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  Forgotten Authors The - American...

  Anna Alice Chapin, Mollie Frank...

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  Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society. 
  In literature the ambition is much narrower.  In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published.  And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading.  Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be published in any great number. 
  In the 15th Century Gutenberg’s printing press began the revolution to address the second and by the 19th century had gathered pace with startling speed and mass distribution.  Education for the many was brought in to help people understand more of their world and, with new skills, how to have a better place within it.  Now, if the powers that owned the presses and means of distribution agreed an audience would now be able to avail themselves of your ideas, your printed words.  
  All too often the talents of women have been scorned, mocked and laughed at.  In reality that was more usually by those who’s own talents were hardly fit to even grace their shadows.   
  But society in general still connived and set women to one side in almost everything that men considered their rightful territory.  And literature was one such territory.  Remarkably resilient as well as talented these women strove to be published, to show themselves as equals.  The results more often than not proved that they were.   
  Sadly, in the thirst for the new, the recent and the past fell from sight, relegated to dark corners and dusty shelves.    
  But the printed word is rarely without someone, somewhere busying themselves through piles of papers and books rediscovering what a good story is, whatever its age. 
  In this volume we offer up a small selection of talents from the literary landscape of American women authors whose time has now come again.

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  A Voyage to Brobdingnag

  Jonathan Swift

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  After staying in England with his wife and family for two months, Gulliver undertakes his next sea voyage, which takes him to a land of giants called Brobdingnag. Here, a field worker discovers him. The farmer initially treats him as little more than an animal, keeping him for amusement. The farmer eventually sells Gulliver to the queen, who makes him a courtly diversion and is entertained by his musical talents. Social life is easy for Gulliver after his discovery by the court, but not particularly enjoyable. Gulliver is often repulsed by the physicality of the Brobdingnagians, whose ordinary flaws are many times magnified by their huge size.

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  Kayleb - Fated Mate Alien Romance

  Kate Rudolph, Starr Huntress

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  Unmated Detyens die at thirty, so why is Kayleb NaMoren still alive? 
  He came to Earth to find his mate, but on the eve of Kayleb’s birthday, he knows that time is up. Heartfelt goodbyes and one final night with his brother are all he has left… until he wakes up the next morning, alive and unmated. Or so he thinks. 
  An injury on his journey to Earth has left him with gaps in his memory, but he couldn’t ever forget his denya. Could he? 
  She’s escaped from pirates and is running out of time… 
  Tessa Greely didn’t leave her position as a medic on a space ship willingly. Sure, she wanted a change of scenery after a disastrous relationship, but captured by pirates to be sold into slavery was not her idea of a fun vacation. There’s only one person she wants to see less than the pirates who are hunting her down: Kayleb NaMoren. 
  Only problem? He might be the only guy who can keep her alive. 
  A second chance at a first impression… 
  He doesn’t remember her, but he’ll do anything to save her. She wants him gone, but she can’t run forever. Together, they just might find that they’re all each other need.

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  Blind Devotion

  Briana Cole

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  The creative force behind some of Tubi’s most popular thrillers delivers a haunting portrait of what happens when the voice you mistake for God’s is actually your own desperation echoing back. 
    
  Some call it love. Some call it faith. But the line between devotion and destruction has never been so dangerously thin. 
    
  Leah Mitchell’s life isn’t what she imagined at forty-three: a dead-end job, a painful divorce, and weekend visits with her teenage son. Then charismatic Pastor Isaac Pope walks into her bar one night, and suddenly, she feels seen for the first time in years. 
    
  What begins as an intoxicating whirlwind romance quickly spirals into something darker when Leah discovers Isaac has a wife—a revelation that should end everything. Instead, it’s just the beginning. Isaac has an explanation for everything: his loveless marriage, his wife’s jealousy, and why God has brought them together despite the obstacles. 
    
  As their relationship deepens, so does Isaac’s hold on Leah’s fragile sense of worth. When he suggests the ultimate solution to their problem, Leah must decide how far she’ll go for what feels like divine love. After all, doesn’t faith require sacrifice? 
    
  In this gripping psychological thriller, national bestselling author and screenwriter Briana Cole masterfully explores the dangerous territory where manipulation masquerades as love and blind devotion leads to unthinkable choices.

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  The Blithedale Romance

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  The Blithedale Romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a compelling exploration of utopian ideals, human relationships, and the complexities of human nature. Set against the backdrop of a fictional communal experiment inspired by the real-life Brook Farm, this story weaves themes of love, ambition, and social reform into a tapestry of intrigue and emotional depth.
   
  The narrative follows Miles Coverdale, a poet who joins the Blithedale community in search of simplicity and connection. Through his eyes, we encounter a cast of enigmatic characters: the passionate reformer Hollingsworth, the ethereal and mysterious Zenobia, and the gentle but secretive Priscilla. As their lives intertwine, the idyllic vision of the community begins to unravel, revealing personal ambitions, hidden motives, and tragic consequences.
   
  Hawthorne's prose is richly descriptive, blending romanticism with psychological insight. The novel challenges readers to reflect on the conflicts between individual desires and collective aspirations, the nature of sacrifice, and the price of idealism.
   
  This audiobook version brings Hawthorne's timeless classic to life, making it an accessible and engaging experience for modern audiences. Whether you're captivated by tales of idealism gone awry, intrigued by the interplay of human emotion, or drawn to the literary craftsmanship of one of America's greatest authors, The Blithedale Romance offers an unforgettable journey into the human spirit.

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  Big Valley Ranch

  Amy Rafferty

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  What happened that night thirty-five years ago? 
   
   
   
  Maria Parker was never the same after her husband's death. 
   
   
   
  But before she loses her life in a cloud of grief, she encounters a man she never thought she would see again. West Lockran, the city slicker, rubs Maria the wrong, irresistible way. Being near West feels to Maria like playing with fire . . . Until a very different kind of flame threatens her home. 
   
   
   
  When the ongoing attacks reach Big Valley, the past resurfaces with sharp teeth and a thirst for blood. And this time, Brett, Zac, and West are in the eye of the storm. 
   
   
   
  Maria, Cat, Chelsea, and Ashley must find what the men in their lives are hiding, starting from the prom night they shared at eighteen. A night that changed their lives forever. 
   
   
   
  But why do the men swear to protect that secret with adamant resolve? 
   
   
   
  And what could they possibly be hiding that they cannot share with the women they love?

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