Books like 'If I Should Speak'
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Contengan Jalanan by Hlovate
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsI – FendNamanya Affendy. ‘Fend’; jika dipendekkan untuk panggilan. Umur – baru hampir masuk usia mengundi. Bergelar pelajar fotografi yang dunianya hanya berpaksikan lensa dan warna. Dan muzik! Dia gitaris merangkap vokalis Creepy Hues. Definisi hidupnya mudah. Selagi ada warna dan irama, itu namanya bahagia. Hinggalah dia bertemu dengan Amalia... -
![Rising Seas by Edie James]()
Rising Seas by Edie James
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFleeing his old life gave him hope.Will his deadly secrets kill their only chance at love?Detective Will Natchez isn't who he seems. On the run from a ruthless gang of dirty cops, he's hiding in plain sight. Getting hired by the tiny MacKenzie Cove PD was his first stroke of luck since escaping witness protection. The second? Meeting gorgeous psychologist Viv MacKenzie... -
![Two Steps Forward: A Story of Persevering in Hope by Sharon Garlough Brown]()
Two Steps Forward: A Story of Persevering in Hope by Sharon Garlough Brown
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe spiritual journey continues for Hannah, Meg, Mara and Charissa, the characters we met in the bestselling book Sensible Shoes.feels like two steps forward and one step back. Find your own spiritual journey reflected in the lives of these women and discover the way forward... -
![Seagrass Secrets by Christy Barritt]()
Seagrass Secrets by Christy Barritt
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s her best friend. She’s the woman of his dreams.Firefighter Colby Morris needs answers. After discovering a dead body, he then learns his best friend’s address was in the man’s pocket. He’ll do anything to keep Emmy safe—yet he wants to keep his heart safe also. That’s why he’s never told Emmy he’s in love with her... -
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![A Heather Parker Original by Kay Correll]()
A Heather Parker Original by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHeather Parker has stayed home in Moonbeam longer than she ever thought possible. Which makes it really hard to keep avoiding Jesse...Eventually they come to a mutual truce.... and then a bit more.But a surprise from the past threatens everything. Secrets come tumbling out and everyone is shocked by what Heather has hidden from them. From Jesse. From her cousin. From her mother... -
![Grace Parker's Peach Pie by Kay Correll]()
Grace Parker's Peach Pie by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvelyn is thankful that Parker Cafe—oops, Sea Glass Cafe—is finally profitable and growing. The townsfolk love to come in for the sweet, mouthwatering delights she bakes… especially the old family recipe for peach pie. But is it the peach pie that keeps bringing Rob Bentley back to the cafe, day after day?Rob is in Moonbeam helping his sister, Violet, restore the very neglected Murphy’s Resort... -
![Matters of the Heart by Ashley Farley]()
Matters of the Heart by Ashley Farley
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe genie is out of the bottle. After decades of secrecy, Stella has finally made her resort’s natural hot springs available to guests. Little does she know, the waters have magical healing powers. Not only do the springs cure physical ailments, but matters of the heart as well. When word gets out, she has a riot of opportunity seekers on her hands. Presley could use a bit of that healing magic... -
![The Unexpected Wedding by Kay Correll]()
The Unexpected Wedding by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes, you do unexpected things to protect the ones you love… Becky Lee is strong, independent, and lives on her own. She’s happy with that, really she is, but she’s always secretly longed for a family of her own. She just didn’t expect to get one quite like this—by marrying a man she barely knows to keep her nephew safe. Becky Lee owes her sister that much... -
![The Billionaire's Reckless Marriage by Tamie Dearen]()
The Billionaire's Reckless Marriage by Tamie Dearen
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe one man Laurie Fields would most like to avoid just became her boss. A thousand women would love to be in her shoes, working up-close-and-personal with billionaire philanthropist, Finn Anderson. But he isn’t as charming as he seems. And Laurie's not about to cut him any slack just because he's sick. Cystic fibrosis is an ever-present enemy for Finn Anderson... -
![The Sunset Cottages by Nicole Ellis]()
The Sunset Cottages by Nicole Ellis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt’s the Christmas season, and romance, friendship, and family conflict abound in the small seaside town of Willa Bay.Tia should be ecstatic -- she’s moving into one of the sunset-colored cottages at the Inn at Willa Bay with her friend Meg, but she’s preoccupied with a surprise newcomer to town and the impending holiday visit of her overbearing parents... -
![A Dancing Tide by Grace Greene]()
A Dancing Tide by Grace Greene
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Dancing Tide, the second book in the Barefoot Tides two-book series, continues the story of Lilliane Moore of Cub Creek in rural Virginia, who accepted a temporary companion job for ninety-year-old Merrick Dahl of Emerald Isle, North Carolina—and discovered it’s not always so easy to go home again. That even if you do, you’ll find your life has changed in unexpected ways... -
![THE BRIDGE: ADRON & HARMONY: An Inspirational Romance by M. Monique]()
THE BRIDGE: ADRON & HARMONY: An Inspirational Romance by M. Monique
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHarmony is a gentle soul whose life was seemingly perfect until it wasn't. Being married to her best friend should've been happiness and bliss. Instead, Harmony is dealt a devastating blow that threatens to uproot everything she's believed in. Insecurities plague Harmony as she wades through what lies ahead.Adron is a man whose life isn't so far different from Harmony's... -
![Mushaf / مصحف by Nemrah Ahmed]()
Mushaf / مصحف by Nemrah Ahmed
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA novel about a helpless orphan girl who discovers the real meaning of the holy Quran which helps her cope with the vagaries of her miserable life... -
![Rooftop Rant by Hlovate]()
Rooftop Rant by Hlovate
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingslontarkan...kalau tidak ia meracunkongsikan...walau hanya pada awan-awan Mereka berbicara di atas bumbungEpisod hidup memang berbeza, tapi cerita mereka masih selari! Allah takkan bebankan hamba-Nya dengan apa yang dia tak mampu! Hidup tak selalunya lawaTak selalunya ada pelangiKalau nak kata a bed of roses pun, duri-durinya tetap adaKadang-kadang.. -
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![The Amish Christmas Angel by Hannah Schrock]()
The Amish Christmas Angel by Hannah Schrock
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKatie is on the cusp of getting engaged when she finds an Englischer hiding in the familye’s barn at Christmas time. It will soon be Christmas and Katie Raber is eager to get engaged but Jacob King doesn’t seem as keen. After courting for more than a year, Katie doesn’t understand his hesitation... -
![My Facebook Boyfriend... For Real!!? by Anne Bernadette Castueras]()
My Facebook Boyfriend... For Real!!? by Anne Bernadette Castueras
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIkaw na lang ang NBSB sa barkada? Bakit di mo subukang gumawa ng iyong Facebook Boyfriend? Makakapagpalit ka pa ng status mo from single into relationship, oh di ba? Pero pa'no kung ang ginamit mong picture ng FBBF mo ay mabuking ka?Sa Facebook 'di lang friends ang makikita dahil pati ang lalaking mamahalin mo - dito mo lang mase-search! Ito ang istoryang pupunan ang BORING na araw ninyo sa... -
![Three Little Things: Return to Lighthouse Point by Kay Correll]()
Three Little Things: Return to Lighthouse Point by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes a wish is only heard by the heart... Widow, Ruby Hallet, has almost adjusted to living life on her own. She has her knitting friends in The Yarn Society—they call themselves The Yarnies. Her son, Ben, drops in often to see her—and he’s dating that darling woman, Charlotte. And she has her beloved dog, Mischief... -
![A Haven on the Bay: A Willa Bay Novel by Nicole Ellis]()
A Haven on the Bay: A Willa Bay Novel by Nicole Ellis
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNow that the Inn at Willa Bay is well on its way to becoming a premier wedding destination in the Pacific Northwest, chef Meg Briggs hopes it’s finally time for her to realize her own dream -- converting the old barn on the property into a first class restaurant. However, the barn has been a dumping ground for resort castoffs for years and renovations seem a far off prospect... -
![The Sea Star Bakery by Nicole Ellis]()
The Sea Star Bakery by Nicole Ellis
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLife is a series of decisions to make, but choosing the right one isn’t always cut and dry.Up until a few years ago, Cassie was living her dream life – happily married to her high school sweetheart Kyle and raising their two kids together in a house with a white picket fence. When she and Kyle grew apart and eventually divorced, she was devastated... -
![Road to New Beginnings by Ashley Farley]()
Road to New Beginnings by Ashley Farley
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe staffers at Hope Springs Farm greet guests with smiles. But trouble brews beneath their calm demeanors. Stella faces her first crisis as an adoptive mom when a second-grade bully wreaks havoc on Jazz’s life. When their beloved teacher is suspended on bogus charges, Stella takes on the principal and the president of parents’ association... -
![Five Years or So: Return to Lighthouse Point by Kay Correll]()
Five Years or So: Return to Lighthouse Point by Kay Correll
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSometimes it takes a while to truly know how you feel…Robin and Jay have been friends for a long time.It’s obvious to everyone except Robin and Jay that they are more than friends.Just when they start to discover that fact for themselves, Jay’s past comes back to haunt him. Their tenuous footing is swept away when Robin finds out the secrets he’s hidden from her for Five Years or So... -
![A Time to Love by Michelle Stimpson]()
A Time to Love by Michelle Stimpson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMama B was supposed to be helping people at the community food pantry, but Eunice needs more than just a bag full of canned goods. Though Eunice has plenty money, she can't seem to manage what matters most in life. Maybe if she stopped all the "cigarette-ment" (as Henrietta says) she might turn out all right. Meanwhile, Dr. Wilson's not letting up on his pursuit of Mama B... -
![The Sheikh's Surrogate Bride - A Sheikh Buys a Baby Romance by Holly Rayner, Ana Sparks]()
The Sheikh's Surrogate Bride - A Sheikh Buys a Baby Romance by Holly Rayner, Ana Sparks
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Sheikh needs an heir, And for that, he needs a bride. It’s meant to be temporary arrangement, But it might just last forever… Sheikh Yasin has a dilemma: he needs an heir to his prestigious title, but the customs of his kingdom dictate that he finds a bride first... -
![Ruby's Regret by Hannah Schrock]()
Ruby's Regret by Hannah Schrock
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThree friends. Two sisters. One agreed marriage. What could possibly go wrong? Jacob, Mary and Ruby had been friends forever. When Jacob and Ruby’s betrothal is announced, they couldn’t be happier. They begin planning a future together, falling in love a little more with every passing season, neither of the two realizing Mary’s unhappiness... -
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![Bulan Terbelah di Langit Amerika by Hanum Salsabiela Rais]()
Bulan Terbelah di Langit Amerika by Hanum Salsabiela Rais
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAmerika dan Islam. Sejak 11 September 2001, hubungan keduanya berubah.Semua orang berbondong-bondong membenturkan mereka. Mengakibatkan banyak korban berjatuhan; saling curiga, saling tuding, dan menyudutkan banyak pihak.Ini adalah kisah perjalanan spiritual di balik malapetaka yang mengguncang kemanusiaan. Kisah yang diminta rembulan kepada Tuhan... -
![A'mak-i Hayal by Şehbenderzâde Filibeli Ahmed Hilmi]()
A'mak-i Hayal by Şehbenderzâde Filibeli Ahmed Hilmi
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"A'mâk-ı Hayâl, yeni harflerle ve sadeleştirilmiş olarak birçok kez basıldığı halde, ciddi bir değerlendirmeye neden konu olamamıştır? Bu sorunun yanıtı, yine yayınların kendisindedir. Bu yayınlar, ne yazık ki, eseri ciddi bir değerlendirme konusu kılabilecek bir titizlik ve özenden yoksundur... -
![The Eid Gift: An Adam and Zayneb Story by S.K. Ali]()
The Eid Gift: An Adam and Zayneb Story by S.K. Ali
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAdam and Zayneb —engaged but continents apart for so long— are finally in the same city!Even though it’s during Ramadan, a month of fasting and spiritual devotion, A and Z can’t help spending any and all free time with each other. Enter parents and their idea for a nikah at the end of Ramadan, on Eid day itself... -
![The Other Side of Dare by Vanessa Davis Griggs]()
The Other Side of Dare by Vanessa Davis Griggs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter seven years of marriage, Paris Simmons-Holyfield and her husband, Andrew, are still childless. Now Paris is determined to adopt orphaned nine-year-old Jasmine Noble. Trouble is, Jasmine's in the custody of ex-stripper Gabrielle Mercedes. Worse, Andrew is vehemently against the idea--and he's not alone... -
![Southern Secrets by Phyllis McManus]()
Southern Secrets by Phyllis McManus
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSouthern Secrets is a sequel to The Southern Belle Breakfast Club. The ladies had no idea how their life was going to change after they buried their best friend, Gracie. Gracie had been called by the others the "mystery lady," and this was certainly true, even after her death. She had written letters to the others that could only be opened when she died... -
![Nothing But Drama by ReShonda Tate Billingsley]()
Nothing But Drama by ReShonda Tate Billingsley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe first book in an exciting and inspiring new series from national bestselling author ReShonda Tate Billingsley Their lives are nothing but drama. . . . Camille can't believe her bad luck when she's ordered to join a church youth group after hiding her boyfriend from the police... -
![No Weapon Formed by Michelle Stimpson]()
No Weapon Formed by Michelle Stimpson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this sequel to Michelle Stimpson’s beloved debut novel, Boaz Brown, LaShondra and her Boaz, Stelson, are living the ideal American lifestyle, except for the subtle and not-so-subtle ways society keeps reminding them that they aren’t the norm. She’s African-American, he’s Caucasian, and their oldest child is already tackling the question of identity...Categorized as:
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![The Beach Cottage by Lilly Mirren]()
The Beach Cottage by Lilly Mirren
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsShe says that she’s his daughter. Could the shocking claim be true?Beatrice is speechless. It’s something she never expected — a secret daughter. She and Aiden have only just renewed their romance, after decades apart, and he never mentioned a child. Did he know she existed?Their budding relationship may not survive a scandal this big... -
![The Land of Five Towers by Ahmad Fuadi]()
The Land of Five Towers by Ahmad Fuadi
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAlif had never set foot outside of West Sumatra. He passed his childhood days searching for fallen durian fruit in the jungle, playing soccer on rice paddies, and swimming in the blue waters of Lake Maninjau. His mother wants him to attend an Islamic boarding school, a pesantren, while he dreams of public high school. Halfheartedly, he follows his mother’s wishes... -
![Driving the souls to the Abodes of Happiness by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya]()
Driving the souls to the Abodes of Happiness by Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsDriving the souls to the Abodes of Happiness by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah is an eloquent look at the beauty and luxury of the Gardens of Paradise, which Allah has prepared for those who sincerely believe in Him and do good deeds in accordance with the teaching of His messenger, Allah's peace and blessings be upon him... -
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![شرح مواقف النفري by محمد بن عبد الجبار النفري]()
شرح مواقف النفري by محمد بن عبد الجبار النفري
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsهذا الكتاب في إطار كتب التصوف الإسلامي التي نقوم بتحقيقها وتصحيحها وتنقيحها ونشرها بأبهى حلة خدمة للإحسان الركن الثالث من أركان الدين الإسلامي الكامل بعد ركني الإسلام والإيمان، نقدم للقراء الكرام كتاباً نفيساً من كتب التصوف الفلسفي الذوقي الذي يشطرت فيمن يقرؤه أن يكون سالكاً إلى الله تعالى على يد مرشد كامل، وأن يكون على معرفة بالمصطلحات الصوفية الفنية الموغلة في الرمزية، وهذا الكتاب هو شرح كتاب... -
![His Accidental Baby by Holly Rayner]()
His Accidental Baby by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEngaged to a sheikh, but for real this time! Now she’s having his baby A beautiful, adorable, accidental heir to the sheikh… Alyssa: Everything is perfect At least, that’s what I thought... -
![Keep It Together by Rachel John]()
Keep It Together by Rachel John
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's not awkward unless we make it awkward. Carmen... I’ve forgiven Isaac for being a jerk to me when we were kids, but while my grudge against him is gone, my fears are alive and well. I don't care how much chemistry there is between us. I’m done with guys and their commitment issues, and I’ve found a way to make life a whole lot easier.I friend-zone them. Every single one... -
![Galaksi Kinanthi: Sekali Mencintai Sudah itu Mati? by Tasaro G.K.]()
Galaksi Kinanthi: Sekali Mencintai Sudah itu Mati? by Tasaro G.K.
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsNovel ini bercerita tentang seorang gadis kecil dari sebuah dusun kecil di Gunung Kidul yang dijual orang tuanya hanya demi 50 kilogram beras untuk makan. perjalanannya tidak dimulai dari situ saja. Perjalanannya dimulai jauh sebelum ia dijual. Sepanjang hidup di dusun itu, ia sudah diperlakukan tidak wajar oleh warga dusun... -
![His Royal Regret by Brittney Mulliner]()
His Royal Regret by Brittney Mulliner
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe last person Serena Jones expects to meet when she walks into her local bookstore is Cian, the crown prince of Lochland... -
![Schneetänzer by Antje Babendererde]()
Schneetänzer by Antje Babendererde
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStell dir vor, du willst deinen Vater suchen und begegnest dabei deiner großen Liebe …Hals über Kopf, voller Wut und Enttäuschung bricht Jacob in den Norden Kanadas auf, in die unendliche Wildnis von Eis und Schnee. Dort will er seinen Vater finden und das Geheimnis seiner Herkunft lüften... -
![This Green and Pleasant Land by Ayisha Malik]()
This Green and Pleasant Land by Ayisha Malik
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.Everyone has a place they call home. But who gets to decide where you belong?For years Bilal Hasham and his wife Mariam have lived contented, quiet lives in the sleepy rural village of Babbel's End. Now all that is about to change.On her deathbed, Bilal's mother reaches for his hand... -
![Secrets over Sweet Tea by Denise Hildreth Jones]()
Secrets over Sweet Tea by Denise Hildreth Jones
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSecrets can be funny things. We think they keep us safe, but more often than not, they spill out when we least expect and make a mess out of everything. It's a truth Scarlett Jo Newberry knows all too well--a truth Grace Shepherd and Zach Craig are about to learn the hard way...Categorized as:
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![Brotherhood by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr]()
Brotherhood by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWINNER of the French Voices Grand Prize, Prix Ahmadou Kourouma, and Grand Prix du Roman M�tisMohamed Mbougar Sarr's searing and thought-provoking debut novel, Brotherhood takes place in the imaginary town of Kalep, where a fundamentalist Islamist government has spread its brutal authority... -
![The Gypsy Tearoom by Nicky Pellegrino]()
The Gypsy Tearoom by Nicky Pellegrino
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRaffaella Moretti, by far the most beautiful girl in the southern Italian town of Triento, is about to marry the only boy she has ever loved. It seems that nothing but happiness lies in store for her, so the last thing she expects is to find herself, one short year later, down on her hands and knees, scrubbing the layers of dirt from the floor of a strange house... -
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![أرني الله by Tawfiq Al-Hakim, توفيق الحكيم]()
أرني الله by Tawfiq Al-Hakim, توفيق الحكيم
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsمجموعة قصصية شهيرة يتناول فيها توفيق الحكيم باسلوب فلسفى عميق حياة الانسان الروحية والمادية وهو احدى مؤلفات توفيق الحكيم التى تم اعادة نشرها ضمن مشروع دار الشروق لإعادة نشر الأعمال الكاملة لأبى المسرح... -
![The Lebs: Miles Franklin Literary Award Finalist by Michael Mohammed Ahmad]()
The Lebs: Miles Franklin Literary Award Finalist by Michael Mohammed Ahmad
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA confronting, heartbreaking and illuminating new novel from Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Australian Novelist, Michael Mohammed Ahmad. 'Bani Adam thinks he's better than us!' they say over and over until finally I shout back, 'Shut up, I have something to say!' They all go quiet and wait for me to explain myself, redeem myself, pull my shirt out, rejoin the pack... -
![A Rose Petal Summer: A beautiful and totally heart-warming romance novel by Katie Fforde]()
A Rose Petal Summer: A beautiful and totally heart-warming romance novel by Katie Fforde
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIn the beautiful old mansion overlooking a glittering Scottish loch, will Caro find her second chance at love, or her second dose of heartbreak? An absolutely gorgeous summer romance about following your heart and living in the moment, perfect for readers of Debbie Macomber, Carolyn Brown and Fern Michaels... -
![عقبة بن نافع by بسام العسلي]()
عقبة بن نافع by بسام العسلي
Rated: 3.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsمن وصية عقبة :"يا بنى .. إني قد بعت نفسى من أجل الله عز وجل، فلا أزال أجاهد من كفر بالله .. يابنى أوصيكم بثلاث خصال فاحفظوها ولا تضيعوها، اياكم أن تملأوا صدوركم بالشعر وتتركوا القرآن، فإن القرآن دليل على الله عز وجل، وخذوا من كلام العرب ما يهتدى به اللبيب ويدلكم على مكارم الأخلاق، ثم انتهوا عما وراءه.
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