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In Theda Bara's Tent (as Reviewed by Publisher's Weekly) by DianaAltman
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In a world where jugglers entertain on the street, a boy loses his parents in a factory fire. Taken from the Lower East Side to New England, Harry is abandoned at The Elizabeth Home for Destitute Children. In Theda Bara’s Tent follows the spirited boy’s quest for love and prosperity. He finds comfort at the movies and is befriended by the young theater owner, Louie, who will one day become a Hollywood legend. The orphanage closing is the beginning of Harry’s adventures in a wider world. He encounters screen stars, Tin Pan Alley song pluggers, bootleggers, dare-devil cameramen, movie moguls, and a young gossip columnist who steals his heart. Rich in historical context, with a cast of characters real and imagined from the movies’ early days, this page-turner follows Harry Sirkus as he makes a mark in the flourishing film industry and goes on to become a famous news broadcaster. Harry’s personality is so captivating and vivid readers will be hard-pressed to remember that the author made him up.
Burning Horizon by burninghorizon
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The Twilight Saga continues; this story takes place just over four years after the sensational Breaking Dawn. From the perspectives of Bella, Edward and Renesmee Cullen in turn. After a perfect four years - that followed the horrible encounter with Aro and his coven - Renesmee has never faced a challenge, a threat or a hint of danger. Now, that is all set to change. When a single mistake flips their world upside-down. With everything in their whirlwind of action happening at once, relationships are tightened. Are they strong enough to survive, or will their bonds splinter and shatter? Burning Horizon - this time, there is no happy ending.
You Can Try to Mend My Broken Heart by Idreamofmemory
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Star falls for her best friend name Jake. Both having feelings for each other but when Jake is ready to ask Star out, Star starts to get uneasy.she does not want to damage there friendship. Kendra who has feelings for Jake takes him away leaving Star hurt and angry. After years in high school and not speaking to Jake for two years. Star comes to terms with what happens but is still hurting and has closed herself off to any guys that try to get close to her. Marcas the first time he meets star he falls for her but star refuses to let him in. marcus is will to do anything just to impress Star. Will Star let him in? Or Will Marca left broken hearted?
The Boy Who Sleeps On My Bedroom Floor by beckybloomwood
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As far back as they can remember, Emi and Luke have been best friends. However, things start to go down hill after a month of separation and a shock confession from Luke leaves Emi confused. Emotions run high, tension is thick in the air and to top it all off, there's a new boy in town. How will the trio deal the issues that will arrive in the near future? Will they ever manage to escape the drama that seems to surround their lives?
A Proscriptive Relationship by JordanLynde
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Holly's new, young teacher has a dark past, and a dangerous future. She soon finds herself charmed by his ways, and gets thrown into the chaos. Who knew having an ex-gangster for a teacher could be so troublesome? As Holly and Mr. Heywood grow closer, more questions about his past come upon Holly, as does danger. What is Mr. Heywood keeping from Holly? And why is it so bad? But most importantly, if she falls for him, could their relationship survive? After all... it would be a proscriptive relationship.