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    The Shipping News by Annie Proulx
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    A strange, beautiful, slow-burn novel that’s all about finding hope and home in unlikely places - if you can get past the style, you’ll find a rewarding, unforgettable read.

    Hive-spangled, gut roaring with gas and cramp, he survived childhood; at the state university, hand clapped over his chin, he camouflaged torment with smiles and silence. Stumbled through his twenties...

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    Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
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    A bold, inventive novel that's equal parts funny and devastating. You'll either love its cleverness or wish Foer had toned down the literary flourishes. Worth tackling if you're drawn to books that take risks and blend tragedy with comedy.

    MY LEGAL NAME is Alexander Perchov. But all of my many friends dub me Alex, because that is a more flaccid-to-utter version of my legal name. Mother dubs me Alexi-stop-spleening-me!, because I am alwa...

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    The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy
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    A gorgeously written, emotionally-charged Southern family saga that’s unforgettable - but prepare for some melodrama and moments where the prose outshines the plausibility.

    It was five o’clock in the afternoon Eastern Standard Time when the telephone rang in my house on Sullivans Island, South Carolina. My wife, Sallie, and I had just sat down for a drink on the porch ov...

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    Beautiful Lawman
    Book 4 in the series:Devil's Rock

    Beautiful Lawman - Devil's Rock by Sophie Jordan
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    A sizzling, feel-good romance with memorable characters and small-town drama - perfect for a cozy binge, especially if you love a reformed bad girl and upright hero pairing.

    Just like in high school, the former football player loved to harass her. And yet unlike high school, Piper wasn’t the same five-foot-two, flat-chested, ninety-pounds-soaking-wet girl hugging the shad...

    (Also, see 81 recommendations for the series Devil's Rock )

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    Forbidden Rose
    Book 2 in the series:Wildflowers

    Forbidden Rose - Wildflowers by Vivian Winslow
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    'Forbidden Rose' by Vivian Winslow is a captivating romance novel that follows the journey of Rosa and Eliseo as their friendship evolves into something more amidst the challenges they face. The book is filled with steamy scenes, drama, and romance as the characters navigate their feelings and pasts. Winslow's writing style is engaging and descriptive, drawing readers into the story and making them feel connected to the characters' experiences.

    The storyline of 'Forbidden Rose' revolves around Rosa Cruz, an heiress determined to carve her own path by opening a restaurant in Miami and hiring her childhood friend, Eliseo, as the head chef. The book explores themes of friendship, love, and personal growth, with a touch of spice and intrigue. Winslow's talent for storytelling shines through as she weaves a tale of passion, self-discovery, and unexpected twists that keep readers hooked until the very end.


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    The Duke's Disaster by Grace Burrowes
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    A deeply emotional, character-driven Regency romance where real love grows from a hasty marriage - perfect for those who crave heart, humor, and healing, though not for readers averse to angst and miscommunication.

    Noah’s solicitors had warned him that Cowper’s man of business was in negotiations with Viscount Endmon, Marliss’s papa. All Noah had felt was a fleeting frustration, to have wasted weeks squiring the...

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    Allie's Moon by Alexis Harrington
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    A moody, tender historical romance with memorable, damaged characters, set against an evocative Old West backdrop - but be ready for occasional slow spots and some distracting typos.

    Coming to town—that was something she tried to avoid. Decker Prairie was a quiet, slow-moving place. That tended to give its residents long memories for the rare sensational event, and curiosity that...

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    Postcards by Annie Proulx
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    A brilliantly written, emotionally demanding literary novel that paints an unforgettable portrait of lost lives and fading dreams - but you need to be in the mood for something raw, slow-burning, and unflinchingly real.

    MINK, PANTING IN unsatisfied rage, limped through the house throwing down Loyal’s things, a model airplane impaled on a nail in the front hall, school photos in warped folders edged with gold – Loyal...

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