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  Call of the Heart

  Barbara Cartland

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  Half-starved, sickly and pale, the beautiful Lalitha lives in the shadow of her stepsister, the glamorous Lady Sophie Studley, darling of London’s Beau Monde. Because only Lalitha knows the dark secrets upon which her stepmother, Lady Studley, has built a new life for herself and her daughter. Worked like a slave and frequently thrashed with her stepmother’s cane, she feels that should one of these beatings go too far her death would merely come as a relief.The conniving mother and daughter’s latest deceit involves Sophie’s latest two suitors. Betrothed to Julius Verton, Sophie is dismayed to find that he has no money of his own, at least until his uncle, the Duke of Yelverton, dies.With typical callousness she plans to abandon Julius and elope with the immensely wealthy Lord Rothwyn, a friend of the Prince Regent. But she does not love him, only his riches and his position in Society. “Oh, well,” she says, “perhaps his Lordship will not live long. Then I shall be a rich widow and will be able to marry Julius when he is the Duke of Yelverton after all!” But when news arrives that Julius’ uncle is on his deathbed everything changes. Sophie sends Lalitha to meet Lord Rothwyn at the Church to tell him that he is being jilted. And from the moment the dashing Lord mistakes her for Sophie and seizes her in a passionate kiss, her heart is lost and her life is changed forever –

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  Nothing Watching (A Juliette...

  Blake Pierce

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  A serial killer in Germany targets U.S. citizens with a mysterious signature: a page torn out of a rare book of poetry left on each one. FBI Special Agent Juliette Hart, head of a new team to hunt down international killers, is dispatched to protect U.S. interests and hunt him down in Germany. But this killer is brilliant, and he’s working towards something. Can Juliette crack the code and outsmart him at his own game?“A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”—Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐NOTHING WATCHING is Book #3 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 7,000 five star ratings and reviews.FBI Special Agent Juliette Hart had hoped to leave the darkness of her past behind her, and to never return to Europe. But the one killer who has eluded her in the U.S. has also forced her return.The FBI soon realizes it needs a special team to handle overseas cases, to hunt down killers anywhere they may go—and they need Juliette to lead it.But can Juliette overcome her demons?Or will her darkness swallow her whole?A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the Juliette Hart series is a riveting mystery, packed with non-stop action, suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night. Fans of Rachel Caine, Teresa Driscoll and Robert Dugoni are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are now also available.“An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”—Reader review (Her Last Wish)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”—Reader review (City of Prey)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”—Reader review (City of Prey)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”—Reader review (Girl, Alone)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  You Touched Me

  D H Lawrence

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  'You Touched Me' is  a comic/tragic story of a forced marriage brought about by an accidental touch in the night but the depth of the writing leaves the reader unsure if the couple are marrying for money or to release the passions realised by the touch.

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  Girl Reformed (An Ella Dark FBI...

  Blake Pierce

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  FBI Agent Ella Dark has studied serial killers from the time she could read, devastated by the murder of her own father, and has gained an encyclopedic knowledge of murderers. But when a woman is found dead in an odd wooden contraption, Ella realizes she must decode its significance if she has any chance of catching what is clearly a new serial killer….
  
  “A masterpiece of thriller and mystery.”
  —Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Once Gone)
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  GIRL, REFORMED (An Ella Dark FBI Suspense Thriller) is book #20 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller and USA Today bestselling author Blake Pierce, whose bestseller Once Gone (a free download) has received over 20,000 five star reviews and ratings. 
  
  FBI Agent Ella Dark, 29, is given her big chance to achieve her life’s dream: to join the Behavioral Crimes Unit. Ella’s hidden obsession of gaining an encyclopedic knowledge of serial killers has led to her being singled out for her brilliant mind, and invited to join the big leagues.
  
  But this time Ella finds herself in a cat and mouse chase with no way out, and she must wonder if she is hunting—or the one who is hunted….
  
  A page-turning and harrowing crime thriller featuring a brilliant and tortured FBI agent, the ELLA DARK series is a riveting mystery, packed with suspense, twists and turns, revelations, and driven by a breakneck pace that will keep you flipping pages late into the night.
  
  Future books in the series are now available.
  
  “An edge of your seat thriller in a new series that keeps you turning pages! ...So many twists, turns and red herrings… I can't wait to see what happens next.”
  —Reader review (Her Last Wish)
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  “A strong, complex story about two FBI agents trying to stop a serial killer. If you want an author to capture your attention and have you guessing, yet trying to put the pieces together, Pierce is your author!”
  —Reader review (Her Last Wish)
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  “A typical Blake Pierce twisting, turning, roller coaster ride suspense thriller. Will have you turning the pages to the last sentence of the last chapter!!!”
  —Reader review (City of Prey)
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  “Right from the start we have an unusual protagonist that I haven't seen done in this genre before. The action is nonstop… A very atmospheric novel that will keep you turning pages well into the wee hours.”
  —Reader review (City of Prey)
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  “Everything that I look for in a book… a great plot, interesting characters, and grabs your interest right away. The book moves along at a breakneck pace and stays that way until the end. Now on go I to book two!”
  —Reader review (Girl, Alone)
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  “Exciting, heart pounding, edge of your seat book… a must read for mystery and suspense readers!”
  —Reader review (Girl, Alone)
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  Illusion - The Veil

  Anshumala Singh

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  Welcome to the world of Illusion! As you embark on this journey with Clara and Ethan, I invite you to immerse yourself in a tale that challenges the very fabric of reality and perception. In a time when the lines between truth and illusion blur, I wanted to explore what it means to seek the truth in a world filled with deceptions. 
  This novel was inspired by the questions we all grapple with: What is real? How do we discern truth in a society that often presents us with façades? Clara, our determined investigative journalist, and Ethan, the reclusive neuroscientist, embark on a quest that leads them to confront not only external forces but also the intricacies of their own minds. Together, they navigate a labyrinth of illusions, uncovering secrets that have been carefully hidden and exploring the ramifications of their discoveries. 
  As you read, I hope you will reflect on your own perceptions and consider the myriad ways in which we construct our realities. The themes of this book resonate deeply in our current world, where misinformation can spread like wildfire and the search for authenticity becomes ever more vital. 
  I am grateful for the opportunity to share this story with you, and I hope it inspires thought-provoking conversations and introspection long after you turn the final page. Thank you for joining me on this exploration of truth, illusion, and the complexities of the human experience.

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  Deathdeal

  Garry Disher

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  Patient, exacting and not particularly lucky, Wyatt is a criminal's criminal and this series is one of the most compelling in Australian fiction. 
  After the heists gone wrong in Kickback and Paydirt, Wyatt is further down on his luck and deeper in with the Outfit, a network of organised criminals whose attention he's tried hard to avoid. A risky job in a Brisbane bank and the return of a femme fatale add further complications to Wyatt's increasingly desperate situation and force him to decide who he is and who he cares about. 
  ‘Disher writes with all the compassion of a well-placed bullet in the back of the head."  J.R. Carroll 
  ‘Real books, not junk fiction.’ Booklist 
  ‘Wyatt's as hard-boiled as a hubcap.’ Weekend Australian

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