Manhattan S Little Secrets

Discover the whos, the whats, the whys and hows of social history that make the city come alive. A sarcophagus sits in a public park Stones from the dungeon that imprisoned Joan of Arc support a statue of her A Star of David adorns a Baptist church A fire-breathing salamander decorates a firehouse A stained-glass window relates an architect’s frustrations These are the details that guidebooks usually ignore and passersby ordinarily overlook. Curious readers will delight in revelations of history hidden in plain sight, alongside stunning photography of Manhattan’s overlooked treasures.

SECRET DADDY Jodie Gahagen was content being a single mom to her twin baby boys. But her ordered life was shattered by a stalker whose threat sent her packing home—with her bags and more than a couple of secrets. She'd told the town her "husband" couldn't make it, that things were fine whenever she overreacted. Except there was no avoiding Ray Kostner—the one man she couldn't deny. He read her instinctively, knew she was hiding the truth…and that she still loved him. But Ray never guessed he was a father. Now the stalker didn't have a chance.

Not all one-night stands stay in the past—especially when passion overcomes the toughest of family secrets… Don’t miss the next compelling installment of Joss Wood’s Dynasties: Calcott Manor series. Their one-night stand was off-the-charts… Now she must reveal the consequences. Fearing his powerful grandmother, Peyton Caron has concealed her baby son from hotel magnate Jack Grantham. Their single spectacular night was unforgettable, but Peyton kept her distance because Jack’s grandmother blamed Peyton for the death of his late brother. Now rumors have forced Peyton to reveal Jack’s identity as her baby’s father. Because of blackmail and newly unearthed family secrets, Jack’s life is complicated, so he’s wary of Peyton’s revelation. But the raging desire they felt two years ago has only grown. Jack wants Peyton and his son in his life, but he doesn’t believe in love. And with all that stands between them, Peyton won’t settle for anything less. Harlequin Desire transports you to the luxurious worlds of American tycoons, ranchers and family dynasties. Get ready for bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. You’ll be swept away by this bold, sizzling romance, part of the Dynasties: Calcott Manor series: Book 1: Just a Little Jilted Book 2: Their Temporary Arrangement Book 3: The Trouble with Little Secrets Book 4: Keep Your Enemies Close...

From secret babies to family secrets, these two breathtaking romances conclude Joss Wood’s fan favorite Dynasties: Calcott Manor series. The Trouble with Little Secrets Her little secret's about to be revealed… Jack Grantham’s powerful grandmother blamed Peyton Caron for the death of his brother. So Peyton concealed the baby she conceived during their searing one-night stand. Now she’s forced to reveal the truth while family secrets have complicated Jack’s life and made him wary. But their raging desire has only grown. Now Jack wants a relationship without love…but with all that stands between them, Peyton won’t settle for less. Keep Your Enemies Close... These enemies are drawn together by irresistible desire. Merrick Knowles and Aly Garwood once had a scorching one-night stand. Now Aly’s living on the Grantham estate with complicated connections to the family, and Merrick suspects her motives. She claims Malcolm needs her to solve a family mystery. Though doubtful, Merrick agrees to help, and soon their tense antagonism becomes unrelenting desire… Two sizzling Dynasties romances, one great value!

Perhaps Manhattan, like Christmas, is best seen through the eyes of a child. Gerry Porter provides both magical experiences for granddaughter Maddie when a SuperKrafts manager takes them to New York City for a huge crafts fair. They get to work on both making miniatures and solving crimes, the detecting duo’s favorite pastimes. All this, plus Rockefeller Center and Radio City, too! But a crafty murderer wants to make sure they don’t make it safely home again to California....

Perhaps Manhattan, like Christmas, is best seen through the eyes of a child. Gerry Porter provides both magical experiences for granddaughter Maddie when a SuperKrafts manager takes them to New York City for a huge crafts fair. They get to work on both making miniatures and solving crimes, the detecting duo's favorite pastimes. All this, plus Rockefeller Center and Radio City, too! But a crafty murderer wants to make sure they don t make it safely home again to California.

Lindsay Riccardi, PhD, NYC clinical psychologist, has been having a bum year and it's about to get worse. Her husband left for another woman and Lindsay was the last to know. Since that fateful day, and after sleepless and lonely nights aplenty she developed a relationship with a handsome hunk of a jazz piano player who is much more than he seems to be. Lindsay finds herself at the center of a murder investigation which leads to excursions into dark places in her mind and that of her new lover. She struggles mightily with the same insecurities and frailties that her clients reveal to her. Human frailties must be overcome as Lindsay climbs a mountain of little secrets that are peaked by BIG LIES.

Secrets! Secrets! Secrets! Jolene Hartman, a young girl walking a duck in L. A., has a secret she’s unable to share as she grows up during the turbulent 1930s and l940s on the fringes of Hollywood. Despite an unusual and troubling relationship with her parents, Jolene finds wonder and delight in constant adventures as she seeks God and love. Join Jolene as she grows up with unique relatives, fascinating friends from many cultures, and her pet duck, Oscar. In this inspirational novel based on a true story, at age 55 in 1985, thinking she has it all; a happy marriage, kids, and a glamorous career, Jolene is stunned to find she needs therapy when demons from her childhood surface, and she seeks treatment. As Jolene’s sessions in treatment bring clarity, the author hopes they may also open doors to some of your secrets.