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When Leah Cassidy has a one night stand with a guy dressed up as a skeleton at a Halloween party, she writes it off as a momentary lapse of judgment. Unfortunately, that lapse comes back to her when she finds out that she is pregnant.When Bigshot defense attorney, Benjamin O'Connor meets a gorgeous redhead named Leah in the rain just outside the courthouse, he is instantly smitten with her, which has never happened to him before. They meet again in...
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It's no secret that violent crimes against members of the LGBTQ community are on the rise. Inside my new book, The LGBT Guide to Concealed Carry: How to Arm Yourself for Security, Protection and Self Defense, you will learn how to increase your personal safety, become aware of your surroundings and, if required, defend yourself effectively should you get attacked. More and more individuals who identify as LGBTQ are purchasing firearms for personal...
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It was only an accident -- but it would change their lives forever. Last summer, four terrified friends made a desperate pact to conceal a shocking secret. But some secrets don't stay buried, and someone has learned the truth. Someone bent on revenge. This summer, the horror is only beginning....
5) Irena's Vow
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Caught in a German roundup to be used as a slave laborer, Polish nurse Irena Gut becomes a German army major's housekeeper during World War II. Irena risks her life to conceal a dozen Jews within the major's home.
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In early 1974, a pregnant Andrea Steedman leaveshome to conceal the birth of her daughter MaryTherese. A few months after she has given birth,depressed and confused, she agrees to an adoptionunder highly irregular circumstances.Twenty two years later on her deathbed, Andreareveals the existence of her daughter to her wealthy brother Warwick, who promises to find Mary Therese.
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Alayna Curry volume 2
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In her nationally-bestselling novels, Kiki Swinson ignites an unforgettable portrait of Dirty South scheming, greed, desire--and brutal dead ends. Now the stakes have never been more lethal as a compromised female firefighter starts burning down her all-too-corrupt past . . .
Kill your secrets . . .
Volunteer Virginia Beach firefighter Alayna Curry used to pride herself on saving lives. But now, determined to conceal her part in an arson-for-insurance...
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Fairfax brides volume 2
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Bidding on his convenient bride!
There's no room in James Fast Elk Blackburn's dangerous life for a wife, but the gentle beauty on offer in the town's bridal auction would make the perfect caregiver for his orphaned niece.
Miranda Fairfax is trying to reach her sister in Arizona. Being arrested then forcibly wed to a bounty hunter is not part of her plan! Yet Jamie's rough exterior conceals a compassionate, sensual man, and Miranda soon wishes their...
9) Sledgehammer
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Sledgehammer is the code name for the operation of an elite OSS unit behind German lines during World War II. Five experts in guerrilla warfare are concealed under identities as a crusading journalist, a Hollywood stuntman, a professor of psychology, a money man for a major casino, and a billionaire bachelor. Their mission is clear. Their training has prepared them for anything. But when the journalist is murdered, his four friends change the plan...
10) Maps of the Soul
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Othman al-Sheikh is running away from the shadows of his past life in a small dusty village in the Libyan Desert. Tripoli, meanwhile, is a city in the process of transformation, moulded to the will of its Italian colonisers. Its decadent entertainments and extravagant riches conceal an underbelly of abject poverty and ruthless plotting. Othman falls for the city and its temptations. With a natural instinct for survival, he tries his luck in the capital,...
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In "The Colossus of Ylourgne," a mysterious object of colossal proportions instills fear and intrigue among the townspeople. Its shadow falls upon the tranquil village, concealing dark secrets. When a daring individual sets out to uncover the truth, they become entangled in ancient spells, a fight for survival, and extraordinary magic. Will they dare to confront the mighty Colossus and save their town? Discover for yourself by delving into this captivating...
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As the sun dipped below the horizon, Sarah found solace in the city lights illuminating the skyline. Her office, a sanctuary of solitude, echoed with the struggles hidden behind her smile. Confronting the emotional residue, she faced the mirror, transforming the makeup that concealed her battles into a ritual of strength.The narrative peeled back the layers of Sarah's daily existence, exposing the emotional toll of her journey. Behind her captivating...
13) Amelia
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Elbowing elderly women in the face during a ham sale should have alerted the residents that something was wrong with Madeline Auger of 43 Maple Drive. Madeline Auger embodies the epitome of motherhood perfection. Yet, sinister murmurs of her beloved Amelia's contamination ignite an internal revolt, where maternal instincts metamorphize into an ominous entity lurking in the shadows. Something with teeth. When doubts and mistrust shatter one's reputation,...
14) Stranger Suns
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The orbiting tachyon detector was designed by physicist Juan Obrion to identify life in other star systems, but even though he expected to find some signs of life, he certainly didn't expect to find any life on earth. Juan discovers that a culture has been concealed for many years far below Antarctica, and Obrion ventures out as part of a four-man team to explore the unknown. Juan, Lena, Malachi and Magnus are awestruck when they discover a myriad...
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Why does everyone across the university campus call the Medieval Literature lecturer, Dr. Alec Knight, a brute and a beast, when Holly Day insists there has to be a better man hidden deep within him? Is there really a concealed beauty in the beast or is Alec just as terrible as the rest of the world believes him to be? One snowy day, out on a cold stone wall at the center of the university when everyone else has left for the Christmas break, Holly...
16) Velvet Promise
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Another chance to enjoy this emotional and dramatic story from USA TODAY bestselling author Carole Mortimer.Learning to trust his touch…Jordan St. James has never concealed his contempt for Willow. He believes she trapped his wealthy cousin into marriage-with her pregnancy-and then walked out on him! So when she returns three years later, Willow is completely unprepared for Jordan's passionate and determined pursuit of her-and surprised by her own...
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Escaped to the haven of their home,Emelia Reynolds is back with her daughter,Away from the panic of the station,And finally free from the fog. But an unexpected visitorDooms her plans for optimism,As her fellow passengersDescend from the gloom. Accusations aboundAs the group discovers how they are connected.And even the far-reaching fogCan't conceal murderous intent. More than one liarBoarded the 08:42 that morning.And as the night unfolds,One thing...
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Farmer's daughter Claire goes to check on the livestock in her barn during a storm when she finds a young man named Richard hiding inside. He takes pity on him and allows him to stay the night...But there has been a murder in town and the sheriff shows up asking if she's seen Richard. Claire is soon faced with a dilemma...Should she turn Richard in for a crime she believes he could not have possibly committed? And if he did do it, can she conceal...
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Embark on a mesmerizing journey into 1863 England, where beauty conceals secrets, and danger lurks in the shadows. In this gripping tale, a delicate yet fiercely intelligent woman embarks on a journey of investigation, entwined with the fate of a charming killer hunter, renowned for eliminating his prey with refined cruelty. But beware, for a bloodthirsty murderer, inspired by the macabre allure of Edgar Allan Poe, leaves behind chilling riddles that...
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Hope and fear are equally dangerous.
Victor-27, the 17-year-old inmate sentenced to execution at Predvoi Prison, has escaped. With plummeting temperatures and guards on the prowl, his only chance of survival lies within Khizmit Enclave. Determined and desperate, he navigates the unforgiving streets and the elaborate lie he's crafted to conceal his identity. He's dreamed of freedom his whole life, but Khizmit Enclave isn't the utopia he's always imagined....
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