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  Sisters of the Resistance - The...

  Dennis J. Turner

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  The remarkable story of a group of brave Catholic sisters who resisted the Nazi regimeBased on letters and documents – not seen for 70 years – written by the Catholic Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur during the Nazi occupation of Belgium, this book tells the remarkable story of these brave and faithful women, and how they served to resist the German forces.In great detail, these letters document the lives of the sisters and convents under the Nazi regime, detailing the hardships of bombings, hunger, and the executions of innocents.But they also tell the story of how these brave and faithful women worked to defeat the Nazis.Throughout the occupied territories, the Sisters were active members of the Resistance. From running contraband to hiding resisters and Jews, from spying for the allies to small acts of sabotage, these courageous women risked their lives to save others and to end the war.This is a story that needs to be told.

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  The Eagle's Shadow

  Michael Reit

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  March 1938, Vienna, Austria 
  Without a single shot fired, Hitler seizes Austria. 
  In the Jewish district of Leopoldstadt, Felix Wolff watches his beloved city transform into a nightmare. As people are rounded up and sent to destinations whispered in terror, Felix’s world shatters when his father is bound for Dachau. Determined to save his father, Felix makes a fateful decision that places him directly in the Gestapo’s sights, forever altering his destiny. 
  Karl Vogt is a rising star in the Sicherheitsdienst. Known for his ruthless efficiency, he is entrusted with solving the Third Reich’s growing Jewish problem. As his zeal catapults him further up the Nazi hierarchy, Karl unknowingly helps lay the groundwork for one of history’s greatest atrocities. 
  In Prague, Adela Beran works as a translator for the foreign ministry, watching Hitler’s shadow creep closer to her homeland. Feeling powerless to protect her country and loved ones, she seizes a dangerous opportunity to resist. The cost of failure is certain death, but success could mean freedom for those she holds dear. 
  As war looms, their fates collide in a treacherous game of survival, resistance, and betrayal. In a world consumed by fear and betrayal, no one—not the oppressed, the oppressors, or those who dare to defy them—is truly safe.

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  Amber and Shadow - A Why Choose...

  Marie Mackay

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  A why Choose? (MFM) Slow Burn series (2nd book spice) 
  The first book in an enemies to lovers, paranormal—Hold up. Stop. 
  I’m not even sorry. Cut the blurb, I’m venting. 
  Sylas. 
  You. Absolute. Prat. 
  You remember what we’ve sacrificed to get to this godforsaken academy, right? All for you, I might add. And while I downed that potion to qualify—the one with a fifty percent chance of killing me—what were you doing? 
  Oh, that’s right. Opening your bleeding heart to a random woman and accidentally binding her to your magic. (You know—that minorly important thing your 'condition' requires for survival?) 
  And that—that’s not even the kicker, is it? 
  You should be popular with the ladies, you have that whole ‘strongest-vamp-in-academy-history’ thing going, right? But congratulations, you found the one exception, because Briar Bishop hates you. 
  To add to everything, she’s untrained (also, insane). Come the trial, demons are going to eat her alive, and she’ll take your magic with her—magic she’s now burning through, it seems, just to spite you. 
  And who’ll end up fixing this mess? 
  Right. 
  Me. 
  Where did I put my matches? I need a bloody smoke. 
  *ahem.* A Witcher meets Zodiac Academy four book romance. Broody vampires, and shifters. Enemies to lovers. Monsters and magic. Check. Check. Check. All the good stuff. Go buy it. Or Axel will find you. And he’s in a bad mood. 
  Author’s Note: This is a slow burn (2nd book explicit spice) adult romance. It contains dark themes, adult language, intimidation, violence, and triggering situations detailed in front of the book. For mature readers.

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  My Best Friend's Secret - A dark...

  Danielle Ramsay

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  Five women: pretty, privileged, perfect, and ultimately protected… until now. A pulse-pounding thriller from the bestselling author of The Perfect Husband. 
  It was their dark secret. For twenty-two years, they kept it buried. Their actions went unpunished. 
  Time hasn’t healed my wounds, though. Instead, they’ve festered. Shamed, scarred and shunned, I watched, waited and plotted how to shatter their enviable lives. 
  Now, finally, they will suffer as I did at their cruel hands that fateful night. 
  Time's up. 
  I am here for you, Dr Claudia Harper. But first, you'll witness your childhood friends, one by one, beg for mercy. And I've saved the best til last, so watch your back; I'm closer than you think. 
  I'm here to expose your best friend's secret. The one you’ve all kept hidden... 
  A tale of betrayal, dark twisted lies and long-awaited retribution. Perfect for fans of Claire McGowan, Shalini Boland and S.E. Lynes. 
  Praise for Danielle Ramsay: 
  'A heart-pounding read that had me glued to the pages' Keri Beevis 
  'Bold, brutal, and utterly compelling!' A.A. Chaudhuri 
  'A truly terrifying tale of destruction and survival.' Valerie Keogh 
  'With the propulsive rhythm of lightning, Ramsay's writing strikes all the right places making My Best Friend's Secret her most accomplished work yet. Once started, I couldn't stop reading until I had devoured every last word. A triumph!' Awais Khan

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  Sex & Samosas

  Jasmine Aziz

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  Sometimes just accepting an invitation can be an act of bravery. Have you ever been to a sex party? It will change your life! Leena's traditional South Asian mother is constantly nagging her to lose weight and get pregnant, her husband of five years feels more like a roommate than a lover and she has the sinking feeling she's never had an orgasm. But other than that, life is fine. That is until she attends a sex party and is inspired by what she learns. Leena feels empowered, which sets in motion her journey of self-discovery and personal transformation - everything from using a vibrator for the first time to wearing a g-string and a provocative incident with a samosa that has even her husband rethinking oral sex! In trying to discover who she truly is, will Leena suffer the backlash of her community, and worse her own mother?

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  The Scarlet Pimpernel

  Emmuska Orczy

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  "The Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Orczy is a captivating historical novel crafted in the early 20th century. Set against the swirling chaos of the French Revolution, the narrative follows the elusive Englishman known only as the Scarlet Pimpernel, who undertakes audacious rescues of aristocrats ensnared in the deadly clutches of the guillotine. This protagonist, cloaked in secrecy, juggles his dual identity, creating an electrifying tension as he maneuvers through the perilous political landscape. The novel poignantly explores themes of bravery, loyalty, and the profound cost of sacrifice. 
  As the story unfolds, the grim atmosphere of the Reign of Terror in Paris is palpably felt. The air is thick with the stench of fear and bloodshed as the relentless guillotine claims countless souls, its blade gleaming ominously in the sunlight. The bloodthirsty crowd, swelling with fervor, eagerly anticipates the next execution, their excitement palpable like a hungry predator awaiting its prey. At the heart of this mayhem stands Sergeant Bibot, a proud sentinel at the barricades, relishing his role in thwarting the desperate escape attempts of fleeing aristocrats. 
  Amidst the growing turmoil, whispers of a clandestine group of Englishmen begin to circulate, their leader—the enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel—launching daring rescues that confound the authorities and thwart death's grasp. The narrative vividly paints the harrowing fear and desperation of those on the run, contrasting it with the zealous exhilaration of citizens intoxicated by their newfound power and thirst for vengeance. This sets the stage for a gripping tale of unwavering heroism amidst a world spiraling into chaos.

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