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A dazzling debut novel about the family that puts the personality in disorder.Apologize, Apologize takes us into the perversely charmed world of the Flanagans and their son, Collie (who has the questionable good fortune to be named after a breed of dog). Coming of age on Martha's Vineyard, he struggles to find his place within his wildly wealthy, hyper-articulate, resolutely crazy Irish-Catholic family: a philandering father, incorrigible brother, pigeon-racing uncle, radical activist mother, and domineering media mogul grandfather (accused of being a murderer by Collie's mother). It is a world where chaos is exhilaratingly constant, where money is of no object. And yet it is a world where the things Collie wants-understanding, stability, a sense of belonging-cannot be bought for any price. Through his travails, we realize what it really means to grow up and also to grow into one's family: finding to find ways to see them anew, to forgive them, and to be forgiven in turn. In prose that is lively, humorous, and brilliant throughout, Elizabeth Kelly gives us the dysfunctional-family novel to end all dysfunctional-family novels, finding the comedy and pathos in her characters' struggles, and showing beautifully how a family's love can be as trying as it is true.

The Last Summer of the Camperdowns, from the best-selling author of Apologize, Apologize!, introduces Riddle James Camperdown, the twelve-year-old daughter of the idealistic Camp and his manicured, razor-sharp wife, Greer. It’s 1972, and Riddle’s father is running for office from the family compound in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Between Camp’s desire to toughen her up and Greer’s demand for glamour, Riddle has her hands full juggling her eccentric parents. When she accidentally witnesses a crime close to home, her confusion and fear keep her silent. As the summer unfolds, the consequences of her silence multiply. Another mysterious and powerful family, the Devlins, slowly emerges as the keepers of astonishing secrets that could shatter the Camperdowns. As an old love triangle, bitter war wounds, and the struggle for status spiral out of control, Riddle can only watch, hoping for the courage to reveal the truth. The Last Summer of the Camperdowns is poised to become the summer’s uproarious and dramatic must-read.

How far would you go to save a friend?And what if that friend were an animal in captivity?The Last Elephant in New York City is the story of Maxwell, a Ghanaian wildlife ranger, Jessie, an American researcher, and the elephant that united them. On a decades-long mission of compassion, this is a journey of heartbreak, hope, and redemption, laid out in snapshots, like memory itself. Illustrating the worst and best of humanity, it's a glimpse of parallel worlds--the ongoing sorrows of African elephant poaching and the struggles of life for elephants in zoos. Read it out loud. Read it with someone you love.Inspired by actual events

Growing up the son of a fairy King - Easy. Being accepted to the fiercest, strongest, fairy warrior army ever to protect the realm - Easy.Making the human girl, who holds your destiny in her hands, fall in love with you - Not so Easy. When the Fairy Kingdom of Avalon comes under attack, Prince Killian, Fairy warrior, and heir to the throne, prepares for battle. But when the prophesy of a Seer overshadows his fate and while his family is dying around him, he flees Avalon to the Human Realm. He vows to return and claim his destiny, only...he never thought his vengeance would mean fifty years stuck in the human realm with no way home. Reagan Lunsa is completely alone and she thinks she likes it that way. She buries her grief from her parents' mysterious disappearance, 3 years ago by keeping busy at her university art school and working at Faircrest's New Age shop. All while secretly spending every free moment on solving the mystery of what really happened to her parents. On a rare night out her attention is caught by a handsome, sexy bartender who seeks her out, asking for friendship, and maybe more. This stranger is unlike any man she's ever known. And when she discovers he's also hiding secrets her world turns upside down, all while she falls deeply in love with this protective, and patient Fairy prince.Reagan finds that learning to trust again is harder than she thought. Especially when the truth, and her love, leads her into a world unlike she has ever known. A world where fairies exist and humans are not welcome.

Maine's rugged, picturesque Monhegan Island is home to weathered lobster fishermen and curious tourists...a genial if sleepy group. But when Spark Monahan--rakish prodigal son--returns unannounced to the dilapidated family home, his arrival launches a summer the likes of which this quiet town has never seen.During Spark's absence, his young son Hally has been cared for by what remains of the Monahan family: Spark's gentle brother Hugh and their shrewd, fork-tongued father Pastor Ragnar. Pastor Ragnar has led them with an iron will and a unique religious ideology, while Hugh has been busy mending the scars of a tumultuous family history. Spark's reentry into the family is rocky; even as adolescent Hally warms to his father's flair for mischief, he struggles to define himself against this new paternal figure. Testing the limits with one dangerous prank after another, Hally suddenly stuns the entire island when he claims to have had a spiritual vision.Though Spark remains permanently dubious about the alleged apparition, Pastor Ragnar pounces on the chance to revive his flagging church. Hally is shoved into the spotlight and, in the frenzy that follows, each man in the family fights for independence, understanding, and ultimately forgiveness against the tide of a phenomenon reaching far beyond the slippery slopes of their remote island home. Their unforgettable saga is narrated by the character best suited to sniff out the family's uneasy secrets: Spark's charismatic, fiercely loyal dog, Ned. Never at a loss for a quip on the stormy affairs of the Monahan family, Ned tells their larger-than-life story with humor and love from his uniquely privileged perspective.An uproarious tale of an eccentric family of fathers and sons, The Miracle of Monhegan Island is another delightful summer blockbuster from Elizabeth Kelly.

When Spark--the rakish prodigal son--returns unannounced to the dilapidated family home, his arrival launches an unforgettable summer on Monhegan Island. During his absence, his gentle brother and shrewd, fork-tongued father, Pastor Ragnar, have been caring for Spark's son, Hally. A temperamental adolescent emboldened by tales of his father's mischief, Hally is careening through an identity crisis when he stuns his family by claiming to have had a spiritual vision. Though Spark is permanently dubious, Pastor Ragnar pounces on the chance to revitalize his flagging church. Hally is shoved into the spotlight and, in the frenzy that follows, this fragile family is pushed to the brink.Narrated in larger-than-life, crackling prose by one charismatic shih tzu, The Miracle on Monhegan Island is another "exquisite and occasionally uproarious" (Elizabeth Egan) must-read summer blockbuster from Elizabeth Kelly.

A spark of attraction ignites flames of obsession. As a dragon shifter, Kaida knows the clan rules - the clan always comes first, and a dragon never reveals their true nature to other shifters or humans. But by saving a yearling human and an injured fox shifter, she's breaking all the rules. Now she's in Bren Matthews' crosshairs. A by-the-books detective and the sexiest human she's ever laid eyes on. Kaida knows she needs to stay away from Bren, but her dragon's interest in the human is obsessive. To Bren, Kaida is exquisitely fascinating. Everything about Kaida, from her compassion to her bravery to her abnormal strength and speed is intoxicating. Unfortunately, knowing her secret could be fatal. Yet the danger isn't enough to keep him away. But prejudice is a killer. Now Bren and Kaida must fight for their love and their lives. Author's Note: "The Dragon's Mate" is Book Seven in The Shifters Series. It is a stand-alone story in the series. Please note that this book contains steamy scenes and may not be your cup of tea.

She's done being the good girl.Addison's life was perfectly planned...Until she caught her fianc in bed with another woman.Her ex-fianc 's claim that she's terrible in bed, left her reeling. Now, the self-proclaimed good girl is looking for someone to help her be very bad. And the sexy as hell, Preacher, is the perfect choice.Asking Preacher to show her how to be a sexy vixen isn't her worst idea. But falling in love with the secretive tattoo artist most definitely is.Preacher's attraction to the prim and proper schoolteacher isn't something he ever planned to act on. The town's good girl has starred in all of his dirtiest fantasies, but he's certain his obsession is one-sided.Until she approaches him with an offer promising to bring even his most deviant fantasies to life.It's only supposed to be sex. But as Addison chips away at Preacher's tough outer shell, she begins to see the real him.But will Preacher's past secrets destroy their chance at happiness? Or can Addison convince him that he can outrun his past?Author's Note: "Forbidden Harmony" is Book Three in The Harmony Falls Series. It is a stand-alone story in the series.Please note that this book contains steamy and explicit sex scenes and may not be your cup of tea. It is intended for mature audiences only.

Widower Sam Black isn't looking for love. It doesn't matter how gorgeous or funny or tempting his neighbor is. Tess is not his priority. His son is. But he and Oscar have been burned before. When Oscar's nanny quits unexpectedly, he'll need a babysitter over Christmas break. Will the recently unemployed Tess be the perfect solution? Fulfilling her dream of becoming a vet technician requires money, and Tess can't turn down the sexy single dad next door when he asks her to babysit. Turns out, spending extra time with Sam is better than double overtime. As she and Sam grow closer, Tess imagines a life with him and Oscar. But Sam's been hurt before, and he's made it clear he isn't looking for anything serious. Can Tess's love, Oscar's infatuation, and the magic of Christmas change Sam's mind? Or will Sam's emotional scars keep him from accepting that Tess is the missing piece to his little family? Please note this novella contains steamy and explicit scenes that may not be your cup of tea.

Be tempted one last time. Life has never been better for Lucy Reid. What started out as an intense and forbidden affair with her boss, Jason, has blossomed into love. Sharing her life with him, loving him, has never been easier. His dominant touch and his desire to possess every part of her brings endless nights of unimaginable pleasure. Their life together is perfect. But when an earth-shattering revelation threatens their future, Lucy must choose between holding on to what her heart wants most or walking away and allowing Jason the life he deserves.

For the first time ever, all three novellas in the Tempted Trilogy by Elizabeth Kelly are available as one set.Lucy Reid has always prided herself on her self-control and her ability to keep her emotions and desires in check. The arrival of her new boss, Jason Young, has her co-workers competing to see who can bed him first. Lucy refuses to admit her own attraction to him, and his rude behavior towards her only strengthens her resolve to ignore her growing attraction.When a power outage traps her in the elevator with her sexy new boss, she soon discovers his coldness hides his own dark desire for her. Jason is determined to show her just how good it can feel to lose control, and Lucy is aching to give in to the sweet temptation.Author's Note: This book contains explicit and steamy sex scenes that may not be your cup of tea. It is intended for mature readers only.

Finding love in your forties isn't easy... Especially when you have a long to-do list. Running a small business and mending her broken relationship with her son are Hazel's top priorities. Until Hendrix Smith walks into her flower shop. He's smart, sexy, and confident, and Hazel can't deny their instant connection. A flower shop was the last place Hendrix expected to find love. But the moment he meets Hazel, he can't resist her. She's beautiful, passionate, and intelligent. Asking her out is a no-brainer. There's only one problem - their kids are dating. For Hazel and Hendrix, ignoring their connection proves impossible. When their blossoming love strains Hazel's fragile relationship with her son, reality comes crashing in. Now Hazel is caught between the two people she loves most. How can she choose between her love for her child and her love for Hendrix when either decision will shatter her heart? Please note this book contains steamy scenes that may not be your cup of tea.

Finding love after loss. Widow Savina Ras is ready to love again. Too bad Harmony Falls has a serious lack of older men interested in long-term commitment. To make matters worse, she has an inappropriate crush on her late husband's best friend, vet tech Hal McGinnis. Hal is kind, sexy, and her closest friend. At least, he used to be. He's avoided her for a year, and Savina needs to move on. Then one unexpected, steamy encounter with Hal changes everything. Hal's playing with fire and avoiding Savina in their small town proves nearly impossible. But it's for the best. Until Savina find herself in a dicey situation, and Hal has to intervene. Their mutual attraction soon burns out of control, and once Hal has tasted Savina's sweetness on his lips, he can't walk away. But for Hal, old guilt and regret are a heavy burden. Will their love be enough to bury that guilt for good? Author's Note: Absolute Harmony is a stand alone novella in the Harmony Falls series. Please note this story contains steamy scenes that may not be your cup of tea.

This predator is no match for his prey. Tori knows she shouldn't flirt with the sexy bear shifter, Judd. She's a bunny shifter. There's no future for them. And not just because he's a predator and she's prey. Tori isn't nearly as prey-like as Judd thinks she is... She's hidden behind her dumb bunny fa ade for so long that she's almost forgotten who she really is. Until an old enemy finds her. With hiding no longer an option, Tori prepares to make her final stand. But with danger lurking around every corner, she'll need Judd's help as well as a little magic. Judd's wanted Tori from the first day she started working at the bar. Too bad the flirty bunny shifter has made it clear they'll never be anything more than friends. Until he sees the real Tori, and everything changes. Judd is thrust into a treacherous world of magic, mad scientists, and a sweet little bunny shifter who just might be an assassin. With the fate of the world at stake, will Judd convince Tori that they can save the world and build a life together? Author's Note: "The Assassin and the Bear" is Book Nine in The Shifters Series. It is a stand-alone story in the series. Please note that this book contains steamy scenes and may not be your cup of tea.