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  The Lurking Fear

  H.P. Lovecraft

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. An unnamed narrator conducts searches near the Thunder Mountain in the Catskill Mountains (the same ones as in "Beyond the Wall of Sleep"), close to the ancestral mansion of the Martense family. The searches are for an unknown entity that wreaks havoc in the area. The truth will turn out to be much more intricate and much more terrifying than expected.

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  The Mistress and The Daughter -...

  Evelyn Hood

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  THE QUEEN OF SCOTTISH SAGAS ⭐️ A heartfelt historical read about survival and long-buried secrets from Sunday Times bestselling author Evelyn Hood! For fans of Catherine Cookson and Dilly Court ❤️'Compelling from the start, heartfelt and beautifully written.' Rosie Clarke ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  Can they forge new futures after the death of a patriarch? 
  Paisley, Scotland, 1929 
  Isla McAdam is summoned to Paisley by a lawyer following her husband’s suicide, only to discovers that she was never truly married to Kenneth McAdam, a shameless man who had been leading a double life. 
  Ainslie, his daughter by his lawful wife, warns Isla to stay away from their family, but Isla has nowhere else to go and moves with her two children into a tiny room of the run-down tenement building Kenneth left her. 
  Kenneth's unscrupulous actions have left very little to support either of his families and when tragedy strikes, Ainslie’s mother, Catherine, becomes increasingly unstable, creating havoc for both Isla and Ainslie. 
  Despite being thrown together in unexpected and distressing circumstances, Isla and Ainslie gradually realise that they can offer one another support. But when secrets from Isla’s past spill out, her current life becomes intolerable, and both Isla and Ainslie face life-changing choices that lead them in unforeseen directions.Storytelling at its best, Evelyn Hood is the original bestselling Scottish saga writer 💫 
  Previously published as McAdam’s Women 
  PRAISE FOR EVELYN HOOD 
  'If you like Catherine Cookson, you’ll love Evelyn Hood’s books.’ - Lizzie Lane 
  ‘Evelyn Hood’s characters step off the page and into your heart.’ - Sheila Riley 
  ‘This is addictive and heartfelt storytelling, with colourful characters you'll never want to say goodbye to.’ - Jane Lark 
  'Loved the strong, relatable characters. A lively, refreshing read.' - Kate Eastham 
  'Wonderfully descriptive, with memorable characters and a true sense of place.' - Tracy Baines 
  'Faultless historical detail and emotionally complex characters makethese engrossing and intelligent Evelyn Hood's sagas deeply satisfying' - Maisie Thomas 
  ‘Evocative, beautifully rich, brilliantly detailed and meticulously researched - this story transported me and kept me up way past my bedtime - a triumph of a story. I very highly recommend Evelyn Hood’ – Renita D’Silva 
  'Scotland's Catherine Cookson' - Scots Magazine 
  ‘Hood is immaculate in her historical detail’ - Scottish Herald 
  'Quite simply, I couldn't put it down. A rich and rewarding read' - Emma Blair 
  'Evelyn Hood has been called Scotland's Catherine Cookson. Unfair. She has her own distinctive voice' - Scots Magazine 
  ‘Touching, romantic and unforgettable’ - Reader Review 
  ‘Love all her books’ - Reader Review 
  ‘Evelyn Hood produces the best of stories’ - Reader Review 
  ‘I cannot put her books down’ - Reader Review 
  ‘Love everything Evelyn Hood writes’ - Reader Review 
  ‘Evelyn Hood is a fantastic writer, bringing the past to life and drawing you right into the story’ - Reader Review

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  A Sea View Christmas - An On...

  Julie Klassen

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  The holiday stirs up excitement as fondly remembered guests come to stay and acquaintances grow into more. … 
    
  With a promise to her youngest sister, Sarah Summers declares that this year's Christmas at Sea View will exceed all expectations. But an upcoming trip to Scotland—and the prospect of becoming reacquainted with dashing widower Callum Henshall—blows a flurry of doubts into her mind. Sarah had discouraged his attentions before yet soon finds herself once again torn between attraction and duty as alluring thoughts of a second chance at love weave their way into her practical heart. 
    
  Meanwhile, seventeen-year-old Georgiana eagerly anticipates the exciting Christmas of her dreams after last year's dull, disappointing holiday filled with endless chores. She enjoys all the promised parties, music, and dancing, but is taken by surprise when young love comes knocking. Does the festive romance of a Sea View Christmas hold the key to a happily-ever-after for both sisters? 
    
  Spend the holiday season with the Summers sisters on the charming Devonshire coast, where family bonds are strengthened, love is rekindled, and Christmas joy abounds. 
    
  "Klassen concludes the On Devonshire Shores series with a delightfully festive Regency romance. … This ties up the series with a sweet and satisfying bow."—Publishers Weekly

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  Carmilla

  Sheridan Le Fanu

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  In an isolated castle deep in the Austrian forest, Laura leads a solitary life with only her ailing father for company. Until one moonlit night, a horse-drawn carriage crashes into view, carrying an unexpected guest - the beautiful Carmilla.
  So begins a feverish friendship between Laura and her mysterious, entrancing companion. But as Carmilla becomes increasingly strange and volatile, prone to eerie nocturnal wanderings, Laura finds herself tormented by nightmares and growing weaker by the day...
  Pre-dating Dracula by twenty-six years, Carmilla is the original vampire story, steeped in sexual tension and gothic romance.

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  A Sudden Romance - A...

  Rose Fresquez

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  She hates being defined by the wealth she was born into. He sees her for who she is. Can a guy from the wrong side of the tracks overcome his insecurities to offer an heiress his heart? 
  Architect Iris Stone designs fabulous buildings but can’t manage her love life. Even seemingly perfect dates end up collapsing. Her family insists she’s trying to build castles in the sky without laying any foundation. But that doesn’t stop them from choosing her to plan the next huge family event—something she’s not sure she can pull off solo. 
  Painfully shy chef Sabastian Diakos, is content working behind the scenes for the billionaire Stone family, even if most of what he does has nothing to do with his culinary skills. They’ve been more than generous. But if he accepts their offer to buy him his own restaurant, he’d never see Iris again. Not that she has any idea of his feelings. 
  When Sabastian overcomes his shyness to help her with the reunion, he shows her that love is found in unexpected places. Until another billionaire starts pursuing her. Now, Iris is falling for the quiet chef, but not sure what to think. All the years in their house, he’s never shown admiration for her. Could he be the real deal, or is she building castles in the sky again?

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  The Stir Outside the Café Royal...

  Clarence Rook

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is the Cockney novelist Clarence Rook.

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