vet nurse Shannon warms to him. So when she needs a place to live, it makes sense to move in with Ross. Just as a friend, of course. As they grapple with escaped snakes and feral cats, their friendship deepens, until they can't deny their feelings for each other any longer.But when a terrible accident leave Shannon's life in tatters, it changes their relationship forever. Because how will she ever know whether Ross is staying with her out of love or out of pity?

It's been a long time coming, but Michelle Wilson and Dr. Cale Benjamin are finally ready to tie the knot. Of course, there's the usual pre-wedding mix-ups, and matchmaker Mary Cassidy seems to have her finger in everyone's pie. Michelle is wrapped up in wedding plans and worrying over her barrel horse's impending surgery. On top of all that she's hoping that her old flame's new wife can keep him from falling off the wagon and disrupting Michelle's wedding. Even though they say true love never runs smooth, what happens on the way to the church throws a wrench into the happy couple's plans.

Let this cowboy romance be your one and only, with:A sexy single fatherA big sky ranch he lovesA stubborn woman ready to shake up everythingA battle of the sexes you won't want to miss!Ranch Foreman Shane Lockhart's livelihood—and sanity—are threatened when the ranch is taken over by the late owner's granddaughter, the most beautiful, exasperating woman he's ever met.Inner-city veterinarian Lindsey Ward always loved visiting her grandfather's Wyoming ranch, so it breaks her heart to have to sell it. She'll miss the scent of hay and sagebrush under the wide-open sky, but at least the sale will help fund the clinic she's always dreamed of.Ruggedly handsome foreman Shane Lockhart and his adorable son aren't making it any easier for Lindsey to focus on what has to be done. It's exhilarating going toe to toe with a rough-cut, tough cowboy whose stubborn idealism matches her own, but it's Shane's tenderness that might tip Lindsey's heart over the fence. Can she allow herself to be saved by the cowboy?