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Ghostly Justice

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The Meridians

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by Charlie N. Holmberg

The Paper Magician by Charlie N. HolmbergCHAPTER 1FOR THE PAST FIVE years, Ceony had wanted to be a Smelter.Howe...

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by L. E. Modesitt, Jr.

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by DeLaune Michel

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RUN

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Rising Fears

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Always(Time for Love Book 4)

by Miranda P. Charles

Always(Time for Love Book 4) By Miranda P. CharlesCHAPTER ONEAh, to be happy and in love.Brenna Ward sighed envi...

A High-End Finish

by Kate Carlisle

A High-End Finish by Kate CarlisleChapter OneYou could’ve warned me that installing drywall would be hell on...

A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens

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by PENGUIN CLASSICS

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Flawless Surrender

by Lori King

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by Belle Aurora

Willing Captive by Belle AuroraChapter OneA series of unfortunate eventsLilyShe wrapped her small hand around his ...

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by Alison Bailey

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Sweet Little Thing

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Sweet Little Thing by Renée CarlinoFor the readers, the lovers, and the dreamers.TRACK 1: Wedding PainsTyler...

MacKenzie Fire

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MacKenzie Fire by Elle CaseyChapter OneTHE AIR IN BOISE, IDAHO is so cold, when I inhale, it freezes my nostril...

Shine Not Burn

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Holy Frigging Matrimony.....

by Emma Chase

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Tamed

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Tamed by Emma ChaseAn endearing, laugh-out-loud, funny read. If you loved Drew, you’ll love Matthew. Once ag...

The Will

by Kristen Ashley

The Will by Kristen AshleyChapter OneThe Safest Place I Could BeAshes to ashes, dust to dust.My mouth filled wit...

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NOCTE (Nocte Trilogy #1)

by Courtney Cole

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