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The Three Musketeers - Alexandre Dumas - [Full Version] - (ANNOTATED)

The Three Musketeers follows the adventures of the young Gascon nobleman, D’Artagnan and his three trusted friends who served as musketeers in the king’s regiment – Athos, Porthos & Aramis. Written by Alexandre Dumas, the book was a bestseller during the time of its publication and it remains so even today. It follows the timeless theme of friendship and bravery.The main protagonist of the story is D’Artagnan who travels to Paris to realize his dreams of becoming one of the musketeers for the king. But things start to fall apart from the very beginning when his cherished letter of introduction is stolen by a mysterious gentleman. D’Artagnon reaches Paris and becomes friends with the ‘The Three Musketeers’ and seems to settle down comfortably in accordance with the scheme of life that was prevalent in the 17th century Paris.However, as expected, the peace did not last long as D’Artagnan and his friends get embroiled in an intriguing web of conspiracy in the fight for power among the people of the upper echelons. The matter gets further complicated by the introduction of a mysterious woman who is very beautiful but is more than what she projects herself to be. The author employs well-crafted narrative skills to give this enthralling novel a dramatic yet gripping conclusion. But do the heroes of the story manage to escape the agents of the Cardinals? Can they protect the honour of the queen? You will soon find out as this adventurous tale will keep you hooked till you finish.The book is written from the perspective of D’Artagnan. It is a real classic and is perfect for light reading. The style of narration followed by Dumas is very light and leaves no space for any kind of philosophical subtext. No wonder, The Three Musketeers is one of the most popular historical romances.The Three Musketeers follows the adventures of the young Gascon nobleman, D’Artagnan and his three trusted friends who served as musketeers in the king’s regiment – Athos, Porthos & Aramis. Written by Alexandre Dumas, the book was a bestseller during the time of its publication and it remains so even today. It follows the timeless theme of friendship and bravery.
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Men of Inked Christmas Novella

The Men of Inked Christmas novella is approximately 7,500 words and should be read after Honor Me. It features the entire Gallo family, but is told through Mike & Mia\'s point of view. 
It was originally released in the back of Wicked Impulse, but now is available as a separate eBook.
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More Than Want You

I’m Maxon Reed—real estate mogul, shark, asshole. If a deal isn’t high profile and big money, I pass. Now that I’ve found the property of a lifetime, I’m jumping. But one tenacious bastard stands between me and success—my brother. I’ll need one hell of a devious ploy to distract cynical Griff. Then fate drops a luscious redhead in my lap who’s just his type. Sassy College senior Keeley Kent accepts my challenge to learn how to become Griff’s perfect girlfriend. But somewhere between the makeover and the witty conversation, I’m having trouble resisting her. The quirky dreamer is everything I usually don’t tolerate. But she’s beyond charming. I more than want her; I’m desperate to own her. I’m not even sure how drastic I’m willing to get to make her mine—but I’m about to find out. 
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Trust Me

Gabe “Force” Banner’s life is in shambles. The only career he knows and wants is to be the drummer of Sole Regret, so he will try anything to get his band back together. But how can he fix this mess when his bandmates aren’t even speaking to each other? It seems everyone in Gabe’s life is trying to push him forward to find a different career, an alternate path, a new life, but he is more than satisfied with his current gig. The only thing he wants to add to his fortuitous existence is his one, his Melanie. But how can he offer his perfect woman a stable future if he doesn’t know what tomorrow will bring?Melanie Anderson’s life has finally come together. She has a stable career, a solid family foundation, and her future looks bright, but she is totally willing to rock that sane world for a chance to be with a rock star she never imagined she’d grow to love. Gabe is everything she always wanted in a man, but can she really give up her home, her job, and her close, but conservative-minded family to build a future with an out-of-work drummer?For their very different worlds to come together, Gabe and Melanie must learn to trust each other and to trust their love. Will Gabe’s uncertain future tear them apart, or can it bring them closer together?This is Gabe’s last book in the Sole Regret series, and the first of the 5-book series conclusion.
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End Game

#1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci returns with his most breathtaking thriller yet . . . Will Robie and Jessica Reel are two of the most lethal people alive. They\'re the ones the U.S. government calls in when the utmost secrecy is required to take out those who plot violence and mass destruction against our nation. And through every mission, one man has always had their backs: their handler, code-named Blue Man.But now, Blue Man is missing.Last seen in rural Colorado, Blue Man had taken a rare vacation to go fly fishing in his hometown when he disappeared off the grid. With no communications since, the team can\'t help but fear the worst.Sent to investigate, Robie and Reel arrive in the small town of Grand to discover that it has its own share of problems. A stagnant local economy and a woefully understaffed police force have made this small community a magnet for crime, drugs, and a growing number of militant fringe groups. But...
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Come Sundown

Love. Lies. Murder. A lot can happen... COME SUNDOWNBodine Longbow loves to rise with the dawn. As the manager of her family\'s resort in Western Montana, there just aren\'t enough hours in the day - for life, for work, for loved ones. She certainly doesn\'t have time for love, not even in the gorgeous shape of her childhood crush Callen Skinner, all grown up and returned to the ranch. Then again, maybe Callen can change her mind, given time...But when a young woman\'s body is discovered on resort land, everything changes. Callen falls under the suspicion of a deputy sheriff with a grudge. And for Bodine\'s family, the murder is a shocking reminder of an old loss. Twenty-five years ago, Bodine\'s Aunt Alice vanished, never to be heard of again. Could this new tragedy be connected to Alice\'s mysterious disappearance?As events take a dramatic and deadly turn, Bodine and Callen must race to uncover the truth - before the sun sets on their future together.
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Boys South of the Mason Dixon

The only thing hotter than the weather South of the Mason Dixon line are the boys. Worn, faded blue jeans, slow Southern drawls, and those naughty moments in the back of pickup trucks a girl never forgets. Welcome to the world of the Sutton boys. Five brothers who fight, party, drink a little too much, but more importantly, they love their momma. Nothing can tear them apart… until the girl next door wins more than one of their hearts.
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Treasure Me

He’s trapped by his past…Just after Sole Regret’s soulful guitarist Kellen Jamison traded his five-years of abstinence for a tying good time with a beautiful classical composer, his past comes back to haunt him once again. Unsure if he’ll ever really move on, especially with his departed fiancée’s pregnant doppelganger hanging all over his best friend, Kellen must decide who he treasures most—his talented new lover, the woman he swore to love beyond death, or someone he never expected to want.She’s blinded by her future…Dawn O’Reilly is well on her way to her happily ever after. Her latest composition is making waves in Hollywood, and opportunity is practically knocking her door off its hinges. She’s met the man of her dreams, and they click on such a deep level that she knows he’s worth the fight—even if all he’s fighting are ghosts. But with her own success pulling her from Kellen when he needs her most, can she ever really be his treasured one? Or will someone else take the coveted spot in his heart?
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The Outliers

Sensual. Heartbreaking. Passionate. Overwhelming. Maddening. That’s the love Finn and I share.It\'s the kind you can never recover from. The kind you never WANT to recover from. That\'s why we\'ll do everything and anything to protect it. When my past chases me all the way to Outskirts, we have to make a choice. Let the lies destroy our chance at future together or...bury them deep in the swamp where they belong. Got a shovel?
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The Sheikh's Accidental Bride

Nadya Anderson is arranged to be married to the man of her dreams. Handsome, debonair, effortlessly charismatic, and a son of the royal family of Al-Ahradi, Sheikh Salman Al-Hamar is everything Nadya could ever want. There’s just one problem: their arranged marriage isn’t going to happen…Nadya Anderson is arranged to be married to the man of her dreams. Handsome, debonair, effortlessly charismatic, and a son of the royal family of Al-Ahradi, Sheikh Salman Al-Hamar is everything Nadya could ever want. There’s just one problem: their arranged marriage isn’t going to happen…After a simple but colossal misunderstanding at the airport, Nadya is mistaken for a different Nadya; the up to now unseen princess Sheikh Salman has been arranged to marry. Greeted like a goddess, she goes along with the façade, intending to enjoy some luxury before making her escape. Spurning several opportunities to tell the truth, however, Nadya is soon in too deep, and with the date of their wedding looming, she has a decision to make: come clean to the man she loves, or run away from it all, never to look back…This is a standalone Sheikh romance novel from best-selling author Holly Rayner. It contains a guaranteed HEA, and a tale of romance that will capture your heart. As an added gift, it also contains the first few chapters of Holly Rayner\'s prior novel, The Sheikh’s Make-Believe Fiancée.
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Delectable

Reese Bradford is a typical Bradford, he enjoys his food, is easy on the eyes, and has a killer smile, but there\'s one thing about him that he doesn\'t want anyone to know about, which of course is the first thing that his ex-fiance makes sure that everyone finds out about after she leaves him for his best friend. Out of options, he reluctantly heads out of town to spend the summer in the cottage that he\'d rented for his honeymoon only to find himself tormented by a woman that never should have crossed his mind twice.More intrigued than he\'d ever thought possible, he can\'t help but wonder about the woman that made him smile.
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If There's No Tomorrow

A single choice can change everything.Lena Wise is always looking forward to tomorrow, especially at the start of her senior year. She’s ready to pack in as much friend time as possible, to finish college applications, and to maybe let her childhood best friend Sebastian know how she really feels about him. For Lena, the upcoming year is going to be epic—one of opportunities and chances.Until one choice, one moment, destroys everything.Now Lena isn’t looking forward to tomorrow. Not when friend time may never be the same. Not when college applications feel all but impossible. Not when Sebastian might never forgive her for what happened.For what she let happen.With the guilt growing each day, Lena knows that her only hope is to move on. But how can she move on when she and her friends’ entire existences have been redefined? How can she move on when tomorrow isn’t even guaranteed? 
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The Flirtation

Lynne has not wanted for anything since she began working as Nathaniel and Abby\'s nanny--until the night they invite her to a group BDSM meeting. The abrupt breakup she had with her last Dom made her turn her back on the lifestyle, but now she\'s ready to dive back in. When she starts chatting on online BDSM message boards, she\'s shocked to discover Simon, her former Dom, is a frequent poster--and even more shocked at herself when she creates a secret identity and strikes up a conversation.After messaging with a mysterious submissive online, Simon forms an immediate connection. Lynne and Simon\'s D/s relationship grows in intensity, but can their relationship survive after the truth is exposed, and Lynne\'s identity is laid bare?
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Camino Island

A gang of thieves stage a daring heist from a secure vault deep below Princeton University’s Firestone Library. Their loot is priceless, but Princeton has insured it for twenty-five million dollars.Bruce Cable owns a popular bookstore in the sleepy resort town of Santa Rosa on Camino Island in Florida. He makes his real money, though, as a prominent dealer in rare books. Very few people know that he occasionally dabbles in the black market of stolen books and manuscripts.Mercer Mann is a young novelist with a severe case of writer’s block who has recently been laid off from her teaching position. She is approached by an elegant, mysterious woman working for an even more mysterious company. A generous offer of money convinces Mercer to go undercover and infiltrate Bruce Cable’s circle of literary friends, ideally getting close enough to him to learn his secrets.But eventually Mercer learns far too much, and there’s trouble in paradise as only John Grisham can deliver it.
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Fallen Crest Extras

One night changed my life—one that I barely remember.When I close my eyes, my mind paints a picture of his smile and shades the contours of his hands, the deep scar around his bicep.I\'m an artist, yet my hands are unsteady. With his presence, he has unknowingly broken that something inside of me that makes me who I am.Being around him is like standing in a rainstorm. First the drops tickle my skin, and then they coat me, refusing to be ignored. Finally, they soak into me, reaching parts of me I don’t think anyone has ever touched.When dreams turn into reality, will the picture in my mind transfer to paper?
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