“Ben Hur” by Lew Wallace is a classic historical novel that has captivated readers since its publication in 1880. Set in ancient Rome and Jerusalem, the story follows Judah Ben Hur, a Jewish prince who is betrayed by his childhood friend, Messala, and unjustly sentenced to slavery. This betrayal sets Ben Hur on a path of vengeance and redemption, intertwining his fate with pivotal events in early Christian history.
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“Khaled” by F. Marion Crawford immerses readers in a mystical journey through the Arabian Peninsula, blending romance, adventure, and the supernatural. Khaled, a genie, falls in love with the beautiful princess Zehowah and wishes to marry her. He is transformed into a human, embarking on a quest to win her genuine love. Only then will he be granted a human soul, setting the stage for a series of trials and tribulations that test his newfound humanity.
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Kara Whittenbrook is an unlikely heiress. Down-to-earth and lovably quirky, she’s never fit in with the stogy Whittenbrook clan of Connecticut. Growing up at her parents’ rainforest preserve in Brazil, she has a quaintly off-beat view of life. Now her beloved parents have died in a plane crash, and Kara’s learned a stunning truth. She was adopted.
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A cold case heats up when a 9-1-1 call puts police at a Denver murder scene, pointing investigators to the abduction of a Colorado teenager fourteen years earlier. A calling card—a single black pearl—is found on the newest victim. Is the murder a copycat? Or has a twisted serial killer, thought dead or in prison, returned to strike again?
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When Army Ranger Logan Montgomery returns to his family’s ranch in western Montana to mourn the loss of his father, he discovers that his best friend had a little girl as a result of their lovemaking the night before he left to join the service. He sets out to prove himself to her-that he’s come home to stay.
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New York Times Bestselling Author, Lilith Saintcrow
The crusade wants her dead.
The dark wants her power.
And then there’s Dante.
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Possessed by a demon since she was eleven years old, Mira Fuentes maintains a fragile alliance with the snarky soul who shares her body. Together they hunt down unstable Rifters– demon-controlled humans bent on causing chaos in the mortal realm. But when a routine hunt leads to a powerful Rifter with plans for Baltimore, Mira quickly finds herself in over her head and at the top of the city’s Most Wanted.
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Is he a half-mad court jester or a brilliant spy for the king? Lady Julianna knows this much for certain: He is no fool when it comes to the art of seduction.
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She’s every man’s desire and one man’s target.
Some think of Lifemate Connections as a government approved dating service, meant to keep order in a world where men outnumber women ten to one and only the rich are allowed to bear children. But the fabulously expensive hotel and bar is little more than a sex club where approved singles are required to test potential mates—and anything goes.
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Six months ago, if anyone would have told Em Johnson she’d end up divorced, broke, and running the dilapidated Tiki Goddess Bar on the magical North Shore of Kauai she would have told them to shove a swizzle stick up their okole.
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One day Persephone is an ordinary high school junior working at her mom’s flower shop in Athens, Georgia. The next she’s fighting off Boreas, the brutal god of Winter, and learning that she’s a bonafide goddess-a rare daughter of the now-dead Zeus. Her goddess mom whisks her off to the Underworld to hide until Spring.
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Welcome back to Diamond City where hell just busted loose.
Senator Rice, hater of all things magic, declared martial law following the recent bombings. His goal? Arrest all magic-wielders and take control of the mines. To get what he wants, he doesn’t care how many people have to die.
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It’s not just another day at the library . . .
When demons are preying on schoolchildren in her city, Francesca Barnes does what any red-blooded librarian would do—she does some research and goes hunting. But the books she finds in a secret cache don’t tell her the whole story.
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How could a simple wager go so delightfully wrong?
“The Spinster and the Rake” by Anne Stuart is a captivating historical romance that deftly combines wit, charm, and a touch of scandal. With Stuart’s masterful storytelling and richly drawn characters, “The Spinster and the Rake” delivers a delightful and engaging tale that explores themes of love, redemption, and the power of true connection.
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It was a time when gods walked the earth, when armies fought not for bits of land, but for the very existence of humanity. On such a battlefield, five formidable warriors stood against an evil greater than any the earth had ever seen. But evil is not an honorable foe. Betrayed by someone they trusted, the warriors were cursed, one by one, tossed into the maelstrom of time, imprisoned in stone, their freedom resting on nearly impossible conditions. Until . . .
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Four years ago, my world—the world—exploded with wild magic. The cherry on top of that crap cake? The supernatural world declared war on humans, and my life went straight to hell.
I used to be a detective, and a damned good one. Then Magicfall happened, and I changed along with the world. I’m witchkin now—something more than human or not quite human, depending on your perspective.
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In “A Ranger’s Honor,” Morgan Kane rides into a land where justice teeters on the edge of a six-shooter. As a Texas Ranger, Kane hunts down an infamous outlaw gang that brings terror to the frontier, navigating a world where every decision could mean life or death. Amidst the relentless pursuit, he battles not just the ruthless criminals, but also the ghosts of his own past. This gripping tale, set against the raw backdrop of the American West, weaves a story of courage, confli… Read More
In “Five Weeks in a Balloon,” Jules Verne whisks readers away on a thrilling aerial expedition across the uncharted terrains of Africa, led by the ingenious Dr. Samuel Ferguson and his companions. As they navigate the skies in a groundbreaking hydrogen balloon, they encounter breathtaking landscapes, perilous weather, and wild encounters, all while showcasing the boundless spirit of exploration and scientific curiosity. Verne masterfully blends meticulous scientific detail with rivet… Read More
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Embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of the wild with “Kingdom of Claws: A Kingdom Shifters Novel.”
In a world hidden within our own, magical beings live among us, capable of transforming into majestic animals… if they find their mate. Kingdoms of these enigmatic beings, called beastwalkers, have existed for centuries, each species governed by their own regal king and queen. One thing the courts crave above all else are the animi—human females who c… Read More
“Three Men in a Boat” by Jerome K. Jerome is a classic comedic novel first published in 1889. It is a comedic masterpiece that chronicles the misadventures of three friends as they embark on a boating holiday along the Thames River. Jerome, who also serves as the narrator, weaves a tale filled with witty observations and humorous reflections on the peculiarities of Victorian society. Accompanied by Jerome’s mischievous dog, Montmorency, the friends navigate a series of humoro… Read More
Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper,” a seminal work of feminist literature published in 1892, immerses readers in the unsettling world of a woman grappling with confinement, mental illness, and societal oppression. Through a gripping first-person narrative, Gilman masterfully unravels the inner turmoil of a character confronted with the confines of a room adorned with yellow wallpaper. The story unfolds with haunting intensity, as her struggles against a dismissiv… Read More
In the shadows of 1970s New York, half-fae private detective John “Ironwood” Irons navigates a treacherous underworld of dark magic and ancient feuds. With his quick wit, iron will, and mastery of the faerie arts, he takes on cases that no mere mortal could hope to crack, delving deep into the city’s seedy underbelly and the twisted machinations of its otherworldly denizens. But when a routine investigation into a missing person case leads him to a mysterious figure known as th… Read More