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  Kit

  Brenda Rothert

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  KitMolly Lynch isn't like any woman I've met before. The pretty, ball-busting reporter has a penchant for asking questions that dredge up memories I'd rather keep buried. I answer them, though, because I'm so intrigued by her—a mix of shy and bold, so set in her ways that the slightest change knocks her off kilter. The closer Molly gets to my dark truth, though, the more I try to shift her focus to what I want most—her total surrender to me in the bedroom.MollyI finally have the life I'm meant for. Predictable. Boring. Safe. NHL player Kit Carter upsets the stability I crave when he looks at me with his dark eyes, wounded and guarded, but also swirling with desire. I can't let him figure out who I truly am—driven not by ambition but by anxiety. Unable to let go of my control, even for a second. There's something about Kit that draws me to him so powerfully it's no longer a choice, though. I need to give in, even if it costs me everything. 
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Sweet Temptations

  Sharon Maria Bidwell

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  Brinley Delvaux loves to bake tempting treats that can change people's lives. But when he moves to a quaint seaside town in order to alter his own, the last complication he needs is falling for Jack Brewer, a man whose sudden appearance messes up Brinley's timetable to renovate the old Holberton place, as well as his plans for a quiet future.
  
  
  Worse, Jack is a normal human, whereas Brinley is one of the Gifted, with powers most people cannot comprehend and which Brinley isn't at liberty to share. Spending time with Jack is potentially dangerous for at least one of them, and Brinley's seeking a quiet future separate from his past with the Gifted community.
  
  
  There's only one answer ... to use his powers to solve the problem of Jack. Aside from some personal trauma, what could possibly go wrong?

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  Spoil

  Christina Sterling

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  She was the one who got away. Now she’s back—with his daughter. And if he can't convince her to choose herself, he might lose them both forever. 
  Five years ago, Daniel lived for adrenaline and rebellion—skiing by day, partying by night, and dodging his wealthy family’s expectations. But nothing shook him like Penelope, the shy, funny woman who stole his heart during one unforgettable day on the slopes. One night in his arms, and she vanished without a trace. 
  Now, Daniel’s the CFO of an elite members-only club in DC. He gave up the wild life—but not the memory of the girl he couldn’t forget. When she shows up late one night to retrieve a forgotten phone, he's stunned to see... her. And a four-year-old girl who looks just like him. 
  Penelope’s world is nothing like his. Living under the thumb of a bitter stepmother and two manipulative stepsisters, she’s drowning in obligation and too kind to break free. Daniel is determined to protect her. To show her what real love feels like. To give their daughter the life she deserves. 
  But if he can’t get Penelope to believe she’s worth fighting for, he might lose the love of his life and the only family he’s ever truly wanted.

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  Playing to Survive

  C.D. Gill

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  What happens when the enemies behind the screen don't stay there? 
  In the high-stakes world of competitive video gaming, Ze Santana is more than just a player—he’s a crusader. Determined to make a difference in a digital landscape, Ze's mission is to protect the vulnerable, especially children, from the predators behind the screen, but nothing he does is enough. They always seem to be one step ahead. 
  And one step ahead is something Madeleine Parker and her family can never achieve. When a handsome stranger bumps into her in the hotel swimming pool, her life becomes a wild ride that she never saw coming. 
  As the digital and real worlds collide, Madeleine and Ze discover the enemies in the shadows don't stay behind the screen. They have goals and plans they're willing to fight for, and even die for. The games are over, and there's no extra lives to use in real life. Ze and Madeleine must fight to survive, and the best weapon they have is that they'll fight for each other.

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  L Frank Baum: Tic Tok of OZ -...

  L. Frank Baum

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  In this really exciting and well written story of Oz, the Shaggy Man is on a quest to find his long lost brother. But all does not go smoothly. Oh no. Because his brother is being held prisoner deep underground by the evil, grumpy and not very nice King of the Gnomes, Along the way to find him, he is joined by Polychrome, a Daughter of the Rainbow (a fairy), Betsy Bobbin (a human girl), Hank (a small mule and Betsy's faithful protector), Tik-Tok (the famous wind up mechanical man), the Rose Princess (an ex fairy who is now a mortal), Ann (the Queen of the Oogaboos on her way to conquer the world), her army (17 officers and one private, File), a tunnel through the earth, the famous and all powerful Jin-Jin and last but definitely not least, Quox (a young dragon who talks funny and was great fun to read). The scrapes and adventures this motley crew get into are enough fill a book. In fact, this is the book! Listen and enjoy a fun story!!

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  Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal...

  Harriet Beecher Stowe

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  Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a powerful and uncompromising novel that confronts the moral, social, and political realities of slavery in pre–Civil War America. Published in 1856 as a follow-up to her groundbreaking work Uncle Tom's Cabin, this stirring narrative deepens Stowe's exploration of injustice while presenting a more complex and militant examination of resistance, conscience, and reform.
  
  Set in the shadowy wilderness of the Great Dismal Swamp—a vast, haunting landscape straddling Virginia and North Carolina—the novel weaves together the lives of enslaved individuals, plantation owners, reformers, and fugitives. At its center is Dred, a fierce and prophetic figure who lives hidden in the swamp. Inspired in part by real-life maroon communities and the revolutionary spirit of resistance, Dred becomes a symbol of defiance against oppression and a voice of righteous anger in a world built on cruelty and exploitation.
  
  Through a richly layered narrative, Stowe contrasts differing attitudes toward slavery within Southern society. Some characters attempt to justify or soften the institution, while others recognize its inherent brutality and moral corruption. The novel explores not only the physical suffering imposed by bondage but also the spiritual and psychological toll it exacts on both the enslaved and the enslavers.
  
  Unlike the sentimental tone that characterizes parts of Stowe's earlier work, Dred carries a sharper political edge. It grapples with questions of lawful resistance, moral responsibility, and the limits of patience in the face of systemic injustice. The swamp itself serves as a powerful metaphor—a place of refuge, danger, and hidden strength—reflecting the turbulent national climate of the 1850s as the United States edged closer to civil war.
  
  Stowe's vivid characterizations and detailed depictions of Southern life provide readers with a multifaceted view of a divided society. The novel challenges complacency and urges reflection on the cost of compromise with injustice. At its core, Dred is both a story of suffering and a call for transformation, emphasizing the urgent need for moral courage and societal change.
  
  Ambitious, impassioned, and historically significant, Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp stands as an important work of American literature. It captures a nation in moral crisis and gives voice to the struggle for freedom and human dignity in one of the most turbulent periods of American history.

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