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Absolute Obsession
by C. Elizabeth
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Triggering an intervention of fate, 42 year old Rose Gerbaldi, discovers her heart and soul have been forever united with beautiful, 30 year old, British movie star, Michael Terrance - - a discovery that compels her reality to firmly reclaim her, consequently devastating the very lives fate had so lovingly entwined. (Published: 2011)
Words: 97823 - Reading Time: 279-391 min.
Category: Mainstream/Romance
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Everything Changes [Secure]
by Megan Hart
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In Tempted, Anne gave in to her passion for both her husband, James, and his friend, Alex. Now it's time for Alex's side of the story...When Jamie tells Alex he wants him to sleep with his wife, Alex thinks it will only lead to trouble. Sure, Alex thinks Anne is hot and they've talked about sharing a woman before, but that was a long time ago. Before Jamie knew what Alex really wanted. Still, Alex can't resist the pleasure of being with Anne-- and with Jamie....
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10,000 BC: The First Geniuses
by Simon Drake
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For humanity the transformation from savagery into civilization can only be led by heroes and geniuses, and new inventions, like the concept of zero, the first books and the use of metals, come at a heavy price. The tribes on the Peninsula are victims of cannibalism, plunder and genocide, from a marauding tribe of scavengers escaping the ravages of the mainland. To add to the hardship of the tribes on the Peninsula, the climate is changing, the game of the woods are few, and many predict a great... more info>> (Published: 2008)
Words: 74753 - Reading Time: 213-299 min.
Category: Mainstream/Suspense/Thriller
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24/7
by Susan DiPlacido
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Sparks fly when Marina, a bright young card counter, meets rakishly handsome Miguel, a Las Vegas casino dealer. But while Marina is reluctantly seduced by Miguel's many charms, she also discovers some disturbing things about his past. Already entangled in this dizzying new romance, Marina will have to use all her brains if she wants to keep her heart intact. (Published: 2005)
Words: 170596 - Reading Time: 487-682 min.
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36C
by Barbara Quinn
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Tressa Connell dreams of finding the right fellow, of putting her graphics art degree to work, and of traveling to Venice. The reality is that she's stuck in a dead-end job selling lingerie to rail-thin women who prowl the high-end Manhattan boutique where she works. Hounded by a helmet-haired boss, befriended by a troubled Latina makeup artist, and wooed by a Jewish cop, Tressa also has a giant grandfather clock strapped to her back, a bushel of eggs in her arms, and her mother cracking a Pampe... more info>>
Words: 83693 - Reading Time: 239-334 min.
Category: Mainstream/Humor
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39 and Holding
by Tia Bangs
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Look out ex-husbands? Melissa has some unexplained powers and she's not afraid to use them! Melissa needs a break from the rut she's in. One day at the salon takes her by surprise and her life changes in an instant. Now she has new magical powers to figure out how to control before she destroys civilization with just the snap of a finger. Brent, a warlock with similar powers, is sent to teach her how to master her gifts, but he can't stand Melissa's attitude. The feeling is mutual. Melissa thi... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 58170 - Reading Time: 166-232 min.
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50 Rooms
by Jason Allan Cole
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50 Rooms is a collection of short stories based around a cast of characters who live in and around an abandoned hotel just off Hollywood Boulevard--two homeless teenage punk rockers who roam the streets of Los Angeles, scamming and stealing just to survive another night in a brutal and unforgiving city; a man who works in a slaughterhouse desperately fighting to keep his sanity and find some kind of meaning in his life; an emotionally abused small person who reaches his breaking point in a conve... more info>> (Published: 2008) Indie Excellence Award Finalist
Words: 64848 - Reading Time: 185-259 min.
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A Christmas Present Not Under the Tree
by Michael Riles
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What do you want for Christmas? No one asks for tragedy, especially a child. Read about one young boy's insecurities over losing his mother who had to undergo surgery for stomach cancer. It was Christmas, 1958.
Words: 1770 - Reading Time: 5-7 min.
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A Confidential Man
by Michael Embry
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Elliott tries to deal with all the rumors and innuendos circulating around the newsroom while coming to terms with his own sense of trustworthiness and high ethical standards. Can he discover the truth without betraying confidences (Published: 2009)
Words: 84945 - Reading Time: 242-339 min.
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A Dream to Share [Secure]
by Irene Hannon
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Businessman Dies Of Boredom In One-Stoplight Town.... Not even that headline--however true--would save the Oak Hill Gazette. Mark Campbell had been sent to the tiny Missouri town with one goal: to convince Abby Warner to sell her family's financially troubled newspaper to his conglomerate. Then he'd head back to the city and never look back. But it turned out there was much more to Oak Hill than jaywalking chickens and one-hundred-year-old residents. There was beautiful, gutsy Abby. And the way ... more info>>
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A Father's Visit
by Rick Magers
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A Father's Visit is a collection of 28 short stories and an excerpt of the author's best selling novel Blue Water Adventure--based on a true story. There is also an excerpt of his book Dark Angels. We recommend that you do not read this one until you have locked all of your windows and doors. Bring the rottweiler inside. If you don't have one--get one. (Published: 2003)
Words: 59598 - Reading Time: 170-238 min.
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A Fool's Disciple
by Donald C. Lee
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Set in England and France in the year 1209, A Fool's Disciple is an absorbing novel of history, mystery and adventure filled with psychological overtones. This picaresque, romantic, coming-of-age story of a young monk who becomes a knight is salted with a dash of fantasy and peppered with a sprinkle of philosophy. (Published: 2001)
Words: 113924 - Reading Time: 325-455 min.
Category: Mainstream/Historical Fiction
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A Gift To Last [Secure]
by Debbie Macomber
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The best gifts are the ones that don't come wrapped! Gifts of home, of family and friends, of love.... Can This Be Christmas? On December 24, a crowded train is taking holiday travelers home for Christmas. But because of a snowstorm, this group of strangers ends up spending Christmas Eve together, stranded in a small New Hampshire station. Despite the cold and discomfort, they create an impromptu celebration that reminds them all what Christmas really means. Shirley, Goodness and Mercy Greg Benn... more info>>
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A Killing Frost [Secure]
by Hannah Alexander
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A terrible secret haunts Dr. Jama Keith. But she must return to her past--her hometown of River Dance, Missouri--and risk exposure. She owes a debt to the town for financing her dreams. If only she can avoid ex-fiancee Terell Mercer--but River Dance is too small for that. When Terell's niece is abducted by two of the FBI's most wanted, Jama can't refuse to help--Terell's family were like kin to her for many years. The search for young Doriann could cost Terell and Jama their lives. But revealing... more info>>
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A Letter About Damascus
by Betty Bain
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Darrell and Betty Bain spent a year working in Saudi Arabia. While there, they took two vacations, one to Damascus and one to Bangkok. Betty wrote letters to the folks back home describing what they saw and did. Darrell was so impressed with his wife's descriptive powers that he made copies of the letters. They've remained in his files for almost twenty seven years now. While embarking on a remodeling of their office, Darrell found the letters and re-typed them, then submitted them for publicati... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 3060 - Reading Time: 8-12 min.
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A Long Highway
by Michael Embry
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Micah Stewart is in the throes of a mid-life crisis. He's bored with his job as a sports writer. While he maintains a good relationship with his ex-wife and children, he feels unfulfilled in many areas of his life. A random act of violence in the workplace forces Micah to hit the road in search of meaning to his life. Will he find enlightenment? Can he find happiness again? Can he find contentment at the end of the long highway? (Published: 2009)
Words: 81477 - Reading Time: 232-325 min.
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A Medic in Iraq: A Novel of the Iraq War
by Cole Bolchoz
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Told in journal format, this novel of the Iraq war is a fictional story that revolves around a medic and the day-to-day activities of the unit he serves. He tries so hard to keep his men safe, in a world where safety is not an option.... (Published: 2007)
Words: 45109 - Reading Time: 128-180 min.
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A Most Unusual Match [Secure]
by Sara Mitchell
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Theodora Langston has come to Saratoga Springs on a mission. Using the last of her inheritance, she reinvents herself as a wealthy socialite. Her goal—to entrap the scoundrel who framed her grandfather. Instead, she draws the attention of Secret Service agent Devlin Stone, who sees through all her secrets and possesses some of his own.Helping Theodora could jeopardize Devlin's undercover assignment to catch a counterfeiter. Yet beneath their assumed identities lies a true connection that could r... more info>>
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A Mother's Son
by J. E. de Sousa
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A profound and moving account of one man's struggle to find out who he is--and who he was--when he hears of the death of his mother. (Published: 2002)
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A Will To Love
by Kim Smith
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Benton Jessup wants his bed and breakfast to be successful. He will go to any lengths to ensure that it does. When Kitty Beebe, a famous romance author, arrives at The Inn, his desire for success becomes a struggle of wills with love. (Published: 2009)
Words: 17279 - Reading Time: 49-69 min.
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A Woman of Quality
by Faith Francis Berlin
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Wildly in love, Bonnie Rose O'Dare, a spunky, young Dolly Parton look-alike, and her childhood sweetheart, a handsome singer/songwriter, head for Nashville. She is positive he's destined for stardom, and she'll do anything ... even if it means losing him ... to see that he gets there. (Published: 2006)
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Above All Things [Secure]
by Deborah Raney
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Expecting their first baby, Judd and Evette McGlin are thrilled to become parents. But the couple faces the ultimate test when Judd learns he already has a child: a six-year-old mixed-race girl born amid secrets and lies. Now, Evette must decide if she can accept the child. She thought she was open-minded--until hidden prejudices threaten the future of an innocent little girl, Evette's marriage and the very notion of who she thinks she is. Above all things, this child needs acceptance and love.... more info>>
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According to His Deeds
by Annmarie Powers-Vance
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Inspired loosely by actual events in the Seattle area, According to His Deeds tells the story of an average middle class father, John Brady, who's daughter is brutally murdered by a prisoner on work release. Driven by an intense need for justice, Brady is convinced to run for the State Senate and "do something" for his daughter. (Published: 2007)
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Acts of the Saints
by K. A. Schuster
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Books burned, adulterers stoned, gays attacked, government leaders and institutions controlled by a religious hierarchy, visions of a worldwide holy war--is it happening in the Middle East?or in the United States? Paragenesis is a coalition formed by ultraconservative religious leaders and their devout followers. A man known only as the Summoner, never seen in public, is its leader. As this juggernaut gains momentum, cherished rights and freedoms are swept aside, and the United States becomes a... more info>> (Published: 2006)
Words: 89182 - Reading Time: 254-356 min.
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Ain't That a Mess: A Diary Among Friends
by Marcia Brevard Wynn
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Four young, African American women share a unique relationship with a wise old woman. The four women and their significant others all learn lessons about love, life and faith through Moma Bessie's wisdom. Coming to her for advice at various points of their lives, she never fails to make them feel better about whatever the situation may be. Her advice is often comical, witty, or plain old-fashioned. (Published: 2007)
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