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  Study In Scarlet (Version 6)

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  A Study in Scarlet is a detective mystery novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, introducing his new characters, "consulting detective" Sherlock Holmes and his friend and chronicler, Dr. John Watson, who later became two of the most famous characters in literature.Conan Doyle wrote the story in 1886, and it was published the following year. The book's title derives from a speech given by Holmes to Doctor Watson on the nature of his work, in which he describes the story's murder investigation as his "study in scarlet": "There's the scarlet thread of murder running through the colourless skein of life, and our duty is to unravel it, and isolate it, and expose every inch of it."  (A "study" is a preliminary drawing, sketch or painting done in preparation for a finished piece.) - Summary by David Clarke

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  Nature

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  Emerson's Nature is not just an essay—it's a rebellion against confinement, an argument against secondhand wisdom. He strips away artifice, forcing us to confront the raw, untamed presence of the world. To walk through the woods, he suggests, is to be undressed of civilization, to shed the weight of customs, history, and ego. Nature demands no commentary, no theory—it simply is.
  This is not the sentimental nature of poets, nor the docile landscape of painters. Emerson's nature is unsettling, absolute. It dwarfs human concerns, shames our institutions, and reduces grandeur to irrelevance. It teaches, but never speaks. It heals, but never consoles. It is, above all, free—and it mocks those who try to own or define it.
  He challenges us: why do we live in exile from the elemental? Why do we build palaces only to stare longingly at the horizon? The stars, the trees, the shifting light—they whisper something we've forgotten. To listen is not just to understand nature, but to remember who we were before we forgot to look.

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  A Winter's Wish For The Cornish...

  Jo Bartlett

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  An emotional novel about finding the courage to follow your heart, always having hope, and the magic of falling in love as the snow falls, from top 10 Bestselling author, Jo Bartlett. 
  A secret love… 
  As winter descends on the coastal town of Port Agnes, midwife Toni Samuels’ mood is as dark as the winter clouds that roll in. Toni loves her job as a midwife, but her private life is falling apart. Because Toni is keeping a secret– a relationship with fellow male midwife Bobby that no one can ever know about. 
  A damaged hope… 
  Kind and gorgeous, Bobby is a huge hit at the midwifery centre, but he’s tired of keeping his feelings for Toni a secret – of always coming second best. He knows that Toni’s past is painful, but unless she can be open with her feelings for him, he’s prepared to walk away from their love. 
  Can love find a way? 
  Toni loves Bobby and wishes things could be different between them. But torn between her past and a future with him, everything seems hopeless. Until fate hands Toni one last chance… 
  Now Toni’s secret wish is in her hands…if only she can be brave enough to take a chance and make her dreams come true. 
  An uplifting and escapist read, perfect for fans of Christie Barlow, Jessica Redland and Holly Martin! 
  Praise for Jo Bartlett: 
  'I love second chance stories. I love returning home stories. So a book combining both is an absolute winner for me. The Cornish Midwife is simply gorgeous. Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett and a cracking start to what promises to be a fabulous series' Jessica Redland 
  'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism' Helen J Rolfe 
  'I was really touched by this story that made me laugh, cry and everything in between as I escaped into their world' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  'I've read all the books in the Cornish Midwife Series so far and they are such a delight' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 
  'Has you laughing & crying, sometimes at the same time, beautifully written story with heart felt moments, a big hug in a book' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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  The Baker and the Blacksmith

  A.J. Shay

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  It's 1902 and Daniel has left a life of luxury in New York to run his late uncle's bakery in Milford, Pennsylvania. Though he's made many friends in the small town, not everything has been rosy. His uncle's outstanding loan has fallen upon his shoulders and he could lose the bakery if he doesn't pay it back in time. Additionally, Daniel feels that lecherous loan officer Simon Prickson is actively trying to make it harder for him to repay his debt.
  
  
  Furthermore, not everyone in Milford likes him. Adrian Dane, the cantankerous town blacksmith, seems to hate Daniel, and he has no idea why. Though Daniel finds Adrian irritating in every way, the two can't manage to stay away from each other. Will Daniel ever figure out what he's done to upset the inscrutable man? Can either find the companion they so desperately need?

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  Mine to Hold

  J.H. Croix

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  A swoony small-town friends-to-lovers romance from USA Today bestselling Author J. H. Croix filled with slow-burn chemistry, emotional angst, and a grumpy hero who falls hard. 
   
  Best friends don't fall in love. Until they do.I've been half in love with Kendall Castille for years. She's my best friend—my constant, my safe person. To her, we're just friends. To me? She's everything.I keep my feelings buried for a reason. Love leaves scars, and I already have too many to count. I've lost too much to risk my heart again, so I build walls and pretend I don't want more.Until something changes, and everything starts to unravel. Suddenly, friendship isn't enough. The slow-burn chemistry between us turns unbearable, and every moment together feels like standing on the edge of something that could either save us—or break us.Wanting her is terrifying. Losing her would destroy me. One kiss changes everything. One choice puts our friendship, our hearts, and our friendship in this small town on the line. 
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Alpha's Kiss

  Shannon West

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  Rory is an omega prince, heir to the throne of the magical kingdom of Igella. His country's laws dictate that omegas must have a Regent to rule in their stead—and that the Regent must be an Alpha. Rory's wicked stepmother, Queen Berenda, needs to find an unscrupulous Alpha, because she has nefarious plans for her stepson. 
   
   
   
  But there are flies in the ointment—Rory isn't fully awakened, and the king's health is growing worse daily. When gorgeous Alpha, Lord Lexington, arrives with his pack, flashing plenty of gold, Berinda is overjoyed and quickly arranges a marriage, and that's when the trouble begins. In reality, "Lord" Lexington is a prince in his own country of Morovia, Igella's most bitter enemy. 
   
   
   
  Rory and Lex get married, and head back to Morovia, so that Lex can discover the truth about Rory's family, and his real mother, the "warlock" Vesper. Using his powers, Lex has to try to keep Rory alive long enough to reach Morovia. Along the way, they develop a burning attraction to each other, but dark forces are moving against them. It will take both of them, along with a little help from magical forces to come out of this alive and find their happily ever after. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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