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2) Samantha
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The windshield on the pickup truck was torn from moorings, the driver hung over the steering wheel, his head seeping red liquid onto the dash. In the automobile, lay two more bodies. Bradley's forehead swelled above his right eye, the result of his head hitting the top of the windshield. Samantha's hair was streaked with blood from her head wound. The windshield on her side was cracked in spider web fashion. Neither of them was conscious of the sound...
3) Houdini
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This is a modern day version of the Houdini brothers - Harry and Theo. Follow these two brothers as they discover magic, and how their lives revolve about performing. However, when one brother is offered an opportunity and the other isn't, their lives become seperate and they take different paths in life.
4) Fight Night
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Life is hard in the prison camp. There's back breaking work every day, and never enough food. But the inmates have formed a community of their own and they support each other as much as they can, even as the Commander does his best to break them down. Still, the work continues, even as the Commander's daughter has to be fitted for her prom dress. Even as a singing competition is offered as diversion for the Commander and his wife. Even as Even as...
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If you had another chance at life, which one would you choose? In the English seaside town of Thornsea, Ruth Barrett runs a chain of sports bars with her husband Mike. After 24 years of marriage she's happy, thinking this is the only life she'll ever know. Then she's convinced she's about to die. Compassion-on-Sea is about friendship, community, relationships, mental health, new beginnings and what happens when we find compassion.
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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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Finding Love on Christmas Vacation is a short story, and part of Stacy Eaton's Finding Love in Special Places Short Story Series.Lucy dreads spending Christmas at her father's cabin, especially since this is the first year he won't be there. When she shows up and finds a window broken, and forest critters inhabiting the cabin, she's forced to stay with Maverick in a nearby cabin.Maverick arrives earlier than usual this year with the hopes of finally...
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This is a short story. On a sunny day, I sit on a terrace and order a fantastic Knickerbocker Glory sundae. Next to me, at two tables, were six young women. They are lawyers from the same academic year. Cheerful stuff. Just like every year, they want to do their birthday differently next year. This time, Belgian Lisa comes with a concrete proposal. They will hire a private chef for a special dish that she likes. If Lisa reveals a tip of the veil,...
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For fans of Debbie Macomber and Elin Hilderbrand, a new series of heartwarming beach-read novels set in a picturesque fishing village on Martha's Vineyard, with all the seaside charm and small-town heart that readers expect from Jean Stone's previous Vineyard novels, and a new cast of characters for readers to fall in love with.
The quaint, historic fishing village of Menemsha is a side of Martha's Vineyard that tourists don't always see. Maddie...
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Thirteen-year-old Alice Truelove can't take another day of her father's cruelty.
Better a life on the streets than being constantly blamed for her mother's sad death, or that's what Alice thinks as she packs up her meagre possessions. But fending for herself in the Black Country town of Wednesbury is not as easy as she expected, and it soon hits her that without help she will quickly be hungry and cold.
Bertram Jordan, or BJ to his friends, became...
11) A Beach Far Away
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Falling in love wasn't on the itenerary.Ryan Stone can't wait to put his toes in the sand at the famous Bondi Beach. When he arrives after a flight that was far too long, and having not slept or eaten, all he can do is stare out at the beautiful expanse of white sand and blue ocean in awe. And when a blond guy asks him to play footy, he agrees, even if he doesn't know for sure what that is.Ollie Hughes thinks a day at the beach is just what he needs...
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"Bobby's Exciting Adventure: A Story of Friendship, Creativity, and Helping the Environment! Here's an amazing story about Bobby, a smart kid who wanted some fun over the holidays. With the help of his mother, Bobby embarked on an adventurous adventure with his friends and classmates. The thrill is that they are they are all from different nations. Join the adventure where Bobby's creativity results in a wonderful surprise for everyone.. And you know...
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Pre-order the BRAND NEW Instalment of bestselling author Jo Bartlett's Cornish Country Hospital Series. Perfect for fans of Grey's Anatomy!
A fresh beginning…
Esther Hamilton, is finally finding her feet after her split with her horrible ex, and is looking forward to her new single life. She has a job she loves in the busy Accident and Emergency department, a new home and for the first time ever, a chance to just have fun with her good friends....
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"THE STORIES WE CANNOT TELL is a fast-paced, beautifully written tribute to what we can and can't control and who we love in the process. A true delight. This book is GOOD!"--- Zibby Owens, author of Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, and host of Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books There can come a point in life where you'll always remember what came before and what came after.Rachel is a thirty-year-old married Jewish woman who's wanted...
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Marta est une vache née dans une étable toujours éclairée. Elle aspire à s'échapper vers un endroit o elle peut dormir, avoir des amis et la liberté.C'est alors qu'elle rencontre Satchmo, le matou, et tout commence à changer......! Découvrez ce qui se passe et attendez avec impatience la suite des histoires sur les voyages et les aventures passionnantes de Marta et de ses amis à travers le monde via un portail! Une œuvre d'art emblématique....
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PRE-ORDER NOW - A GLORIOUS SHERLOCK HOLMES-INSPIRED MYSTERY FOR FANS OF NITA PROSE AND JANICE HALLETT
London, 1932.
When Harriet White rebuffs the advances of her boss at the Baker Street building society where she works, she finds herself demoted to a new position… a very unusual position. Deep in the postal department beneath the bank, she is tasked with working her way through a mountain of correspondence addressed to Baker Street's most famous...
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"Once a liar, always a liar." Dalia kicks the rock into the lake, taking a deep breath. "And once a friend...twice the backstabber."***Following the wake of Julianna Robinson's, the ruling Queen Bee of Devington Private Institute, sudden death; four estranged students unite as one to destroy-or maybe even conceal- the infamous reign Julianna left them with. A reign that brought terror to many of the students; including her own twin, James Robinson,...
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Jose se enamoro de Dana si saber que era su media hermana, creyendo en esa mentira inventada por lo padres de ambos, mentiras que son como dagas que no penetran tu piel, pero si tu corazon y tu alma, ellos sufrieron por muchos años por tanto amor que se tenian, pero el tiempo es un juez implacable, todo depende de el para ver quien es el vencedor.
19) Charming Chapter
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She sought adventure. She never dreamed it would include a handsome, rich stranger. Will she listen to her heart or close the book on love?Laura sets off to fulfill travel dreams she'd had with her late husband. After a chance encounter in a London park with a handsome stranger, doubts surface. Can her shattered heart heal or is it too late for love? As attraction grows, two lonely people from separate worlds discover true love. With her new book...
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Embark on a thrilling adventure with "The Guardian of Bird Island: Powders To FlexiCommander" a gripping tale that will captivate fans of mystery, suspense, and action-packed science fiction. Perfect for young adult and adult readers alike, this novel follows the journey of Wally, a brilliant programmer who stumbles upon a groundbreaking discovery on a hidden sanctuary known as Bird Island.Wally, along with his childhood friends must navigate a treacherous...
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