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Birthright by IanRCooper
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The Cartwright clan has worked the farm for almost a century. On the surface, they are prosperous pillars of the community. But once a generation, a wicked harvest must be reaped, to ensure that the family never falls. The appointed time for Joshua Cartwright's offspring approaches. He has to remind himself that we all must suffer, so that we do not take our blessings for granted. Reviews for Birthright: @Finnyh "Birthright's uniqueness, quality, and authenticity are what set it apart. A piece to indulge every fan of horror, historical fiction, and Southern Gothic themes. Ian delivers a compelling story about a family curse through the ages, all the while keeping up a sinister tone and the 'feel' of a different time and place. Ian's Deep South horrors will never fail to entrance and haunt me." @rosaimee "Ambience and tone are incredibly well weaved, in that it's both terrifying and beautiful. With each chapter it grows in complexity, and a solid backdrop enriches the plot." @LynnS13 "Birthright goes to the heart of Southern Gothic. It understands that pace is all when it comes to this special breed of horror. It doesn't boil over or spill; it simmers and goes skin deep."
Worth by SeventyMurphy
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* 4 Sample Chapters * When an eccentric old neighbour dies and names Violet March in his will, she is even more surprised than his estranged and spoiled family. To make matters stranger, she learns that all must attend a pretend murder-mystery weekend for any to claim a share of the inheritance. Being a good sport under constant scrutiny and suspicion becomes trickier when she finds herself torn between the romantic attentions of both the deceased's "favourite" grand-nephew and the charming black sheep of the family. Loyalty forces her to favour the former, but when it is the latter who inherits the bulk of the estate, a grave case of mistaken identities is revealed leaving Violet to determine whether pride and an unwillingness to be labelled a gold-digger may stand in the way of the love of a lifetime. *Cover from "Lake Louise, An Alpine Wonderland" by Norman Fraser, which is to the best of my research and knowledge in the Public Domain. *No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any manner without the express written permission of the author.
... by tarataylorquinn
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How I Found You (now published so sample only) by SandraCorton
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All she wanted was a kitten to keep her company on her new farm, but new to town Aria Williams was finding that difficult to achieve. Having to escape her life, where her best friend ran off with her boyfriend, she broke ties with her successful band and left her life of fame behind her. Scarred and battered Flynn Logan saw trouble on the horizon at Aria's arrival. As one of the veterinarians of their small community, he would never simply sell his kittens. Aria had to earn one. His years in a war zone had taken a rough toll and left him with little trust for human society. In his world, his kittens would have the choice of who they wanted to live with and he stuck by those rules, until her. After a tumultuous beginning, Aria begins to see something in him that rarely existed in her fame filled world. She saw a uniqueness behind his surly expression, and although she didn't want it, she found herself drawn to him. When her secret is discovered, she can only wonder if their budding relationship can survive the news. Perhaps Flynn would be more resilient than she thought. He could lead her to greater heights than she had ever known, only time would tell.
The Right Thing by rnnabeel
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Sometimes, the only thing needed is for someone to do the right thing, to do something that just feels right that no such thinking is even required. Story about a man who constantly thinks about what could have happened if the voices of others had not got to him and ruined his chances of being with the only person who truly drew him in. She has consumed so much of his life, yet he wasn't even in hers Who knew that the only thing needed was just a simple conversation to start something so beautiful?
Conquer My Heart by RachelDonnelly5
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Lady Briana is forced to surrender her home, but she will never surrender herself. Nun by day - outlaw by night, she watches over her people and awaits her father's return. But she is playing a dangerous game. The Golden Knight is a formidable opponent. Before long, she is defrocked and her loyalties are compromised by the desire she cannot disguise. Lyulf now possesses the land he has fought so long and hard for, and he will do anything to keep it. But, it is difficult to win the hearts of the people with a band of outlaws wreaking havoc and his mind tortured by blasphemous thoughts for a nun. By capturing Briana and making her his slave, he hopes to show his strength. Instead, she shows him what true loyalty and love really are. Buy it on Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Conquer-My-Heart-ebook/dp/B006K30BZK/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1326719846&sr=1-1
The Only Girl in the Band by youXfoundXme
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Vanessa Laine is a college student and aspiring musician. She's got the look and she's got the voice. The only thing that's stopping her is her stage fright...and an opportunity. But opportunity knocks when pop-punk band, The Velocity, holds auditions for a new lead singer at the restaurant that Vanessa works at. Getting in was the easy part. Surviving as the only girl in the band is the hard part. Can she do it?
The Hollywood Waitress by aspiringwriter0
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Meet Jennifer Flynn ~ an ordinary girl with extraordinary dreams! She longs to become Hollywood's next 'big thing' and won't stop until she gets there. The problem is she can barely get an audition never mind an Oscar.. Just about scraping by on her parent's weekly allowance, she finds herself waitressing in a greasy café, as if her life didn't suck enough! But when the unbelievably gorgeous and successful Jason Greene stumbles into the café one evening, she soon discovers it's not just coffee he's after . . . Copyright / 2014 / Ciara O'Mahony Book Cover by @Soccerrgirrl
Fill Me In (The Liquid Series, #2) by sahealey
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Kelsey has made it her life's mission to eradicate the events of the past two years from her memory. If only it were that simple. In this emotionally charged sequel to Empty Me Out, discover how one split decision hollowed a heart, and how one tortured soul sought redemption.
Empty Me Out (The Liquid Series, #1) by sahealey
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**AMAZON BESTSELLER & SUMMER INDIE BOOK AWARDS TOP 3 WINNER IN NEW ADULT FICTION** Straight-laced Kelsey loathes the college party scene, despite her best friend's efforts to help her "let loose" and live a little. But one night, under rather unpleasant circumstances, she meets Mark and finds herself falling for him despite his involvement in the very lifestyle she so vehemently despises. While wrestling her own personal demons, Kelsey's capacity for forgiveness is tested-repeatedly-as Mark plunges in and out of the treacherous waters of self-destruction and unpredictability. In time, she begins to question whether his behavior is just typical of someone living the "college experience" or if perhaps a deeper problem exists that she is not equipped to handle. Will love see them through to calmer shores? Or will their fractured fairytale ultimately leave them feeling empty?