Books published by St. Martin's Publishing Group

A collection of new poems on the themes of hurt, melancholy, and healing by Jon Lupin, the Poetry Bandit From the poet behind You Only Love Me When I'm Suffering comes a new collection of poetry that will shake you to the core. Organized in the format of an encyclopedia, each letter of the alphabet includes several poems on the theme of the word that begins with that letter. Emotional and inspiring, Encyclopedia of a Broken Heart will appeal to every modern poetry lover.

Anita Hughes's Christmas in Paris is a moving and heartwarming story about love, trust, and self-discovery. Set during the most magical week of the year and with details of the glorious foods and fashions in the most romantic city in the world, it's sure to take your breath away.Isabel Lawson is standing on the balcony of her suite at the Hotel de Crillon as she gazes at the twinkling lights of the Champs-Elysees and wonders if she's made a terrible mistake. She was supposed to be visiting the Christmas tree in the Place de la Concorde, and eating escargots and macarons with her new husband on their honeymoon. But a week before the wedding, she called it off. Isabel is an ambitious financial analyst, and Neil suddenly decided to take over his grandparents' farm. Isabel wasn't ready to trade her briefcase for a pair of rubber boots and a saddle.When Neil suggested she use their honeymoon tickets, she thought it would give her a chance to clear her head. That is, until she locks herself out on the balcony in the middle of winter. Thankfully, her neighbor, Alec, a French children's book illustrator, comes to her rescue. He, too, is nursing a broken heart at the Crillon over the holidays. With Alec by her side, she begins to enjoy Paris at Christmas. But after a chance encounter with a fortune-teller and a close call with a taxi, she starts to question everything she thought was important.

From New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig comes The Ashford Affair, a page-turning novel about two women in different eras, and on different continents, who are connected by one deeply buried secret.A New York Times best seller!As a lawyer in a large Manhattan firm, just shy of making partner, Clementine Evans has finally achieved almost everything she's been working towards-but now she's not sure it's enough. Her long hours have led to a broken engagement and, suddenly single at thirty-four, she feels her messy life crumbling around her. But when the family gathers for her grandmother Addie's ninety-ninth birthday, a relative lets slip hints about a long-buried family secret, leading Clemmie on a journey into the past that could change everything. . . .Growing up at Ashford Park in the early twentieth century, Addie has never quite belonged. When her parents passed away, she was taken into the grand English house by her aristocratic aunt and uncle, and raised side-by-side with her beautiful and outgoing cousin, Bea. Though they are as different as night and day, Addie and Bea are closer than sisters, through relationships and challenges, and a war that changes the face of Europe irrevocably. But what happens when something finally comes along that can't be shared? When the love of sisterhood is tested by a bond that's even stronger?From the inner circles of British society to the skyscrapers of Manhattan and the red-dirt hills of Kenya, the never-told secrets of a woman and a family unfurl.

The Huffington Post calls Tears of Pearl author Tasha Alexander "e;one to watch-and read"e; and her new Lady Emily mystery set in Venice proves it!Years ago, Emily's childhood nemesis, Emma Callum, scandalized polite society when she eloped to Venice with an Italian count. But now her father-in-law lies murdered, and her husband has vanished. There's no one Emma can turn to for help but Emily, who leaves at once with her husband, the dashing Colin Hargreaves, for Venice. There, her investigations take her from opulent palazzi to slums, libraries, and bordellos. Emily soon realizes that to solve the present day crime, she must first unravel a centuries old puzzle. But the past does not give up its secrets easily, especially when these revelations might threaten the interests of some very powerful people.

Five billionaires. Five friends. Five stories about five men who are driven by dark desires and powerful love. In Red Garnier's Obsessed by Him, they know what they want, including the incredible women who surrender to a passion so consuming they will never be the same. Claimed by HimGraves has always been secretly obsessed with his best friend's innocent sister, Chloe. What he doesn't know is that for her twenty-fifth birthday, all she wants is him...Taken by HimAfter an assassination attempt on his life, playboy Luke thinks a trip to Cancun will get him out of harm's way. But when he meets the beautiful Peyton, he is in real danger of letting passion consume the both of them... Bound by HimAndrew has loved Whitney his whole life, but after tragedy strikes, Whitney vows never to give him her heart again. But never is not a word in Andrew's vocabulary. And he will fight for her with all his heart-at all costs...Kept by Him Daniel has always kept his dark fantasies tightly under wraps, including those he has about Monica, one of his only true friends. But when Monica makes the ultimate erotic suggestion, Daniel can't resist-even if it means his own complete surrender... Bared by Him Cade hasn't lusted for a woman this badly since his wife died. Ivy knows a man this tortured should send her running, but when all that stands between them is an illicit game of strip poker, there's no turning back for either of them...

The Weekenders is a delightful novel by the New York Times bestselling author of Sunset Beach, Mary Kay Andrews.IT WAS THE PERFECT SUMMER ESCAPE.Some people stay all summer long on the idyllic island of Belle Isle, North Carolina. Others come only for the weekends, and the mix between the regulars and “the weekenders” can sometimes make the sparks fly. Riley has a season of good times with friends and family ahead of her on Belle Isle when things take an unexpected turn. While waiting for her husband to arrive on the ferry one Friday afternoon, Riley is confronted by a process server who thrusts papers into her hand. And her husband is nowhere to be found.AND NOW THERE’S NO TURNING BACK… Riley turns to her island friends for help and support, but it soon becomes clear that each of them has secrets of their own and the clock is ticking as the mystery deepens...in a murderous way. Now Riley must uncover the truth of about what’s happened on Belle Island, the husband she might not really know, and the summer that could change everything.

Will Shortz Presents Let''s Play Sudoku: Over the EdgeAre you tough enough?Take on this ferocious collection of 200 devilishly difficult sudoku puzzles!Features:- 200 challenging sudoku puzzles- Perfect portable size- Edited by legendary New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz

The First Learning Things That Go Play Set from Roger Priddy includes a board book, featuring bright photographs of colorful vehicles, and 12 chunky pieces neatly packed in a plastic pocket.Help your child learn to identify all sorts of things that go with this engaging early-learning play set. Little ones will enjoy finding and matching the puzzle pieces with the photographs on the page, while learning vocabulary and developing fine motor skills. The chunky play pieces slot neatly into the spaces on the pages and can also be used as first word flash cards. The plastic pocket makes it easy to pack-up and put back on the bookshelf at the end of the day.Also available in this series from Roger Priddy: Colors, First Words, Animals, Numbers, and Farm.

The First Learning Farm Play Set includes a board book, featuring bright photographs of farm animals and vehicles, and 12 chunky pieces neatly packed in a plastic pocket.Help your child learn to identify barnyard animals with this engaging early-learning play set. Little ones will enjoy finding and matching the puzzle pieces with the photographs on the page, while learning vocabulary and developing fine motor skills. The chunky play pieces slot neatly into the spaces on the pages and can also be used as first word flash cards. The plastic pocket makes it easy to pack-up and put back on the bookshelf at the end of the day.Also available: Colors, First Words, Animals, Numbers, and Things That Go.

A fun pop-up book all about dinosaurs!