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1) The Pawn
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In 1879, Josefina Taylor's ambitions are shattered by the Elders of their strict society. To escape she breaks their rules, then faces a life of desperation and fear. The pawn in a plot to destroy everything she values, she fights for her dream.
2) Take Two
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"A brilliant, funny new novel from the bestselling, beloved Danielle Hawkins
'Take Two is that rare and special thing, a novel that is effortless to read - I sped through it in a day - but is also emotionally genuine and original. Danielle Hawkins is a natural storyteller with a light touch and she doesn't shy away from the gritty and the real. She is New Zealand's very own version of Marian Keyes.' - Nicky Pellegrino
Sometimes you have to revisit...
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Two single mothers, Brenda and Maureen established friendships when shopping in the city one day. As normal London families, they shared ideas and helped each other out. They both had daughters who automatically became friends too. Events enfold when Tyler the nephew of Maureen began to blackmail his cousin Emilia, Maureen's daughter leading her to sexually groom Maria for Tyler, Brenda's daughter.
Maureen suffered depression and was sectioned upon...
4) The Will
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Arylk, Judich Pam and Shirley were all childhood friends. They had been through a lot together, and as life takes them on a journey of ups and downs it takes them a while to get it right. Atylk especially reflects quite often on the naivety and innocence of youth, the folly of adulthood and the mercy and awesome goodness of her Father. A Father that she thought was never there for her. As her journey through life shows her what it takes to become...
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Hast du die Freude und die Liebe in deinem Leben schon gefunden? L(i)ebst du dein Leben? Ich lade dich ein, den weiteren, turbulenten Weg durch mein Leben mit mir zu gehen. Erneut lege ich dir mein Herz auf ein Silbertablett. Sei gewarnt, du wirst wahrscheinlich gemeinsam mit mir in einer neuen Bewusstheit »Ankommen – in deinem L(i)eben«. Vielleicht wünschst du dir für dich mehr Eigenverantwortung und traust dich nicht. Leicht und locker erfährst...
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Este cuento lo hice pensando en que muchos de nosotros cuando vamos al baño, es en ese lugar donde surgen las grandes ideas, también es un lugar de reflexión y de recordar tristezas y alegrías.Cada vez que entramos al baño nos volvemos como leones porque nos empoderamos y salimos de allí con más fortaleza para enfrentar al mundo.La soledad de estar en un baño permite el encuentro consigo mismos y, lo más importante, nos demuestra que no somos...
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Amy Barnes, a high school English teacher from Hawai'i, and Paul Rideau, a Vermont farmer, lead ordinary lives dedicated to their families and their work, but each nurses a quiet passion for creative expression-Paul in painting and Amy in poetry. When their personal worlds fracture, they each struggle to find their way through crushing loss and grief. Their creative pursuits help them heal as well as reimagine their lives as authentic selves. For...
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"Unleash Your Inner Drive: A Guide to Self-Motivation" by Masonwabe Nyanga is a transformative journey into the depths of human potential. In this empowering book, Masonwabe Nyanga, a seasoned motivational speaker and personal development expert, shares insights, strategies, and practical techniques to help readers unlock their inner drive, overcome obstacles, and live a life filled with purpose and passion.Drawing from years of research, personal...
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"Goodbye FD: Whispers of Love" is a captivating story that follows the journey of FD, an architect who unexpectedly falls in love with Mercy, a music superstar. Despite Mercy's initial disinterest due to her engagement to Daud. Their paths cross on a blind date, where FD mistakes Mercy for his intended date. As their relationship blossoms, they face numerous obstacles, including Mercy's engagement to Daud, a photojournalist and heir to a vast business...
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THE DAWN OF SHADOW is an emotional ride through the life of a girl, whose brain is in the hands of depression.
Ashley Inkwell is a complex personality, living in a complex world. After the death of her father, she is left to continue her life just with her mother, who was trying her best to keep Ashley alive. She suffered from severe depression and massive mood swings that showed in her lyrics. She began writing songs as a way to deal with her...
11) Adair Road
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Luke and Jen have a lot of history on that river, the Kissimmee. They've been each other's first everything and the river has witnessed part of it. The night Jen stayed over for his thirteenth birthday, Luke kissed her on the cheek. But a couple years later, out in a canoe, among the twists and turns of the Kissimmee, Luke kissed her on the lips. Jen will always remember her first kiss, she was so startled, for more than one reason..."Gator," Luke...
12) Belonging
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This gripping novel follows Sarah Mathews, a successful woman with a loving family who suddenly finds her life thrown into turmoil when a DNA test confirms her suspicions that her identity is a lie. Struggling to come to terms with her newfound reality, Sarah is pushed over the edge with the arrival of a stranger who brings unwelcome news. With her comfortable world in chaos, Sarah is left with one lingering question: 'Who am I?' If you enjoyed Jodi...
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A rust belt city in decline retains the solace of romance, which often proves to be an empty promise or even a curse. With a wry perspective and unflappable determination, Curt embodies all the town's ills, including his own problems with drinking, work, and relationships, as he tries to save himself and rescue his friends in his own unconventional and unlawful ways. In The Bridge on Beer River, a novel-in-stories set in Reagan-era Binghamton, New...
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Muscle sinew bone.
Luke Tremblett is one of five fishermen lost at sea off the coast of Newfoundland. Rose is left to pick up the pieces and learn to live with his sudden absence. And then there are three children, including two-month-old Emily, struggling to face an unbearable loss that has engulfed them.
This sharp, hard-edged novel begins two years after Luke's disappearance, at the moment that Rose takes her first step through the wall of the...
15) The Family Tree
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Christmas tree farm owner Charles Gibson and his twelve-year-old granddaughter Iris don't even know each other, but are each stumped by their family trees. Charles is ill, and discouraged, without his sons to help or inherit his legacy. Only a few hundred miles away, Iris only wants a few more blocks filled in on her middle school genealogy project-was that really too much to ask?There are books about kids who want to know about an absent parent,...
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The new ideas of the new era give some new feeling to the human being. If there is something missing in this Kali-yuga, it is trust. Do not understand who is right and who is wrong. If you look from the wrong side, everyone looks wrong and on the other hand, if you look at the right side, everyone looks right. Now the biggest thing is how to identify who is right and who is wrong. In this competition, a person sometimes argues with someone and sometimes...
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The story waits in the shadows. The writer has a deadline and the story wants to be told, but the story has patience. It is in no hurry.The writer gets up from the computer and goes for a walk, hoping the story will emerge and show itself, or at least give some hint of its being-a scent, a slight stirring, a restless rustling or a small anticipatory shiver. Award winning writer Daphne de Jong opens up the files to deliver this final collection of...
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THE BOOK TELLS THE HISTORY OF THE DOGS WAYNE & JEANETTE HAVE HAD THROUGH THEIR 50-YEAR MARRIED PERIOD AND INCLUDES THE LIFE STORY OF A GOLDEN RETRIEVER NAMED ROSCOE. WHO HAD A RELATIVELY NORMAL LIFE UP TO THE AGE OF NINE YEARS. MEDICAL PROBLEMS AROSE IT TELLS THE STORY OF HOW HIS DEVOTED OWNERS DEALT WITH THE EVERYDAY SITUATIONS SPENDINGUPWARD OF AU$30K TO KEEP HIM MOBILE & COMFORTABLE.
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A heartless Mafia Prince, Kairo Rodriguez, tried to kill his brother's wife. Because he considered… She was trying to break their brotherhood. A heartless Mafia Prince, who didn't want to marry. His father, Nicholas, tied him in an arranged marriage. He warned his wife on the first night of his wedding. Dare to come between his and his brothers. She would face his cruelty. He didn't want to rule the mafia underworld. He left this...
20) Seasons in Time
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A parent's worst nightmare – their child has gone missing, without a trace, just days before Christmas.The social pressures and hectic pace that many families face can produce profound feelings surrounding neglect and belonging. A sense of loneliness is experienced by many, which is felt more deeply during the 'Holiday Season'. These feelings, left unchecked, erode the cohesiveness of the family unit, resulting in the unexpected. 'Seasons In Time',...
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