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  Gin Turpentine Pennyroyal Rue -...

  Christine Higdon

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  “Christine Higdon is a brilliant storyteller. Gin, Turpentine, Pennyroyal, Rue is a joy and a privilege to read; undoubtedly one of the best books I’ve read in years.” — Donna Morrissey, author of Pluck
  		 
  Four working-class Vancouver sisters, still reeling from the impact of World War I and the pandemic that stole their only brother, are scraping by but attempting to make the most of the exciting 1920s. Gin, Turpentine, Pennyroyal, Rue is a love story — but like all love stories, it’s complicated …
  		 
  Morag is pregnant; she loves her husband. Georgina can’t bear hers and dreams of getting an education. Harriet-Jean, still at home with her opium-addicted mother, is in love with a woman. Isla’s pregnant too — and in love with her sister’s husband. Only one soul knows about Isla’s pregnancy, and it isn’t the father? When Isla resorts to a back-alley abortion and nearly dies, Llewellyn becomes hellbent on revenge, but against whom and to what end? What will it change for Isla and her sisters? For women? And where can revenge lead for a man like Llew, a police detective tangled up in running rum to Prohibition America?
  		 
  Gin, Turpentine, Pennyroyal, Rue is immersed in the complex political and social realities of the 1920s and, not-so ironically, of the 2020s: love, sex, desire, police corruption, abortion, addiction, and women wanting more. Beautifully written, with a compelling cast of characters, this novel is a tender account of love that cannot be acknowledged, of loss and regret, risk and defiance, abiding friendship, and the powerful bonds of chosen family.

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  Second Chance at Christmas Inn -...

  Anne-Marie Meyer

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  Two Broken Hearts 
  An Inherited Christmas Inn 
  And a Grandmother Determined to Bring Them Together 
  Holly Graham is not interested in celebrating Christmas. In fact, she’s renounced the holiday and all the cheer that comes with it. So returning her grandmother’s Christmas Inn was not something she wanted to do. 
  Until she found out that in order to sell the inn, she needed to spend one last Christmas there. 
  Stephen Jones has two goals this holiday season: run Christmas Inn for one last holiday season and take care of his sister and nephew. Helping the girl he once loved sell the only place he’s ever called home was not in his job description. 
  Especially when she’s acting like she’s forgotten everything she once loved about the inn and maybe...him. 
  Holly is persistent to sell even when Stephen refuses to respect her wishes. Or his adorable nephew pulls at her heart strings. Add the mysterious notes from her grandmother, and Holly’s frozen heart begins to melt. 
  Does the magic of Christmas Inn hold enough power to bring these two wandering souls together? 
  Find out in Anne-Marie’s Second Chance at Christmas Inn. A sweet, swoon-worthy Christmas romance with toe-curling kisses and all the holiday cheer you could ever want.

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  Stories and Novels of Saki

  Saki Saki

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  What if good manners hid dangerous minds?
  
  The Complete Stories and Novels of Saki brings together the full fiction of one of the sharpest wits in English literature. Writing with elegance, irony, and a taste for the unexpected, Saki exposed the absurdities of Edwardian society through perfectly crafted stories that often end with a deliciously dark twist.
  
  This comprehensive collection includes Saki's celebrated short stories alongside his novels, featuring mischievous children, pompous adults, social climbers, and quiet acts of rebellion. Beneath the polished surfaces lie cruelty, satire, and a fearless critique of convention.
  
  Clever, unsettling, and endlessly entertaining, Saki's writing rewards readers who enjoy intelligence, brevity, and moral surprise.
  
  Inside this eBook, you'll explore:
  
  All short stories and novels by Saki in one collection
  
  Iconic tales such as "The Open Window" and "Tobermory"
  
  Masterpieces of satire, irony, and dark humor
  
  A cornerstone of British short fiction
  
  Read in classrooms and cherished by literary insiders, Saki's work remains fresh, biting, and irresistibly clever.
  
  Expect wit. Expect danger. Expect delight. Buy now and experience the complete stories and novels of Saki.

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  Secondary Protocol - An Adam...

  T.R. Harris

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  When first you don't succeed . . . fall back to your Secondary Protocol. 
   
   
   
  Now Adam Cain and his team head for Earth for the last chapter in their war against the Klin. 
   
   
   
  Secondary Protocol . . . an Adam Cain and Copernicus Smith adventure. 
   
   
   
  The story of the Klin comes full circle. After failing to conquer the Expansion—again—the aliens set their sights once again on Earth and the human race. This time, they're bringing their deadly subcutaneous microchips to get the race to do their bidding. But when things go horribly wrong, the Klin have to look at alternatives. And they have options, a whole galaxy full of options in fact . . . 
   
   
   
  When Adam Cain and Copernicus Smith inadvertently discover the Klin's sinister plot on Earth they're shocked to find that the truth is hard to believe. But knowing human nature, is it really a surprise? And now our reluctant heroes must find the Klin surrogates and prevent the takeover of the Orion-Cygnus Union. But that's only half the story . . .

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  Hubby’s New Secretary Feeds Me...

  Connie Cuckquean

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  Jennifer’s hungry and Mrs. Wester knows just what to feed her.  Read as the femdom secretary cuckcake joins the pair for afternoon tea at Jennifer’s parent’s house, earning her parent’s trust before taking Jennifer’s husband Michael in the bedroom Jennifer grew up in!  The humiliation mounts when Mrs. Wester has Jennifer clean up all the naughty mess they’ve created!

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  The Secret Ingredient

  Sue Heath

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  ‘A delicious story that wraps itself around your heart’ Evie Woods, bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop 
  It’s been three years, two weeks and one day since Kate Shaw’s life changed forever. Three years, two weeks and one day that Kate has been angry – with herself and life. 
  But today is different. Different because Kate has finally taken the step she’s been avoiding…back into the kitchen. Now, what begins as a (disastrous) attempt to make pancakes becomes a culinary journey that is not only a love letter to someone so important to her, but also an unexpected means of connection to a community she never knew she had…Readers are loving The Secret Ingredient: 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It's a long time since a book provoked this much emotional attachment… absolutely wonderful’ 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A love story on so many levels … It made me cry a lot but it was also uplifting and a real feel good read. Definitely one to curl up with and read in one go!’ 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Beautifully heralds the importance of friendship and connections during times of loss … If you enjoyed The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams, I really think you will appreciate this’ 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘All the characters are so special … A feel good story with loss, love, romance, friendship and more’ 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a delight … a stunning book that examines are individual relationships with food and how it has the power to evoke memories, create friendships and to transform our lives’ 
  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A poignant tribute to love, resilience, and the transformative power of shared experiences, making it a compelling and emotionally resonant read that transcends the boundaries of grief and ultimately leaves readers with a taste of hope’ 
  Set in a small, rural town, The Secret Ingredient is a contemporary novel that delves into the life of Kate Shaw, a mother, a wife, and a girlfriend. Sue Heath masterfully weaves a tapestry of family stories, all unfolding in the most unexpected of places - the kitchen. 
  For fans of Phoebe Macleod (Love, Accidentally), Heidi Swain (Best Summer Ever), Catherine Walsh (How to Write a Love Story), Sophie Ranald (The Fall-Out), and Jill Mansell (The Wedding of the Year). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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