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To Have a Center

by Kristine Morris

In "To Have a Center", Swiss-born philosopher, author, artist, and poet Frithjof Schuon (1907-1998) expresses his faith in an “absolute principle,” or God, and affirms that such faith is the necessary basis for an authentic life.... Read More

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Eight Questions of Faith

by Kristine Morris

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein, the award-winning author or editor of nine books, including Gonzo Judaism, found himself in the midst of a midlife crisis. Questioning his marriage, suffering from burnout in his work as a rabbi, and... Read More

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Be My Valentino

by Julia Ann Charpentier

A remarkable heroine reinvents herself and establishes a new career in this against-all-odds metamorphosis. "Be My Valentino", by Sandra D. Bricker, features a resilient woman confronting obstacles and recurring conflicts. Jessie Stanton... Read More

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The One That Got Away

by Julia Ann Charpentier

A bridal consultant comes out after years in the dressing room and admits her attraction to women in this funny lesbian romance. "The One That Got Away", by Carol Rosenfeld, immerses a modern drama in a hot tub of humor. When the groom... Read More

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Bring Me to Life

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Cannibalism … hmmm … not exactly romantic—hard to imagine that consuming human flesh could play a part in a love story. August Kert’s zombie zinger "Bring Me to Life" proves this unthinkable undertaking can be accomplished as... Read More

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Break Your Heart

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Honors student falls for professor. Honors student kisses professor. "Break Your Heart", by Rhonda Helms, is the story of a stereotypical crush on a college campus with the potential to end a career. Academic ethics is the villain in... Read More

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The Lost Heiress

by Julia Ann Charpentier

A missing heiress raised in Monaco travels to Yorkshire, England, to claim her legacy in this Edwardian novel. Roseanna M. White presents a common historical situation in "The Lost Heiress", infusing the plot with vigor through the use... Read More

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Designing Hearts

by Julia Ann Charpentier

This glitzy yet surprisingly down-to-earth novel about a high-profile marriage on the rocks explores all the typical cliffs and crevices then plunges into the blue waters of a new relationship. Robin Strachan’s aptly titled "Designing... Read More

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