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Canadian West series volume 5
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Henry--a Canadian Mountie like his father--struggles between the call of duty and the call of his heart. When he informs a young logger's wife of her husband's death, the memory of that loss haunts him for years. Assigned to a new beat five years later, he rediscovers Amber and gains her trust...and eventually her heart.
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A series of unfortunate events volume 2
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" ... Like the movie, this book tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children, who despite being pleasant lead unpleasant lives. From the very beginning of this volume, when the children are driving down a bad-smelling road toward a house full of mysterious beasts, continuing on to the last page of this distressing story, disaster lurks at their heels. Unlike the movie, however, this book does not contain moving pictures"--Jacket flap.
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Tired of the rules that have bound them ever since "the bad thing happened," twelve-year-old Diana ignores her brother's warnings and befriends the daughter of the new caretaker, setting in motion events that lead to the release of the spirit of an evil, crazy woman who once ruled the old Willis place. Diana and her little brother Georgie have been living in the woods behind the old Willis place, a decaying Victorian mansion, for what already seems...
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Ember in the ashes volume 1
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Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither is free. Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear. It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire's impoverished backstreets. They do...
6) Rules
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Frustrated at life with an autistic brother, twelve-year-old Catherine longs for a normal existence but her world is further complicated by a friendship with an young paraplegic.
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How would you feel if you found out your parents had been keeping a secret from you all your life? What if you got kidnapped in the middle of the night and were accused of being a witch or wizard? And then you were told that everything you loved -- your books, your music, your pictures -- were banned forever? -- p. [4] of cover.
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Magic tree house. Merlin missions volume 10
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Jack and Annie travel 500 years back in time to Florence, Italy, and spend a day helping Leonardo da Vinci in the hope of learning another secret of happiness.
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Seventeen-year-old Nat and her hacker brother Sam have come to Hawaii for their parents' Final Week. Global warming has devastated the planet, and the disintegrating society that remains is run by "corporates" who keep the population complacent through a constant diet of "pharma." The few Americans who still live well also live long -- so long that older adults, like Nat's parents, bow out not by natural means but by buying death contracts. While...
11) Willow
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Dear Reader:Willow is a novel from early in my career, and it was originally shorter than many of my other historical romances. Now, I'm delighted to be able to share this brand-new edition with you. I've taken the opportunity to expand Willow to include the subplots, love scenes, and deeper characterization that are possible with a longer book. I hope you enjoy reading this retelling as much as I have enjoyed visiting these characters and this story...
12) Handsome lawman
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Handsome devils volume 3
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"Erin Weber insists she’s not meant for Trent Barrett! He’s one Hometown Heartthrob she’s going to avoid, but not if Leigh, his matchmaking sister, has anything to say about it. Sure enough, there’s soon a mysterious case of puppy love goin’ on, tailor-made for one pretty pet shop owner and one handsome devil of a sheriff to solve—with marriage, perhaps?"--Publisher description.
13) Vegas sunrise
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In Las Vegas, a family squabbles over who will run their Babylon Casino. Retiring matriarch Fanny favors Jeff, the illegitimate son of her late husband, but Birch, one of her real sons wants the job.
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Jack Henry books volume 4
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Moving with his unbearable sister to Miami, Florida, Jack tries to break some of his bad habits but finds himself irresistibly drawn to things disgusting, gross, and weird.
15) Crown jewel
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Ricky Lam had it all -- a thriving film career, the adoration of countless fans, incredible wealth, and a cocaine and alcohol problem that was about to destroy him. Luckily, he also had a business manager -- his straight-arrow older brother Philip -- who strong-armed him into an addiction clinic. But not even the passage of fifteen years, Ricky's rehabilitation, and undreamed-of success for both men can mend the rift that erupted between the brothers...
17) Superfudge
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Fudge books volume 3
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Twelve-year-old Peter relates his life with his troublesome little brother, Fudge.
19) Bunny cakes
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Max makes an earthworm cake for Grandma's birthday and helps Ruby with her angel surprise cake. At the store, the grocer can't read all of the shopping list, until Max solves the problem by drawing a picture.
20) Three Fates
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When a priceless family heirloom is stolen, Malachi, Gideon, and Rebecca Sullivan embark on a mission to recover the treasure and make their fortune.