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  Choosing You

  M. Robinson

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  From Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author M. Robinson 
  A single glance. 
  A fleeting moment. 
  A solitary touch could make everything worth it. 
  This was my breaking point. 
  This was where I lost myself completely. 
  I did the only thing that made sense. 
  The only thing I had left to give. 
  I begged her … 
  To take me with her.

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  Thérèse Raquin

  Émile Zola

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  Thérèse Raquin by Émile Zola is a dark and gripping novel that explores passion, guilt, and the psychological consequences of crime. First published in 1867, this groundbreaking work established Zola as a leading voice of literary naturalism, presenting a raw and unflinching portrayal of human desire and moral decay.
  
  Set in the shadowy streets and cramped quarters of Paris, the story follows Thérèse, a young woman raised in emotional repression and trapped in a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin, Camille. Living under the watchful eye of her domineering aunt, Madame Raquin, Thérèse's life is marked by monotony and suffocation. Her quiet desperation intensifies when she meets Laurent, a friend of her husband whose physical vitality and boldness awaken in her a long-suppressed hunger for passion.
  
  Their illicit affair soon transforms into a dangerous conspiracy. Believing Camille to be the obstacle to their freedom, Thérèse and Laurent commit a shocking act that binds them together in secrecy and fear. Yet rather than liberating them, their crime becomes the source of relentless psychological torment. Haunted by guilt and suspicion, their once-fiery desire deteriorates into mutual resentment and paranoia.
  
  Zola's powerful narrative delves deeply into the inner workings of his characters' minds. He portrays them not as romanticized villains, but as individuals driven by instinct, environment, and circumstance. Through his meticulous descriptions and stark realism, Zola examines how passion can turn destructive and how guilt can corrode the soul.
  
  At its core, Thérèse Raquin is a study of human nature stripped of illusion. The novel challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about desire, responsibility, and the consequences of unchecked emotion. Zola's vivid depiction of the Parisian setting—its dim shops, narrow passages, and oppressive interiors—intensifies the atmosphere of claustrophobia and dread.
  
  Both scandalous and revolutionary in its time, Thérèse Raquin remains a cornerstone of naturalist literature. Its exploration of crime and psychological punishment anticipates later works of modern realism, influencing generations of writers.
  
  Haunting, intense, and uncompromising, Thérèse Raquin is a timeless tale of passion and ruin—a chilling reminder that actions born of desire can carry consequences far more devastating than imagined.

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  The Man Who Loved Dogs - A Novel

  Leonardo Padura

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  A gripping novel about the assassination of Leon Trotsky in Mexico City in 1940In The Man Who Loved Dogs, Leonardo Padura brings a noir sensibility to one of the most fascinating and complex political narratives of the past hundred years: the assassination of Leon Trotsky by Ramón Mercader.The story revolves around Iván Cárdenas Maturell, who in his youth was the great hope of modern Cuban literature—until he dared to write a story that was deemed counterrevolutionary. When we meet him years later in Havana, Iván is a loser: a humbled and defeated man with a quiet, unremarkable life who earns his modest living as a proofreader at a veterinary magazine. One afternoon, he meets a mysterious foreigner in the company of two Russian wolfhounds. This is "the man who loved dogs," and as the pair grow closer, Iván begins to understand that his new friend is hiding a terrible secret.Moving seamlessly between Iván's life in Cuba, Ramón's early years in Spain and France, and Trotsky's long years of exile, The Man Who Loved Dogs is Padura's most ambitious and brilliantly executed novel yet. This is a story about political ideals tested and characters broken, a multilayered epic that effortlessly weaves together three different plot threads— Trotsky in exile, Ramón in pursuit, Iván in frustrated stasis—to bring emotional truth to historical fact.A novel whose reach is matched only by its astonishing successes on the page, The Man Who LovedDogs lays bare the human cost of abstract ideals and the insidious, corrosive effects of life under a repressive political regime.

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  Jorinda and Jorindel

  Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm

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  Deep within a shadowed forest stands an ancient castle ruled by a powerful and merciless fairy—one who turns love into captivity and innocence into song. 
  Jorinda and Jorindel are young, devoted, and newly promised to one another when they wander too close to this cursed place. In a single, devastating moment, Jorinda is transformed into a nightingale and imprisoned among hundreds of enchanted birds, while Jorindel is left helpless, bound by magic and grief. 
  Driven by love and guided by a prophetic dream, Jorindel embarks on a quiet but determined quest to break the spell that stole his beloved away. Armed only with hope and a mysterious purple flower, he dares to return to the fairy’s domain—where ancient magic, dark enchantments, and redemption await. 
  One of the Brothers Grimm’s most haunting and romantic fairy tales, Jorinda and Jorindel weaves together themes of forbidden magic, steadfast devotion, and the triumph of love over cruelty. Narrated with elegance and emotional depth by Joanna Agee, this classic tale unfolds like a spell whispered at twilight—beautiful, eerie, and unforgettable.

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  Born To It

  Chelsea Camaron

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  BW: Third generation Hellion. My patches are earned, never given. I'm the son of Talon "Tripp" Crews and namesake to Blaine "Roundman" Reklinger. I was born to wear this cut, to take this ride. I am Blaine "BW" Crews. I deal in motorcycles, money, and mayhem. 
   
   
   
  Karsci: I wasn't born a killer. I was made into one. Earn my place on my back or by my blade . . . I choose option two. I am Karsci "Fox" Sheridan. I deal in death, dollars, and destruction. 
   
   
   
  When she's forced into his world, they have one choice—end each other or hold on for the ride. 
   
   
   
  Blaine: My earliest memories are all about the Hellions MC. There isn't a single thing about my life that I would change. I'm young, single, and living from one ride to the next. Until the race where she crashes into my world, literally. I never expected her to cross my family. I never expected her to have so many secrets. I never expected to fall for her. And fall I did . . .  
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Save the Date

  Ann Marie Walker

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  Rebecca Halstead has never been a bridesmaid, but she can certainly relate to the expression “always a bridesmaid, never a bride.” As one of Chicago’s top wedding planners, Rebecca has had a front-row seat to countless ceremonies, yet her own walk down the aisle has started to feel like nothing more than a little girl’s fantasy. She’s the wallflower who, thanks to a clean bill of health from her oncologist, wants to live life to the fullest. If only she knew how. Brody Dixon hasn’t heard the word “no” since he was drafted by the NFL. With cover-model looks and an arm that’s earned him two Super Bowl MVPs, Brody can have his pick of women. But as the next celebrity bachelor on American Sweetheart, both his agent and publicist want him to clean up his image before the show begins. If only he knew how. Then fate and an impulsive wager bring these two opposites together, and an unlikely alliance is formed. For the next two months, Brody will get a crash course in romance. In return, he agrees to help Rebecca break out of her carefully constructed shell. On paper, it makes perfect sense. But as they struggle to teach each other, Brody and Rebecca just might discover that falling in love is the most important lesson of all.

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