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  Books which have Influenced Me...

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Robert Louis Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, essayist, poet and travel writer. Born and educated in Edinburgh, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble for much of his life, but continued to write prolifically and travel widely in defiance of his poor health. As a young man, he mixed in London literary circles, receiving encouragement from Andrew Lang, Edmund Gosse, Leslie Stephen and W. E. Henley, the last of whom may have provided the model for Long John Silver in Treasure Island.
  BOOKS WHICH HAVE INFLUENCED ME: It is not, indeed, until after some reconnaissance and review that the writer awakes to find himself engaged upon something in the nature of autobiography, or, perhaps worse, upon a chapter in the life of that little, beautiful brother whom we once all had.

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  Hunchback of Notre-Dame The...

  Victor Hugo

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  Book 8: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame or Notre-Dame de Paris is a French Gothic novel by Victor Hugo, published in 1831. - The story is set in Paris in 1482 during the reign of Louis XI. The gypsy Esmeralda (born as Agnes) captures the hearts of many men, including those of Captain Phoebus and Pierre Gringoire, but especially Quasimodo and his guardian Archdeacon Claude Frollo. Frollo is torn between his obsessive lust for Esmeralda and the rules of Notre Dame Cathedral. He orders Quasimodo to kidnap her, but Quasimodo is captured by Phoebus and his guards, who save Esmeralda. Gringoire, who attempted to help Esmeralda but was knocked out by Quasimodo, is about to be hanged by beggars when Esmeralda saves him by agreeing to marry him for four years.

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  Wings Once Cursed & Bound

  Piper Drake

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  Bennet Andrews represents a secret organization of supernatural beings dedicated to locating and acquiring mythical objects, tucking them safely away where they cannot harm the human race. When he meets Peeraphan Rahttana, it's too late?she has already stepped into The Red Shoes, trapped by their curse to dance to her death. But Bennet isn't the only supernatural looking for deadly artifacts. And when the shoes don't seem to harm Peeraphan, he realizes that he'll have to save her from the likes of creatures she never knew existed. Bennet sweeps Peeraphan into a world of myth and power far beyond anything she ever imagined. There, she finds that magic exists in places she never dreamed?including deep within herself. What would you save if the world you knew disappeared and you could open your eyes to what exists just beyond?

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  The First Collection of Twelve...

  Dorothy L. Sayers

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  The First Collection of Twelve Stories is a captivating collection featuring the brilliant detective Lord Peter Wimsey in a series of thrilling, often witty mysteries. This illustrated volume includes such unforgettable tales as The Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the Bag, where Wimsey faces a bizarre crime involving a mysterious cat, and The Unprincipled Affair of the Practical Joker, which pits the detective against a cunning adversary with a penchant for dark humor. Additionally, The Bibulous Business of a Matter of Taste delves into an intriguing investigation concerning art, deception, and personal taste. Throughout these twelve stories, Sayers weaves intricate plots, with her signature blend of suspense, sharp dialogue, and character development. Lord Peter Wimsey's charm and intellect shine as he solves each case with style and wit. Perfect for fans of classic detective fiction, this collection highlights Dorothy L. Sayers' mastery of the mystery genre.Contents:The Abominable History of the Man with Copper FingersThe Entertaining Episode of the Article in QuestionThe Fascinating Problem of Uncle Meleager's WillThe Fantastic Horror of the Cat in the BagThe Unprincipled Affair of the Practical JokerThe Undignified Melodrama of the Bone of ContentionThe Vindictive Story of the Footsteps That RanThe Bibulous Business of a Matter of TasteThe Learned Adventure of the Dragon's HeadThe Piscatorial Farce of the Stolen StomachThe Unsolved Puzzle of the Man with No FaceThe Adventurous Exploit of the Cave of Ali Baba

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  Brother Bear Mated

  P. Jameson

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  Thames, the eldest brother bear of the Ursa Gemini twins—the only remaining members of the Deadclaw bear shifter clan—has spent the last ten years of his life working as a bouncer at a shifter bar and trying to forget the brutal life he was born into. Now his brawling bear is ready to settle down and catch a mate. He doesn’t know what he’ll find when he and his brother take a security job for a vacation lodge run by a clan of werecats, but a dark-magic wielding witch who unwittingly chooses him as mate was never what he expected. 
  Nastia, Sorcera of Light, has taken on a dark burden. In order to save her coven sisters and the Ouachita clan from an evil foe, she used dark magic to kill. Now her light is fading faster than she can recover. But a certain bear shifter has captured her attention with his patient manner and his logical ideals about love. When he whisks her away to his cave and offers her sanctuary and a place to call home, Nastia begins to believe they can overcome anything as long as they do it together. But the darkness won’t be ignored, and when dark magic tries to steal Nastia’s free will, the witch, the bear, and the clan will have to find a way to outwit the evil that holds her hostage.

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  The Perfect Match - A...

  Milena McKay

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  A cupid's life is hard. There are so many rules. 
   
   
   
  Rule Number 1: Graduate from the Cupids' Academy. 
   
   
   
  Rule Number 2: Attend the Annual Cupids' Convention in Las Vegas. 
   
   
   
  Rule Number 3: When shooting your arrows and bringing love to people, strive for the Perfect Match. 
   
   
   
  When junior cupid Abby Angellini, fresh from Cupid Academy, heads to Sin City, she runs smack into her idol. Sabine Goddard is the one cupid who has a faultless record when it comes to slinging arrows and bringing people together. The stats for her own love life, however, aren't nearly as great. 
   
   
   
  Sparks fly as Cinnamon Roll meets the Queen of the Perfect Match and the word quiver takes on an entirely new meaning. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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