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  The Tempest

  William Shakespeare

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  The Tempest is a play by English playwright William Shakespeare, probably written in 1610-1611, and thought to be one of the last plays that Shakespeare wrote alone. After the first scene, which takes place on a ship at sea during a tempest, the rest of the story is set on a remote island, where the sorcerer Prospero, a complex and contradictory character, lives with his daughter Miranda, and his two servants: Caliban, a savage monster figure, and Ariel, an airy spirit. The play contains music and songs that evoke the spirit of enchantment on the island. It explores many themes, including magic, betrayal, revenge, and family. In Act IV, a wedding masque serves as a play-within-a-play, and contributes spectacle, allegory, and elevated language.
  Although The Tempest is listed in the First Folio as the first of Shakespeare's comedies, it deals with both tragic and comic themes, and modern criticism has created a category of romance for this and others of Shakespeare's late plays. The Tempest has been put to varied interpretations, from those that see it as a fable of art and creation, with Prospero representing Shakespeare, and Prospero's renunciation of magic signaling Shakespeare's farewell to the stage, to interpretations that consider it an allegory of Europeans colonizing foreign lands.

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  The Red Room Rendezvous

  Lars Christiansen

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  Dan and Abi had discussed and fantasised about a sex club for so many years… They’d always had such a fulfilling sex life, had ticked so many boxes and lived so many fantasies.  Well, this was Dan and Abi’s ultimate fantasy!  
  Who would they meet? And what would they get up too?  
  Would they be brave enough to fully enjoy the rooms, and the clientele? 
  Well, the night had finally arrived, and it was time for them to find out! 

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  Sisters of the Sky: An utterly...

  Lana Kortchik

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  ‘[A] captivating story, wonderfully fleshed out characters and relationships, and beautiful writing make this a must-read!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  October 1941: As war rages in the Soviet Union, Nina is devastated as she watches her younger brother being sent off to the front. She has witnessed so many soldiers go to war and never return, and with her father already on the battlefield, her brother is her only family left. 
  Sick of feeling helpless and determined to fight for her motherland, Nina and her best friend Katya decide to volunteer for the first female-only aviation regiment, led by the legendary pilot Marina Raskova. 
  But fighting a war is nothing like they expected, and soon the battle lines are no longer restricted to the front – a forbidden love begins to blossom, and Nina is faced with the ultimate betrayal. Will Nina and her loved ones make it out alive? 
  From the bestselling author of Sisters of War comes a heart-wrenching novel of love, friendship, betrayal and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Mandy Robotham and Pam Jenoff.Readers LOVE Sisters of the Sky! 
  ‘Absolutely wonderful! I recommend all Lana’s books, but I believe this one is my favourite and her best yet! TEN STARS!’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This book packs a powerful punch… [it] makes your heart soar with every flight, pound in every battle, and break with every loss.’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A story I won’t be forgetting any time soon… I highly recommend this book.’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Beautiful novel. Loved the way it is written. The characters and the eta are well portrayed, wrapped in the history of WWII.’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Lana Kortchik has a great writing style and the historical elements were everything that I was hoping for.’ NetGalley reviewer,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Grocery Girl - Book 1

  Virginia'dele Smith

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  She inhales life with every breath. He’s suffered a world of pain. Can they rise above tragedy to find their happily ever after? 
  Maree Davenport refuses to let a tearful past rule her future. After losing her parents at the age of five, the big-hearted fabric designer is determined to embrace her feelings and find happiness no matter what. So when she literally runs over a handsome new firefighter in the produce section, the hopeless romantic is certain she’s just collided with destiny. 
  Everyone Rhys Larsen ever loved has died. And though he may have hit it off with the pretty girl at the store, the haunted EMT knows better than to let her into his heart. But when an accident leaves her wounded and in need of care, he vows to nurse her back to health. 
  As Maree struggles to break through the grieving man’s walls, she fears his deep-seated superhero complex will make him unreachable. And as Rhys grapples with trying to protect the beautiful woman from his curse, he worries he’ll have to choose between doing the right thing and true love. 
  Can this conflicted couple reconcile their opposite takes on adversity and find purpose in each other’s arms? 
  Grocery Girl is the touching first book in the Green Hills wholesome small-town romance series. If you like strong but vulnerable characters, emotional growth, and quaint backdrops, then you’ll adore Virginia'dele Smith’s celebration of joy. 
  Escape to Green Hills today!

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  Steamed Secrets

  Tonya Kappes

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  Welcome to Honey Springs, where the gossip flows as smoothly as the coffee—and murder is the latest buzz. 
  When Roxy Bloom traded in her high-powered lawyer heels for cozy barista sneakers and a fresh start in her charming hometown, she never expected murder to darken her doorstep. But when Vanessa Hartman—a model with secrets to spare—turns up dead under suspicious circumstances, the Bean Hive Coffee Shop becomes the center of small-town whispers, and Roxy can’t resist stirring the pot. 
  With her trusty rescue pup Pepper at her side, Roxy dives headfirst into a swirling mystery of tangled relationships, jealous rivals, and one too many secrets steeping in the background. And just when the case gets hot enough to scald, Patrick Cane, the swoon-worthy man who stole her heart, is there with kisses and steadfast support to keep her grounded—if only Roxy could keep herself out of trouble. 
  As the Honey Springs Spring Festival lights up the town with laughter and charm, Roxy faces a parade of quirky suspects, a squawking parrot who just might hold the key, and a killer determined to keep their secrets buried. Can Roxy solve the mystery before the culprit skips town, or will her snooping put her back in a life she swore she left behind? 
  Perfect for fans of small-town cozies, sweet romance, and a dash of southern sass, Steamed Secrets will keep you turning pages faster than Roxy can serve up her famous lattes.

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  Eternal Magic

  Alexandra Ivy

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  Bestselling author Alexandra Ivy returns to her bestselling Magic for Hire series, where the witches of a small New Jersey bookstore go up against a subtle and gruesome evil—and one woman changes her destiny forever . . .  
   
   
   
  Maya Rosen has plenty of experience with vampires, demons, and danger. She wears the scars that prove it. But she established Witch's Brew, her bookshop and mage's office, as a cozy place of safety and protection. When the brutally handsome vampire Ravyr appears, decades after she thought he died in the ruins of her master's lair, Maya is prepared for a fight. Until he saves her life instead—and they realize they have an enemy in common. 
   
   
   
  Hunting down violent goblins, treacherous mages, and drug-dealing aristocrats with Ravyr isn't enough to make Maya trust him. She's been betrayed before, and she knows the vampire isn't telling her everything. But the attraction between them grows, even as their chase brings them closer to a terrifying possibility. Maya knows desire is its own magic. And with horrors from the past lying in wait, they'll need all the power they can tame . . .  
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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