On Lilac Bay

When Ashley and her best friend head on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Minnesota's North Shore, she never expects to face the pain that drove her there in the first place. Heartbreak closed her off from the people around her except her best friend and her dog Max, but when a tall, plaid-wearing local starts breaking down her defenses, will she pack up and head home to Maine, or stop and smell the lilacs?

After leaving her old life behind and starting over for good, a former country star finds herself at odds with a handsome new man. But is he the enemy . . . or her only ally? Musician Ella McMillan can't believe she just walked away from her life. So long, boyfriend. Goodbye, country music career. Coming home to Magnolia Harbor could be a fresh start with her mom—until Ella discovers that her mother is getting married again. Now Ella's been roped into planning an engagement party with the groom's utterly gorgeous and infuriatingly buttoned-up son. Fortunately, they have one thing in common, even if they don't agree on what to do about it . . . Dr. Dylan Killough strongly objects to his father's upcoming marriage. He'll do almost anything to sabotage the engagement, andhe needsElla's help. But despite her own feelings, Ella is determined to throw the perfect party and give her mother the wedding of her dreams. Between sampling party hors d'oeuvres and visiting romantic wedding venues, sparks are suddenly flying between Ella and Dylan-and Dylan is questioning everything he thought he knew about relationships. Now can he convince Ella that he believes in happily-ever-afters after all?

No one escapes from the Sea Witch's tower. Don't try, because you will be left on the rocks for the crows to peck your eyes out by day - and the Zombies will devour what's left of you at night. The Dog Pirates are fattening skinny Stevie Rump up with tasty morsels because Gledwyn the Sea Witch prefers plump children to eat. But it's not all scary at sea and on land with Stevie. His friends Bruce the fat and furry ship's cook and Fergal his scrawny assistant bring a sense of fun to their adventures in the magical elements of these beautiful Caribbean islands. But Bruce is enjoying life there too much. Can his mates persuade him to return before he turns into a mercat? Will Stevie rescue his parents before the power of the amulet wears off? And can Selena, queen of the mermaids, win the final battle?

The California Tortoiseshell, West Coast Lady, Red Admiral, and Golden Oak Hairstreak are just a few of the many butterfly species found in the floristically rich San Francisco Bay and Sacramento Valley regions. This guide, written for both beginning and experienced butterfly watchers by one of the nation’s best-known professional lepidopterists, provides thorough, up-to-date information on all of the butterfly species found in this diverse and accessible region. Written in lively prose, it discusses the natural history and conservation status for these butterflies and at the same time provides an integrated view of butterfly biology based on studies conducted in northern California and around the world. Compact enough for use in the field, the guide also includes tips on butterfly watching, photography, gardening, and more. * Discusses and identifies more than 130 species * Species accounts include information on identifying butterflies through behavior, markings, and host plants * Beautiful full-color plates illustrate top and bottom views of wings for easier identification * Includes a species checklist and a glossary

This Combo Collection (Set of 3 Books) includes All-time Bestseller Books. This anthology contains: Amores Bay Amores Touch and Go

From USA Today bestselling author Hope Ramsay comes a small-town romance filled with love, laughter, and friendship! Only one thing can make veterinarian Noah Cuthbert return to Magnolia Harbor - his mother's failing health. He'll do anything to help his family, including taking a short-term gig at the local animal clinic. What he doesn't count on is getting up-close-and-personal with the clinic's new manager, a woman whose love and compassion for every stray that crosses her path has him rethinking his plans to head back to his big-city life... After her time in the Navy, Lia wants nothing more than to settle down. The quaint seaside town is exactly what she'd been hoping for, and not just because her new boss is movie-star handsome. As they grow closer, Lia starts wondering if Noah could be the one. But when a town crisis forces Noah to take a stand that jeopardizes their new-found happiness, can Lia convince him that home doesn't have to be a four-letter word? Includes the bonus novel Then There Was You by Miranda Liasson!

"Tannery Bay by Steven Dunn and Katie Jean Shinkle is a collaborative #ownvoices novel encapsulating a Black and queer (and the overlaps therein) community who are held hostage in a never-ending loop of July and work together to fight the oppressive powers-that-be and reclaim their town. Tannery Bay attempts to answer the question: Can art save lives? For the people of Tannery Bay, the answer is Yes"--