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  Necessary Sins

  Elizabeth Bell

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  In 19th-century Charleston, a Catholic priest grapples with his secret African ancestry and his love for a slaveholder’s wife. 
  Joseph Lazare grows up believing his black hair and olive skin come from a Spanish grandmother, and he’s shocked to learn she was an enslaved African. At thirteen, Joseph allows racial prejudice to limit his future and chooses the seminary. At twenty-three, he is ordained “a priest forever.” 
  When he meets Tessa Conley, a devout Irish immigrant who shares his passions for music and botany, Joseph’s ordered world cracks at its foundation. He must conceal his true feelings as Tessa marries another man—a plantation owner who treats her like property. 
  Acting on their love could ruin Joseph and Tessa in this world and damn them in the next. Can two broken people heal each other and find heaven on earth—or will there be hell to pay? 
  Necessary Sins is the first book in the Lazare Family Saga quartet. If you like character-rich dramas, vivid period detail, and heart-wrenching choices, then you’ll be swept away by this epic series, perfect for fans of The Thorn Birds and Outlander. 
  This series is intended for mature audiences.

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  Around the World in 80 Days - a...

  Jules Verne

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  "Around the World in 80 Days" is a classic adventure novel written by Jules Verne, first published in 1872. The story follows Phileas Fogg, a wealthy and precise Englishman, who makes a daring bet that he can circumnavigate the globe in just 80 days. Accompanied by his loyal valet, Passepartout, Fogg embarks on a whirlwind journey using various modes of transportation, from trains and ships to elephants. Along the way, they face numerous obstacles and challenges, including being pursued by a detective who mistakenly believes Fogg is a bank robber. The novel is a thrilling tale of adventure, ingenuity, and perseverance.

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  The Gray Wolf's Daughter -...

  Gertrude Warden

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  "The Gray Wolf's Daughter" by Gertrude Warden presents a richly woven narrative likely crafted in the late 19th century. Set against the moody backdrop of Victorian society, the story pulsates with drama and intrigue, revolving around the lives of Dr. Ernest Netherbridge, the ethereal Lady Clare Cranstoun, and her imposing husband, Sir Philip. As they navigate the turbulent seas of personal conflict, societal norms, and deeply buried family secrets, the novel profoundly explores themes of identity, love, and betrayal. 
  At the opening of this mesmerizing tale, we are introduced to Dr. Netherbridge, a young and earnest physician, striving to carve a place for himself in the quiet, almost languid town of Grayling. His life takes a fateful turn when he is summoned to the grand yet oppressive estate of Sir Philip Cranstoun. There, he finds Lady Clare, a vision of beauty cloaked in fragility, who battles not only a severe illness but also the weight of her tumultuous gypsy heritage and the stifling confines of her marriage. 
  As Lady Clare emerges from the shadows of her troubled existence, the narrative unfolds her tragic family history, entwined with a fervent longing for freedom and reconciliation with her roots. This longing sets the stage for a gripping tale tinged with suspense and a sense of impending danger. The intertwining fates of Lady Clare, Dr. Netherbridge, and the rigid expectations of their time create a tapestry of emotion, illuminating their struggles and desires against the stark realities of a society that seeks to bind them.

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  Gunnar

  Jacki James

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  There is no way the bad boy with the piercings, tattoos, and wicked grin at the end of the bar could be the sweet Daddy of my dreams . . . or is he? 
   
   
   
  After a brutally bad breakup with his ex, Simon no longer trusts his own judgement when it comes to men. Especially not men who have trouble written all over them. Men like Gunnar Thompson. 
   
   
   
  Gunnar may look like a grizzly, but the people closest to him know he's really more of a teddy bear. All he wants is a boy to love and cherish, and he wants that boy to be Simon. 
   
   
   
  Convincing Simon to give him a chance to prove he's the Daddy he's been waiting for will take a lot of work and even more patience, but Gunnar has never been one to back down from a challenge. Especially when the prize is Simon's heart. 
   
   
   
  If strong men who work hard, play hard, and love even harder are your thing you won't want to miss the Blue Collar Daddies series. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Are You Afraid of the Dark?: A...

  Seth C. Adams

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  Perfect for fans of Stephen King, Dean Koontz and Ray Bradbury 
  You never know what’s lurking out of sight… 
    
  Dealing with the tragic death of his father, 14-year-old Reggie finds the isolation of the woods near his house comforting. Until one day, a man – stumbling, bleeding, clearly distressed – emerges from the shadows. 
    
  Reggie hides the man in his treehouse, and helps the stranger recover. Each with stories to share, soon the pair form a strange friendship. 
    
  But then Reggie learns that his new friend is a ruthless contract killer. And when the killer decides to make a break over the Mexican border, with law enforcement in hot pursuit, Reggie must decide whether to honor the bond with his newfound father figure, or betray it and bring a brutal murderer to justice…A powerful, emotional, thrilling rollercoaster of a read from the author of If You Go Down to the Woods 
  The rural town setting of Reggie's coming of age story becomes a thrilling adventure filled with suspense and horror. The narrative, filled with action and suspense, showcases the best of fiction, turning the small town into a playground for thrillers. 
  For fans of Ben Cheetham (House Of Mirrors), C. J. Tudor (The Chalk Man), and Riley Sager (With a Vengeance). 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  The Reluctant Bride

  Maxine Douglas

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  Roseanne Duncan witnesses her employer push his sickly wife down the staircase. Fearing she’ll have to testify against a prominent man in town, she’s given an ad for a mail-order bride in Dodge City. Believing this is a way for her to escape the possible danger of her employer, she travels to Dodge City and marries under the name of Abigail Johnson.  
  Logan Granger is a Pinkerton Detective assigned to Dodge City area as an undercover bartender. When his mail-order bride, “Abby,” steps off the train she doesn’t fit the description of a matronly woman who has agreed to his marriage contract of no emotional attachments. There’s no time to reconsider, the preacher is waiting to marry them. 
  Rose hadn’t expected the handsome man waiting for her to be a bartender with a six shooter on his hip and a badge on his chest. Logan hadn’t expected his soon-to-be wife to be young, beautiful, and a runaway murder witness.

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