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  It Happened in the Highlands -...

  May McGoldrick, Jan Coffey

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  PENNINGTON FAMILY SERIES
  A JILTED BRIDE...
  A DUEL AT DAWN...
  A LONG-HIDDEN SECRET...
  A SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE...
   
  Lady Josephine Pennington was jilted by her fiancé once rumors spread about her questionable origins. Her adoptive parents have always provided her with the love and protection she's needed to feel secure, and over the last sixteen years she's molded herself to meet the expectations of others. When she receives a package from the Highlands containing sketches where the subject is eerily familiar, Jo believes she might have found a clue to the identity of her birth mother.
  When Captain Wynne Melfort ended his engagement to Jo Pennington sixteen years ago, he never imagined he would see her again. But after he uncovers information that could reveal the truth about Jo's parentage, Wynne feels bound by duty to right an old wrong and inform her of his find. But he never expected feelings long thought dead to resurface.
  Jo must learn how to trust Wynn as they strive to unravel the mystery of her birth. But forces emerge that will stop at nothing to keep her from uncovering the truth and reclaiming her legacy. Together, she and Wynne must overcome their past and fight a deadly menace lurking deep in the Highland mists.

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  How the Elephant got his Trunk

  Andrea Florens

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  A tale from the best-selling African Fable Series, the short-nosed Elephants go down to the river to get a drink. But lurking in the depths is a crafty crocodile, who would love to eat one of these big animals. He chooses a young elephant and grabs a hold of his stubby nose. A lengthy struggle ensues. Eventually the young elephant breaks free, but his nose has taken on a long, windy shape. This charming traditional African Fable has been playfully retold for children from the ages of 2 to 7 years old.

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  Crazy for You

  Rina Gray

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  Baseball hotshot Jake Ross isn’t looking for love, only a good woman to come to his rescue. His bad boy rep lands him on the covers of gossip rags instead of sports magazines and could cost him a multi-million-dollar sponsorship deal. 
   
  Enter Charlotte Jones. The shy media coordinator is determined to lose weight and avoid the health concerns that run in her family, but after months of middling results, she needs someone to talk her out of throwing in the towel. 
   
  If Charlotte pretends to be Jake’s girlfriend, he’ll coach her on how to hit her numbers on the scales. It’s a home run of an idea … until sparks begin to fly. But has Jake really forsaken his playboy ways?

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  'Til the Well Runs Dry - A Novel

  Lauren Francis-Sharma

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   “As universally touching as it is original” this saga of love and family secrets sweeps from the 1940s to the 1960s in Trinidad and the United States (The New York Times).In a seaside village in the north of Trinidad, young Marcia Garcia, a gifted and smart-mouthed sixteen-year-old seamstress, lives alone, raising two small boys and guarding a family secret. When she meets Farouk Karam, an ambitious young policeman, so taken with Marcia that he elicits help from a tea-brewing obeah woman to guarantee her ardor, the rewards and risks in Marcia's life amplify forever. 'Til the Well Runs Dry sees Marcia and Farouk from their sassy and passionate courtship through personal and historical events that threaten Marcia's secret, entangle the couple and their children in a tumultuous scandal, and put the future in doubt for all of them. With this deeply human novel, Lauren Francis-Sharma gives us an unforgettable story about a woman's love for a man, a mother's love for her children, and a people's love for an island rich with calypso and Carnival, cricket and salty air, sweet fruits and spicy stews-a story of grit, imperfection, steadfast love and of Trinidad that has never been told before.“Lauren Francis-Sharma's talent shines.” ―USA Today“You'll hear the calypso music in this vivid debut.” ―People  “[A] spellbinding, intimately detailed, psychologically lush, and suspenseful tale.” ―Booklist, starred review“A saga ripe with heartbreak and joy . . . rich and satisfying.” ―Kirkus Reviews“Lauren Francis-Sharma takes us to the island of Trinidad, the ‘Land of the hummingbird,' in a story that feels like a song, with a chorus of voices across generations.” ―Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University

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  Time Pussy - The Purrfect Paradox

  Isaac Asimov

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  In Time Pussy, a quiet conversation between a boy and an old asteroid prospector opens a door into one of the strangest ideas Isaac Asimov ever explored. On a distant asteroid, miners once kept small, catlike creatures whose bodies extended not just through space, but through time itself. These unusual beings behaved like pets, yet obeyed rules no human could ever intuit without consequences. 
  As the miner explains how these creatures lived, ate, slept, and even died, the story unfolds with gentle humor and mounting unease. What begins as a whimsical tale about alien pets becomes a subtle meditation on unintended consequences, human misunderstanding, and the dangers of applying ordinary logic to extraordinary life. 
  Isaac Asimov was one of the most influential science fiction writers of the twentieth century, celebrated for his ability to turn complex scientific ideas into clear, engaging stories. Trained as a biochemist, Asimov brought scientific rigor and playful curiosity to everything he wrote. 
  Best known for his Foundation series and the Robot stories, Asimov also excelled at short fiction filled with wit, irony, and thought-provoking concepts. Time Pussy showcases his lighter touch—blending humor with a deeply clever exploration of time, biology, and human error.

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  A Study in Scarlet

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Embark on the thrilling journey that introduced the world to one of the most iconic detective duos in literary history—Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. A Study in Scarlet takes listeners on an intellectual adventure filled with intrigue, mystery, and masterful deductions. 
  When a baffling murder case in London confounds the police, the brilliant yet enigmatic Sherlock Holmes steps in with his razor-sharp intellect and unparalleled observational skills. Joined by the loyal Dr. Watson, Holmes unravels the clues in a case that spans continents and decades, uncovering secrets, revenge, and a complex web of deceit. 
  This classic tale is more than just a gripping detective story; it’s a study of human nature, justice, and the unbreakable bond of friendship. Packed with vivid descriptions, suspenseful twists, and groundbreaking forensic techniques, A Study in Scarlet remains as compelling today as it was when it was first published. 
  Perfect for fans of crime fiction, timeless classics, and captivating storytelling, this audiobook brings the genius of Sherlock Holmes to life in an unforgettable way. Dive into the story that started it all and experience the brilliance of Holmes' mind as he solves the unsolvable.

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