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2024.
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"If it weren't for Emma Johnson, Caryn Johnson would have never become Whoopi Goldberg. Emma gave her children the loving care and wisdom they needed to succeed in life, always encouraging them to be true to themselves. When Whoopi lost her mother in 2010--and then her older brother, Clyde, five years later--she felt deeply alone; the only people who truly knew her were gone. Emma raised her children not just to survive, but to thrive. In this intimate...
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"A fearless, engaging, and important memoir . . . Readers will learn the true meaning of military service through the wider lens of its impact on families and communities. -- Library Journal, starred When her new husband joins an elite Army unit, Simone Gorrindo is uprooted from New York City and dropped into Columbus, Georgia -- a town so foreign she might as well have landed on the moon. With her husband frequently deployed, Simone is left to find...
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""Love is our only hope," Anne Lamott writes in this perceptive new book. "It is not always the easiest choice, but it is always the right one, the noble path, the way home to safety, no matter how bleak the future looks." In Somehow: Thoughts on Love, Lamott explores the transformative power that love has in our lives: how it surprises us, forces us to confront uncomfortable truths, reminds us of our humanity, and guides us forward. "Love just won't...
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"Oklahoma 1909. Eleven-year-old Olive Augusta Radley knows that her stepfather doesn't have good intentions toward the two Choctaw girls boarded in their home as wards. When the older girl disappears, Ollie flees to the woods, taking six-year-old Nessa with her. Together they begin a perilous journey to the rugged Winding Stair Mountains, the notorious territory of outlaws, treasure hunters, and desperate men. Along the way, Ollie and Nessa form an...
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From uninvited guest to emergency bride! Sneaking into ruthless Spaniard Lionel's wedding ceremony, Geraldine arrives just in time to see him jilted. But Lionel is still in need of a convenient wife... and innocent Geraldine suddenly finds herself being led to the altar!--Publisher's description.
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An international adventure! When archaeologist Evelyn needs his help saving her professional reputation, Mateo reluctantly agrees. Only the billionaire hasn't bargained on a round-the-world quest... From Spain to Shanghai, each city holds a different adventure. Yet one thing is constant: their intoxicating attraction!
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Abandoning revenge to claim his baby! Memories of his passion-fuelled night with Carrie consume tycoon Damon-until he discovers the ugly past that connects them and pledges to erase every memory of her. But then she storms into his office... and announces that she's carrying his child!
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Heirs to the Romero empire volume 3
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Polo player Elias rarely spares a glance for his staff - until stablehand and former heiress Carmen. And he has no intention of resisting their attraction! Sinfully attractive playboy Elias knows he'll give the innocent all the pleasure she could want, but that's it. Unless their passion can unlock a connection that's much harder to walk away from...
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2024
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"Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it's now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They'll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other's out, and they'll both go on to find the love of their lives. It's a bonkers idea... and it just might work. Emma hadn't planned...
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Nurse Shanna loves Halloween - so she's determined to get brooding cardiothoracic surgeon Zeke involved in her charity pumpkin contest whether he likes it or not! As she gets to know the closed-off doctor she's powerless to resist their attraction... But learning that Zeke's a military reservist reawakens her fear of losing someone again. Is she prepared to walk away from the first person to make her feel truly whole?
12) Forget me never
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China Bayles mysteries volume 29
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"Olivia Andrews is locally famous for her blog and podcast, "Forget Me Not: A Crime Victim's Storyboard," which is dedicated to telling the stories of victims of crime. Now, she has a stunning story to tell about a decades-old murder mystery involving a prominent citizen of Pecan Springs-someone who isn't the man everybody thinks he is. But she is killed by a hit-and-run driver while she's out jogging early one morning. Was it an accident-or something...
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Tempted by her convenient husband. Becoming Italian billionaire Dante Cavelli's convenient bride so that he can inherit his family's company is the answer to waitress Connie Weston's financial troubles. For the first time she can afford to focus on herself. Connie's newfound confidence captivates everyone-not least overwhelmingly attractive Dante. But surrendering to their desire would violate the terms of their purely on-paper union...
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Her job is temporary... but is their connection? This summer in Denmark will be Olivia Cooper's last as a nanny. She knows that she can't allow herself to get attached to single father Bo Sørenson-or his baby son. Her impending departure should make it easier to ignore the billionaire's incendiary gaze... but as their chemistry builds it only makes it harder to ignore their heat!
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Accidentally claimed by His Majesty! Maddi hasn't fully considered the implications of posing as her betrothed half-sister, Princess of Isla'Rosa. Or that King Aristedes will demand she continue the pretence to avoid major scandal. Immersing herself in the royal life she was denied growing up is as compelling as it is daunting. But so is the thrill of Aristedes's smouldering gaze.
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Devastated by a tragic loss, Dr Angus Firth lives his life as unattached as possible. Until alluring doctor Misty arrives on his doorstep with shocking news - her new baby niece is his daughter! Already overburdened, Misty can't raise little Lily alone, so Angus must take responsibility. But protecting his heart is impossible after he and Misty share a passionate kiss... Can this millionaire doc lower his guard to claim his unexpected family?
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Spending Christmas working in the Italian Alps following another(!) break-up, doctor Natalie is focussed on keeping herself busy - with work only! What she hasn't factored in is sexy, charismatic and caring GP, Gio. Gio really is the complete package, but Natalie's on her guard this time. Until an infant abandoned in a Nativity manger temporarily needs their care, giving them a reason to embrace the spirit of the season... together!
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"One year ago, a spine-tingling night with exiled King Sandro left Victoria pregnant and alone. Lied to by the palace, she believed he wanted nothing to do with her. Sandro turning up on her doorstep - ready to claim her, his heir and his kingdom - is astounding. But even more shocking is the return of insatiable craving for him"--
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Paramedics and pups volume 2
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In this Paramedics and Pups story, when he dramatically rescues Bruce the dog, paramedic Nico makes quite an impression on new co-worker Frankie. She has a strict no-dating rule, and Nico has zero intention of settling down, so there's no harm in embracing their mutual desire! But soon Frankie's barriers are falling away... while Nico's still holding back. Can the Italian and the pup that brought them together learn to trust her - with their future?...
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Boston Christmas miracles volume 3
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In this Boston Christmas Miracles story, between her busy job on the children's ward and her recent autism diagnosis, Kalista is looking forward to being home alone for the holidays. But unexpectedly having her best friend's brother - and old flame! - paediatrician Dylan move in temporarily throws her plans into disarray! Because, although Kali doesn't want 'for ever' any more than the playboy does, she still certainly wants him...