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The First Rule of Swimming: A Novel by Courtney Angela Brkic

In this “exquisitely crafted” novel, a Croatian woman goes to New York to search for her missing sister—and confronts her family’s dark history (Booklist).

Magdalena does not panic when she learns that her younger sister has disappeared. A free spirit, Jadranka has always been prone to mysterious absences. But when weeks pass with no word, Magdalena leaves the isolated Croatian island where their family has always lived and sets off to New York to find her sister. Her search begins to unspool the history of their family, reaching back three generations to a country torn by war.

A haunting and sure-footed debut by an award-winning writer, The First Rule of Swimming explores the legacy of betrayal and loss in a place where beauty is fused inextricably with hardship, and where individuals are forced to make wrenching choices as they are swept up in the tides of history.

Bad Boy Bachelor Summerby Ali Parker

The lake might be cold, but this thing between us is white hot.

My best friend’s little sister. You know, the one that’s off limits.

And she has been since we were kids. But that ain’t saying I wasn’t looking.

She’s all grown up now and hotter than sin.

The lake house we all grew up at is located on a larger piece of property that I own now. And I’m looking to demolish the whole neighborhood.

To say my first love and my best friend will be upset is a mild understatement.

But business is business, right?

I start out that way, but the closer this beautiful girl gets to me, the more memories she brings with her.

A guy can only resist his teenage fantasy for so long before he takes the plunge.

It’s summertime, and I’m looking for a fling.

Funnily enough, I end up with forever.

Kiss da Wolfby Jason Durant

Alien invaders plunge earth into a post-apocalyptic world of shapeshifters and alternate realities. Below the surface of everyday life, humans are being used in dramas that help the alien civilization find a new god for their society. Strange new gods appear on earth.

Young college student Kristen-Kate McCutchan and biomedical engineer Stephen D. Spiros are on separate quests to expose the alien threat. Both are subverted by strange controlling forces and find themselves merging minds with a mysterious other. They team up and try to put a face on this other, the fate of the human race in the balance.

The Poisoned Clergymanby E.L. Johnson

Poppy adores Constable Dyngley, but he is engaged. When his fiancée hires Poppy to clear her name, can Poppy put her jealousy aside?

Welcome to book two in the exciting new series The Perfect Poison Murders from bestselling author E.L. Johnson!

When Poppy’s uncle is called away, in his place arrives Mr. Ingleby, a pretentious clergyman with a passion for pies, a penchant for puddings, and a distaste for poor and sick parishioners. It’s not long before Poppy wishes he was gone, especially when she learns he has been gossiping to the neighborhood about the humble fare served by her and her aunt.
But when the tart-loving clergyman dies at a local baking competition, it is clear that Mr. Ingleby has been poisoned by one of the bakers present. But who?

Poppy and her favorite constable, Henry Dyngley, must work together to find the poisoner among the bakers. But her romantic hopes for their future are dashed when he introduces her to his fiancee, who begs for Poppy’s help to clear her name as a murder suspect.

Can Poppy and Dyngley find the true poisoner, or will the murderous baker pull off a sweet crime? Can Poppy overlook her jealousy to save Dyngley’s fiancée, at the risk of losing the man she adores? It is a bittersweet feeling to know you may do the right thing, only for someone else to reap the benefit.

Find out in a new historical mystery from bestselling author E.L. Johnson. This is the second in the Perfect Poison series, starring Poppy Morton and Constable Henry Dyngley.

The Perfect Poison Murders
The Strangled Servant
The Poisoned Clergyman
The Mistress Murders
The Deadly Debutante

Darkleich: Man of Warby Bryan R Barton

An invisible enemy
A war between worlds.
And only one man can prevent it all: Darkleich

When an invisible ship starts attacking a growing coalition of planets, the panic-stricken leaders appoint Darkleich, a courageous and honorable soldier, to uncover its secrets.

Especially since the possibility of this ship’s involvement with a spiteful and dangerous species, the Kadarian, puts the survival of the entire galaxy at stake. As Darkleich and the authorities wrack their brains for schemes on how to tackle the Kadarian, four emissaries are stuck amidst unimaginable danger on the planet below. One of which may possess the power to turn the tides of the conflict.

As the motive behind the attacks comes to light, stories of long forgotten wars resurface and secrets that can shake the foundations of history are unveiled. Embark on Darkleich’s incredible journey in the first book of this action-packed series and dare yourself to stop reading.

Fireproof Happiness : Extinguishing Anxiety & Igniting Hope by Dr. Randy Ross

Happiness is something that everyone desires, yet few know how to obtain. What constitutes true happiness has been a query that has captivated psychologists, philosophers and religious leaders for centuries. Many meaningful and insightful responses have been the outcome of the struggle to define and describe the elements that are essential to this universal pursuit. As a result, one thing has become clear. Happiness is not achieved by eliminating struggle.

When facing strong headwinds, you can soar to new heights. You can make good things happen in bad times. You can build a better life and a brighter future, regardless of what you are facing today. You can enhance relationships. You can become a more inspirational leader. And you can do it all by choosing hope. Those who have hope are happier, healthier, and more productive. And the best part is that hope can be yours.

Distilling decades of psychological research into simple language, Dr. Randy Ross provides practical wisdom to effectively face challenges, difficulties, and setbacks. Offering life-transforming truths, Dr. Ross untangles some of life’s toughest issues and shows how anyone can apply hope to make life better, improve relationships, and lead well.

Providing encouragement and practical principles for those who want to soar to new heights, these insights are both impactful and infectious. Whether you’re currently facing a crisis or looking to take your life and leadership to a higher level, this message will help you build a brighter tomorrow by embracing hope today. Hope is a dynamic motivational system tied to inspirational goal-setting.

How we choose to face and embrace the crises before us will determine our destiny. Face the future with hope. You don’t have to wait until life isn’t hard to make the choice to be happy!