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Picking up the story of Kate Webster and Cass Wivenhoe that began with First Friends, A Friend of the Family (published in the UK as Thea's Parrot) tells the tale of one of their friends, Felicity, a married woman who has been dallying with George, another mutual acquaintance. When Felicity is widowed, everyone expects George to pop the question. He does, but to the astonishment of Kate and Cass, his intended bride is not Felicity. With her usual...
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"Vivi Holden is closer than she's ever been to living her dream as a lead actress in sun-dappled L.A., but an unfair turn of events sends her back to New York, a place she worked so hard to escape from. She has one last chance to get back to Hollywood - by performing well as the star of the heralded Aquacade synchronized swimming spectacular at the World's Fair. Everything seems to be working against her, but her summer in New York will lead to her...
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En el apacible lago donde vive Felipe, un flamenco joven y curioso, la llegada de las águilas Ana y Adriel desata una serie de eventos que cambiarán la vida de todos los habitantes. Cuando un hechizo mortal amenaza la salud de los padres de Felipe, él emprende un viaje épico hacia un desierto desconocido, en busca de un misterioso animal médico.En una lucha emocionante y llena de giros, "Felipe, el flamenco en el desierto" es una historia de...
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods. In these two enthralling tales of the Calamity Janes, fierce friends face challenges in life and love.
To Catch a Thief
Gina Petrillo thought she was on the run from her troubles… but they followed her home to Winding River, Wyoming. City-slicker lawyer Rafe O'Donnell is in hot pursuit of Gina, and he doesn't intend to let his suspect out of his sight, even though Gina's mouthwatering...
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Three women, two weeks, one convertible: sometimes life doesn't take you in the direction you expect...
Colleen Bradley is married with a teenage son, a modest business repurposing and reselling antiques, and longtime fear that she was not her husband's first choice. When she decides to take a road trip down the east coast to check out antique auctions for her business, she also has a secret ulterior motive. Her one-woman mission for peace of mind...
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Nothing illustrates friendship better than understanding what's between the lines or the unspoken word.In a world of randy vicars, cheating husbands, a demented dad, a son who collects dummies, and a vegetarian who eats meat, southern Jane and northern Daisy meet on a cruise. After becoming friends, they decide to email each other to keep themselves sane. A hilariously funny look at life that proves women over fifty should never be written off.And...
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Abyss Of Love And Blood, is a bloody and lovely story by Reza Taheri Bashar that tells the story of greed and love and Jealousy and grudge.that tells the story of conspiracy and Betrayal and spiteful in the royal family.A conspiracy and battle that kills each royal family member little by littleThis book is a rare and truly different story.
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A long-held secret, and a beautiful heart hoping to be understood.
Cressida Tarbet loves her job at an animal rescue centre, even if it means she's resigned herself to scrimping to make ends meet - a lifestyle far removed from her best friend Ivo's, in his ancestral gatehouse stuffed with antiques and art.
But although their upbringings were different, Ivo has held Cress's heart ever since she clapped eyes on him at university. The trouble is –...
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The intriguing Black Pheasant Club on Coney Island, established in 1923, was a notorious nightclub. By 1933, it had developed a magical atmosphere that brought people together. Seven years ago, a young freshman in college began working there as a bartender, eventually becoming head bartender and manager. He met a girl in college from his hometown, becoming immediate close friends. Each pursued their dreams - he becoming a famous artist, and she a...
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"My Wife is AI: A Love Story of Man and Machine" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into the unconventional yet deeply profound relationship between a lonely programmer named Alex and a cutting-edge artificial intelligence named Ava. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving digital world, this book explores the complexities of human-AI relationships, challenging societal norms and redefining the boundaries of love.In a world...
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On Love and Death and Belonging is a fresh, light-hearted, yet profound look at the intersection of the lives of three later-middle-aged people-a group often othered in today's society and not always included in the lexicon of contemporary novels except as bit players. Fiona, a burned-out nurse, still needing a pay cheque, counting the days to retirement. Brice, a gay man coming to terms with a diagnosis of ALS and the need for care. Adelina, marginalized...
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In the ordinary moments of our lives, we often find extraordinary stories waiting to be discovered. "Reflections: Echoes and Whispers" is one such tale, a vivid mirror held up to the small compound where seemingly routine days take a twist into the realm of the unexpected.Nestled within this humble abode are characters as diverse as the colors of the rainbow: Aba Mansa, whose wisdom balances the chaos; Auntie Araba, a mother whose love knows no bounds;...
14) Exit
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Here I am, in this darkroom. I feel like an ordinary person here. All my life, I have lived as someone known for bad behavior. But when I was alone here in this darkness, alone with my thoughts, I started to feel different. I had enlightenment about honesty, judgment, conscience, self-doubt, and death. It was the first time I questioned myself so intensely and realized my life's purpose. I learned the importance of honesty; I discovered that judging...
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" What' s happening to you is just that the visible and the invisible are finding each other through you. You are the passageway for our reconnection. You and your generation are the ones who will give our memory back to us... " Monica, a young woman studying art history in Montreal, has lost touch with her Innu roots. When an exhibition unexpectedly articulates a deep, intergenerational wound, she...
16) Cody
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By turns funny, romantic, erotic, and sad, this evocative novel brilliantly recreates the landscape of late adolescence, when friendships seem eternal and loves reincarnate. Set in Arkansas but first published in Amsterdam, Clicking Beat on the Brink of Nada (published in the U.S. as Cody) quickly won praise from reviewers and readers across Europe and North America. So beautiful, brave, and ahead of its time that William S. Burroughs was an early...
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Have you ever uncovered a secret, one whose revelation could inflict harm upon those you hold most dear - your own family and friends? Would you find the strength to keep it locked away, or would the weight of that knowledge drive you to act?
It's 2018, Luisa Mulligan, a devoted single mum to Lucy and an unwavering friend to Megan and Janet, lives in the picturesque village of Copcut Green. Her dabble into the world of online dating one summer evening...
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"Maddy, dressed in white, stands at the back of the church. At the end of the aisle is Rob--the man she's about to marry. Next to Rob is Ben--best man and the best friend anyone could ever have. And that's the problem. Because if it wasn't Rob waiting for her at the altar, there's a strong chance it would be Ben. Loyal and sensitive, Ben has always kept his feelings to himself, but if he told Maddy she was making a mistake, would she listen? And would...
19) Meant to Be
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The storybook romance between Slater Heart and Alexandra Lorraine continues to unfold in dramatic ways following their engagement. Putting the most notorious scandal in entertainment history in the rear-view mirror, Slater and Alex begin to plan the wedding that neither of them could have imagined that fateful night 11 years ago when a soaking wet Slater showed up at Alex's door. You fell in love with them in Set It Free. You followed their careers...
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Opening your eyes to the unimaginable, experiencing the touch of your heart, gazing at your reflection in the mirror, discovering your true self, and allowing it to flourish is the ultimate path to a significant life. This is the tale of a man who delved deep into his thoughts and explored the depths of his consciousness. By embracing his innermost self and bringing it to the forefront, he gained a fresh outlook and a sense of liberation he had never...