Ocean State Libraries

"Poucos romances examinam as artimanhas do ciúme com tanta sutileza como Dom Casmurro. Publicado em 1899, o livro permanece uma das mais fascinantes radiografias da traição, que, como o leitor mais atento perceberá, são supostamente duas: a de Capitu, exposta pelo marido Bentinho, e a da própria narrativa, revelada pela maneira como Bentinho modifica os fatos para corroborar suas suspeitas matrimoniais. Tudo isso se manifesta com graça e inteligência...

"When her grandfather's health begins to decline, Havyn is determined to keep her family together. But everyone has secrets - including John, the hired stranger who recently arrived on their farm. To help out Havyn starts singing at a local roadhouse - but dangerous eyes grow jealous as she and John grow closer. Will they realize the peril before it is too late?"--Publisher description.

A family treasure of a picture of grandmother is causing a rift between Isa's mom and her aunt, but when it is stolen Isa wants to know why.

"1765. Lady Isabella Gerard, a respectable member of Georgian society, orders her maid to take her new golden gown and destroy it, its shimmering beauty tainted by the actions of her brutal husband the night before. Three months later, Lord Gerard stands at the shoreline of the lake, looking down at a woman wearing the golden gown. As the body slowly rolls over to reveal her face, it's clear this was not his intended victim. 250 years later ... When...

"The Sisters of Suspense join forces for a gripping standalone novel about a clique of popular girls whose high school friendship is marked by a tragedy that continues to haunt them decades later"--Provided by publisher. At Bristol High they were an elite clique known as the Five Firsts: Amanda, Bailey, Carmen, Delta and Zora. At a pre-graduation party just before the end of senior year,Tanner Stahd, the school daredevil, led a group down an embankment...

"Paige has always lived in her sister's shadow. As girls, Camille had high grades, friends, and their parents' love. Paige was left with hand-me-downs and criticism. Now Camille enjoys a coveted life with two wonderful children and her loving husband, Pierce. No more. It's time for Paige to take what she's owed - starting with Pierce. But as one sister's jealousy pushes a family to the edge, another's faith will highlight the beauty and power of forgiveness"--P....

Once Guy and Leonora were lovers. Now it's over but Guy can't forget ... or forgive. Every day he calls Leo with fantasies about their love and their future. All she wants is him out of her life.

"Three college roommates are celebrating a twentieth wedding anniversary by taking a cruise to Bermuda. As the ship pulls away from the pier, everyone is looking forward to lounging by the pool, sipping sunset cocktails, and reminiscing ... As the balmy pink shores of Bermuda come into view, tensions simmer, and old jealousies flare, sending the temperature from soothing to scorching in this engrossing tale of three best friends on a vacation they...

Jealous colleagues of Ethelyn try to sabotage her dream of becoming a brain surgeon--but she overcomes, winning hearts in the process.