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It's a steamy June afternoon in Louisiana, circa 1956, and Sissy LeBlanc is sitting on her front porch, wondering -- half seriously -- if she could kill herself with aspirins and Coca-Cola. She's been living in stifling old Gentry since the day she was born and trapped in a sham of a marriage to PeeWee LeBlanc since she was only seventeen. In short, she's fed up, restless, and ready for an adventure.
Sissy just never imagined temptation would come...
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To medical transcriber Cynthia Markum, Dr. Sean Donovan is just a voice-a deliciously sexy one-in her earpiece…until he asks to meet in person. She's nervous and excited, but it's crazy to have feelings for a man she's never laid eyes on, right? Besides, he's her employer!
Stunning Cynthia couldn't be further from the woman Sean imagined her to be, and their attraction is mutual and instantaneous. Neither are ready for a relationship,...
43) Eye of the Storm
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Her illicit empire is growing. But it isn't the police this rum mistress fears most… Florida Coast, 1933. Edith Duffy is determined to fortify her business to protect those she loves. And a liquor partnership with powerful women is exactly what she needs for trade domination. But she couldn't have prepared for the white-hot rage still boiling in the local preacher's heart.With Prohibition's days numbered, Edith is desperate to secure above-board...
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Harper F, Historias en Femenino
Berlín, 1938. Ann Weigel, una joven maestra aria, ha sido expulsada de la escuela en la que trabajaba y ahora debe aceptar un empleo como institutriz en casa de los Hoffmann, con quienes sus padres rompieron su amistad tras las elecciones que convirtieron a Hitler en canciller de Alemania.
Mientras intenta enseñarles a la pequeña y dulce Louise y a la rebelde Kristin al margen de la doctrina del Partido Nazi, Ann...
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These chapters provide a nuanced exploration of the diverse roles, achievements, and challenges faced by Mongol women throughout history, covering aspects of nomadic life, royalty, military leadership, cultural contributions, and the evolving status of women in changing times.
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"Quiet Moments with God: A Journey to Inner Peace" is a compelling and heartwarming tale that follows Emma, a young woman seeking tranquility amidst life's tumult. In her discovery of a forgotten chapel, Emma embarks on a profound spiritual journey, exploring the depths of her beliefs, the power of community, and the richness of diverse spiritual practices. Through chapters of personal growth, communal healing, and global exploration, this narrative...
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Heartbeats in Ink, is a delightful anthology of poetry covering love, loss, and hope.This collection of heartfelt verses is a rollercoaster ride through the highs and lows of love and life, capturing the experience in each poem. From giddy infatuation to bittersweet goodbyes, these poems are sure to tug at your heartstrings. With each page, you'll be transported into a world where love reigns supreme and poetry is the language of the heart.
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Harper Alexander is devastated by a miscarriage even though she thought she never wanted to be a mother. Because of her husband's determination to create a family and her inability to carry a child to term, they consider alternative options. As the result of a secret love affair, Callie Sebastian becomes pregnant. Her socialite mother is appalled by her teenage daughter's behavior. To protect the family's reputation, she sends Callie to a Catholic...
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Intended for Mature Audiences 18+Gabe has been brought up with Bree, since he was nine years old when his parents died. Now he's twenty six and been in love with Bree for the past seven years. She's coming home for the holidays and has him so tied in knots he can't think straight.Bree avoided going home for the holidays last year because she didn't think she'd be able to handle being around Gabe, the man she's in love with, who she thinks she can...
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How to Monetize Despair is a captivating exploration of a wide range of subjects and ideas, from traumatic loss and the sorrows of human relationships to the natural but absurd world of neurotic caterpillars and philosophical cockroaches. With a unique blend of imagery, self-help inspired titles, and Mottolo's peculiar brand of humor, this collection takes readers on a one-of-a-kind journey through human experience. This collection is a must-read...
51) Mia's Journey
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Three weeks before her first space launch, astronaut Mia Gray is involved in a car accident. Her injuries not only keep her from the mission but also mean she may not ever be able to do her job again. Mia is devastated, but she refuses to give up on her lifelong desire to see Earth from space. Mia discovers that there are other options besides working at NASA, ones where her limitations might not be an issue. Leaving her husband and old life behind,...
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Discover the awe-inspiring tales of courage, resilience, and determination in the "Women of War Omnibus - Books 1-5." This captivating collection brings to life the extraordinary journeys of five remarkable women who shaped history with their indomitable spirits.In "Women of War Omnibus - Books 1-5," you will delve into the lives of:1. **Boudica:** The fierce Celtic queen who defied the Roman Empire, leading her people in a rebellion that echoed through...
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These chapters aim to capture the diverse and dynamic roles of women along the Silk Road, from trade hubs and nomadic societies to cultural and educational centers, highlighting their contributions to the historical and cultural tapestry of the ancient trade routes.
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How does one let go of the love he has when he finds it is the love he needs? And how does one find strength in the one who makes him weak?After walking away from a dead-end relationship, Gihon (Ghee-on) struggles to put her life back together. She soon realizes it is easier said than done. Determined not to return to the life she had with her shrewd and calculating ex, Melchi (Mel-khi), she finds herself in the arms of a stranger, Avalon. Will the...
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Jikonsaseh Dahwah est une écrivaine d'origine iroquoise. À la suite de la publication de son livre consacré au rle primordial qu'ont joué les femmes des Premières Nations depuis des dizaines de millénaires et à leur condition féminine évoluée au regard de celle de leurs homologues occidentales, elle tombe sous le charme de Pierre Dumont, journaliste et chroniqueur culturel somme
toute assez ordinaire, mais en qui une profonde métamorphose...
56) As I Burn
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I'm a girlFull of fireFull of desireThis hungerIt's never fulfilledAs I Burn, explores that desire to mean more. To discover that piece of you. That you never knew was hiding. Ready to break out into the world and own those words that you've always held.Ella Rye brings that vulnerability, that many have grown to love. Giving you another chapter, another heartache. She's ready to rise above the ashes.
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From the author of Still Life with Elephant comes the story of one woman and her quest to save a majestic animal.
After a year spent caring for baby elephants in Africa, Neelie Sterling is preparing to return to the States and a life filled with exes-ex-boyfriend, ex-husband, ex-house, ex-horse. But she is leaving behind some unfinished business in Zimbabwe: a very special elephant targeted for execution. With the help of her new friend Diamond-Rose...
58) Florida Girls
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Do you have a young girl who loves sports? This book will bring you into the world of six girls who are best friends. You will go to their competitions and be a part of their world of sports. Will Danay decide to pursue dancing in New York? Will Jayme stay out of trouble skate boarding around town? What can she do there is no where to skate? Will Nealie win her ice skating meet? What about Cami, will she decide on one sport or continue doing two of...
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After ten years, a successful painter returns to Paris and the son she left behind on her ex-lover's doorstep, in Margery Sharp's sparkling novel that features the artistic heroine of Martha in Paris After studying with le maître in Paris for a year, Martha returned to England to pursue her artistic destiny. Ten years later, she is an enormous success. But when she returns to Paris to attend an exhibition of her work, she must face some unfinished...
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Two old friends who have not seen each other for decades spend a week hiking through the stunning scenery of California's High Sierra Twenty-five years ago, a group of five high schoolers trekked through the High Sierra. Now, two of them-lesbian Kath and straight Adele-come back to repeat their journey and renew their friendship. In chapters that alternate between the women's voices, they reveal their pasts, their thoughts, and their reactions both...
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