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The House of New Beginnings

Number 11, Princes Square, looks just like the other houses on the Brighton seafront: a Regency terrace with elegant sash windows, a winding staircase, and post piled up in the hall for its tenants. It might be part of the city's history, but it's also a place of brand new beginnings. Georgie has followed her childhood sweetheart to Brighton but is determined to carve out a career for herself in journalism. Throwing herself into the city's delights is fun and exciting, but before she knows it, she's sliding into all kinds of trouble . . . Charlotte's in the city for a new start, hoping to keep her head down and somehow get over the heartbreaking loss she's suffered in the past. But Margot, the stylish old lady on the top floor, has other ideas. Like it or not, Charlotte must confront the outside world, and the possibilities it still holds. A terrible revelation sent Rosa running from London to start again as a sous chef. The work is gruelling and...
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Dead Man's Curve

In the hills of Kentucky, the people of Millersville lead a charmed life thanks to the city’s biggest employer Lee Creek Distilleries and its sly CEO Wilfred Lee. But when things go sideways one night, the town’s favorite son, Kentucky basketball recruit Josh Hood, becomes a prime murder suspect. When Atlanta reporter Cal Murphy and his wife Kelly make a stop in Millersville as a favor to a family friend to find out what’s really going on, the powers that be frown on the attention. It doesn’t take long before Cal and Kelly rile up the town and its corrupt law enforcement — and they find themselves fighting for their lives and livelihood in the pursuit of not only the truth but also justice.
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This Generation

For those who follow Chinese affairs, Han Han is as controversial as they come--an irreverent singer, sports celebrity, and satirist whose brilliant blogs and books have made him a huge celebrity with more than half a billion readers. Now, with this collection of his essays, Americans can appreciate the range of this rising literary star and get a fascinating trip through Chinese culture. This Generation gathers his essays and blogs dating from 2006 to the present, telling the story of modern China through Han Han's unique perspective. Writing on topics as diverse as racing, relationships, the Beijing Olympics, and how to be a patriot, he offers a brief, funny, and illuminating trip through a complex nation that most Westerners view as marching in lockstep. As much a millennial time capsule as an entertaining and invaluable way for English readers to understand our rising Eastern partner and rival, This Generation introduces a dazzling talent to American shores.
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Ambush at Corellia

A trade summit on Corellia brings Han Solo back to the home world he left many years before. Arriving on the distant planet with Leia, their children and Chewbacca, Han finds Corellia overrun with agents of the New Republic Intelligence and finds himself part of a deceptive plan whose aim not even he understands. One thing is clear: the five inhabited worlds of the sector are on the brink of civil war and the once peaceful coexistence of the three leading races -- human, Selonian, and Drallan -- has come to an end. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!
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A Desperado's Bride (Book Fourteen of the Brides of the West)

Chance Montgomery changed his name when he came back to Carterville. he was now Jace Harrison! He had an old score to settle and he'd be moving on. Rebecca was dead and they took his land from his folks long ago, After ten years of riding the other side of the law, he wanted to rectify justice. Jenny Carter was Rebecca's sister. She'd been a kid the last time Jace had seen her, but she wasn't a kid now. She;d grown into a beautiful young woman. Jace felt responsible for her somehow, the memories tore at his heartstrings. He couldn't image the sweet little girl he'd known working in a saloon. He'd take care of her, and get her out of that saloon. She didn't belong there. He was going to makes some changes in his life. Jenny was sure Jace was still madly in love with her sister's memory. But she'd do anything to keep him on the right side of the law, for she had long ago lost her heart to him.
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The Tylers 2

A run in with the Retford bunch brought Jacob Tyler nothing but trouble and grief. He found himself running for his life, until his stubborn nature made him turn around and fight back.But then he was forced to go on the run again, falsely accused of killing a deputy US Marshal. Only one man could prove his innocence.It took a ride close to hell and back to find that man...
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The Legend of the Emerald

Discover a legend about a mysterious emerald in this jewel-themed chapter book starring Merida from the Disney-Pixar movie Brave! The Macintosh clan has come to DunBroch to celebrate the Rites of Summer, and Merida can't wait for the games to begin! In the spirit of the festival, she challenges Young Macintosh to a race to the top of the Fire Falls. There, they make an incredible discovery of two glowing emeralds. But when they take the jewels, the Fire Falls turn dark. Will they unravel the secret legend of the emeralds before their fates change forever?
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The Sister Secret

Double Trouble!Belvia and Josy were twins but, although they looked alike, they were chalk and cheese when it came to their characters. Josy had always been painfully shy, whilst Belvia--well, she wasn't afraid of speaking her mind.When sisters are in a tight spot they stick together. Josy had a secret that Belvia was determined to keep. And that meant keeping Josy away from Latham Tavenner. Unfortunately the family company needed Latham's help. Belvia had no alternative than to attract Latham's attention.Latham Tavenner knew exactly which sister he wanted. But he wasn't about to let Belvia know that.
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Murder Among Us

The quiet little Cotswold village is in an uproar over the news that the rambling old Victorian landmark, Springwood Hall, is being turned into an up-market country hotel and restaurant. Some locals are miffed over an imported superstar chef crowding out their resident culinary genius, while Hope Mapple, speaking for the Society for the Preservation of Historic Bamford, expresses her outrage by streaking the gala opening party.But the locals' protests are quickly upstaged by the discovery of a murdered body in the wine cellar. And for Chief Inspector Markby and his lovely weekend guest Meredith Mitchell, the promise of a romantic country rendezvous turns into a deadly serious affair.
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