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Mystery
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Poppy's Dilemma (The Sisters of Barclay Square Book 1)
By Jenny Wheeler
Disgraced overnight, a Sydney heiress sets out to prove her father innocent. Poppy Barclay's world collapses when the family firm is accused of fraud. Her fiance leaves and society shuts its doors. Her only lead? A brash reporter she can't stand. A clean historical mystery with a spark of romance.
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Cozy Mystery
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Which Pairs Best With Murder?
By Lynn Joseph

Noelle Knight knows wine, not murder. But when the wine shop owner becomes a prime suspect, she must find the real killer fast. In sunny Mermaid Bay, secrets run deep, danger comes calling, and her clever black cat, Cabby, knows more than he lets on.

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Thriller
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The Follower
By Jason Starr
HE ALREADY KNOWS YOU. Katie Porter is looking for love in New York City. Peter Wells believes they’re destined to be together. There’s just one problem: Katie doesn’t know he exists. A chilling, addictive psychological thriller from bestselling author Jason Starr.
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Gone (Gone Series Book 1)
By Stacy Claflin

Macy Mercer's desire for freedom plunges her into a nightmare she never saw coming. Locked away by a man desperate to replace his missing daughter, Macy fights to preserve her own identity amidst constant threats.

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Romance
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Out of Position -- Book 1 Coral Gables University Hockey
By Anastasia Wyeth

Sebastien has one shot at the NHL and one new rule: No Sex. Walking away from the university president’s daughter was supposed to keep him focused. Then her scholarship roommate Emery sees through the disciplined hockey star to the man underneath.

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Historical Romance
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No Quarter: Wenches - Volume 1
By MJL Evans and GM O'Connor

Behind every successful pirate is a cunning wench.

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Paranormal Romance
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Hidden Intentions
By H.P. Mallory

She's a fae cop framed for murder. He's an irresistible investigator immune to her magic. Forced into close quarters, their simmering attraction threatens every boundary. But as danger closes in, falling for him could be her salvation—or her sweetest downfall.

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Historical Fiction
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SEVERUS: The Black Caesar
By Steve Exeter
SEVERUS: The Black Caesar reimagines the rise of Septimius Severus from African-born general to Roman emperor. Blending history with speculation, it explores his powerful bond with Julia Domna and a turbulent ascent shaped by prophecy, ambition, love, and war.
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The Fourth: Pawn to King's Knight Four
By Steffan Steiff

Plunged into the volatile Weimar Republic, an heiress and a founding father clash across a global chessboard where one wrong move could destroy a 100-year legacy.

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Literary Fiction
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Freshman Days
By Ron Briglia

A coming-of-age story about a fourteen-year-old boy and the trials and tribulations he experiences at a private all-boys school during his freshman year. A diverse combination of family, friends and fellow students guide him through nine months of sports, dances, teenage shenanigans and Latin.

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The Heels That Never Click: At the Edge of Reality and Beyond: Short Stories
By Chrystalla Koulermou

Nine stories where reality meets the impossible. A missing child, a boy's mysterious bond with a tree, a rainmaker, a violin that can set others free. Explore allegory, magical realism, and unexpected truths about human nature.

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Christian Fiction/Nonfiction
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Suffering Leads to Hope
By James Velissaris
Suffering Leads to Hope does not promise escape from pain. It offers transformation through pain. By guiding readers from suffering to endurance, from endurance to character, and from character to hope, the book speaks with rare credibility to a world desperate for meaning that does not collapse under pressure.
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Love & Family
By Elsie Davis

A small-town doctor meets his match when his friend's daughter arrives to meet her father for the first time. Enjoy a sweet, wholesome Thanksgiving romance filled with family, holiday warmth, and the charm of Hallbrook, where love belongs in every season.

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Science Fiction
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Project Mind River: Techs Future Promise and Peril
By Dave Spacer

AI researcher Tara returns to rebuild her career, only to discover that smart technology is being turned into a deadly weapon. Teaming up with an FBI agent, she follows a trail of mysterious accidents toward a conspiracy that can manipulate human behavior. Can they outsmart an intelligence that predicts their every move?

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Fantasy
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On the Wing (Fifth Flight Book 1)
By L. Darby Gibbs

Rachel Stoi has two battles to win, but she's only prepared for one. Once an ostracized warrior, she's now an elite dragonrider fighting for her kingdom's survival. But facing Marshal Buckleran—and the kiss he's chosen to forget—may prove her greatest challenge yet.

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Midlife, Myths and Memory (Mythical Midlife)
By Fyre Hart

Menopause meets magic in this tale of mythical creatures, a secret Scottish island, and a woman who wants a quiet cup of coffee. When Neris travels to scatter her mother’s ashes, her life turns upside down—and the trip becomes far more unexpected and magical than she imagined.

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Lost Legacy
By D.K. Henderson

What if some legends are more than just stories? Thirteen mystical Skulls of Light, lost for millennia. An ancient legacy shrouded in secrets. And memories that aren’t mine, but the story of a forgotten past that refuses to stay buried.

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Horror
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F#%king Zombies, Man!
By Luke Wallace
Blood and guts? Check. More F-bombs than Scarface? Check. A plot like Big Trouble in Little China meets Army of Darkness? Check. Foulmouthed townies, a yuppie lawyer, a nerdy kid, and an outgunned FBI agent are mankind's last hope.
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Children
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Peanut Butter and Donner: The Wishing Tree
By Erin Rosenblum

When a magical wishing tree leads Peanut Butter the bunny and his friends into an enchanted forest, he must face his fears and discover his own courage. This heartwarming picture book teaches children that bravery means taking small steps forward, even when they feel afraid.

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The Tale of the Lost Teeth
By Willow Hewett

The Wishy-Washy, Curly-Wurly Dragon is different than other dragons. When he loses his most embarrassing thing, he must find it before anyone else does!

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Bacon Loves Everyone!
By Tina Neely
A little pig. A forever family. A whole lot of love! Follow Bacon from a flea market to a home filled with friendship and kindness. Discover over 400 hidden hearts and one forever truth: You are loved.
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Young Adult
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Ignite
By Kaitlyn Davis

Kira Dawson has no idea she can destroy vampires with a touch of sunlight—or that the mysterious boy she is falling for is one. When a move to South Carolina awakens her hidden powers, friendship and first love collide with a dangerous supernatural world. The first book in the Midnight Fire series.

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Nonfiction
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Exit Banned: An American Executive Held Hostage for 69 Days in China
By Morris Huntley

In 2010, American executive Morris Huntly arrived at a Shanghai airport only to discover China would not let him leave. Trapped for 69 days in a business dispute, he faced surveillance, threats, and a failed escape attempt. This gripping true account exposes the dangers of China's controversial exit bans.

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Chrismus with Rocka
By Carmeta Blake
It's a daughter's remembrance of her father and the Christmas he made unforgettable. This is a story about family dynamics and the importance of a father figure.
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My Nanny Was a Nazi: Stories About Trauma, Recovery, Liberation, and Transformation
By Anne Hays Egan

From a childhood shaped by a Nazi nanny to encounters with racism and oppression across continents, Anne's memoir explores her journey toward healing and freedom. Through friendship, spiritual faith, and personal growth, she discovers how to overcome trauma and embrace a life of gratitude and joy.

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Spaceship Parenting: Raising Smarter, Kinder, More Capable Children
By Ricky Arenson MD

Helicopter parenting taught us to hover. Spaceship Parenting teaches us to prepare children for life. With humor, science, and an alien named Nova, Dr. Ricky Arenson shares ten practical rules for raising resilient, independent children through cooperation, confidence, and leadership.

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African American
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Loving the Wrong Man
By Mia Black

After escaping a toxic relationship, Jazmine wants nothing to do with another man. Then a chance encounter with an irresistible stranger makes her reconsider. Could he be the fresh start she needs—or the beginning of even bigger trouble? A short, steamy opening installment in the Loving the Wrong Man series.

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LGBTQ+
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True and Plumb
By Stevie Beck

At forty-seven Nova has never wanted a woman. Then she hires one to knock down a wall, and spends eight weeks alone in a house with her. Slow burn, explicit, and nobody gets their heart broken.

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York
By Macy Blake

York may not have been expecting to lose his heart over the holidays, but with his magic sparkling in the air and the man of his dreams at his side, he has a few new reasons to love the season.

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Erotic Romance
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The Family Home Book One: Practice Makes Perfect
By Kate Granger
Nell Vance's best study aid cost thirty-four dollars and lives in a shoebox under her bed. One night her mother opens the bathroom door at the worst moment. She isn't angry. Nell didn't expect what she felt, but one reading proves nothing. Then she's sent to the family that raised her mother. They all seem to know why.
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