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Seven Noble Knights

by Jessica Knauss

Spain, 974. Gonzalo, a brave but hotheaded knight, unwittingly provokes tragedy at his uncle's wedding to beautiful young noblewoman Lambra: the adored cousin of the bride dead, his teeth scattered across the riverbank. Coveting his family's wealth and power, Lambra sends Gonzalo's father into enemy territory to be beheaded, unleashing a revenge that devastates Castile for a generation. A new hero, Mudarra, rises out of the ashes of Gonzalo's once great family. Raised as a warrior in the opu... more

Nicola's Leg

by Natacha Pavlov

Nikita and Natacha, of Russian nobility, flee the Russian Revolution to Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives. Thus is born my grandfather Nicola’s story: from adolescence in Eastern Europe, to serving in Egypt during World War II, to his imprisonment at the onset of Israel’s Six-Day War, his journey unfolds, eventually culminating in the loss of his legs.

THESE THY GIFTS

by Vincent Panettiere

These Thy Gifts is story of atonement, resignation and vindication spanning fifty years in the life of an activist priest. Caught in the human conundrum of his faith, church dogma, deception and scandal, while struggling with an unbreakable relationship with the widow of a petty mobster. Father Steve Trimboli grapples with right and wrong, heaven and earth, and the greatest of all evils - sexual abuse by priests of innocent children.

The Funny Farm

by Gordon Perry

Very Popular K - 8 Short Rhyming story that teaches the Value of Obeying your Parents. Beautifully Illustrated, Easy Read. Earned NABE "Children's Interest" category "Best Book" Award for Fall of 2013.

The Highmore Circle

by Cricket Reynolds

Gracie Anderson, a single college professor in her thirties, knows her life is severely lacking?no dates, no pets, and no real personal life to speak of. But now she?s stuck: her best friend, Chloe, has signed her up for a support group that meets at a local community center in an attempt to hook her friend up with the man of her dreams. Instead, Gracie meets five other women who are different from her and from one another as night and day. A librarian, a dominatrix, a fashion consultant, a hous... more

Growing Up Tobey

by Caroline Barthen

Join Tobey as he goes through his first year of life. He talks about his many adventures and lessons learned along the way. So come join Tobey as he shares his adventures!

Chess Gypsie

by Damian Lewis

Set some four years after the fall of the Berlin Wall in the rubble of post-communist Bulgaria, Chess Gypsie chronicles the adventures of Boris, an orphaned Gypsie boy, in a country coming to grips with the harsh realities of a period of transition to the exalted democratic system. Told through honest and direct dialogue, Chess Gypsie will not only make you laugh and cry, it will open your eyes to some of the brutal ‘goings-on’ in what was an essentially lawless land for over a decade – certain... more

Dare to Dream Ambrosia

by Ingrid M. Ellis

Have you ever had a dream that you thought was too big to dream and it scared you from ever dreaming again? DARE TO DREAM AMBROSIA is a colorful expression of possibility and hope for anyone who truly dares to defy the odds. With her awkward hair and uncommon attire, Ambrosia Nittie challenges her readers to think outside the box. She gives the child and the child at heart permission to dream the impossible. In DARE TO DREAM AMBROSIA, readers are invited to take the journey of dream exploration.... more

Under the Cherry Tree: A feel-good, heart-warming, tear-jerking love story.

by Lilac Mills

“A feel-good, heart-warming, tear-jerking love story.”

The best sort of holiday read, recommended for fans of Jane Costello, Erica James, and Lucy James

“My dog didn't like men. Actually that was a lie – she didn't like the men I chose. The only ones who rocked her world had been my father (who was no longer with us), Ross (who was gay), and the butcher on the high street (for obvious reasons).”

When Jenni Meadows has the opportunity to ... more

Miracle

by Chanavia Haddock

One simple question leads Piper Rose on an epic journey of discovery filled with adventure and playful curiosity as she learns that sometimes in our quest to find something spectacular we miss the many special things along the way.

Breathing Two Worlds

by Ruchira Khanna

Neena Arya, a Delhi-born goes abroad for further studies and decides to settle down there. Determined to be a 'somebody' from a 'nobody' she blends with the Americans via the accent and their mannerisms while having a live-in relationship with her European boyfriend, Adan Somoza. When illness hits home, Neena rushes to meet her ailing dad. Tragedy strikes and amidst the mingling with relatives and friends, she finds herself suffocated with the two different cultures that she has been breathi... more

Jeanne d'Arc : The Conspiracy Theory

by Jacques Genicot

This book takes us on a journey through one of the most incredible adventures of all times: how a young peasant girl from out of nowhere led by a mystic voice managed to save the Kingdom of France from British domination and crown a King all before she turned nineteen ! The story has confounded historians and pundits alike for the past six hundred years ever since Joan of Arc’s epic adventure came to an abrupt end at the stake in 1431. Endless tales, legends or accounts of the story were tol... more

Marty May

by Elliott Murphy

Virtuoso rock guitarist, Marty May found glory at a young age, living the high life of a rock star in New York during the 1970’s. Then his promising career, along with his marriage, slipped away and at thirty-three he is living alone, broke without a record contract and hassled by collection agencies. Marty fears that he has blown not only his career but any chance at a normal life and wonders if he should go back to playing the blues alongside his first mentor Blind Red Rose. Set in the 1980’s ... more

Virginia's Ring

by Lynn Seldon

Lauded by Pat Conroy, author of The Lords of Discipline and many other bestsellers, Virginia's Ring is a love letter to the Virginia Military Institute. Set in the pretty Shenandoah Valley town of Lexington and Virginia’s capital city of Richmond, the two main characters of Virginia’s Ring share their experiences at the Virginia Military Institute and beyond with poignancy and grace, serving as a reminder of how precious people, places, and life can be. Creatively narrated by both a male and fem... more

Lakeview Park: A Short Story Collection

by Larry K. Collins

"Many people enjoy Lakeview Park, and each one has a unique story. Between the pages, you’ll meet:

Clarence, who thinks he might have found a winning lottery ticket
Kuniko, a grandmother and widow who discovers that friendship can bloom anywhere
Wayne, a former guitarist who rediscovers the joy of music
Jenny, a mother whose husband is serving in Afghanistan
Carol, whose journalistic assignment teaches her more than she expects
Shi... more

Three Score and Ten, What Then?

by Peggy Smith

A groundbreaking novel about a growing social issue...long-term care; written from a resident's point of view. As the world celebrates the dawn of a new millennium, Savannah Ashton is celebrating some very special milestones of her own. She is living her life in a third century, and in a few weeks, she will celebrate her one-hundred and third birthday; both are amazing accomplishments. Savannah is pleased that she has been able to make it that far. The rigors of old age have not stolen her me... more

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