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  The Brides of High Hill

  Nghi Vo

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  Nghi Vo's Hugo Award–winning Singing Hills Cycle returns with a stand-alone gothic mystery that unfolds in the empire of Ahn."A remarkable accomplishment of storytelling." —NPR on The Empress of Salt and Fortune"Nghi Vo is one of the most original writers we have today." —Taylor Jenkins Reid on Siren QueenThe Cleric Chih accompanies a beautiful young bride to her wedding to the aging ruler of a crumbling estate situated at the crossroads of dead empires. The bride's party is welcomed with elaborate courtesies and extravagant banquets, but between the frightened servants and the cryptic warnings of the lord's mad son, they quickly realize that something is haunting the shadowed halls.As Chih and the bride-to-be explore empty rooms and desolate courtyards, they are drawn into the mystery of what became of Lord Guo's previous wives and the dark history of Do Cao itself. But as the wedding night draws to its close, Chih will learn at their peril that not all monsters are to be found in the shadows; some monsters hide in plain sight.

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  Taking Care of Mrs Carroll - A...

  Paul Monette

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  Now that Mrs. Carroll has died, the race for control of her elegant home has begunIt is incredible how the death of a loved one can bring people together. Especially when greedy developers waste no time in attempting to steal the Cape Cod estate of the person in question.Before she could add a stipulation to her will requiring that the house not be bought up and razed for development, Mrs. Carroll tragically passed away. Now, it is up to her lover, Phidias, and her houseboy, David, to take care of the place once again. However, they cannot do it alone. They will need the help of people ranging from David’s ex-boyfriend Rick to a kitschy former screen goddess.Written not long after Paul Monette moved to Los Angeles, his first novel is a madcap caper featuring a cast of characters willing to do anything to fulfill a dying woman’s final wish—even if that means impersonating her while hiding her dead body from the nosy lawyers scouring her estate.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Paul Monette including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the Paul Monette papers of the UCLA Library Special Collections.

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  I'm Walking as Straight as I Can...

  Geri Jewell

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  A candid memoir of building an acting career—and a happy life—with cerebral palsy: “It’s a joy to read this book” (Ian McShane).   Exposing real pain, unstoppable perseverance, and unquestionable faith in the human spirit, this autobiography offers a true glimpse beyond actress Geri Jewell’s public image as a one-dimensional hero. Born with cerebral palsy, Jewell made history when she became the first person with a disability cast in a recurring role on American television in The Facts of Life, and in the years that followed she experienced a string of other successes, including a performance at the White House and a role on HBO’s Deadwood. But along with such accomplishments, this personal story also depicts some of the less-than-rosy events that happened behind closed doors during her initial climb to fame—among them, her release from The Facts of Life; her manager’s embezzlement of the money she made on the show; and her struggle with chronic pain, despair, and a fear of revealing her true sexual identity.   Told with grace and humor, this inspirational narrative presents an honest portrayal of a woman who refused to give up when others kept knocking her down.

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  Branding Her Bundle 1: Steamy...

  Alex B Porter

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  When single mom Kaylee lands a new job everything seems to be falling into place. Then Alexis comes along. A woman who doesn't take no for an answer. Will Kaylee let go of her fears and insecurities to fully indulge in Alexis or will it all get too much? 
  A woman with an unpleasant past. 
  With a mother who does not approve of her choices and an unplanned pregnancy, Kaylee has never had it easy, but now her life is starting to look a little brighter. A new home. A new school for her young boy. A new position in a company that could lead to the job of her dreams. Everything seems to be falling into place. 
  Then Alex comes along. 
  A firm rap on her cubicle wall made her turn with a start. Kaylee's eyes drifted up the navy dress skirt and white blouse to meet those vibrant green eyes again. 
  "Grab your things. I'm taking you to lunch." 
  A woman who doesn't take no for an answer. 
  Cool and confident, Alex is a woman who knows what she wants and gets what she wants. And she wants her. Eyes set on Kaylee, she sweeps her off her feet. 
  Together. 
  They share the joys of intimacy and the freedom of being who they really are. 
  But while Kaylee is falling hard and fast, Alex remains her stoic self. It leaves Kaylee riddled with doubt and questioning whether or not Alex feels the same way about her. 
  Will this relationship end in heartbreak like what Kaylee is used to? Or will this be the beginning of all her fantasies coming true? 
  The first three books in the series (six episodes + three bonus stories):E01: BeginningsE02: Holidays+ Ten Years EarlierE03: Mutual FunE04: Business Trip+ Valentine's DayE05: ExploringE06: Jealousy+ Gay Pride 
  ENJOY! 
  Warning: contains adult scenes.

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  Snow Falling

  Davidson King

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  After running from a past destined to kill him, Snow has been hiding on the streets. 
  Tell nobody your name. Tell nobody your secrets. Trust nobody! These are the rules of the streets. 
  His entire life changes when he saves an eight-year-old boy from a violent end. Christopher Manos is one of the most powerful crime bosses in the country. 
  Don't ask anyone to do something you aren't willing to do yourself. Secrets can get you killed. Trust nobody! These are the rules he lives by. 
  When his eight-year-old nephew disappears, he never expects the boy's savior to end up being his own. A man with a dangerous past and a man with a dangerous future find love amidst murder and mayhem. But with Snow's life being threatened at every turn, will Christopher's best be enough to prevent Snow from falling? 
  Contains mature themes.

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  Extra Credit - A Gay Love Story

  Erin Bilton-Hayes

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  At 31, William is happy, kind of. He has an apartment, and a job teaching at the local college. He also has a bad habit of cruising on dating apps when he’s lonely and bored, and a dead-end crush on Tyler, who has been out of sight and out of mind, off with his girlfriend in Australia. 
  But Tyler’s about to move back into his life, in a big way. In a moment of generosity, William offers Tyler a place to crash after a break-up. Tyler’s back in town, licking his wounds, just as kind and clever as William remembered, although now he also hangs out shirtless in William’s living room. 
  How will he handle the tension and frustration of living a few feet from his crush, trying to juggle keeping on top of his grading and keeping his sanity? How much longer can he keep insisting that he’s happy to live a life of the mind and ignore the incredible body doing yoga in his lounge? Tyler cooking him dinner every night is just being a good houseguest, or is he trying to be teacher’s pet? 
  What happens if your first coming-of-age stalled? How young is too young for a mid-life crisis? Can you do both at once? William is about to find out.

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