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Bands of Gold

A novel in the Sweet Passion series.As the only child of a single mother, Christina Marshall was taught from an early age that she'd have to work hard for everything she wanted. There would be no knights on white horses to solve her problems for her. Her mother's advice turned out to be golden. She'd built a successful career as an engineer and the accolades seemed to keep coming.Life at the office takes on a new dimension when Jackson Duncan comes to work for her. Christina's ambition has taken her to the top of her profession, but Jackson makes her wonder if she's sacrificed too much for her success. Jackson knows a career is safer than a relationship—he has the broken heart to prove it—but something about Christina makes him want to wade back into the murky waters of romance.Secrets from their pasts and conflicting hopes for their future are roadblocks the couple must navigate if they are to be as successful in love as they are in business. SPECIAL PURCHASE: Buy the paperback edition and get the e-book for $1.99. Limited time only! A novel in the Sweet Passion series. As the only child of a single mother, Christina Marshall was taught from an early age that she’d have to work hard for everything she wanted. There would be no knights on white horses to solve her problems for her. Her mother’s advice turned out to be golden. She’d built a successful career as an engineer and the accolades seemed to keep coming. Life at the office takes on a new dimension when Jackson Duncan comes to work for her. Christina's ambition has taken her to the top of her profession, but Jackson makes her wonder if she’s sacrificed too much for her success. Jackson knows a career is safer than a relationship—he has the broken heart to prove it—but something about Christina makes him want to wade back into the murky waters of romance. Secrets from their pasts and conflicting hopes for their future are roadblocks the couple must navigate if they are to be as successful in love as they are in business. **
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War Lands of Arhosa

Iaprem was the ruler of Cynlyaa. The last ruler, unless he did something drastic. His populace had lost their will, choosing to wallow in the misery that was their daily lot rather than fight for a better life. That abject surrender had brought predators and thieves to the very doors of the palace, and they plundered with almost complete impunity. The something drastic came not from Iaprem, but his general, Dregnon, and together they hatched a plan to not only protect their people, but drive the bandits into the hills. Now, would they succeed? They certainly didn’t know, but they were going to try. And if it was the last stand of the War Lands of the Cynddeir, it would be a glorious one! War Lands of Arhosa is a 13,000 word short story, the first of many dealing with the new world of Arhosa.
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The Stand-In

The inspiration for the Netflix original film, The Perfect Date!When Brooks volunteered to be a stand-in for Burdette's cousin who got stood up for Homecoming, it was with the noblest of intentions—helping a fellow human being, free of charge. But when he gets a tip of more than three hundred bucks, word spreads quickly and Brooks seizes the opportunity to offer his impeccable escort services to super-wealthy parents who want their daughters to experience those big social events of senior year. Besides, Brooks could use the cash to hire a tutor to get admitted to Columbia University. So what if along the way he goes along with a few minor deceptions and cuts a few moral corners? What could be the harm?
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Pirates of the Purple Dawn

The secret is out — DROON is the series that kids, parents, and teachers are talking about! And with an eye-catching new design, this favorite series is more exciting than ever. Everything in Droon is changing. Lord Sparr has disappeared. Ko and Gethwing have fled to the Dark Lands. And an old villain is back — Ving, leader of the Hawk Bandits! This time, he has his twin sister in tow, along with her band of wicked pirates. Arrrg! They're snatching magical stones from all over Droon, and using them to build an enchanted passageway that will transport nasty dragons from the past into the present. Can Eric and his friends put a stop to the pirates? Or will they be lost at sea?
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Sefiros Eishi: Chased By Flame

Mykel LeKym is a crippled librarian, stuck in a medieval-era kingdom where strength is valued over intelligence. While other boys learn swordplay, Mykel is in his home’s library, learning and reading. When he finally comes of age, he is given over to his godfather Lazarus as an apprentice. One day they are on route to the capital to deliver books when everything changes. The demonic entity Sutyr. John Jekai, a mage-slayer with an unknown grudge against Mykel. Lazarus himself, guardian to eldritch knowledge. These men converge on an unholy vigil for one purpose: The mystical weapon Ifirit. Sutyr wants it, but Mykel bonds to it first, and in doing so activates a secret so deeply buried that its existence has faded to myth. Thus a crippled librarian’s world is turned on its head . . . and the fate of existence itself hangs in the balance.
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Outrun the Moon

From the author of the critically acclaimed Under a Painted Sky, an unforgettable story of determination set against a backdrop of devastating tragedy. Perfect for fans of Code Name Verity. San Francisco, 1906: Fifteen-year-old Mercy Wong is determined to break from the poverty in Chinatown, and an education at St. Clare's School for Girls is her best hope. Although St. Clare's is off-limits to all but the wealthiest white girls, Mercy gains admittance through a mix of cunning and a little bribery, only to discover that getting in was the easiest part. Not to be undone by a bunch of spoiled heiresses, Mercy stands strong—until disaster strikes. On April 18, an historic earthquake rocks San Francisco, destroying Mercy's home and school. With martial law in effect, she is forced to wait with her classmates for their families in a temporary park encampment. Mercy can't sit by while they wait for the Army to bring help. Fires might rage, and the...
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Love Sex & Other Games: Part 2

One wedding, one catastrophic speech, and two lovesick people searching for redemption in each other. This is part two of Emerson and Cooper’s story. I was supposed to marry the girl across the street—my lifelong best friend and the love of my life, Roselyn Metz. So why am I playing best man at her wedding? One too many drinks and a vindictive one-night stand lead to a disastrous wedding toast. But it also leads me to her—Emerson Metz—Roselyn’s younger sister, now all grown up and just as brokenhearted over her sister’s new marriage as I am. Love Sex & Other Games is a serial—each part is the size of a novelette—and intended for an adult audience. Due to foul language, sexual innuendos, dirty talk, and adult themes, this serial is recommended for readers 18+ **
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Daring In a Blue Dress

Chivalry is far from dead in the third novel in the "gut-wrenchingly funny"* Matchmaker in Wonderland Romance series. Stranded in England without money or a ticket home, Mercy Starling takes a job working for a medieval reenactment company. After all, who wouldn't want to pretend to live in the past, wield swords and long bows, and dress up in armor? And the best part of her summer job is Bestwood Hall...or rather, its intriguing new owner. The painfully shy Alden Ainslie is overwhelmed by the medieval reenactors who invade the Tudor house he's renovating, but he's drawn to the bubbly Mercy. And he valiantly joins in the fun, dodging not just arrows, lances, and the odd sword thrust, but also some pretty suspicious—and potentially deadly—attacks on himself. Someone wants him to give up on the house. But Alden is desperate to prove himself—and win the heart of his lady fair... *Open Book SocietyFrom the Paperback edition.
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Beauty's Quest

In order to defeat the sorceress Magdalina, and free herself from her curse, Rose, the Princess of Rhone, has set out to find dragon’s blood. As she travels toward the Romani territory, where the Serpent’s Garden resides, she is accompanied by her faithful group of friends, including their newest member, Prince Philip of Einish.But when the group ends up shipwrecked on the small island of Maltia, they find themselves trapped without supplies and a way off the island. With time, money, and new enemies working against them, Rose remains determined despite her despair to rise to each challenge. But can she face the growing fear—and longing—inside herself?Sweet, suspenseful, and full of surprises, Beauty’s Quest is the second book in the Once Upon a Princess series from C. S. Johnson.
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Raven Lake

Murder, jealousy, fraud, deceit—welcome to cottage country!Financial planner Pat Tierney's dream vacation in cottage country turns into a nightmare when the body of an elderly woman is discovered in a storage locker. Pat's friend, Bruce Stohl, is the murdered woman's son, and when he is pegged by police as their prime suspect, Pat rallies to find his mother's killer.Meanwhile, a con artist has targeted cottages in the area, and vacationers are arriving, only to learn they are victims of a rental scam. When disgruntled renters show up at her door, Pat fears for her family's safety.Now she must navigate treacherous waters to protect those who are dear to her.
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