Ocean City

Ocean City is truly a wonderful place, full of summertime adventure. The beaches, the boardwalk, swimming, surfing, fishing, music, amusements... the possibilities are endless. However in 1941, these pleasures are tempered by the likelihood that the US would soon join World War II. With their parents employed in the country’s defense, Stacy and Walter are sent to stay in Ocean City with their great-aunt at the majestic Flanders Hotel. It seems like the best place possible for the children to have some semblance of summer fun despite the gathering clouds of conflict. However, the brother ...

Emmalyn McGuire has finally found her rhythm as a kindergarten teacher—but the once-in-a-lifetime love she reads about in her favorite books? Still missing. Enter Hunter Kane, a brooding military pilot recovering from a life-altering accident. Grieving, injured, and reeling from the loss of his closest friend, Hunter retreats to Ocean Shores—only to find himself the temporary guardian of his late buddy’s young daughter.

In HOPELESSLY ROMANTIC, Ava Campbell, a pragmatic and fiercely independent woman, is housesitting for her newlywed sister Serena, whom she practically raised. Struggling with the void left by her sister's departure and the feeling that life is passing her by, Ava's solitude is shattered by Liam Nash, a laid-back Australian surfer with a smile as captivating as the waves he rides. Liam is clearly someone with absolutely no boundaries, and he insists that he has the green light from Serena's hubby, Brad, to crash at the apartment.

Lexie Price ditched her high-stress law career to chase the next great photo—and help her aunt run the most delightfully chaotic beachside apartment complex in Ocean Shores. Enter Grayson Holt: Harvard MBA, all-business, zero-fun, and laser-focused on selling the building for a massive profit. Lexie’s not about to let that happen—not on her watch. Before any deal can close, Grayson's sentimental father throws down one unexpected condition: Live at Ocean Shores for a full month.

In a vibrant southern California coastal town, sparks fly when Gabe Herrera, the charismatic owner of a beloved food truck, finds himself at odds with Madison Baldwin, the meticulous chef of a prestigious fine dining restaurant. Their rivalry escalates when they both set their sights on the same coveted restaurant space, setting the stage for a culinary showdown that sizzles as much as their signature dishes. For Madison, food is a refined art, and each meal is a meticulously orchestrated symphony of flavors.

On a foggy summer night, eleven people--ten privileged, one down-on-his-luck painter--depart Martha's Vineyard on a private jet headed for New York. Sixteen minutes later, the unthinkable happens: the plane plunges into the ocean. The only survivors are the painter Scott Burroughs and a...

A mythmaker of the highest order, China Miéville has emblazoned the fantasy novel with fresh language, startling images, and stunning originality. Set in the same sprawling world of Miéville’s Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning novel, Perdido Street Station, this latest epic introduces a whole...

Crutch, Abagail, the marines, and a ship full of Ironborn make their desperate escape from William Wyld and his half-dead army in Ironbay. But what waits for them in the ocean, and can they make it to Papageenar alive? Even if they make it to Papageenar, can they convince the Narafi cannibals deep in the jungle to share their spirit keeper's closely guarded secrets with Damen, the rightful king? Can they get the magic they need to fight Wyld or are the Ironborn hiding in the sewers of Ironbay doomed to be food for his half-deads? And what horrible surprise with the power to kill everyone ...

In the best-selling tradition of The Devil in the White City, award-winning author Brian Hicks tells the explosive story of the Morro Castle, the elegant luxury liner that burned off the coast of New Jersey on September 7, 1934. The captain died under mysterious circumstances seven hours before his ship caught fire off the New Jersey coast.

“The perfect summer read” (USA TODAY) begins with a shocking tragedy that results in three generations of the Adler family grappling with heartbreak, romance, and the weight of family secrets over the course of one summer. *A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice * One of USA...

That summer in Ocean City, Maryland… What if starting over meant facing everything you thought you’d left behind? In Ocean City, the summer sun doesn’t just shine, it sparkles with potential. Sunrises over the waves, sunsets melting into the bay. The Boardwalk buzzes with energy. Ice cream melts too fast. Strangers meet. Hearts break and mend. And under the two watchful eyes of a pair of oddball seagulls, anything can happen. During a summer like this one, the possibilities feel limitless. Just a few blocks from the crashing waves and soft sand, on a quiet little bayside street, three...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK "A powerful, capacious, and profound" (Ocean Vuong) new collection of poems about life in Gaza by an acclaimed Palestinian poet and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer You are alive for a moment when living people run after you. Barely thirty years old, Mosab Abu...

Ocean City Lowdown introduces Eastern Shore Maryland reporter Jamie August, who has a talent for unearthing more than her editor wants and a weakness for Ravens jerseys and sparkly underwear. She is assigned to cover the grand opening of a big new housing development in Ocean City, Maryland. But instead of writing about wraparound porches and rattan furnishings, she uncovers kickbacks and payoffs, blackmail and murder.

Kannon McCarthy and the team have overcome a multitude of difficulties already, but is the worst still to come? The team finally have the chance to take the submersible down to explore the waters around Cardea, although sticking to an agenda proves challenging due to a number of unexpected events and incidents. As Kannon continues to deal with his own demons and his team reveal previously unknown character flaws and quirks, Leopold and his daughter's motivations also remain unclear. On top of juggling the team's various ailments and inconsistencies, Kannon is faced with countering the ...

Forgotten memories resurface and more secrets are revealed as Kannon struggles to keep himself and his team safe and focused. The key to Atlantis feels tantalizing near as the team continues to uncover artifacts in the balmy waters around Cardea Island. However, the mission faces new challenges when the growing numbers of wave riders become increasingly more unsettling and predatory. Meanwhile, relationships onboard the Voyager remain tense and sensitive and when Amy makes a startling admission, Kannon is torn between skepticism and a niggling suspicion that she might be onto something. Can...

Take one massive, futuristic oil rig off the coast of San Clemente, California. Mix in eco-terrorists who see it as an abomination against nature. Add enough C-4 to blow up a small city. Throw in some heroic scientists, nefarious politicians, and a ticking time bomb. And what do you get? The year’s most explosive thriller. Click BUY NOW or READ FOR FREE!

Delve into the social and cultural history of 100 of the world's most important cities. From the first towns in Mesopotamia to today's global metropolises, cities have marked the progress of civilization. Great Cities offers a rich historical overview of each featured city. The latest title in...

Is life giving me lemons, or lemonade? Just when Chloe's life should feel like it's falling apart post-divorce, things begin to take off in unexpected ways. She had been feeling undesirable and suddenly she's insatiable to men; for the first time in her life she was completely financially stable after many years of worrying about money. Chloe doesn't even have to worry about blaring alarm clocks anymore. But when there is no drama, we create some amiright? That's exactly what Chloe is doing when an eligible lawyer starts pursuing her. Will Chloe be with her new beau? Or will she cut the ...

Dive into an enchanting underwater adventure with The Magic Library: Blue Haven Adventure, the latest addition to the beloved Magic Library series. Join the intrepid sisters, 9-year-old Amelia and 7-year-old Bethany, as they uncover the mysteries of Blue Haven, a magical underwater city near the Great Barrier Reef. Through an old building that transforms into the Magic Library, Amelia and Bethany are transported to Blue Haven, where they meet a cast of fascinating characters, from marine biologists to local kids and friendly AI guides. As they explore this vibrant underwater world, they ...

Professor Patricia and Martin the satyr race towards the city of Silvo to warn them of an impending attack from Klavis, Martin's foe, and a monstrous army of giant ram, minotaur, oni, boar creatures, and more. However, Patricia's still angry at Martin for keeping secrets from her, and she's further upset when she learns he's made another mistake. Can they find a way to get along and warn the city in time? Or will they be trapped by the monsters and quagmire of the swamp?