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My Love Costs Nothing


Erica A. Davis - 2020
    A sexy rags to riches romance.Antique shop owner Celia Whyte comes from an impeccable lineage and a mother who thinks she has the right to manage her daughter’s entire life.So when Celia meets the self-made billionaire hunk Brady Gilmore, of course she worries her mother will make a scene!Brady has gone from rags to riches all on his own, but to Celia’s mother, he will always be lower class…But that won’t stop Celia and Brady’s relationship from getting hot and heavy!Yet when family and friends scheme against them, everything turns upside down!Will it be the wedge that will drive Brady and Celia apart?Or will they find love through all of life’s battles?Find out in this emotional yet sexy romance by Erica A Davis of BWWM Club.Suitable for over 18s only due to shockingly hot sex scenes!

The Mountain


John McGauley - 2018
    At one time he was wealthy and successful but he went down the rabbit hole because of a scandalous backstory that follows him. Now he has virtually nothing, working odd jobs, mostly cleaning out barns and old homes. What he finds cleaning out one barn leads to a series of events he could never have predicted. Another clean-out job at an old Victorian home adds to the mystery and suspense. Full of surprises, plot twists, well-drawn characters and superb dialogue. A great two or three-night read, one to curl up to on a quiet evening. Taut and tight.

Baxter's Christmas Wish (Home for Christmas Book 1)


Sharon Booth - 2016
    But Maddie soon tires of her house guests, including her own boisterous rescue Boxer dog, Baxter. A trip to the park proves eventful, when Baxter literally bumps into Dylan. Kind, funny, and not-too-shabby in the looks department, Dylan soon wins Ellie and Jake over, and Ellie dares to dream of a happy ending at last. But as the snow starts to fall and Christmas approaches, Ellie realises time is running out for them. Dylan clearly has a secret that may ruin their happiness, Baxter's home is in jeopardy, and she has no way of making Jake's wishes come true. Must Ellie give up on her dreams, or can Baxter lead her back to happiness? Light the fire, switch on those Christmas tree lights, curl up with a hot chocolate, and enjoy this heart-warming festive story of love, home, and second chances.

Tuesday's Gone


Lila M Beckham - 2013
    It is about a young girl who loves music and has dreams of a different life, a better life, a life that is not talked down on because of who her family is, or because of where she is from. She feels that just because she lives in the middle of the dusty fields of a flower nursery it does not make her any less important than anyone else. She wants a new life; a life without having to listen to the ranting or grunting of a drunken stepfather or the complaining of sickly mother. She wants a life of her own choosing, not one that was forced upon her by birth. Young Tuesday runs from away home to escape a life that has become unbearable. This is her story.

HANGMEN: Riding with an outlaw motorcycle club in the old days. (Hangmen Motorcycle Club Book 1)


Dale Arenson - 2021
    

Amish Renegade: Amish Romance (An Amish Vows Romance, Book 1)


Rose Doss - 2018
    Furious, Kate married another Mann. Now she is a widow, her parents are dead, and she has an orphaned child to raise. Out of options, she turns to Gott for help. One night while praying she realizes she must marry and quickly. Unfortunately, the only single Mann in her Amish community is Enoch Miller, who hasn’t spoken to her in years. Trusting in His guidance, she summons her courage and asks Enoch to marry her. Will Enoch agree to marry her? Will he get over his anger or will he deviously devise ways to make Kate pay for the pain that she has caused him? Can Kate and Enoch come together to raise the orphaned child and find the love they once lost? Or will bitterness and revenge drive them apart for good?

The Watermark


Travis Thrasher - 2001
    I wanted to finally tell her everything. But the door slammed shut as it rightfully should have before I could be brave enough to do a thing.”Sheridan Blake believes he has made one mistake that is beyond the reach of God’s forgiveness. Even after seven years of hopelessness, Sheridan still struggles to make something out of his life. When Genevie Dayton interrupts his self-imposed isolation, Sheridan dates to hope for a second chance.

Reunion on Edisto (The Edisto Island Mysteries Book 7)


C. Hope Clark - 2021
    

All The Light We Cannot See: A Novel by Anthony Doerr - Reviewed


J.T. Salrich - 2015
    Salrich.Make reading better with… All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel by Anthony Doerr - Reviewed When Anthony Doerr wrote All the Light We Cannot See he created an instant “Classic” that has touched the hearts of millions of readers around the world. When you read this companion guide you will get a deeper understanding of the characters and plot found in All the Light We Cannot See, as well as the themes included in the novel. You also get a detailed chapter by chapter breakdown and analysis of the events as they unfold along with a glossary of the important characters and terms used in the original book. Just in case that’s not enough for you I’ve also included a list of possible study questions (book club discussions topics) and quotes from the book that I found interesting. Wrapping it all up is a discussion of the critical reviews for All the Light We Cannot See as well as my overall opinion of the book. Plus much more! This review/summary fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience of the original book. Whether you’re reading this for a book club, school report, or just want to find out what happens before diving into the full length book, you can use this book review and study guide to get most out of your experience reading All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.

Written: A Story of Love, Secrets, Betrayal and Honour


D.A. Lee - 2019
     Four-year-old Eleanor is forced to accept her mother’s religious beliefs, that her whole life has already been written, and that she has no choice but to honour and accept her parents’ plans for her. Subject to abuse by an Islamic teacher, and witness to scenes of violence inflicted by her father, Eleanor finds her only refuge at school, where she dreams of a life beyond the hills of her hometown of Ashcroft, England. A mysterious woman befriends Eleanor – showing her a world of choice and freedom. Caught between her parents’ cultural values and her own desires, Eleanor must decide whether to honour her parents’ wishes – a life locked in marriage to the hands of an abuser – or rewrite her own story. Written is the heart-wrenching story of a young girl’s struggle for freedom, and the uncovering of an intricate plan laced around forty years of secrets, betrayal and lies, in a family desperate to preserve their culture and honour.

Destiny Bay: Baby Dreams Boxed Set Vol. 2


Helen Conrad - 2013
    Some have pasts they would like to forget-- some have regrets, some have resentments--some have things to atone for. But most of the Carrington ladies have reached that stage of life where a yearning to bring a baby into the world begins to override all that. Some of their men feel the same-- and some have to be convinced! These are a few of their stories. Book 4-Tick Tock, Baby ClockWhen Lisa Carrington turns 35 and has her career goals in hand—she gets that panicky feeling.  Is it too late?  Baby dreams begin to loom large. She knows the sort of man she needs to complete her life plan.  A tweedy, academic type with leather patches on his elbows who quotes Shakespeare and makes wise decisions.  Too bad she can’t find one of those.  Instead, she gets Carson James, smart alecky and footloose—a man who never had a baby dream in his life.  But he is awfully cute—and his kisses make her swoon.   Is that enough to make her throw away all she’s gained and head for Tahiti?Book 5--JiltedKendall McCormick got left at the altar and she’s decided fate is trying to tell her something.  Men—who needs them?  But when she finds out the man who rescued her from humiliation at the chapel is really her ex-fiance’s big brother—and the one who convinced her fiancé to dump her--things don’t seem so simple anymore. Rafe Carrington is dealing with learning how to live with his two little girls now that his wife has died.  Still, even when stressed out, he doesn’t usually steal his brother’s women.  It’s just plain tacky.  But there’s something about Kendall that grabs him in the gut.  He should leave her alone, but he can’t ignore the aching need to have her—in his life and in his bed.  Book 6--Waiting for Baby KateAnn Dupree loved her husband Joey and was as hurt as he was when his best friend, Cam Carrington, ignored his cry for help.   When Joey died, she never expected to come face to face with Cam again, awakening the guilty crush she’d had on him for years.  Could she forgive and forget?  Or would every stolen kiss remind her of the man she was betraying?Cam is looking for a wife, but it isn’t until Ann gets closer to him that she finds out about the baby.  Conflicted feelings about her own lost child make her draw away.  Is it finally time to admit that she and Cam aren’t meant to be? Contain love scenes.

Chestnut Lane


Anna Jacobs - 2008
    Lifes not been easy for Sophie either, losing her husband and having difficulties with her children. And Sophie also has a secret to hide. One that makes her very wary of getting involved with Jez . . .

Watercolor Words


Topher Kearby - 2016
    Enjoy modern poetry, scanned pieces of typed words on scraps, and full color original artwork.Open your mind and let your heart go on an adventure.

Three Days After Impact


Jacqueline Druga - 2021
    They start out sarcastic and funny, as she shares entertaining and exaggerated tales of her teenage life. But when Violet finds out about the meteor, everything changes. Suddenly she is thrust into a grown up world and her survival isn’t guaranteed.The pages of her journal are a journey. They detail the frightening and heartbreaking global catastrophe as it unfolds before her eyes.

The House That Jack Built: A Humorous Haunted House Fiasco


Jonathan Paul Isaacs - 2016
     In less than 24 hours Nate Merritt loses his job, his girlfriend, and his estranged Aunt Edna. But after Edna’s will bequeaths him a historic mansion deep in the backwoods of Louisiana, Nate hatches a daring plan: he’ll renovate the house and flip it for a tidy profit. The fact that Nate doesn’t know anything about home improvement doesn’t deter him at all. Too bad Nate doesn’t realize the mansion in question happens to be haunted. And the ghost who lives there might not be so indiscriminate about Nate’s ability. Humorous and irreverent, The House That Jack Built is a story of learning how to move on into the next chapter of life—as well as a tribute to every disastrous renovation ever attempted by a homeowner. And ghosts. Don’t forget the ghosts.