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  Gin Turpentine Pennyroyal Rue -...

  Christine Higdon

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  “Christine Higdon is a brilliant storyteller. Gin, Turpentine, Pennyroyal, Rue is a joy and a privilege to read; undoubtedly one of the best books I’ve read in years.” — Donna Morrissey, author of Pluck
  		 
  Four working-class Vancouver sisters, still reeling from the impact of World War I and the pandemic that stole their only brother, are scraping by but attempting to make the most of the exciting 1920s. Gin, Turpentine, Pennyroyal, Rue is a love story — but like all love stories, it’s complicated …
  		 
  Morag is pregnant; she loves her husband. Georgina can’t bear hers and dreams of getting an education. Harriet-Jean, still at home with her opium-addicted mother, is in love with a woman. Isla’s pregnant too — and in love with her sister’s husband. Only one soul knows about Isla’s pregnancy, and it isn’t the father? When Isla resorts to a back-alley abortion and nearly dies, Llewellyn becomes hellbent on revenge, but against whom and to what end? What will it change for Isla and her sisters? For women? And where can revenge lead for a man like Llew, a police detective tangled up in running rum to Prohibition America?
  		 
  Gin, Turpentine, Pennyroyal, Rue is immersed in the complex political and social realities of the 1920s and, not-so ironically, of the 2020s: love, sex, desire, police corruption, abortion, addiction, and women wanting more. Beautifully written, with a compelling cast of characters, this novel is a tender account of love that cannot be acknowledged, of loss and regret, risk and defiance, abiding friendship, and the powerful bonds of chosen family.

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  Hellhounds Never Lie

  Lori Ames

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  A mage without magic. A hellhound without a home. 
   
   
   
  Ash is technically a fire mage, but he can't do much. Turning his bedroom lights on and off without having to get out of bed isn't exactly awe inspiring, not when anyone with the right gadget could clap and do the same thing. 
   
   
   
  Worse, sometimes he senses something bigger and brighter lurking under his skin, and it feels so familiar he knows it has to be his magic, but then he burps or sneezes, and the feeling passes. So it's probably just allergies . . . or gas. 
   
   
   
  Yeah . . . Not exactly brimming with magical oomph. Not anymore. It sucks. 
   
   
   
  But things start to change when he finds Dillon, a hellhound, being chased through the woods by an angry wolf pack. He is instantly smitten and it's like something inside him unlocks. What's even crazier is Dillon seems to think Ash still has magic . . . and now Ash isn't sure what to believe. 
   
   
   
  What he does know is he'll do what needs to be done to protect his friends and the little supernatural town of Willow Lake from the dirtbag wolves in the hills. Even with his magic on the fritz he can help, right? And, with Dillon at his side, what could possibly go wrong? 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  At Her Service

  Anna Stone

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  A Hollywood executive. Her irresistible nanny. A forbidden fling that will heal their hearts or shatter them. 
  Abby Peters can’t catch a break. Stuck in a nightmare nannying job to make rent on her shared Los Angeles apartment, she’s barely scraping by. Until she has a chance encounter with Hollywood executive Valerie Kane. She wants Abby to be live-in nanny to her 2-year-old daughter. But that’s not all the older woman wants from her. 
  Valerie is the most powerful woman in Hollywood. And as Madame V, she co-owns and runs Club Velvet, a luxury club for ladies who like to play. She doesn’t have room in her life for relationships. Or in her heart. 
  But when she sees her new nanny on her knees, she can’t deny her attraction. Abby is completely off-limits, but the chemistry sizzling between them might be enough to break Valerie’s iron will. 
  However, her vindictive ex-wife is hell-bent on reinserting herself into Valerie’s life, even if that means destroying her and everything she’s built. As the illicit relationship between Abby and Valerie deepens, their undeniable connection threatens to unravel Valerie’s empire. Can the two women risk it all for love, or will their pasts tear them apart? 
  Don’t miss At Her Service, an age gap, ice queen, rich girl/poor girl nanny romance with off-the-charts steam and spice. 

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  Greed and the New Girl: A...

  Natalie Falkenwrath

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  Madison Wright's life is turned upside down when her mentor, Stan Mannford, dies unexpectedly, leaving her with an inheritance she never saw coming. News of Stan's death and the contents of his will sends ripples through the small town of Richtor, Minnesota. Struggling to manage her grief and new-found responsibility, Madison turns to her best friend and long-time crush, Honoria Lawson. Honoria's family is the most powerful in Richtor, but neither she nor Madison fully trust the "help" Honoria's parents offer. Overwhelmed, Madison retreats into her daily work at Mannford Hardware, where she meets the beautiful stranger, Olivia Makenzie. Olivia has the potential not only to win Madison's heart but also to assist Madison in making sense of her inheritance. But the presence of this new girl in town brings unexpected tension. New revelations and accusations shake Madison to her core and make her question everything she knows about herself and those around her. Could Olivia be the answer to Madison's prayers, or will the secrets and ambitions lurking in her small town prove too much?

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  Sanguine

  Sierra Simone

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  Bastien is a vampire on vacation, and like any other vampire on vacation, all he wants to do is sleep all day and drink lots of wine. (And maybe some blood too. You know. If the opportunity arises.)  
  Which makes it very irritating when a vampire-hunting priest wakes him up at a super bright and sunny hour to kill him. But it turns out that this vampire hunter happens to be very handsome.  
  And Bastien happens to be so very thirsty...

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  Not My Circus - Triumph Over...

  Delicia Niami

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  "Not My Circus…is a memoir I won’t forget for a long time.” —Los Angeles Book Review 
  When life throws you under the bus, how do you find the strength to stand back up? 
  In Not My Circus, the author shares her extraordinary story of resilience amidst unimaginable adversity. From drug abuse and sexual trauma to homicide, she recounts her harrowing coming-of-age experiences in gritty detail. This powerful memoir will take you on a rollercoaster ride through the author's traumatic teenage and young adult years. You'll venture into the vibrant nightlife of West Hollywood, with all its temptation and danger in the height of the AIDS epidemic. You'll experience the terror of being raped and the frustration of seeking justice. But most importantly, you'll witness the incredible courage and perseverance of a woman determined to heal. 
  While the events are chilling, the message is inspiring—no matter how much life tries to knock you down, you can choose to stand back up. Through the author's journey of self-discovery, you'll learn that true strength comes from within. Raw, real, and impossible to put down, Not My Circus is a testament to the human capacity for resilience. If you're ready to be moved by one woman's unbelievable story of finding light in the darkness, then this book is for you.

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