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The Loves We Found

Jill Santopolo

Romance with costs and timing, for people who are done with the soft focus version.

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The Loves We Keep

Toni Blake

A daughter's turn, inheritance, loyalty, and the moment love stops being a story you only inherit.

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Come Home to Me — A Shelter Cove Novel

Marisa Carroll

Nora shows up in Shelter Cove broke in every sense that matters and tries hard not to fall apart in a borrowed cottage.

El conde Lucanor

Spanish Edition by Infante don Juan Manuel, Juan Vicedo

1839

Don Juan Manuel (1282-1348), noble directamente emparentado con las familias que durante varios siglos ocuparon el trono de Castilla, es un caso anómalo en la literatura medieval española en la que abundan las obras anónimas. Sin embargo, entre su vida pública, de la que se conserva numerosa documentación, y la imagen que de sí mismo ofrecen sus páginas hay sorprendentes contrastes. Sus ocho obras conservadas, en las que predomina la intención de adoctrinar a los jóvenes vástagos de la nobleza, lo convierten en el prosista más importante del siglo XIV. En El conde Lucanor, su obra más conocida, alcanzan culminación y síntesis las tradiciones cuentísticas del mundo oriental y de los predicadores cristianos. La popularidad obtenida por los exempla incluidos en la primera parte no debe, sin embargo, oscurecer la habilidad con que Don Juan Manuel organiza el conjunto y combina distintos recursos retóricos. La pareja formada por el conde Lucanor y su ayo Patronio traspasa con sorprendente modernidad los borrosos límites que separan la realidad de la fición y entra por derecho propio a formar parte de los personajes famosos de la literatura universal.

Pride and Prejudice

Jane Austen

1813

Austen’s most celebrated novel tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet, a bright, lively young woman with four sisters, and a mother determined to marry them to wealthy men. At a party near the Bennets’ home in the English countryside, Elizabeth meets the wealthy, proud Fitzwilliam Darcy. Elizabeth initially finds Darcy haughty and intolerable, but circumstances continue to unite the pair. Mr. Darcy finds himself captivated by Elizabeth’s wit and candor, while her reservations about his character slowly vanish. The story is as much a social critique as it is a love story, and the prose crackles with Austen’s wry wit.

The Rainbow

David Herbert Lawrence

1915

The Rainbow by David Herbert Lawrence is classic book.

The story girl

L. M. Montgomery

1911

The Story Girl narrates the adventures of a group of young cousins and their friends who live in a rural community on Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Swiss Family Robinson

Johann David Wyss

1924

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The Selection (The Selection #1)

Kiera Cass

2012

Elles sont trente-cinq jeunes filles : la "Sélection" s'annonce comme l'opportunité de leur vie. L'unique chance pour elles de troquer un destin misérable contre un monde de paillettes. L'unique occasion d'habiter dans un palais et de conquérir le coeur du prince Maxon, l'héritier du trône. Mais pour America Singer, cette sélection relève plutôt du cauchemar. Cela signifie renoncer à son amour interdit avec Aspen, un soldat de la caste inférieure. Quitter sa famille. Entrer dans une compétition sans merci. Vivre jour et nuit sous l'oeil des caméras... Puis America rencontre le Prince. Et tous les plans qu'elle avait échafaudés s'en trouvent bouleversés...

Ethan Frome

Edith Wharton

1910

"Ethan Frome" by Edith Wharton is a poignant exploration of isolation, duty, and unfulfilled desires set against the bleak backdrop of a New England winter. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of an unnamed narrator who becomes intrigued by the enigmatic figure of Ethan Frome, a man marked by physical and emotional scars. The story is set in the fictional town of Starkfield, Massachusetts, where the harsh winter mirrors the desolation in Ethan's life. Ethan is trapped in a loveless marriage with his sickly wife, Zeena, and burdened by the responsibilities of his failing farm. The arrival of Mattie Silver, Zeena's young cousin, brings a glimmer of hope and warmth into Ethan's life. As Ethan and Mattie grow closer, their mutual affection becomes a source of both joy and torment, as they are bound by societal and moral constraints. The tension culminates in a tragic "smash-up," leaving Ethan physically and emotionally crippled. Wharton's narrative delves into themes of duty versus desire, the effect of environment on the human spirit, and the tragic consequences of choices constrained by circumstance. Through vivid descriptions and a keen psychological insight, Wharton paints a haunting portrait of a man caught between the life he yearns for and the one he is forced to endure.

The Longest Journey

Edward Morgan Forster

1907

Edward Morgan Forster (1 January 1879 - 7 June 1970) was an English novelist, short story writer, essayist and librettist. He is known best for his ironic and well-plotted novels examining class difference and hypocrisy in early 20th-century British society. Forster's humanistic impulse toward understanding and sympathy may be aptly summed up in the epigraph to his 1910 novel Howards End: "Only connect ... ". His 1908 novel, A Room with a View, is his most optimistic work, while A Passage to India (1924) brought him his greatest success. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 13 different years.

The Age of Innocence

Edith Wharton

1920

Edith Wharton’s acclaimed novel of love, duty, and half-known truths in Gilded Age New York society, with a foreword by bestselling author Elif Batuman Dutiful Newland Archer, an eligible young man from New York high society, is about to announce his engagement to May Welland, a suitable match from a good family, when May’s cousin, the beautiful and exotic Countess Ellen Olenska, is introduced into their circle. The Countess brings with her an aura of European sophistication and a hint of perceived scandal, having left her husband and claimed her independence. Her worldliness, disregard for society’s rules, and air of unapproachability attract the sensitive Newland, despite his enthusiasm about a marriage to May and the societal advantages it would bring. Almost against their will, Newland and Ellen develop a passionate bond, and a classic love triangle takes shape as the three young people find themselves drawn into a poignant and bitter conflict between love and duty. Written in 1920, Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a time and place long gone by—1870s New York City—beautifully captures the complexities of passion, independence, and fulfillment, and how painfully hard it can be for individuals to truly see one another and their place in the world. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Corinne

Madame De Staël

1786

Germaine de Staël's *Corinne* offers a sweeping Romantic panorama, following the brilliant, unconventional poet Corinne as she navigates love and societal expectations in picturesque Italy. Through Corinne's passionate intellect and her complex relationship with the English nobleman Oswald, the novel delves into a profound psychological study of ambition, artistic genius, and the constraints placed upon women. The narrative also enriches its exploration of these themes with vivid descriptions of Italian landscapes and culture, contrasting them with the more reserved English sensibility, all within a compelling fictional framework.

The Sheltering Sky

Paul Bowles

1948

The story centers on Port Moresby and his wife Kit, a married couple originally from New York who travel to the North African desert accompanied by their friend Tunner. The journey, initially an attempt by Port and Kit to resolve their marital difficulties, is quickly fraught by the travelers' ignorance of the dangers that surround them.

Una Perfecta Desconocida/Perfect Stranger

Danielle Steel

1981

Rafaela, hija de un prestigioso banquero y esposa adorada de un rico hombre de negocios, era una mujer enamorada. Sin embargo, su felicidad se ve truncada cuando su marido sufre un feroz ataque de apoplejía.

Mile High (Windy City Series Book 1)

Liz Tomforde

In this contemporary romance, aspiring sports agent Grace Ivers faces a professional crisis when her star client is traded to the Denver Nuggets, forcing her to confront her deep-seated fear of flying. She finds unexpected support, and a burgeoning attraction, in the team's star player, the charming and enigmatic Kai. As they navigate the complexities of their new dynamic, Grace must overcome her anxieties to secure her career and explore the possibility of a relationship with Kai.

Crown Me Dead: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet Book 1)

Liv Zander

In this dark fantasy romance, Lyra, a young woman bound by a prophecy to become the next queen, finds her destiny intertwined with the enigmatic and dangerous King of Shadows. As she navigates the treacherous politics of the kingdom and the unsettling allure of her prophesied consort, Lyra must confront her own burgeoning power and the dark secrets that threaten to consume her. This first installment of the Heartstring Duet explores themes of sacrifice, forbidden desire, and the perilous path to true sovereignty.

Frozen Heart: An Age Gap Mafia Romance (Perfectly Imperfect Book 12)

Neva Altaj

In this installment of the "Perfectly Imperfect" series, a guarded mafia enforcer finds his carefully constructed world disrupted by the unexpected arrival of a vibrant young woman. Despite a significant age difference and the inherent dangers of their lifestyles, an undeniable attraction ignites, forcing them to confront their pasts and forge a dangerous path forward together. Their burgeoning romance is tested by the violent realities of organized crime and the need to protect what they've found in each other.

The Ballad of Falling Dragons: A Sequel – A Sweeping Fantasy Romance of Ancient Magic and a Love Worth Dying For (The Moonfal

Sarah A. Parker

The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons... Raeve's thirst for vengeance continues to burn, as does her love for Kaan Vaegor - a staunch beacon from a past she's yet to face. With Rekk's blood still fresh on her hands, she learns the world will face its most devastating moonfall yet, forcing her to pick a path: Chase death. Or life. Desperate to save his kingdom from ruin, Kaan's crown has never felt so heavy. His many larks to scattered friends and family remain unanswered, and time is running out. As allies merge and enemies surge with bloodlusting agendas of their own, secrets brew hot enough to burn, but none so mighty as the truth nesting within the icy depths of Raeve's long forgotten past. Something ... Other. Something with the knowledge to change it all. The Ballad of Falling Dragons is the powerful second instalment in the Moonfall series -- featuring an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages. Praise for When the Moon Hatched: 'With dragons, doomed lovers and magic, this will be huge' Stylist 'Hailed as the fantasy phenomenon of 2024... You'll be transported into a world of magic, dragons and love' Sun 'Terrific [...] A gore-steeped romance of lost gods, lost loves and lost memories' Daily Mail 'An absolutely stunning fantasy world' Raven Kennedy, author of international bestseller, The Plated Prisoner Series 'A wild ride that thrills as much as it enchants ... An instant classic' Thea Guanzon, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Readers are obsessed with this fantasy phenomenon! 'By far the best book I've read this year' '👌 Just wow... what did I just read!! I don't think I'll be forgetting this book any time soon! What a masterpiece 🥰' 'Infinity five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️' 'Whoa, I love this book so much! This is the best fantasy book I read this

Every Summer After

Carley Fortune

In *Every Summer After*, Flora Dane returns to her childhood lake house after her mother's death, confronting the ghost of a transformative summer romance with the charismatic, yet complicated, Parrish family. The narrative unfolds through dual timelines, contrasting the intense, fleeting happiness of her seventeenth summer with the melancholic present, as Flora grapples with a long-held secret that fractured their relationships. This story explores the enduring power of first love, the weight of unspoken truths, and the painful process of forgiving oneself and others.

Bad Boy Era: A Best Friend’s Twin Brother Small Town Sports Romance (Mountain Men Matchmaker Book 4)

Amy Daws

When Chloe returns to her small hometown, she finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Liam, the twin brother of her childhood best friend, a man known for his rebellious past. Despite her initial reservations and the complicated history, Liam's persistent pursuit and protective nature begin to chip away at her defenses. As they navigate their budding feelings, old secrets and community expectations threaten to pull them apart, forcing them to confront whether their connection can survive the shadows of Liam's notorious reputation.

The Graham Effect (Campus Diaries Book 1)

Elle Kennedy

In this enemies-to-lovers romance, college hockey player Garrett Graham finds himself unexpectedly drawn to the determined and sharp-witted Elle, who is determined to expose the secrets of his elite university's athletic program. As Elle digs deeper, their animosity slowly gives way to undeniable attraction, forcing both to confront their preconceived notions and the potential consequences of their growing feelings. Their fiery dynamic unfolds amidst the pressures of college life and the high stakes of their respective pursuits.

Crown Me Yours: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Heartstring Duet Book 2)

Liv Zander

In the second installment of Liv Zander's Heartstring Duet, Anya navigates a treacherous political landscape after a devastating betrayal, seeking to reclaim her rightful place and protect her people. She must confront the manipulative machinations of the ruling council and forge an uneasy alliance with her sworn enemy to prevent a catastrophic war. As ancient prophecies intertwine with present-day dangers, Anya's strength and resolve are tested as she fights for her crown and the future of her kingdom.

S'more of You (Summer Lovin' collection)

Tessa Bailey

In this steamy summer romance, independent baker Maya struggles to keep her family's struggling bakery afloat while navigating a complicated past with charming, reclusive artist Liam. As a summer festival threatens to expose long-held secrets and reignite old flames, Maya and Liam must confront their insecurities and decide if they can build a future together amidst the scent of s'mores and the pressure of their intertwined histories. Their journey explores themes of second chances, self-discovery, and the enduring power of love found in unexpected places.