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"Love and Friendship" is a short epistolary novel by Jane Austen, written in 1790, when Austen was just 14 years old. The story is told through a series of letters between the characters, primarily the protagonist, Laura, and her close friend, Isabel. The novel is a satirical take on the romantic fiction of the time, with Laura's escapades and misadventures serving as a critique of the societal norms of the day. The story follows Laura's attempts to navigate the social scene and find a suitable husband, which leads to a series of humorous and ridiculous situations.

I was an alpha. A loving mate. A girl swept up in a cruel world. I escaped, but not without casualties. A determined force of nature, I’ve learned how to use my gifts. I’ve got an army of wolves willing to fight under my command. They call me their queen. My loved ones are in trouble, and it’s going to take everything I’ve got to bring them home. I’ve accepted my fate. Once a curse, now a leader. Once fear, now forever.

Olivia: When I met Tommy, I knew he was a grade-A jerk. After all, the first thing he said to me was that my orgasms must suck and be super boring. I didn’t even know the guy. And he certainly didn’t know me. Tommy: I might not have known Olivia, but I knew her kind. Strong and confident to the world, but behind closed doors, she needed a good, hard f--k. Several years later, we meet up again, and I offer to be the man to do that for her. But is she ready for all I have to give? Because I want her to take it all.

Believe in Love is the most intriguing book you will ever listen to about the chakra energy system, the twin flame journey and what it means to know and love thyself. In this audiobook, Cassie shares her personal journey to discovering the ancient wisdom of the chakras and how it led her to understanding the metaphysical meaning of twin flames. She tells of the methods she used in transforming a theory that encourages humanity to seek love outside of themselves to one that shows the way to finding love within.

Ashe is sent to the planet Wolf, where he discovers a mysterious gateway known as the "Door through Space." The Door is said to lead to a mythical world known as the "Forbidden Planet," where ancient and powerful aliens are said to reside. Ashe must navigate treacherous alien terrain, outwit dangerous adversaries, and confront his own demons in order to unravel the mystery of the Door and the secrets it holds.

"Jane Austen and Her Times" was first published in 1905. The book provides a detailed look at the social and cultural context in which Jane Austen lived and worked, exploring topics such as fashion, food, travel, and leisure activities.

Persuasion is a novel by Jane Austen that follows the story of Anne Elliot, an unmarried woman struggling to reconcile her feelings for a man she met and fell in love with eight years earlier, Captain Frederick Wentworth. The fast-paced novel explores themes of love, class, and social expectations in 19th-century England. Austen uses Anne's character to highlight the societal limitations placed upon women during this time. Women were expected to marry for financial security and status, rather than for love.

I couldn't protect the one person I swore to save. I failed her. Revenge was my mission, my reason to wake up. Getting recruited by Altman Hotels saved me. Until I ran into her: Denielle Keller. She represented the dark that had started it all. I avoided her for as long as I could. Now, we live under the same roof. And my hate for her is stronger than ever.

Rafael Aguado hopes to calm the waters between him and Cat, but that's hard to do when she'd rather see him boil alive. Maybe the water elemental could cool her off with time, but he has romantic competition. Rafael lost Cat to a handsome earth elemental years ago, and he refuses to let his rival win again. Even if it means kissing the hell out of the magical man to throw him off balance.