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F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel of the Roaring Twenties is beloved by generations of readers and stands as his crowning work. This new audio edition, authorized by the Fitzgerald estate, is narrated by Oscar-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal ( Brokeback Mountain). Gyllenhaal's performance is a faithful delivery in the voice of Nick Carraway, the Midwesterner turned New York bond salesman, who rents a small house next door to the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. There, he has a firsthand view of Gatsby’s lavish West Egg parties - and of his undying love....

This Psych 312 assignment just might send me off the deep end. Determining whether love at first sight really exists with Robbie Moravian as my project partner of all people? He’s the sappiest man alive, so upbeat I could scream, and clearly rooting for happy endings at every turn. How does he not learn from experience considering our own meet-cute last semester almost got us expelled? But we both need to pass this course to graduate. So we’re interviewing five random couples about their meet-cutes and relationships and spending all this time together. Which is certainly...educational.

When the Dickenson clan sits down for Thanksgiving dinner in 2016, it is the last holiday where their tight-knit family will ever be the same. Oldest brother Pete and his wife are expecting their first child. Youngest sibling Sophie is too busy running her restaurant. The Little Plum, to bother with any kind of social life. And middle child Charlie’s happy, uncomplicated life as a midwestern science professor is upended when his wife Annette is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Knowing this will be her last Thanksgiving, Annette asks Sophie to look after Charlie after she’s gone.

Ana Bárbara • Aninha para os mais íntimos — tinha tudo o que queria. Com 27 anos, ela queria curtir sua liberdade e não pensava em relacionamentos. Nem mesmo sabia se acreditava no amor, e se sentia sempre entediada com estes assuntos. Era mais racional, prática, controladora. Uma patricinha calculista. Puxou mais o pai Arthur do que Maiana, sua mãe que era pura ternura.. Mas então, porque Aninha sentia borboletas em seu estômago quando pensava em Zaki? O que estava acontecendo?!???

Brooke Edwards has perfected the art of living a double life. By day, she’s a curvy, kind-hearted elementary school librarian adored by children. By night, she transforms into Sophie Quinn, a bestselling romance author whose sizzling stories make hearts race. Brooke keeps her identities separate—until an obsessive fan threatens to expose her carefully guarded secret, shaking her safe little world.

Tessa hasn’t had a single holiday off since she started working for Alexander King, her infuriatingly demanding—and devastatingly gorgeous boss. For the first time in four years, he shocks her by giving her Christmas off. After planning to head home and see her parents, an unexpected errand comes from Mr. King. She knows she must take care of it or risk losing her job. Tessa heads out, hoping to be able to beat the snowstorm heading their way, but fate and Alex have other plans. Stranded at Alex’s secluded mansion with the one man she can’t stand, Tessa braces for the worst.

Somos nós, o resultado de nossas escolhas e de nossa coragem, de nossas experiências e aprendizados. Aqueles que têm pouca fé se transformam em alvo fácil dos que buscam escurecer a luz da verdade. Mas aqueles que creem com fervor, esses são assistidos diretamente pela pleura de espíritos mais puros dos universos de luz. Pelos anjos guardiões enviados diretamente por Deus. Para tanto basta crer que quem nos criou, nos ama. Nenhum filho D'Ele está ou estará desassistido, ou sozinho.

From international best-selling author Leigh Michaels – the third book in an interwoven trilogy Paige thought they were in love – but when her mother’s needs collided with Austin’s ambition, he left Paige behind. With their marriage ended, Paige moved on. And so did Austin. He has a daughter – a little girl born not long after the divorce. Now Austin’s back in Denver and he needs the help of Paige’s home-help agency – and Paige – to get him and Jennifer settled in their new home. But is it only Paige’s help Austin wants? Or has he come back to reclaim Paige herself?

En roman om kærlighed og vanvid:Som en anden ung Werther kaster fortælleren sin kærlighed på en fortryllende ung balletdanserinde, der synes at være af en helt anden verden. Gennem forelskelsens rus kommer hendes livshistorie langsomt til syne: opvæksten som et af diktator Ceausescus særligt udvalgte balletbørn ved den rumænske statsballet og flugten, nærmest ved et uheld, fra det rumænske diktaturs jerngreb. Hun lander i de københavnske gader, og i sit forsøg på at finde fodfæste, finder hun i stedet vores fortæller. Og så tager kærligheden sin begyndelse, der ender i vanvid.

Kathrin hat einen Mann, zwei Kinder und steht mit beiden Beinen fest im Leben. Eigentlich könnte alles ganz wunderbar sein. Eigentlich ... Doch ihre Ehe ist am Ende und ein Mädelsabend mit ihrer besten Freundin steht bevor, der einen unerwarteten Ausgang nimmt. Denn auf einmal ist da dieser heiße Kerl, der sie um den Verstand bringt, ihre Welt auf den Kopf stellt und sie gehörig in Versuchung führt.

In Out of Time, Lorenzo Rossi, a college student finds himself unexpectedly falling in love with a girl named Mei Zhou. Their romance blossoms amidst NYC’s vibrant backdrop, but their relationship is complicated by a dark secret. As they navigate their growing feelings for each other, Mei hides a devastating truth, she is battling a deadly disease. She chooses to keep her illness a secret, wanting their time to be filled with love and happiness.

Derek broke my heart when he left without a good-bye. Shattered and spiraling, I'm finding my footing when my rebellious rockstar barrels back into my life, upending the progress I've made. Derek's apologetic and regretful. Worried and sincere. He's everywhere, all at once, trying to prove that there's a happily-ever-after waiting for us. He's wrong. I'm too resentful for forgiveness or second chances. But, gah, I still want him.

A story of love found in the most unexpected places… and the courage to hold on when the past says let go. Sara Lane has spent years running. Running from her past, from grief, from the love she doesn’t believe she deserves. As a dedicated caregiver, she’s used to providing comfort for others. Still, when she steps into Brian Meyers’ home to care for his terminally ill wife, she never expects to find herself caring for him, too. Brian is drowning in loss. His wife, Margaret, is slipping away; the last thing he needs is a distraction.

The list of nevers when it comes to Quinn Blackthorne is long. I never looked at her like that. I never noticed how delectable she is. I never kissed her. I never even wanted to kiss her. We've never crossed that line. She's my best friend. Just my friend. Until I want so much more. I just might want everything with her.

They call him Big D because he is. Tall and broad, with muscles so thick and good, all I can think about is getting a grip on his biceps and squeezing. Then there’s the other reason. All the girls talk about it. I’m not sure how everyone knows he’s hung like a horse, but they do. I try not to think about it because he’s a popular football player who everybody knows, and I’m just a work-focused history major who likes to stay mostly invisible at school.

Embark on a captivating journey through the forbidden corridors of academia with "Professor's Match," a steamy college romance that defies convention and sparks intrigue at every turn. Join Olivia Turner, a spirited college student with a racy dare on her mind, as she delves into the taboo realm of professor-student romance in her daring blog, "University Match." With each witty entry, Olivia navigates the complexities of forbidden love on campus, igniting a sizzling chemistry with the enigmatic Dr. Sebastian Harris.

He’s a good cop but a very BAD BOY. When gorgeous Officer Carlisle pulls me over for speeding, I tell him how sorry I am. That doesn’t stop him from telling me to step out of the car for a full-body search so he can check me for offensive weapons. I want to ask him if a hungry kitty constitutes an offensive weapon because, damn, mine just wants to eat him up! Those eyes should be enough to get him arrested; forget his cheekbones and delicious full lips that stay serious, even when I’m sassing him. And his hands. When he runs those rough palms against my thighs, I actually moan.

Bracken Casey. Our hometown’s playboy. My brother’s best friend. The man I love. He doesn’t do girlfriends. He doesn’t do commitments. And he doesn’t see me as anything more than his best friend’s little sister. Until one night changes everything. A drunken kiss leads to a drunken screw. Now he can’t keep his hands off of me, and I can’t say no. Rules are set: No one can find out. It can’t lead anywhere. But rules were always meant to be broken. And that’s exactly what we are doing. Breaking them all. Something bad is bound to happen.

Psalm Reign is the IT specialist for his family's online brokering business. When his brother is shot and sent home under 24-hour nursing supervision, he moves in to assist with caring for his brother and watching his back. As handsome and successful as Psalm is, he's always been more into gaming and computers than the fairer sex. When the gorgeous chocolate nurse gains his attention, he starts to wonder if there is more to life than his family's crime empire and designing games.

Sob o Calor do Sertão é um romance que retrata o encontro de duas pessoas totalmente diferentes: Elisabeth Medeiros, uma socialite carioca, escritora, que resolve visitar o Nordeste para escrever um livro mais realista.