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  Harley Merlin: Finch Merlin and...

  Bella Forrest

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  Finch is in deep, with no surface in sight. 
  He hadn’t expected a welcoming party when they whirlpooled into Atlantis—although “welcoming” isn’t exactly the right word. More like “mildly hostile.” 
  As descendants of the powerful Primus Anglicus, the Atlanteans are not to be trifled with. But Erebus isn’t leaving until he gets what he wants—and neither is Davin. Caught in the midst of a political battle royale, Finch can only ride out the waves. 
  And he knows he’ll be lucky to escape this underwater prison without leaving anyone behind. 
  For Melody, being trapped in an ancient, unfamiliar city is a dream come true. She hungers to fill the gaps in her knowledge, and Atlantis is a delicious buffet, from love potions and Death Day celebrations to beautiful and dangerous creatures. 
  Navigating this new world isn’t so scary with her trusty bodyguard by her side, though she must protect her own heart. History has shown that the Librarian isn’t supposed to fall in love… but what if it’s already too late?

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  Adjustment Team - They Adjust...

  Philip K. Dick

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  Adjustment Team by Philip K. Dick - Something went wrong... and Ed Fletcher got mixed up in the biggest thing in his life 
  It was bright morning. The sun shone down on the damp lawns and sidewalks, reflecting off the sparkling parked cars.The clerk came walking hurriedly, leafing through his instructions, flipping pages and frowning. He stopped in front of the small green stucco house for a moment, and then turned up the walk, entering the back yard. 
  The dog was asleep inside his shed, his back turned to the world. Only his thick tail showed. 
  "For Heaven's sake," the clerk exclaimed, hands on his hips. He tapped his mechanical pencil noisily against his clipboard. "Wake up, you in there." 
  The dog stirred. He came slowly out of his shed, head first, blinking and yawning in the morning sunlight. "Oh, it's you. Already?" He yawned again. 
  "Big doings." The clerk ran his expert finger down the traffic-control sheet. "They're adjusting Sector T137 this morning. Starting at exactly nine o'clock." He glanced at his pocket watch. "Three hour alteration. Will finish by noon." 
  "T137? That's not far from here." 
  The clerk's thin lips twisted with contempt. "Indeed. You're showing astonishing perspicacity, my black-haired friend. Maybe you can divine why I'm here." 
  "We overlap with T137." 
  Exactly. Elements from this Sector are involved. We must make sure they're properly placed when the adjustment begins."

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  The Workhouse Girl - The...

  Lynette Rees

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  A heartbreaking tale of triumph over tribulation - perfect for fans of Katie Flynn 
  Once a workhouse girl, always a workhouse girl... 
  Enid Hardcastle has always had a hard life, but when her family can’t make ends meet and are moved to the workhouse, it feels like things can’t get any worse. 
  But luckily for Enid, her friendship with local boy Jimmy gives her the strength she needs. Also from the cold, hard streets of Merthyr, Jimmy has made his name as an entrepreneur, repairing boots and hand-delivering them to the fine people of the town. 
  Enid has seen for herself that you can make a better life for yourself, so with Jimmy’s help, she sets about trying to save her family. 
  But there are even darker places than the workhouse, and as the rumour mill churns, it appears there’s an even more dangerous fate she will need to avoid… 
  An emotional and nostalgic historical saga that will have you turning pages, engrossed. Perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry and Lynn Johnson. 
  'Well written and evocative, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it kept me turning the pages' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'It's told so vividly, I could picture the setting and Enid herself tugged on my heart strings... I highly recommend!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'Absolutely fantastic story I was hooked from very beginning' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'another brilliant read from Lynette Rees which has you turning pages and reading quickly' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'Loved this book from beginning to end, in fact I didn’t want it to end!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'I could not put this book down - some very emotional chapters that pull at your heartstrings. Beautiful read right to the ending.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review 
  'The Workhouse Girl is superbly written but then I have come to expect nothing less from Lynette Rees.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader ReviewPraise for Lynette Rees: 
  'A touching and at times heart-rending story' Rosie Clarke 
  'A Victorian saga that will definitely appeal to fans of Rosie Goodwin' Lizzie Lane 
  'The Winter Waif flows from the heart, and is rich in period detail. Another fabulously enjoyable read from Lynette Rees, I loved it.' Sheila Riley 
  'A gripping historical saga well worth reading!' AnneMarie Brear 
  'From the first page to the last, Betsan’s story is a gripping tale of love prevailing despite hardship. Lynette Rees has done it again! Brilliant!' Mary Wood

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  Go as a River - Key Insights

  Ava Cross

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  This work provides a concise synthesis of the key insights and analysis of the book. It is an independent summary, not the original book, and has no affiliation with or endorsement from the original publication. Created for readers who want a clear, thought-provoking overview, it distills the central themes and ideas while preserving the depth and relevance of the work. 
  In a remote Colorado town in the 1940s, seventeen-year-old Victoria Nash shoulders the burden of her family’s farm after tragedy strips her of a mother, aunt, and cousin. Her life changes when she encounters Wil, a drifter whose Indigenous identity marks him as an outsider in a prejudiced community. Their forbidden love sets off a chain of choices that will haunt Victoria for decades—through the violence that takes Wil’s life, the secret child she must abandon, and the forced flooding of her hometown when the valley is dammed to build a reservoir. With only her orchard of peach trees and her enduring will, Victoria must learn to survive loss, displacement, and silence. Flowing like the river itself, her story is about resilience, memory, and the quiet strength of choosing to live on despite everything taken away.

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  Collateral Damage - A Sin-Eater...

  Mark Leslie

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  Peter O’Mallick isn’t just having a bad day; he’s having a bad life. 
  	Walking around with a powerful death curse it seems like everyone Peter knows or gets close to meets an untimely fate. But when Peter realizes he can use his powers for good, being a harbinger of death might not be so bad.	Provided he’s not worried about collateral damage. 
  	"Collateral Damage" is a stand-alone short story of about 5400 words set in the SIN-EATER universe that unrolls in the Mark Leslie novel I, DEATH, released in late 2013 by Atomic Fez Publishing. This eBook file also contains "behind the story" and "about I, DEATH" notes as well as a preview of I, DEATH -- Total word count is approximately 10,000 words.

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  Playing the Field: Victory Lap

  J.M. Snyder

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  At 33, Josh Helton isn't exactly on top of his game. Overweight and out of shape, he's content with his lazy lifestyle until he starts having chest pains.
  
  That wakes him up. After a hard look at his life, he realizes he isn't where he wants to be. His body needs work, and his love life does, too. Ditching his abusive boyfriend is just the beginning. Josh takes up running to get fit, and promises himself he'll run the annual Richmond 10K.
  It's on an early morning jog that he meets Chad, a sexy bicyclist who's everything Josh has always wanted in a guy. But Josh isn't confident in himself any more ... so it's up to Chad to make the first move.

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