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The spellbinding story of two women named Esther who discover the power of the past over the present Esther the Black is eighteen years old and ready to leave the Compound, the collection of cottages on the North Shore of Long Island where she has lived all her life. But as July turns to August and her family braces for the height of Drowning Season, she realizes that she may not be able to escape her family's legacy. Her father will find a way...
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Bouncing back after further relapse, Jason is thrilled to find his fame still opens many doors for him when he is presented with film scripts and endorsement opportunities.The best news has to be a flattering list of artists who all wish to collaborate. Consulting his former manager, Lewis, they agree that Georgie can manage Jason's second comeback - with Lewis to keep an eye on them both.Reminiscing about the highlights of his career, having had...
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El desengaño y la frustración provocan que Aitor se convierta en un hombre escéptico. La política, la abogacía y la cultura son sus principales inquietudes, pero su personalidad egocéntrica y su ensimismamiento le han condenado a una soledad casi permanente, incapaz de establecer relaciones duraderas. Sin embargo, después de conseguir un nuevo empleo como abogado en un prestigioso despacho de Pamplona, se integrará en una cuadrilla de personas...
4) Saving Raine
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Raine Reynolds stands at the crossroads of despair and opportunity. When the life you've built crumbles and the past refuses to release its grip, sometimes, all you need is a fresh start-a new beginning that promises hope and redemption. Once a successful author, Raine's life unraveled, sending her fleeing to the picturesque streets of Paris to escape the tormenting heartache that threatened to consume her. Yet, no matter how far she traveled, the...
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There are good moms and bad moms, and then there are hot-mess moms. Introducing Ashley Keller, career girl turned stay-at-home mom who's trying to navigate the world of Pinterest-perfect, Facebook-fantastic, and Instagram-impressive mommies but failing miserably. When Ashley gets the opportunity to participate in the 'Motherhood Better' bootcamp run by the mommy-blog-empire maven she idolizes, she jumps at the chance to become the perfect mom she's...
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"From Tantrums to Tickles: The Humorous Handbook for Parents" is a delightful and heartwarming guide that takes readers on an entertaining journey through the rollercoaster ride of parenthood. With wit, humor, and a touch of parental wisdom, this book presents a series of interconnected, humorous stories that capture the essence of family life – from the chaotic moments of tantrums to the joyous episodes of tickles.The book is a collection of amusing...
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On her twenty-first birthday, environmental activist Alice learns that the man who has raised her is not her father after all. She is surprised to learn that her biological father, William, is a property developer based in Ibiza, where he is immersed in a huge deal that will further increase his wealth.
Alice and William meet for the first time in Ibiza, inadvertently finding themselves on a road trip across the island, unravelling secrets from the...
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The letters drop onto every doormat…
Lena just moved to Mandalay Close. She needed a new start, since her boyfriend cheated her out of the home and happy-ever-after she'd believed they were always going to share.
But on the day Lena moves in, letters begin to arrive for all her new neighbours. Letters that promise to expose everyone's deepest, darkest secrets. Every house has received one - except for Lena's.
Someone clearly wants to implicate...
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"Love, Loss, and Legalities: A Holistic Approach to Marriage and Divorce" is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate dynamics of relationships, the emotional complexities of love and loss, and the legal considerations surrounding marriage and divorce. This book offers a holistic perspective, blending psychological insights, practical advice, and legal expertise to navigate the challenging terrain of intimate partnerships and their dissolution.With...
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Immerse yourself in a sweeping family saga spanning decades and including many famous names, including Benito Mussolini and King Victor Immanuel II.
In New York Times bestselling author Kent Heckenlively's fiction debut, The King of Italy, we first meet Vincenzo Nicosia as a young boy in Sicily, watching as his father is sent to jail for nearly beating a man to death. The person he blames more than anybody else for this is Alessandro de Leone, the...
11) Texas Jack
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Jack Leonard's father, Billy, is an alcoholic.Billy isn't a bad guy. Friends would say he's the life of the party; his family might refer to him as harmless. After all, he isn't a mean drunk ... he's a happy drunk. Unfortunately, these things tend to run in the family, and Jack is following in the old man's footprints.Then Jack meets a girl, and what once seemed inevitable loses its luster. Samantha fills many of the little holes in Jack's life.Fast-forward...
12) Claudio, regarde
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Alors qu'il veille sur son frère, Claudio, tout juste opéré de la cataracte, le narrateur s'attache à faire revivre son enfance et les silences d'une famille sous le franquisme. Avec Claudio, regarde, Alfons Cervera revisite notre coin du monde le plus familier : la maison, un lieu intime traversé par les histoires et les mémoires – parfois enfouies –, par nos héritages, ou par les grands et petits événements de la vie quotidienne ; le...
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The BRAND NEW instalment of the Cornish Cove series from Kim Nash
It's never too late…
After five husbands and five broken hearts, Lydia feels like she's always been chasing something. But now she's found her purpose, and having moved to Driftwood Bay to spend more time with her daughter Meredith, she's happier than ever.
But there's still life in these old bones yet! With her newfound sense of identity, she's keen to re-explore the things that...
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A murdered groom. An unexpected baby. A vengeful father. Can the killer's brother save the day?Raised in foster homes, when Jess Bentley promised, 'til death do us part,' she envisioned many happy decades building a family with Frank. But a desperate drug addict in a dark parking lot ended those dreams before the honeymoon was over. Convinced the empty place in her heart will never heal, she's ready to give up-until she discovers their brief marriage...
15) Heart's a Mess
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Sometimes our hearts break…When John Smith's father was dying, his family knew there was nothing to do, but they tried anyway. Paying more money than they had, they took John's father and the last of their hope to Ezra Abel for a healing. And we fight to keep it beating…But Ezra's faith healing is only a trick-a way to fool families out of their money. Worst of all, he humiliates these families when they're at their lowest. After his father dies,...
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Gigi isn't looking for the one. Just someone...!
As she gears up for her sister's destination wedding in Hawaii, the countdown is on for Gigi to find a date. Just someone to prove to her friends and family that she's ok, and to stop the pitying looks would be great!
Of course she can't wait to be bridesmaid for her sister, but it's just not ideal that the best man is also her ex… especially when he is bringing his hot new reality star girlfriend!
But...
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Lonely Fajita: a person who is suddenly and unwillingly single. It's Elissa's birthday, but her boyfriend doesn't seem to care much - and she's accidentally scheduled herself a cervical smear instead of birthday drinks. Then there's her borderline-psychotic boss, the fact she's not making but losing money at her internship, and her sinking feeling she might not really be in love. At least you can't be lonely if you're not alone. Right? But Elissa's...
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