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  Catherine’s Dream - A Story of...

  Roxanne Bocyck

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  Inspired by real events, Roxanne Bocyck’s debut novel Catherine’s Dream is a testament to the power and possibility of nurturing one’s dreams against all odds and overcoming fear and doubt with faith and determination. Catherine Soból is a Polish peasant woman in the early 1900s, who lives on an orchard outside of Kraków, Poland, and dreams of being an artist. Raised by an iron fist, Catherine is an old-world girl with new world aspirations. But how will she pursue her dreams of artistry when she must conceal her drawings from her father, a pragmatic peasant-farmer, who demands she work to support the family? In fact, much to Catherine’s dismay, he plans to marry her to a local village boy and settle into a life of security on the small apple orchard that is her dowry.Over and above her personal turmoil, the Great War has ended but the fighting over Poland’s border with Ukraine continues. Tension rises in Catherine’s family when she falls in love with Józef, a young, local blacksmith who creates beautiful jewelry and encourages her to follow her heart despite her family’s resistance to her artistic dreams. But the plans others force upon her, along with Józef’s disappearance - and probable death - on the war front, send her life skidding in a direction she must now tolerate but is unable live wholeheartedly.Sold as a “bride” to a crude lout of a man and shipped off to a mountain town in backwoods America, Catherine faces the cold winds of bad chance and other forces that seek to control her destiny, and learns that knowing what she wants, taking risks, and having faith are the keys to unlocking any obstacle that stands in the way of her living the life of her dreams.

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  The Heartbreak Heist

  Danni Lynn

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  When love is off-limits, what’s a girl to do—except fall for trouble? 
  Tessa Quinn has made a career out of keeping hearts safely locked away. As Manhattan’s fiercest divorce attorney, she thrives on negotiation, snappy comebacks, and never letting anyone get too close. But when a client’s priceless engagement ring vanishes—along with her reputation—Tessa is pulled into a whirlwind of glittering galas, mistaken identities, and jewel thieves who always seem to be one step ahead. 
  To recover the missing ring (and salvage her career), Tessa teams up with Ethan Pierce, a roguishly charming security expert who’s equal parts infuriating and irresistible. Their search leads from penthouse parties to midnight stakeouts, and soon the greatest risk isn’t getting caught—it’s falling for each other. 
  With danger closing in and secrets unraveling, Tessa must decide if she’s ready to break her own rules and let love steal the show. 
  Smart, sassy, and sparkly with suspense, The Heartbreak Heist is the perfect escape for fans of witty heroines, swoony banter, and romance that comes with a twist of danger. If you crave page-turning chemistry and high-stakes adventure in your love stories, this is your next must-read.

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  The Shop Down the Lane (Letters...

  Leslie Gould

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  Leslie Gould delights in this sweet and humorous Amish romance reminiscent of The Shop Around the Corner and You've Got Mail.  
   
  Lois Yoder has always found solace in the quiet life of Paradise, Pennsylvania, where she manages a gift shop that reflects her Amish community's simple values. Her tranquil world is upended when Moses Lantz, a former Amishman turned Mennonite and the man who broke her heart, buys the shop with ambitious plans to transform it into a tourist hub--a move that Lois fiercely opposes. 
   
  Seeking a distraction, Lois joins a bird watchers' circle letter under an alias. But unknown to her, Moses does the same at the urging of a friend. While their correspondence blossoms into a tender romance, the enmity between Lois and Moses in real life only intensifies. Can they overcome their animosity and embrace the love they've found through their letters, or will their stubborn hearts keep them apart forever? 
   
  This heartwarming Amish romance includes themes of bird watching, correspondence by letters, enemies to lovers, and family secrets for readers of Beverly Lewis, Wanda E. Brunstetter, and Shelley Shepard Gray.

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  The Battle of Life

  Charles Dickens

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  While "The Battle of Life" is one of Charles Dickens' Christmas Books - his annual release of a story just before Christmas - this one breaks the tradition by not being concerned with Christmas. Rather, its subtitle, "A Love Story", reveals more of the plot. The major events of this book take place on land that once was a battleground. That is just a backdrop for Dickens' idea of the real battle of life - finding and winning the right partner, so that life will go on to the next generation. The family that lives there is rather confused in its affections and intentions regarding who should end up with whom. We are thrust into the fight to make things work out, and, happily for a Christmas book, Dickens leads us on to a happy ending. (Summary by Mark F. Smith)

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  Before After Alone - A...

  Emma Newman

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  Acclaimed author Emma Newman returns to her Planetfall universe with a collection of ten short stories set before, during and after the four interconnected novels of the Hugo-nominated Planetfall series. 
  From a shipwreck survivor struggling to appease the monster keeping him trapped on an island, to an elderly woman at risk from being declared a non-person, each story offers a new glimpse into this dark near-future setting. This collection features stories that focus on some of the characters from the novels, including Arnolfi (Before Mars), Travis and Carl (After Atlas and Atlas Alone) and Mack (Planetfall). 
  A must-read for any fans of Planetfall, After Atlas, Before Mars and Atlas Alone. 
  Praise for the Planetfall universe 
  "Exceptionally Engaging" - The Washington Post 
  "Newman writes with exquisite precision of grief, divided loyalties, and the struggle for self-actualization… gripping and sorrowful." - Publishers weekly 
  "Gripping, thoughtful science-fiction in the vein of Tiptree or Crispin. Unique, timely and enthralling… absolutely beautiful." - Seanan McGuire, New York Times bestselling author

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  Tales of the Jazz Age

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  Tales of the Jazz Age is a dazzling collection of short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald that vividly captures the energy, excess, and emotional undercurrents of America's Roaring Twenties. Published in 1922, the collection reflects an era defined by rapid social change, youthful rebellion, and the relentless pursuit of pleasure and success.
  
  Through a mix of romance, satire, and social commentary, Fitzgerald portrays flappers, dreamers, soldiers, and social climbers caught between tradition and modernity. His characters navigate love, ambition, and moral uncertainty in a world intoxicated by wealth and novelty, yet shadowed by disillusionment and loss. Stories such as "The Diamond as Big as the Ritz," "May Day," and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" reveal both the glamour and the darker truths of the Jazz Age.
  
  Fitzgerald's elegant prose and keen psychological insight explore themes of time, identity, privilege, and the fleeting nature of happiness. While the stories sparkle with wit and imagination, they also expose the emptiness beneath material success and the cost of living without restraint.
  
  Tales of the Jazz Age stands as one of Fitzgerald's most imaginative and diverse collections, blending realism with fantasy and satire. It offers readers a timeless portrait of a generation dancing on the edge of change and remains essential reading for lovers of classic American literature and anyone fascinated by the spirit and contradictions of the Jazz Age.

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