Most Popular Books by Laura Martin

There has been, and continues to be, an explosion of interest in developing new small science centers that is changing the world of museums. This handbook is designed to be a one-stop source for future and current centers, and anyone interested in the important roles these institutions play in their communities. With articles—all written by leaders in field—covering everything from administration, staffing, finance, marketing, exhibit design, and beyond, this comprehensive resource will be essential reading for institutions that are operating successfully, struggling to survive, and those planning major expansions.

Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders, muscled Viking warriors and rugged Wild West cowboys? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! A TEXAS CHRISTMAS REUNION by Carol Arens (Western) Bad boy Trea Culverson returns, bringing excitement back into widow Juliette Lindor’s life. With the town against him, can Juliette show them and Trae that love is as powerful as any Christmas gift? A HEALER FOR THE HIGHLANDER A Highland Feuding by Terri Brisbin (Medieval) Famed healer Anna Mackenzie is moved by Davidh of Clan Cameron’s request to help his ailing son. But Anna has a secret that could jeopardize the growing heated passion between them… THE VISCOUNT’S RUNAWAY WIFE by Laura Martin (Regency) After many years, Lord Oliver Sedgewick finally finds his runaway wife, Lucy. The spark between them burns more Look for Harlequin® Historical’s November 2018 Box set 1 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

A supernatural take on World War II espionage featuring a girl with the ability to possess other bodies.

A supernatural take on World War II espionage featuring a girl with the ability to possess other bodies.

A supernatural take on World War II espionage featuring a girl with the ability to possess other bodies.

Perfect for fans of Jurassic Park and Jurassic World! Code Name Flood is the electrifying sequel to The Ark Plan, which School Library Journal praised by saying: “Nonstop action, marauding dinosaurs, and kids on the run: What’s not to like?” Last week, twelve-year-old Sky found a cryptic message from her dad, who mysteriously fled the safety of their underground compound five years ago. The note said the fate of the world depended on her going topside, to a lost world that’s ruled by dinosaurs. Today, after a treacherous journey through the wilderness, Sky and her friends have made it to their destination: Lake Michigan. There they discover a hidden underwater lab, and with the help of its scientists, Sky will finally learn the truth about her father’s secret mission. Tomorrow, it will be up to Sky and her friends to save humanity from the very edge of extinction. Readers who enjoy middle grade adventures by Brandon Mull and Rick Riordan will love this action-packed story, which takes the premise of Michael Crichton’s bestselling classic to a whole new level, envisioning a postapocalyptic future where cloned dinosaurs have taken over and the world’s only hope is one group of courageous kids.

Ellswort, Maine, 31 ottobre 2014: Annabelle, insieme a sua sorella Mel, al suo fidanzato Colin e ad altri due amici, decidono di festeggiare Halloween giocando con una tavola Ouija. Ben presto risponde al loro richiamo medianico lo spirito di Bloody Mary, la leggendaria ragazzina sepolta viva che popola incubi, trame di libri e film per la sua presunta capacità di indurre alla morte coloro a cui si manifesta. I ragazzi assistono a un''orribile apparizione e ne pagano le conseguenze: Mel muore pochi giorni dopo l''accaduto e il gruppo di amici si sfalda, inesorabilmente e drammaticamente. A un anno di distanza Annabelle e Colin, ormai ex-fidanzati, si incontrano di nuovo: Bloody Mary è tornata e solo se loro combatteranno uniti, in un incredibile viaggio nell''oltretomba, potranno impedire al terribile fantasma di impossessarsi anche delle loro esistenze. Ma non tutto è quel che sembra, e i due ragazzi dovranno fronteggiare la scoperta che il loro destino è fortemente legato a quello dello spirito perduto, e del suo perduto amore... Dall''autrice dell’urban fantasy “La Rosa Oscura”, un altro racconto paranormal che mette scompiglio alle regole dell''amore e della morte. (Sinossi di Alice Stocco Donadello)

Enjoy this flirtation with the forbidden A position too good to refuse… A desire too strong to deny! After being abandoned at the altar, housekeeper Kate Winters has finally found peace working at a grand house. Until her new employer, Lord Henderson, unexpectedly returns, resolved to sell his estate. Determined to remind the brooding earl of the beauty of his home, Kate’s discovering the allure of the man behind the title. Scarred by her past, dare Kate risk her future by surrendering to this forbidden attraction? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: A DEAL WITH THE REBELLIOUS MARQUESS An Enterprising Widows story by Bronwyn Scott (Victorian) After tragically losing her husband, Fleur is determined to expose the man responsible in a tell-all news article. Yet she’s thwarted by Jasper, the infuriating, rebellious – and undeniably handsome! – Marquess of Meltham, when she implicates his brother. His deal? They work to uncover the truth together! As sparks of hostility turn into sparks of desire, Fleur must decide whether her vendetta is worth the cost of losing her heart THE KISS THAT MADE HER COUNTESS by Laura Martin (Regency) Desperate to step into Society just once before she’s forced into an unhappy marriage, Alice sneaks into a masquerade ball...only to catch a dashing stranger’s eye! He’s also determined to be distracted from his troubles, and Alice can’t resist ending their enchanting evening with a kiss. But the next day, when he comes to warn her that their encounter was observed, she learns he’s the Earl of Northumberland...and the only way to save her reputation is to become his convenient countess!? A MARRIAGE TO SHOCK SOCIETY by Joanna Johnson (Regency) Having lived at the Laycock School for Young Ladies since the day she was born, Emily Townsend thinks she is finally about to meet her father... Only to mistakenly arrive at dashing Andrew Goldsmith, Earl of Breamore’s Estate instead! Determined Emily needs access to the Ton if she’s to resume her search, and Alex needs a convenient wife! But can their unconventional – and surprisingly passionate! - marriage survive Society’s scrutinous gaze??? ?

A young governess melts the heart of a brooding earl, only to be shocked by a scandalous proposition in this heartfelt historical romance. Arriving at the forbidding mansion on the Yorkshire moors, governess Selina Salinger is alarmed to find her new employer just as forbidding! Little is known about Lord Westcroft, who has newly inherited his estate and title—as well as the guardianship of his two orphaned nieces. But Selina soon discovers that the handsome earl’s aloof demeanor conceals a tender heart. As Lord Westcroft warms to Selina’s beauty and charms, their kisses make her dare to hope the ice around his heart is melting and a proposal could be a possibility. Instead he shocks her with a proposition so scandalous that no lady could ever accept!

He thought she was no more than a dizzy flirt! When Luke Denner first met Robyn Drew she was clinging to a fountain in the early hours of the morning! Luke dismissed her as nothing more than a dizzy, empty-headed flirt, but Robyn was swept away by Luke''s charm and good looks. Instead of looking to the past, she was now looking forward to a bright new future—a future that included Luke. How was she going to convince him that he meant so much more to her than a few hours of passion?

For use in schools and libraries only. One hundred years ago the first dinosaurs were cloned and they replaced humans at the top of the food chain. Fifty years ago Sky Mundy''s father disappeared without a trace. Today, Sky has stumble upson a clue that points to the surface.

"I would very much like to make love to you!" How dared Travis Steele make such a suggestion to his nephew''s teacher, of all people? Travis was irresistible to most women, yet Simone Walker was determined to fight the attraction she felt for him. She''d been hurt once before by this handsome man and didn''t want to repeat the experience. But suddenly the past no longer seemed important as Simone found herself unable to resist Travis''s undoubted charms. Was she wrong to trust her foolish heart and fall in love with him all over again?

Jurassic World meets Dawn of the Planet of the Apes in this epic new middle grade series full of heart-pounding action and breathtaking chills! "Amazing adventures!" raves Brightly.com as they recommend Edge of Extinction as a 2016 Holiday Gift for Tween Readers. One hundred and fifty years ago, the first dinosaurs were cloned. Soon after, they replaced humans at the top of the food chain. The only way to survive was to move into underground compounds. . . . Five years ago, Sky Mundy’s father vanished from North Compound without a trace. Now she has just stumbled on a clue that not only suggests his disappearance is just the tip of an even larger mystery, but also points directly to the surface. To find her dad—and possibly even save the world—Sky and her best friend, Shawn, must break out of their underground home and venture topside to a land reclaimed by nature and ruled by dinosaurs. Perfect for fans of Brandon Mull, Lisa McMann, and Rick Riordan, this exhilarating debut novel follows two courageous friends who must survive in a lost world that’s as dangerous as they’ve always feared but also unlike anything they could ever have imagined.

A runaway debutante finds herself secluded and snowed in with a broodingly handsome earl in this Regency romance. To escape the judgment of her overbearing mother, Henrietta Harvey flees London for a friend’s estate in the Kentish countryside. Though she withstands the harsh winter weather on her journey, she will never live down the mortification of accidentally slipping into bed with Lord Hauxton! The fellow guest is in no way amused by the pretty young lady’s honest mistake. But when they find themselves snowed in together the following morning, Henrietta discovers that this cold man has an intriguingly warmer side. Still, hiding a secret that would shock the ton, she’s resigned to becoming a spinster. Unless she can trust him with the truth, before the snow melts . . .

Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: A HOUSEMAID TO REDEEM HIM by Laura Martin (Regency) Exiled gentleman Richard Digby has only returned home to check on his ailing father. Keeping his distance from intriguing housemaid Rose while they’re living in such close quarters is a challenge he didn’t foresee! A PROPOSAL TO PROTECT HIS LADY by Elizabeth Beacon (Regency) Max has done everything he can to forget about his first love, Georgia. Now, five years after she wed another man, widowed Georgia is standing outside Max’s home, in desperate need of a convenient marriage! THE VIKING AND THE RUNAWAY EMPRESS by Sarah Rodi (Viking) Viking guard Destin is tasked with delivering the Emperor’s runaway bride-to-be, the fiery Livia, to Constantinople. But the closer they become on their journey, the harder it will be for him to hand her over…

Harlequin Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! Step back in time be seduced by the grandeur, drama and sumptuous detail of romances set in long-ago eras. A LAIRD IN LONDON By Catherine Tinley Lairds of the Isles (Regency) Lady Isabella must wed and Angus isn’t looking for a bride, but when he rescues her from danger, the attraction is undeniable! But his wild Hebridean home is no place for a lady… A MATCH TO FOOL SOCIETY By Laura Martin Matchmade Marriages (Regency) Society insists Jane become a debutante—so play the game she must! She agrees to a pretend courtship with notorious Tom Stewart but is unprepared when real feelings surface. AN ALLIANCE WITH HIS ENEMY PRINCESS By Lissa Morgan (Medieval) Despite being enemies, Rolant is intrigued by the brave Welsh princess Gwennan. Forced into an alliance, he helps her petition the king. But the king demands a price neither expects! For more romantic escapes to the past, look for Harlequin Historical January – Box Set 1 of 2

Six years ago, Lean-Luc Manoire had walked out on Rachel Shaw without so much as a backward glance. She had never forgiven him. But now he was back and offering to help her out. She''d inherited a large, run-down house, and the only thing that could save it from ruin was a lot of money—and Jean-Luc certainly had that! With his financial aid and her business expertise they''d make the perfect team—just as long as the millionaire understood that being a sleeping partner did not give him access to her bed!

Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders, muscled Viking warriors and rugged Wild West cowboys? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! REUNITED WITH HIS LONG-LOST CINDERELLA Scandalous Australian Bachelors by Laura Martin (Regency) Widow Lady Francesca is surprised to meet former love Ben Crawford at a ball. Now that he’s returned from Australia, their attraction burns brightly, and she’s determined to right the past before it’s too late! MISS FORTESCUE’S PROTECTOR IN PARIS Debutantes in Paris by Amanda McCabe (Victorian) When Emily Fortescue’s campaign for women’s rights lands her in trouble, old friend and spy Christopher Blakely comes to her rescue. Now she’s torn between safeguarding her bruised heart and their reigniting passion! BABY ON HIS HOLLYWOOD DOORSTEP Brides of the Roaring Twenties by Lauri Robinson (1920s) With the Chicago mob on her heels and her late best friend’s baby in her arms, Helen Hathaway hightails it to Hollywood. There she finds little Grace’s uncle, film producer Jack McCarney, and sparks fly… Look for Harlequin® Historical’s May 2019 Box set 1 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!

Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This box set includes: HER HIGHLANDER FOR ONE NIGHT (Medieval) A Highland Feuding • by Terri Brisbin When Glynnis had to make a noble marriage, Iain Mackenzie Cameron’s illegitimacy stood in the way. Now she’s returned a widow, and Iain is an assured warrior, the chieftain’s heir! A PRETEND MATCH FOR THE VISCOUNT (Regency) Matchmade Marriages • by Laura Martin Scandalously compromised during her first season, Eliza Stanley can’t help being intrigued by the brooding viscount who prevents her disgrace—but falling for him means giving up all she loves… MAY THE BEST DUKE WIN (Victorian) by Paulia Belgado American heiress Kate Mason’s father is demanding she marry an English aristocrat! She plans to accept any noble who’ll allow her to pursue her railway ambitions—until she kisses Sebastian, Duke of Mabury!

Love or betrayal Infiltrating millionaire Michael Hamilton''s business empire took all of Amber''s acting skills, but the thought of avenging her stepsister drove her on. Michael was a stickler for efficiency while Amber had never worked in an office in her life! She looked the part as his unflappable new personal assistant, but how would Amber''s scatty ways match up to such an exacting boss? A business trip to Amsterdam would put her to the test—they''d be working closely together, day and night! But the demands of the job were not her only concern. How was Amber going to stop herself from falling for the man she had set out to betray?

Harlequin Historical brings you a captivating trio of new Regency romances in one collection! This boxset includes: THE TROUBLE WITH THE DARING GOVERNESS by Annie Burrows (Regency) Governess Rosalind is hired by Michael, the new Marquess of Caldicot, to guide his ward — a just-launched debutante. But Rosalind takes her role a little too seriously when she accidentally knocks one of her charge''s disreputable suitors off a balcony! Former soldier Michael steps in to help captivating Rosalind — though from the sounds of his groaning, the scoundrel is just fine, unfortunately! Yet she''s wary of trusting any man — least of all her employer. Anyway, why does he care so much...when she''s hardly a suitable match for a marquess? ONE WALTZ WITH THE DARING VISCOUNT A Cinderella Shepherd Sisters Story by Laura Martin (Regency) Nothing will stop destitute Miss Sarah searching for her sister — even breaking into an exclusive ball in London! Fortunately, sneaking in through the window lands her in the arms of a dashing viscount! Henry''s tedious evening among the ton becomes a lot more interesting when he decides to assist Sarah. His title might weigh heavy on his shoulders, but it can open doors. Yet time spent with the very unsuitable Sarah, when he''s meant to be securing a suitable bride, soon finds them on the brink of scandal! WHEN CINDERELLA MET THE DUKE by Sophia Williams (Regency) Once upon a time, assisted by her mischievous godmother, governess Anna Blake attended the ball of the season disguised as a lady...and found herself dancing with the charming Duke of Amscott! The duke found the mysterious lady more alluring than the marriage mart debutantes being thrown in his path.But their enchanted evening ended when the clock struck midnight... Now, as societal pressure mounts for the duke to choose his bride, he searches for his runaway dance partner instead! But will the discovery of her deception — and her station — mean she''ll never become his Cinderella duchess?

Step back in time and experience the grandeur and romance of a previous era as Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! This boxset includes: THE CAPTAIN WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS by Bronwyn Scott (Victorian) When penniless Elanora’s childhood friend Tristan returns from war, she’s embarrassed by her reduced circumstances. Yet she can’t help being swept up by his festive spirit, even if she should ignore their intoxicating attraction! HER SECRET PAST WITH THE VISCOUNT by Laura Martin (Regency) When Sylvia was left shipwrecked, there was one other survivor: Hugh! Now he’s engaged to another. And she’s supposed to be an innocent spinster. But every time they meet, her respectable resolve threatens to crumble… SECOND CHANCE WITH HIS VIKING WIFE by Sarah Rodi (Viking) Prince Teon married Revna to prevent a war, only to leave immediately to fight another one. Now the passion of their belated wedding night promises that their alliance could be so much more…

What had she let herself in for? Christy King just knew that when she and Drew Michaels met again sparks would fly. So why had she accepted his challenge? Being isolated with this infuriating man might be some women''s idea of paradise, but certainly not hers. Had she made a terrible mistake? And then the memories of their night of passion returned to haunt her….

A penniless miss meets the viscount in the first installment of Laura Martin’s brand-new duet Cinderella’s accidental waltz… With the viscount everyone wants! Nothing will stop destitute Miss Sarah searching for her sister—even breaking into an exclusive ball in London! Fortunately, sneaking in through the window lands her in the arms of a dashing viscount! Henry’s tedious evening among the ton becomes a lot more interesting when he decides to assist Sarah. His title might weigh heavy on his shoulders, but it can open doors. Yet time spent with the very unsuitable Sarah, when he’s meant to be securing a suitable bride, soon finds them on the brink of scandal! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past. The Cinderella Shepherd Sisters Book 1: One Waltz with the Viscount

Stay snowed in this Christmas... ...with these three Regency short stories! After he broke her heart when he left for war, dare Lucy give Jack Gascoyne a second chance? Find out in Their Mistletoe Reunion by Christine Merrill. In Louise Allen’s novella, exiled into the countryside following scandal, Julia Chancellor finds herself Snowed in with the Rake! And in Christmas with the Major by Laura Martin, Lady Cecilia is hiding from her controlling guardian when she encounters Major Joseph Crawley...

Do you dream of wicked rakes, gorgeous Highlanders and muscled Viking warriors? Harlequin® Historical brings you three new full-length titles in one collection! FROM CINDERELLA TO COUNTESS By Annie Burrows (Regency) Lady’s companion Eleanor has been told she’s too lowly to speak to Lord Lavenham. But he shocks her by suggesting that they teach her employer a lesson — by marrying him! HER BEST FRIEND, THE DUKE Determined Debutantes By Laura Martin (Regency) Caroline’s always been in love with best friend James, Duke of Heydon. His flirtation lessons are meant to help her find a husband…until their pretend attraction becomes alarmingly real! THE MAKING OF BARON HAVERSMERE By Carol Arens (Victorian) American Joe Steton’s arrived in England with his straight-talking attitude. Widow Olivia has offered to make him a gentleman. How long can he resist his intriguing instructor? Look for Harlequin® Historical’s June 2020 Box Set 2 of 2, filled with even more timeless love stories!