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  Five Weeks in a Balloon

  Jules Verne

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  "To cross the African continent from east to west in a single bound—that is my plan." — Dr. Samuel Fergusson
  
  Dr. Samuel Fergusson, a bold explorer and scientist, proposes a feat deemed impossible by the Royal Geographical Society: a journey across the unexplored heart of Africa by air. Accompanied by his friend Richard "Dick" Kennedy and his faithful servant Joe, Fergusson boards the Victoria, a revolutionary hydrogen balloon equipped with a unique heating mechanism that allows for unprecedented control of altitude. From the island of Zanzibar to the banks of the Senegal River, the trio faces searing deserts, hostile tribes, and the raw power of nature in a desperate race to bridge the gap between the discoveries of Burton, Speke, and Livingstone.
  
  The Innovation of the Victoria: Unlike standard balloons of the era that relied on discarding ballast to rise, Fergusson's Victoria utilized a sophisticated furnace to expand and contract the hydrogen gas. This "hard science" approach—a hallmark of Verne's style—convinced many readers of the time that such a journey was actually possible, blending mechanical theory with high-stakes drama.
  
  The Quest for the Nile: The novel captures the "Nile Fever" that gripped the Victorian world. As the characters drift over the great lakes of Central Africa, Verne provides a vivid, encyclopedic look at the continent's geography and wildlife, acting as both a narrator of fiction and a commentator on the real-world explorations of his contemporaries.
  
  Survival at the Mercy of the Winds: The journey is a constant battle for survival. The crew must contend with a lack of water, a terrifying attack by a swarm of vultures, and the structural failure of the balloon itself. It is a story about the triumph of human intellect and camaraderie over the unpredictable forces of the natural world.
  
  Witness the birth of a legend. Purchase "Five Weeks in a Balloon" today and take flight into history.

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  Undertow: A Romantic Thriller

  Anne Baines

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  Sharks aren’t the only predators hunting beneath Kauai’s waves... 
  NCIS Special Agent Maia Lamb has fallen in love with the island life on Kauai but when a Navy officer turns up mutilated on a beach, she’s plunged into the darker side of paradise. A serial killer lurks in the crystalline waters and Maia will need all the help she can get to catch a murderer. 
  With his local connections, handsome surf instructor Kaiko Akoni could be exactly the help she needs… or he could be more dangerous than he appears. But as more bodies wash ashore, Maia must decide who to trust before she loses everything. 
  A new beachy, romantic thriller from the author of Hunting Delilah, perfect for your summer vacation binge read!

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  Baby For My Best Friend's Ex

  Callie Stevens

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  Never give your V card to a hot rock star. He might turn out to be your best friend's ex . . . and your baby's daddy. 
   
   
   
  I left home to chase big dreams that went up in smoke. One horrible night out leads to me being trapped with sexy bassist Samuel Hansen and his bandmates. 
   
   
   
  I'm not the girl that gets the guy, especially the rock star. But everything with him feels right. 
   
   
   
  With his leather jacket, dark hair and tattoos, he is drool worthy. Swept away by his charisma and charms, I happily give him the most cherished thing I have : my V card. 
   
   
   
  I'm in heaven and never want this feeling to end . . . until I discover he's my best friend's ex. Dating him is totally against girl code. But how do you choose between your best friend and the love of your life? 
   
   
   
  Now I'm stuck working with the one person I want but can't have. My life just got so much harder. Especially once I learn I'm eating for two . . . 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  The Queen's Huntsman

  Tanya Anne Crosby

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  "Tanya Anne Crosby has created her own mythology, where history and legend collide. If The Cornish Princess was likened to a cozy, crackling fire, adolescent and naive of its foretold fate, then The Queen’s Huntsman is a blazing forge, heating, bending, altering – a cunning sword demanding its due.” — Whiskey & Wit Book Reviews 
  All hope for the future seems lost when Gwendolyn’s prince turns out to be anything but charming. Only now, having united the dragon banners, she realizes too late that Loc is not her one true love… 
  Upon learning his bride's hair is not gold, Loc reveals his true nature. Ambitious and cruel, he never wanted his ill-favored Cornish Bride. Now, with the help of his greedy mistress, Estrildis, he's turned his gambits toward removing both high kings from their thrones to rule in their stead. If his dull little bride provides nothing more, she'll deliver him Pretania's crown... 
  But prophecies are mercurial by nature, and the Fae have their own schemes… 
  To make matters worse, the half-blood Fae Gwendolyn fears holds her heart has abandoned her to her fate. To find her true destiny, Cornwall's new queen must face new trials at the Loegrian court, and the wiles of an ambitious mistress, in order to seek her true self, find her true love and save Pretania. 
  Part 2 of an exciting, new series by Tanya Anne Crosby.

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  Carson: The Untold Story

  Andrea Smith

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  G-Man, Book 8 
  (Can be read/listened to as a stand-alone as this is the Next-Gen sub-series!) 
  Sometimes life is just too damned complicated.  
  I've been through an horrific experience, one that left me clinging to life in the hospital.  
  Everyone has questions. I don't have the answers to give them.  
  You see, I have no clue as to the details leading up to my accident. But there are people out there that  
  have the answers, and I'm determined to find them - before they find me.  
  Enter Krew Beckett, who unexpectedly crosses my path once I return to Columbia University,  
  He was my physical therapist after my attack, but he quickly becomes more than that in the ensuing weeks ahead.  
  He understands my need to find the answers that are locked away in my mind. 
  But is Krew hiding secrets, or am I simply afraid to trust anyone? 
  Come take this journey with me. 
  ADULT CONTENT

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  Death at the Village Chess Club...

  Debbie Young

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  A BRAND NEW page-turning Cosy Mystery series set around a Curiosity Shop in the Cotswolds 🔍 🕵🏻‍♀️ From BESTSELLER Debbie Young 
  With her Curiosity Shop open for business, Alice Carroll is finally settling into life in the picturesque Cotswold village of Little Pride. But then her old life comes knocking… Alice’s ex boyfriend, Steven, who dumped her to travel the world, has run out of money and asks Alice to sell off his collection of chess sets. 
  Alice decides to host a tournament to showcase the boards, and her plan seems to be working. That is, until chess pieces begin to mysteriously disappear. And when a body is discovered outside the tournament, Alice realises that the victim was a pawn in another, far more dangerous game. 
  As the host of the event, Alice is eager to help the police investigate. She doesn’t know why anyone would be interested in stealing random chess pieces, let alone willing to kill for them, but she’s determined to find out. Can she solve the case before someone else gets hurt? 
  Or will this be one gambit too far for Alice? 
  Readers LOVE Debbie Young's delightful mysteries: 
  'A cracking example of cozy crime!' Bestselling author Katie Fforde 
  'A warm page turner that puts the cosy into cosy mystery!' Bestselling author T.A. Williams 
  'Warm and cosy' Bestselling author Michelle Salter 
  ‘A wonderfully crafted cosy murder. Agatha Raisin fans will love this!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘I would have given this a 6 if I could have!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This is a really good read; well written, humorous, with endearing characters and intriguing plot!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘An excellent book!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘My first Debbie Young Book, but it certainly won’t be the last.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘The 1st book in a new Cozy Mystery series set in a very English village, if the rest of the series is as good as this book then I'll not be disappointed.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘An absolutely wonderful, and entertaining book. Lots of compelling characters and real insights into life in a small English village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘A fabulous start to a lovely cozy mystery series.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘This book was so much fun. I feel that I know each character and the village.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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