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Scarlet Sister Mary is set among the Gullah people of the Low Country in South Carolina. The date is never clearly established, but appears to be around the beginning of the twentieth century. The title character, Mary, was an orphan on an abandoned plantation who was raised by Auntie Maum Hannah and her crippled son Budda Ben. The description of Mary as "Scarlet Sister" reflects the basic conflict in the novel as Mary is torn between her desire to...
2) The Cutters
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Bess Streeter Aldrich has made a big place for herself among novel readers by her wholesome, happy and truthful stories of American small-town life. In The Cutters she takes a family that is typical of many thousands of homes and portrays it with humor and sympathy.
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"A Mother's Tale of Financial Triumph" follows the journey of Sarah, a dedicated mother dealing with the daunting undertaking of handling excessive debt while residing with her in-legal guidelines. Despite the overpowering occasions, Sarah is determined to offer a higher lifestyles for her youngsters. As she navigates the complexities of familial relationships and economic strain, Sarah discovers her very own resilience and resourcefulness. Through...
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**Book Title: "Kindergarten Chronicles: A Journey of Growth and Discovery"Description: "Kindergarten Chronicles" is a heartwarming narrative that follows the adventures of Lily, a curious and spirited young child, as she navigates her way through the transformative landscape of kindergarten. Through vivid storytelling and immersive descriptions, the book invites readers to join Lily on a journey of growth, friendship, and discovery. From the nervous...
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Surfing, amnesia and a search for self, Where There Is A Will is fast-moving holiday read all about family, love, and identity, built for the beachgoer in us all.
A massive cyclone swell on Sydney's beaches claims a big wave surfer, leaving his long-term partner without a body to mourn. His four adult godchildren from far and wide gather for the reading of his will. A mystery girl from Tasmania joins them.
Down the coast, a man is pulled...
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HOW LUCKY CAN YOU GET?
Rust Creek Ramblings
You heard it here first: Good ol' boy Brad Crawford left that raucous Fourth of July card game with legal possession of Boyd Sullivan's Leap of Faith Ranch. Never mind that Brad took advantage of an old man under the influence. The handsome and cocky Crawford has always had a "me first" philosophy.
Now we've learned that Boyd's long-absent daughter Margot Sullivan has returned to Rust Creek Falls...
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El desengaño y la frustración provocan que Aitor se convierta en un hombre escéptico. La política, la abogacía y la cultura son sus principales inquietudes, pero su personalidad egocéntrica y su ensimismamiento le han condenado a una soledad casi permanente, incapaz de establecer relaciones duraderas. Sin embargo, después de conseguir un nuevo empleo como abogado en un prestigioso despacho de Pamplona, se integrará en una cuadrilla de personas...
8) Ash
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Thea lives under a mountain – one that' s ready to blow.A vet at a mid-sized rural practice, she has been called back during maternity leave and is coping – just – with the juggle of meetings, mealtimes, farm visits, her boss' s search for legal loopholes and the constant care of her much-loved children, Eli and Lucy.But something is shifting in Thea – ...
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Penguin Workshop
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2024.
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233 pages ; 22 cm
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After her mother's sudden departure, twelve-year-old Salva Sanchez adjusts to her new life in an RV campground with her father, and finds her voice through new friendships and a love for Celia Cruz, the "queen of salsa."
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Families are our greatest source of refuge, even though we sometimes need to seek refuge from them.Bud was certain that if the leaves fell in the fall his Georgia Bulldogs would valiantly take the gridiron and make him proud. He was equally as certain that his maternal family meant him harm, physically and emotionally. Even though Bud had learned at an early age that family was not a team sport, this last series of events threatened Bud's relationships...
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"I DO...;I DON'T. . . I DO?"
RUST CREEK RAMBLINGS
The fallout from last month's wedding-to-end-all-weddings continues. Did you hear that Claire Strickland and her oh-so-handsome husband, Levi Wyatt, have called it quits? Everyone thought these two were the perfect couple with the most perfect baby. One minute they were together, the next there was a poker game and then...; What could have possibly steered these two young lovebirds off course?
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Caroline is seven years old when her family flees Pinochet's regime, leaving Chile for Montreal on Christmas Eve, 1986. She fears Santa won't find them on the plane but wakes to find a new doll at her side, her mother preserving the holiday even amidst persecution and turmoil. This symbol of care is repeated throughout their relocation as her parents work tirelessly to provide the family with a new vision of the future.
Once in Canada, Caroline accompanies...
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In "The Heiress and the Psychopath," Susana's carefree world collapses when she becomes entangled with her company's enigmatic CEO, a man with a hidden obsession for her. As she delves deeper into his shadowy world, she uncovers a chilling plot that threatens her freedom and her heart, forcing her to confront the darkness within and around her.
14) Realities
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"The book is by turns humorous, witty, moving, upbeat. Jenny is a warm, sensitive heroine. It's a pleasure to watch her and a privilege to eavesdrop on her thoughts. Highly recommended…" LIBRARY JOURNAL "The author endows Jenny and her circle with attributes that make them linger in one's memory."- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Jenny is smart and funny and so lonely it hurts. Jenny and Richard Weaver were going to live happily ever after. Then Richard took...
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Found: one baby...;and the boss's future bride?
Tiny and helpless-;the abandoned newborn that venture capitalist Marcus Warren finds during a morning run takes him by surprise. So does the sudden longing for his capable assistant, Liberty Reese, who reveals her tender side with the baby.
But Liberty must resist her gorgeous boss's advances. Her secrets could destroy his trust, her career and the chance to care for the foster child they are both...
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"Powerful. . . impressive. . . [an] epic of the 1840s frontier." -Dallas Morning News
With soaring and masterful prose, James Carlos Blake brings to life an enthralling historical time and place-and a cast of memorable characters-in a stunning tale of dark instinct, blood reckoning, and fates forged in the zeal of America's "Manifest Destiny."
The offspring of a whore mother and a homicidal father, Edward and John Little are driven from their home...
18) Chosen: A Novel
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"Gritty and suspenseful, Chosen draws us into the obstacle-strewn path of domestic adoption."
-Juliette Fay, author of Shelter Me
A young caseworker increasingly entangled in the lives of adoptive and birth parents faces life-altering choices when an extortion attempt goes horribly wrong in Chosen. Written in the spirit of Jodi Picoult and Anna Quindlen, Chosen is an extraordinary debut novel from Chandra Hoffman that deals with the controversial...
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"From Tantrums to Tickles: The Humorous Handbook for Parents" is a delightful and heartwarming guide that takes readers on an entertaining journey through the rollercoaster ride of parenthood. With wit, humor, and a touch of parental wisdom, this book presents a series of interconnected, humorous stories that capture the essence of family life – from the chaotic moments of tantrums to the joyous episodes of tickles.The book is a collection of amusing...
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Bouncing back after further relapse, Jason is thrilled to find his fame still opens many doors for him when he is presented with film scripts and endorsement opportunities.The best news has to be a flattering list of artists who all wish to collaborate. Consulting his former manager, Lewis, they agree that Georgie can manage Jason's second comeback - with Lewis to keep an eye on them both.Reminiscing about the highlights of his career, having had...
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