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The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife / Carroll, Tim

For readers of "Remarkably Bright Creatures" and "The Pilgrimage of Harold Fry," a warm, life-affirming debut about a zany case of mistaken identity that allows a lonely old man one last chance to be part of a family. "Would you mind terribly, old boy, if I borrowed the rest of your life? I promise I'll take excellent care of it." Frederick Fife was born with an extra helping of kindness in his heart. If he borrowed your car, he'd return it washed with a full tank of gas. The problem is there's nobody left in Fred's life to borrow from. At eighty-two, he's desperately lonely, broke, and on the brink of homelessness. But Fred's luck changes when, in a bizarre case of mistaken identity, he takes the place of grumpy Bernard Greer at the local nursing home. Now he has warm meals in his belly and a roof over his head-as long as his poker face is in better shape than his prostate and that his look-alike never turns up. Denise Simms is stuck breathing the same disappointing air again and again. A middle-aged mom and caregiver at Bernard's facility, her crumbling marriage and daughter's health concerns are suffocating her joy for life. Wounded by her two-faced husband, she vows never to let a man deceive her again. As Fred walks in Bernard's shoes, he leaves a trail of kindness behind him, fueling Denise's suspicions about his true identity. When unexpected truths are revealed, Fred and Denise rediscover their sense of purpose and learn how to return a broken life to mint condition. Bittersweet and remarkably perceptive, "The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife" is a hilarious, feel-good, clever novel about grief, forgiveness, redemption, and finding family.

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The Tower Treasure / Dixon, Franklin W.

"The Tower Treasure," the first book in the Hardy Boys series written by Franklin W. Dixon, introduces readers to the young sleuths Frank and Joe Hardy. The story is set in the fictional town of Bayport, where the brothers, sons of the famous detective Fenton Hardy, inherit their father's knack for solving mysteries. When their friend Chet Morton's yellow jalopy is stolen, the boys embark on an adventure that leads them to uncover a major theft involving a missing fortune hidden in the Tower Mansion. Along the way, they face various challenges and use their keen intuition and detective skills to unravel the mystery. "The Tower Treasure" sets the stage for the many thrilling escapades of the Hardy Boys, blending action, suspense, and the strong bond between the brothers.

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The Goddess of Warsaw / Barr, Lisa

From the New York Times bestselling author of "Woman on Fire", the harrowing and ultimately triumphant tale of a Jewish WWII assassin turned Hollywood star... "The Goddess of Warsaw" is an enthralling story of a legendary Hollywood screen goddess with a dark secret. When the famous actress Lena Browning is threatened by someone from her war-time past, she must put her skills into play to protect herself, her illustrious career, and those she loves, then and now. Before she was a "Living Legend", Lena Browning was Bina Blonski, a wealthy Polish Jew whose life and prominent family were destroyed by the Nazis and imprisoned with the rest of Warsaw's Jews in a ghastly ghetto. Determined to fight back, the beautiful, blonde Aryan-looking Bina becomes a spy and an assassin, gaining information and stealing weapons outside the Warsaw ghetto to protect her family and fellow Jews. While Bina accomplishes amazing feats of bravery, she sacrifices much in the process-including a forbidden love. More than a decade after escaping the horrors of the war, Lena Browning rises to fame in Hollywood. Yet she cannot help but hunger for revenge against the Nazis who escaped justice after the war. Fierce and fearless, Lena uses her star power to right the past's wrongs... and perhaps even finds the happy ending she never had.

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Nothing Is Wasted : A True Story of Hope, Forgiveness, and Finding Purpose in Pain / Hoopla Digital.

A heart-wrenching yet inspiring story of a man wrestling with loss, grief, and forgiveness after the murder of his wife, and how he discovered that God always has a bigger purpose in our pain. On November 11, 2011, Davey and Amanda Blackburn loaded up a moving truck and drove from Greenville, South Carolina to Indianapolis, Indiana to start Resonate Church, a place they hoped would bring new life to a city and reach people who didn't know God. Almost four years later on November 10, 2015, the unspeakable happened: Davey came home from the gym to find that his wife, who was pregnant, had been shot three times during a burglary gone wrong in their home. Thankfully, their fifteen-month-old son was left unharmed in his bedroom upstairs. Amanda passed away twenty-four hours later. The story hit headlines across the country, and the months following Amanda's death brought Davey to the lowest level in his life. Nothing Is Wasted is the deeply moving story of Davey's journey of despair and hardship, hope and healing, and how he discovered firsthand that God has a bigger purpose in our pain. It is through this tragedy and Davey's brokenness, forgiveness, and willingness to share his story that God's presence and healing power allows triumph, victory, and restoration to have the last word.

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The Black Rock Killings / Hoopla Digital.

Preorder the BRAND NEW instalment in Wes Markin's gritty crime series. A calculated killer. A life hanging in the balance. A decision that changes For the first time in her life, DCI Emma Gardner finds herself unable to concentrate on the job she loves. Her thoughts are now always with her old colleague Paul Riddick, who lies desperately ill in hospital - a tortured man in life, now facing death. When a young woman dies from seemingly natural causes, Emma can't help feeling that something isn't quite right with the case, but she needs her team to pick up the slack whilst she focuses on Paul. The case proves more complex than anyone imagined and will test the team like never before. But unbeknownst to everyone, there is another threat lurking even closer to home - Emma's unpredictable brother Jack. And with Emma distracted, he has free rein to put right the dark and twisted grievances from his own past. But his actions, when they come, will be devastating. And will destroy everything Emma loves... Praise for Wes Markin: 'Cracking start to an exciting new series. Twist and turns, thrills and kills. I loved it.' Bestselling author Ross Greenwood 'Markin stuns with his latest Mind-bendingly dark and deep, you know it's not for the faint hearted from page one. Intricate plotting, devious twists and excellent characterisation take this tale to a whole new level. Any serious crime fan will love it!' Bestselling author Owen Mullen 'A nerve-jangling, heart thumping belter of a crime series.' Bestselling author TG Reid 'Yet another first class story from this talented author.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Wow! What an incredible and enoyable read this was.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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Hidden in Brutal Devotion / Duran, Troy.

Tia I've only loved once in my life but never again. It threw me into a depth of hell I've barely crawled out of. But when Cole enters my life, I'm willing to give love another try. He's six feet and three inches of solid muscle, full of dirty fun, and completely devoted to me, leaving my heart once again exposed. Then, there's his brother, Lucas, always in the background lingering for more, diligently waiting. But his own brutal demons leave him struggling to give in to me. To us. And when I finally meet the brother they call Rage, my mind is thrown back in time, forcing memories I tried to keep hiddento resurface and putting not just me in danger. Can they accept me and my baggage when I choose to accept theirs, or will my past catch up with me and tear us apart, forcing me to choose only one? Hidden In Brutal Devotion is a Why Choose Dark Romance book. It is book 1 in a duet. WARNING: This book has triggers. It contains sensitive and explicit storylines, graphic sex scenes and strong language recommended for readers aged eighteen and over.

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Trixie / Foss, Eliza

Welcome to the Puppy Place! Where every puppy finds a home. Charles and Lizzie Peterson love puppies. Their family fosters these young dogs, giving them love and proper care, until they can find the perfect forever home. Trixie loves playing dress up, and this gives Lizzie a brilliant idea. Halloween is just around the corner and she plans a costume contest for the dogs at the shelter. Ellen Miles loves dogs, which is why she has a great time writing Puppy Place books. And guess what? She loves cats, too! That's why she came up with a series called Kitty Corner. Ellen lives in Vermont and loves to be outdoors every day, walking, biking, skiing, or swimming, depending on the season. She also loves to read, cook, explore her beautiful state, play with dogs, and hang out with friends and family. Visit her website at EllenMiles.net.


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Guillotine / Dawson, Delilah S.

The Menu meets Ready or Not in this dark tale of opulent luxury and shocking violence from the New York Times bestselling author of Bloom. Thrift fashionista Dez Lane doesn't want to date Patrick Ruskin; she just wants to meet his mother, the editor-in-chief of Nouveau magazine. When he invites her to his family's big Easter reunion at their ancestral home, she's certain she can put up with his arrogance and fend off his advances long enough to ask Marie Caulfield-Ruskin for an internship someone with her pedigree could never nab through the regular submission route. When they arrive at the enormous island mansion, Dez is floored-she's never witnessed how the 1% lives before in all their ridiculous, unnecessary luxury. But once all the family members are on the island and the ferry has departed, things take a dark turn. For decades, the Ruskins have made their servants sign contracts that are basically indentured servitude, and with nothing to lose, the servants have decided their only route to freedom is to get rid of the Ruskins for good . . . Contains mature themes.

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Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides Box Set : Books #1-3 / Hoopla Digital.

Earth women better watch out. Things are about to heat up. NYT Bestselling Author, Michelle M. Pillow, shows what happens when hot aliens looking for love land in Las Vegas, the city of decadence and sin. Included in this box set Spark Mining ash on a remote planet where temperatures reach hellish degrees doesn't leave Kal (aka Spark) much room for dating. Lucky for this hard-working man, a new corporation Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides is ready to help him find the girl of his dreams. Does it really matter that he lied on his application and really isn't looking for long term, but rather some fast action? Earth women better watch out. Things are about to heat up. Flame Vin (aka Flame) can't believe he's in yet another holding cell. Stupid Earthlings wouldn't know fun if it bit them in the hindquarters. Speaking of fun, the hot little number who claims she's a guard at the jail has been making his body respond in ways he's very happy about. If only she'd get on board with the plan and help him escape back to his ship. First she'd have to believe he's an alien. Right now she's taken to thinking he's crazy. Blaze Sev (aka Blaze) isn't looking for commitment, but there is no way in hell he's letting his brother go to Earth to search for a woman by himself. He's prepared to yank the idiot out of every jailhouse and ice cream parlor (don't ask) if he has to. It wouldn't be the first time. He can handle a good fight. But what this alpha isn't prepared for was the hardheaded beauty determined to follow him home.