A Jane Austen Daydream

 Historical Romance > Regency
Author: Scott D. Southard

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A Jane Austen Daydream

All her heroines find love in the end–but is there love waiting for Jane?

Jane Austen spends her days writing and matchmaking in the small countryside village of Steventon, until a ball at Godmersham Park propels her into a new world where she yearns for a romance of her own. But whether her heart will settle on a young lawyer, a clever Reverend, a wealthy childhood friend, or a mysterious stranger is anyone’s guess.

Written in the style of Jane herself, this novel ponders the question faced by many devoted readers over the years–did she ever find love? Weaving fact with fiction, it re-imagines her life, using her own stories to fill in the gaps left by history and showing that all of us–to a greater or lesser degree–are head over heels for Jane.

Mine For Christmas: The Billionaire’s Obsession: A Simon And Kara Novella

 Romance > Contemporary
Author: J. S. Scott

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Mine For Christmas: The Billionaire's Obsession - The Billionaire's Obsession: A Simon And Kara Novella (The Billionaire's Obsession series)

Kara Hudson has been married to her billionaire husband, Simon, for over two years, and she loves him even more desperately than she did when they first married. Unfortunately, there was a distance growing between the two of them, and the passion between them wasn’t flaring as red-hot as it used to burn. Was it possible that Simon wasn’t as crazy in love with her as he used to be, or did their problems go much deeper than that?

Simon Hudson loves his wife and his infant daughter so much it hurts. And he was getting tired of holding back his emotions from his worn-out, exhausted wife who had seen their baby girl through her first year and a half of life without complaint.

Will their differences and emotional distance tear the two of them apart? Or will a precious gift from Santa help them heal their misunderstandings and have the merriest Christmas they’ve ever had?

Colin Preston Rocked And Rolled

 Romantic Comedy
Author: Bert Murray

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Colin Preston Rocked And Rolled

Upstate New York. 1985. Fall Semester.
Handsome, New York City, Beatles-music-obsessed prep school graduate, Colin falls for free spirit and wild child Jasmine from Laguna Beach, California in this college love story. Green eyes, high cheekbones, long blond hair. He thinks she is beautiful. Colin finds himself madly in love with Jasmine, believes he has met “the one” and experiences all the agony and ecstasy of a first romance. But dating Jasmine turns out be a rollercoaster ride that changes Colin’s life forever.

LEVI KOENIG: A Contemporary King Lear (Family Drama)

 Literary Fiction
Author: Dorothea Shefer-Vanson

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LEVI KOENIG: A Contemporary King Lear (Family Drama)

The Eskimos leave their old people out on the ice to die when they are no longer able to contribute to society. What is the best course to take when dealing with an elderly parent in modern Western society?

The dilemma confronting the three grown-up daughters of Levi Koenig is not an unusual one. Should he be placed in sheltered accommodation, encouraged to live with one or another of his ‘girls,’ or enabled to stay in his own home with a live-in carer?

This situation is not new. Back in the seventeenth century Shakespeare tackled it in his play, King Lear. But was he simply being misogynistic when he depicted two of King Lear’s daughters as grasping, conniving harpies and the third as goodness incarnate? And was King Lear the poor, exploited old man that Shakespeare portrays or really a calculating arch-manipulator?

FLORIDA HEAT (Florida Heat Series Book 1)

 Mystery > Women Sleuths
Author: Rainy Kirkland, Robyn Maize

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FLORIDA HEAT (Florida Heat Series Book 1)

Florida heat is murder – and in FLORIDA HEAT the bodies are stacking up at an alarming rate. From the moment Probation Officer Jo Cazimer witnesses a murder her life is in jeopardy. Working with her best friend Detective Kate Snow they struggle to identify the killer.

But in Florida the snakes slither, the gators are hungry and a serial killer is on the loose.

Celestial Desire

 Romantic Comedy
Author: Abbie Zanders

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Celestial Desire

Dance with reckless abandon. Pet a snake. Get a tattoo. Have wild, hot sex with a gorgeous stranger.

Recently divorced from her abusive ex, Celeste Harrison is creating a new life for herself, and hot ex-Marine Zane Fagan is perfect for crossing at least one item off her bucket list.

Celeste isn’t Zane’s usual type, but there’s something about her that keeps him coming back for more. In addition to being sweet and incredibly sexy, she’s smart, funny, and when he’s with her, the demons that haunt him are quiet.

It’s all fun and games until her ex tracks her down. Then Zane must decide if he is going to be the man she thinks he is, or the man he was.

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Blue Autumn in the Bayou (Gumbo Love Book 1)

 Romance > Contemporary
Author: Ann Clay

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Blue Autumn in the Bayou (Gumbo Love Book 1)

Autumn Thibodaux gets in over her head when she returns to New Orleans for her best friend’s wedding. Her duties as maid of honor become daunting when she is paired with the groom’s older brother. Her intoxicating run, with the handsome and charming businessman, will make her forget her promise to leave her troubled past behind, and to keep a tight hold on a guarded family secret.

First comes love, then comes marriage… and Travis Brooks is hoping to avoid both, at all cost. The career bachelor just can’t see being tied down by any woman. However, his short blissful introduction to the beautiful maid of honor has him second-guessing his theory. When he finally decides to give up his single-status, for one woman capable of tying him down forever, an old family secret, rooted in a small bayou town, just might surprise them both.

The Trouble with Christmas (Christmas, Colorado Book 1)

 Romance > Contemporary
Author: Debbie Mason

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The Trouble with Christmas (Christmas, Colorado Book 1)

It will take a Christmas miracle to melt her heart.

Resort developer Madison Lane is about to lose the one thing she loves most in the world – her job. Dubbed “The Grinch Who Killed Christmas,” Madison spoiled a deal that would turn quaint Christmas, Colorado, into a tourist’s winter wonderland. Now the citizens want her fired but the company gives her one last chance, sending Madison to the small town to restore the holiday cheer.

For Sheriff Gage McBride, no hotshot executive from New York City is going to destroy the dreams of the people he loves. But one look at this beautiful woman and it’s his heart that may be broken. In just a few days, Madison causes more trouble than he’s had to deal with all year. He can’t decide if she’s naughty or nice, but one thing is for certain- Christmas will never be the same again…

Black Mass: Whitey Bulger, the FBI, and a Devil’s Deal

 Biographies & Memoirs > Law Enforcement
Author: Dick Lehr, Gerard O’Neill

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Black Mass: Whitey Bulger, the FBI, and a Devil's Deal

John Connolly and James “Whitey” Bulger grew up together on the tough streets of South Boston. Decades later in the mid-1970s, they met again. By then, Connolly was a major figure in the FBI’s Boston office and Whitey had become godfather of the Irish Mob. Connolly had an idea, a scheme that might bring Bugler into the FBI fold and John Connolly into the Bureau’s big leagues. But Bulger had other plans. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Johnny Depp as Whitey Bulger, Black Mass is the chilling true story of what happened between them—a dark deal that spiraled out of control, leading to drug dealing, racketeering, and murder.

Klondike House – Memories of an Irish Country Childhood

 Biographies & Memoirs > Ethnic & National > Irish
Author: John Dwyer

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Klondike House - Memories of an Irish Country Childhood

In Klondike House, John Dwyer recounts his memories of growing up on the remote but beautiful Beara Peninsula in West Cork, Ireland. The author’s vivid and colorful stories describe his hard but happy life as part of an isolated but close-knit community, such as:

  • His early school days spent in a building with no running water or electricity
  • An encounter with a violent sheep that literally turned his world upside down
  • The days spent cutting the turf and saving the hay by hand
  • An Irish Christmas where nearly everything on the table was sourced from the farm
  • His exciting family history that brought his relations to the Klondike Gold Rush in Canada

Complemented by a collection of evocative photographs, each chapter recounts a way of life that has now largely disappeared.

The James Bond Bedside Companion

 Humor & Entertainment > Reference
Author: Raymond Benson

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The James Bond Bedside Companion

THE JAMES BOND BEDSIDE COMPANION is an encyclopedic celebration of 007, who is still the world’s most popular secret agent.

The only book to cover all aspects of the James Bond phenomenon in a single volume, it includes: a) An intimate portrait of Ian Fleming as remembered by his friends and colleagues; b) a character study of James Bond—his background and early life, his clothing and other personal habits, his preferences in food and drink, his attitudes toward women and marriage; c) The by-products of Bondmania and the merchandising of 007; d) Detailed analyses of every James Bond novel by Ian Fleming, as well as those written by other authors through the 1980s; e) A critical look at the 007 film series—the producers, screenplays, directors, actors, soundtracks, and special effects; f) over 100 photographs; g) An Introduction written by Ernest Cuneo, perhaps Fleming’s closest American friend; h) And enough facts, figures, and miscellaneous Bondian trivia to satisfy even the most ardent fan.

The Last Threshold: Neverwinter Saga, Book IV (The Legend of Drizzt 23)

 Fantasy > Epic
Author: R. A. Salvatore

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The Last Threshold: Neverwinter Saga, Book IV (The Legend of Drizzt 23)

In the final book of the #4 New York Times best-selling Neverwinter Saga, Drizzt Do’Urden navigates a winding path littered with secrets and lies. Tangled up in his companion Dahlia’s dark secrets, the ties that once held her close to Drizzt threaten to tear as her bonds to his former foe, Artemis Entreri, continue to grow. Meanwhile, in the caverns of Gauntlgrym, the drow Tiago Baenre enlists the help of Bregan D’aerthe in his quest to destroy Drizzt. While making promises they may not keep, the agents of the elite drow mercenary group hide plans of their own. Determined to stand for what’s right in the Realms once again, Drizzt forges a new road north—toward Icewind Dale. Will his new companions follow? Can he fight the darkness alone? Either way, he knows now where he’s headed—back to the only place that’s ever felt like home.

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BLOWN (Gregg Kaplan Thriller Series Book 1)

 Thrillers & Suspense > Crime
Author: Chuck Barrett

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BLOWN (Gregg Kaplan Thriller Series Book 1)

Gregg Kaplan is not an ordinary man, but a man with special skills, courtesy of the United States Government.

His assignment is to stay off the grid when he innocently stumbles into a blown witness protection detail in Little Rock, Arkansas. He simply could not walk away from the impending mayhem.

After the dust settles, a mortally wounded Deputy U.S. Marshal makes him promise to personally deliver the witness to a U.S. Marshals Service safe site.

Not just a promise, an oath. A pledge between ex-Army Delta Force comrades.
A trust that could not be broken—Once in, never out.

The Secret Life of Miss Anna Marsh (The Marriage Game Book 2)

 Historical Romance > Regency
Author: Ella Quinn

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The Secret Life of Miss Anna Marsh (The Marriage Game Book 2)

For Ella Quinn’s bachelors, courtship is all about gamesmanship, until the right woman shows them how much they have to learn. . .

Since she was a young girl, Anna Marsh has dreamed of Sebastian, Baron Rutherford asking for her hand in marriage. But that was in another life when her brother Harry was alive, before she vowed to secretly continue the work he valiantly died for. Now as Sebastian finally courts Anna, she must thwart his advances. Were he to discover her secret, he would never deem her a suitable wife. . .

Sebastian has always known Anna would become his wife someday. He expects few obstacles, but when she dissuades him at every turn he soon realizes there is much more to this intriguing woman. Somehow he must prove to her that they are meant to be together. But first he must unravel the seductive mystery that is Miss Anna Marsh. . .

Tails, You Lose (A Witch City Mystery Book 2)

 Mystery > Cozy
Author: Carol J. Perry

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Tails, You Lose (A Witch City Mystery Book 2)

After losing her job as a TV psychic, Lee Barrett has decided to volunteer her talents as an instructor at the Tabitha Trumbull Academy of the Arts–known as “The Tabby”–in her hometown of Salem, Massachusetts. But when the school’s handyman turns up dead under seemingly inexplicable circumstances on Christmas night, Lee’s clairvoyant capabilities begin bubbling to the surface once again.

The Tabby is housed in the long-vacant Trumbull’s Department Store. As Lee and her intrepid students begin work on a documentary charting the store’s history, they unravel a century of family secrets, deathbed whispers–and a mysterious labyrinth of tunnels hidden right below the streets of Salem. Even the witches in town are spooked, and when Lee begins seeing visions in the large black patent leather pump in her classroom, she’s certain something evil is afoot. But ghosts in the store’s attic are the least of her worries with a killer on the loose. . .

Pagan Portals – The Morrigan: Meeting the Great Queens

 New Age & Spirituality > Wicca, Witchcraft & Paganism
Author: Morgan Daimler

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Pagan Portals - The Morrigan: Meeting the Great Queens

On shadowed wings and in raven’s call, meet the ancient Irish goddess of war, battle, prophecy, death, sovereignty, and magic. This book is an introduction to the Morrigan and several related goddesses who share the title, including Badb and Macha. It combines solid academic information with personal experience in a way that is intended to dispel the confusion that often surrounds who this goddess was and is. The Morrigan is as active in the world today as she ever was in the past but answering her call means answering the challenge of finding her history and myth in a sea of misinformation, supposition, and hard-to-find ancient texts. Here in one place, all of her basic information has been collected along with personal experiences and advice from a long-time priestess dedicated to a goddess who bears the title Morrigan.

Hero By Night: Book Three: Independence Falls

 Romance > Contemporary
Author: Sara Jane Stone

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Hero By Night: Book Three: Independence Falls

He was nobody’s hero until he landed in the wrong bed …

Armed with a golden retriever and a concealed weapons permit, Lena Clark is fighting for normal. She served her country, but the experience left her emotionally numb and estranged from her career-military family. Staying in Independence Falls seems like the first step to reclaiming her life until the town playboy stumbles into her bed …

Chad Summers is living his dream—helicopter logging by day and slipping between the sheets with Mrs. Right Now by night. Until his wild nights threaten his day job, leaving Chad with a choice: prove he can settle down or kiss his dream goodbye. But when he ends up in the wrong bed, the one woman in Independence Falls he can’t touch offers a tempting proposition.

Signal to Noise

 Fantasy > Paranormal & Urban
Author: Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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Signal to Noise

Mexico City, 1988. Long before iTunes or MP3s, you said “I love you” with a mix tape. Meche, awkward and fifteen, has two equally unhip friends – Sebastian and Daniela – and a whole lot of vinyl records to keep her company. When she discovers how to cast spells using music, the future looks brighter for the trio. The three friends will piece together their broken families, change their status as non-entities, and maybe even find love…
Mexico City, 2009: Two decades after abandoning the metropolis, Meche returns alone for her estranged father’s funeral.

It’s hard enough to cope with her family, but then she runs into Sebastian, reviving memories from a childhood she thought she buried a long time ago. What really happened back then? What precipitated the bitter falling out with her father? Is there any magic left?

The Naked King (Naked Nobility Book 7)

 Historical Romance
Author: Sally Mackenzie

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The Naked King (Naked Nobility Book 7)

Indiscretion Is Just The Beginning. . .

One night of slight overindulgence–oh, all right, he was drunk–and Stephen Parker-Roth finds he must betroth himself to prevent yet another scandal. But his “intended” is lovely, a redheaded beauty under her horrendous, unfashionable bonnet, and before long, he’s congratulating himself on compromising such an excellent candidate–and anticipating what other naughtiness they’ll get caught at before the wedding. . .

Lady Anne Marston has long since given up any thought of marriage. That is the price she pays for the mistakes of her past. But one little conversation with a handsome rogue should never have led to a sham engagement. Even if it did end in a rather shocking kiss. . .in broad daylight. . .on the front step of London’s premier gossip. Now, trapped between a secret and a lie, Anne must somehow disentangle herself from this charming, maddening man before the truth comes out–or her heart gives in. . .

The Lucky Ones: One Family and the Extraordinary Invention of Chinese America

 Social Sciences > Discrimination & Racism
Author: Mae Ngai

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The Lucky Ones: One Family and the Extraordinary Invention of Chinese America

If you’re Irish American or African American or Eastern European Jewish American, there’s a rich literature to give you a sense of your family’s arrival-in-America story. Until now, that hasn’t been the case for Chinese Americans. From noted historian Mae Ngai, The Lucky Ones uncovers the three-generational saga of the Tape family. It’s a sweeping story centered on patriarch Jeu Dip’s (Joseph Tape’s) self-invention as an immigration broker in post-gold rush, racially explosive San Francisco, and the extraordinary rise it enables. Ngai’s portrayal of the Tapes as the first of a brand-new social type–middle-class Chinese Americans, with touring cars, hunting dogs, and society weddings to broadcast it–will astonish. Again and again, Tape family history illuminates American history. Seven-year-old Mamie Tape attempts to integrate California schools, resulting in the landmark 1885 Tape v. Hurley.

The Hunter’s Prayer

 Thrillers > Crime
Author: Kevin Wignall

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The Hunter's Prayer

Sitting in the sun in a small Tuscan town, her boyfriend beside her and a drink in her hand, Ella Hatto’s life seems beautiful and calm. But someone is watching her. Something unimaginable is about to happen, and Ella’s life will never be the same again.

Drawn suddenly into a dark and deadly world, one that has already claimed the lives of her parents and brother, Ella is forced to face the unbearable truth of her new reality. Gone are the aspirations and dreams she once had—the expectation of a normal life. The new Ella must be ruthless and unforgiving if she is ever to survive.

With the help of Lucas, a retired hitman with his own painful past to escape, Ella goes in search of the enemy she never knew she had. Terrible crimes have been committed—but vengeance will be hers.

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