Moonlight Masquerade

      Jude Deveraux
     Moonlight Masquerade

Jude Deveraux’s bestselling Moonlight trilogy set in Edilean—the small Virginia town where the surprising destinies of three college friends unfold—continues with this enchanting new novel. Jude Deveraux’s bestselling trilogy of Edilean, the small Virginia town where the surprising destinies of three college friends wait to be discovered, continues with this enchanting new novel. After being abruptly jilted, Sophie Kincaid flees to the place her friend Kim Aldredge calls heaven on earth. But Sophie’s first taste of Edilean is far from heavenly: after her car breaks down on a country road, she is nearly run over by a speeding sports car. A small act of revenge brings some satisfaction, and word quickly spreads that a gorgeous newcomer gave the driver, the notoriously bitter Dr. Reede Aldredge, a dressing down! But it isn’t the first time the fiery artist has gone too far for payback; a secret possession she carries with her could shatter her ex-boyfriend’s future. Reede Aldredge has secrets, too, including a desire to get closer to the beauty who is turning his dark world upside down. Under the night skies, their masquerade is magic—but will it turn to dust by the light of day?

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    Maximum Risk

      Ruth Cardello
     Maximum Risk

From NY Times & USA Today Bestselling Author! Book 3 of the Andrade Series Max Andrade: Rich, bold, unapologetic. He is a man who doesn’t hear the word no—until he meets Tara. In his obsession to have her, he’ll offer her anything—except his heart. Tara Holmes: Outspoken, hardworking, levelheaded. She makes her living by exposing unfaithful spouses. She doesn’t believe in love, especially not with a man who sees her as nothing more than a challenge. When Madison D’Argenson hires Tara to uncover the truth about Aunt Patrice, Tara is pulled into Max’s world. How far would you go to help a man who doesn’t want to be helped? And how long would you give yourself over to the pleasure of his touch if you knew it would end as soon as he discovered your lie?

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    Asleep

      Banana Yoshimoto
     Asleep

Banana Yoshimoto has a magical ability to animate the lives of her young characters, and here she spins the stories of three women, all bewitched into a spiritual sleep. One, mourning a lost lover, finds herself sleepwalking at night. Another, who has embarked on a relationship with a man whose wife is in a coma, finds herself suddenly unable to stay awake. A third finds her sleep haunted by another woman whom she was once pitted against in a love triangle. Sly and mystical as a ghost story, with a touch of Kafkaesque surrealism, Asleep is an enchanting book from one of the best writers in contemporary international fiction.

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    Sleep No More

      P. D. James
     Sleep No More

No one gets inside the head of the murderer—or makes it a more thrilling read—than the late, great P. D. James. Fast on the heels of her latest best seller: a new, fiendishly entertaining gathering of previously uncollected stories, from the author of Death Comes to Pemberley and The Private Patient.It's not always a question of "whodunit?" Sometimes there's more mystery in the why or how. And although we usually know the unhealthy fates of both victim and perpetrator, what of those clever few who plan and carry out the perfect crime? The ones who aren't brought down even though they're found out? And what about those who do the finding out who witness a murder or who identify the murderer but keep the information to themselves? These are some of the mysteries that we follow through those six stories as we are drawn into the thinking, the memories, the emotional machinations, the rationalizations, the dreams and desires behind murderous cause...

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    Never Been Nerdy

      C.M. Kars
     Never Been Nerdy

Katarina Katie DiNovro is cursed.She’s got enough malocchio and bad luck to last her a lifetime. So when she lightly taps a guy with her car, she’s hoping he hasn’t crossed into the afterlife and has only suffered a mild concussion. With her bad luck, the guy lying in the middle of the street is mega hot and Katie wants nothing more than a few hot and sweaty nights with him.Except the guy doesn’t bite and Katie has to wonder why a nerdy guy like him wouldn’t want to be with a hot-as-hell girl like her? Seriously. It’s not like she’s looking for a relationship, especially when she doesn’t believe in love in the first place.It doesn’t take long for Katie to realize that Dean Carter is someone from her past, someone she left behind a long time ago, and he’s stirring up feelings she thought died an excruciating death back in high school.With her bad luck causing her enough strife, and her relationships in turmoil, Katie has to wonder, is she nerdy enough to keep a guy like Dean Carter to infinity and beyond?Or does the fact that she's never been nerdy going to ruin her one shot at true love?

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    Alonzo and Melissa; Or, The Unfeeling Father: An American Tale

      Daniel Jackson and I. Mitchell
     Alonzo and Melissa; Or, The Unfeeling Father: An American Tale

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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    Beatrix of Clare

      John Reed Scott
     Beatrix of Clare

John Reed Scott was an American author and lawyer; born in Gettysburg, PA, Sept. 8, 1869; died in 1942. His publications are ‘The Colonel of the Red Huzzars’ (1906–7); ‘Beatrix of Clare’ (1907); ‘The Princess Dehra’ (1908); ‘The Woman in Question’ (1909); ‘The Imposter’ (1910); ‘In Her Own Right’ (1911); ‘The Last Try’ (1912); ‘The Red Emerald’ (1914); ‘The Duke of Oblivion’ (1915).

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    Cake

      Tessa Apa
     Cake

A short story about the power small gestures have over tragedy and despair. Heartbreak and the hope that can follow, shattered dreams and the possibility of giving birth to new ones, all accompanied by the perfect piece of Cake.The Adventures of Marvin Theodore Harvey is a series of illustrated stories about Marvin and his four friends, Daffodil, Larue, Marla and Albert. Children will enjoy the simple, well crafted stories which are 2,500 to 3,500 words each. They read at the 3rd through 6th grade levels, but can be read to children of all ages.This is the second book in "The Adventures of Marvin Theodore Harvey" series. After Marvin and Albert "gross out" Daffodil by throwing worms at her, they decide to do something nice to make up for it. Unfortunately, their good deed causes even more trouble!www.VeryBoringPlace.com

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    The Portal in the Park

      Cricket Casey
     The Portal in the Park

Children’s fictional fantasy with lyrics to seven inspirational songs woven into the character’s dialogue. Meet Angrooid, Fearoid and Graboid as the boy-hero falls into a portal on an eye-opening transformational journey to overcome his fears. Returns to the real world, a changed boy with healthier values, and a happier attitude.This interactive children’s book is a fictional fantasy with seven inspirational songs woven into the character’s dialogue. Meet Angrooid, Fearoid and Graboid as the boy-hero falls into a portal on an eye-opening transformational journey to overcome his fears. Returning to the real world, he is a changed boy with new, healthier values, and a happier attitude. This fictional tale is an excellent parenting/teaching tool brought to life with positive song lyrics and music (audio book not included with ebook; to purchase Audio https://www.amazon.com/Portal-Park-Performed-Grandmaster-Featuring/dp/B0038RVVOG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1314824676&sr=8-3)

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    A Time to Say Goodbye: Alternate First Chapter Michael's Perspective

      J.M. Downey
     A Time to Say Goodbye: Alternate First Chapter Michael's Perspective

This is an alternative first chapter. Not the whole novel. This first chapter is told through Michael's point of view.A Time to Say Goodbye. Christian Historical Romance Cotton plantation daughter, May Lynn Whitley sees nothing wrong with owning others. After all how would they fend for themselves if it wasn't for gracious people like her family? But a handsome young preacher’s probing words aThis is an alternative first chapter. Not the whole novel. This first chapter is told through Michael's point of view.A Time to Say Goodbye. Christian Historical Romance Cotton plantation daughter, May Lynn Whitley sees nothing wrong with owning others. After all how would they fend for themselves if it wasn't for gracious people like her family? But a handsome young preacher’s probing words and mesmerizing blue eyes unlock a new sense of justice and lead her on a journey that will change her life and soul. But she is betrothed and May Lynn’s controlling fiance’ will do anything to make sure they wed. Anything including destroying all that she holds dear. Set in Antebellum America, May Lynn’s adventure spans the Eastern Seaboard as she joins a movement she once scorned.

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    The Last Supper: John

      Scott Toney
     The Last Supper: John

This is the story of The Last Supper told through the mind of the apostle John.This is the story of The Last Supper told through the mind of the apostle John. Excerpt: John sat on the floor at a low stone table while the other apostles spoke. Candles danced light around them. “Did you hear what Jesus spoke in the streets?” Bartholomew asked in low tones to Thomas across the table. “He said ‘The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain, but if it dies, it bears much fruit.’ What do these words mean? He speaks in riddles. If he is to be glorified will he now take his place as ruler over the land of Jerusalem? What role would we play then?” Thomas took a hand and placed it on the table, turning to his fellow apostle. “I do not think he means to rule, but I am afraid I also do not understand. He spoke of death, and yet he then told the masses ‘Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.’ I do not think he would speak of serving and following if he or we were to die now. But then he has said before ‘The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands, and they will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised.” “I would die for him if he asked,” Simon Peter spoke from nearby John. It had been like this for days, ever since their arrival to Jerusalem during the festival while Jesus rode the donkey over branches of palm. Jesus spoke words they did not fully understand, words that brought fear to the apostles. John looked around the table at his eleven brothers. Their faces were apprehensive, some masking it with jovial talk and others asking questions about what was to come. All seemed to feel this coming meal with Jesus was important and pivotal in some unknown way. Tension held between them at all times.

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