Deceived: Sara’S Journey


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As a young girl, Sara arrived at Crandle Farm in rural northern Ontario under mysterious circumstances. Her new life at the farm was riddled with secrets and events that would test her sense of self and ability to cope. Her childhood, less than idyllic, was not what Poppa could ever have envisioned for his Little Doll. Young Sara had to dig deep within to summon the strength and courage required to endure mistreatment at the hands of someone who should have cherished and protected her. Now a bright and ambitious teenager, Sara is anxious to leave the stresses of her life on the farm behind. She moves away to pursue a university education, her key to a brighter future. Opportunities abound in her new world. She lands a good job filled with potential for growth and great satisfaction. Shes finally on her way. A poised and capable woman now, Sara finds that her new confidence and resilience is still being tested repeatedly. Despite her optimism, she worries that disillusionment will derail her dedication to her future. Her confidence shaken, she fears that those she trusts the most may not have her best interests at heartagain. Will happiness elude her? Can she find answers and discover the roots of deceit?




Shadows of Deception


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In a world cloaked in darkness and secrets, where truth and lies intertwine like a haunting melody, "Shadows of Deception" weaves an electrifying tale of intrigue, betrayal, and redemption. Set in a dystopian society plagued by darkness, this gripping fiction novel follows the harrowing journey of three unlikely companions who must confront their own demons and navigate a web of deceit to uncover the ultimate truth that could shatter their reality. In "Shadows of Deception," readers will be engrossed in a richly imagined world, filled with captivating characters, unexpected plot twists, and a taut narrative that keeps them on the edge of their seats until the final revelation.




DECEIVED


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When Lydie was a teenager, she fell prey to her step-cousin Marius’s treacherous charm. After he had his way with her, he tossed her aside like a toy he’d lost interest in playing with. But she clung to the hope that he loved her and foolishly waiting for him to return. When a scandal broke out, revealing that Marius had impregnated another woman, Lydie finally found the resolve to erase him from her heart. Five years later Marius randomly shows up at her art gallery, and in a heartbeat she finds herself drowning in all those feelings she’d thought were long gone.




Deception


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When Emma Vaile's parents leave on a mysterious business trip, it gives her the perfect excuse to be a rebellious teen. But then her best friend stops talking to her, the police crash her party and Emma finds herself in the hands of a new guardian, Bennett Stern, and on a plane to his museum-like mansion in New England. After enrolling at Thatcher Academy, Emma settles in by making friends with the popular crowd. She has memories of Thatcher she can't explain and strange visions are haunting her. Emma doesn't trust anyone any more - except maybe Bennett. But he's about to reveal a ghostly secret to her. One that will explain the visions . . . and make Emma fear for her life.




Deception of the Heart


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Bethany Mitchell is about to get married and start the next phase of her life, but at the last possible moment she gets cold feet. Instead of staying in Connecticut to sort out her reasons for leaving her fiancé at the altar, she runs to New York to take an internship with a marketing firm. But no matter how far she runs she can't escape God who is trying to win her heart or the people following her. Little does she know, she will have to confront the issues that drove her from Connecticut and her past. She is soon embroiled in a case to clear her father's name. Dead for over ten years, someone wants to find the money he stole and they believe Bethany is the key. Can she solve the case before she runs out of time?




Sara's Redemption


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In this compelling and inspiring memoir, Sara’s Redemption, readers are taken on an extraordinary journey through the true story of Sara, a remarkable survivor. Escaping the clutches of a lifetime of abuse, Sara courageously breaks free, embarking on a profound quest for healing and a second chance. Set against the backdrop of a new town and a chance for a fresh start, this captivating narrative delves deep into Sara's triumphs, struggles, and, ultimately, her unwavering resilience. A story of resilience, hope, and the power of the human spirit, Sara’s Redemption is a remarkable story that will leave readers captivated and deeply moved.




Elusive


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When her ex goes missing, Zoe is swept into an international mystery that takes her from glitzy Las Vegas to the old-world charm of Italy. Zoe Hunter loves living on the edge. Free-spirited and spontaneous, she’s built a life stringing together various freelance gigs that keep her bank account barely in the black. But when her ex, Jack, goes missing along with several million dollars from his business and the FBI zeros in on her as a person of interest, Zoe’s life goes from delightfully unpredictable to downright frightening. Plunged into a world of fake identities, deception, and murder, she’s afraid to trust anyone. Zoe impulsively skips town in a search for answers that takes her from Las Vegas to Italy, but instead of tracking down answers, she only uncovers more questions. Who was Jack? Is he dead or did he fake his disappearance? And, what was he mixed up in—art theft, the mafia, espionage, or all three?




Beyond Reach


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“Powerful and complex . . . [Karin] Slaughter gradually unspools her fascinating story, all the way up to its shocking conclusion.”—Chicago Sun-Times In a small Georgia town, Detective Lena Adams is accused of a vicious murder. A hundred miles away, Police Chief Jeffrey Tolliver learns that his young detective has been arrested. And Jeffrey’s wife, pediatrician and medical examiner Sara Linton, fighting a heartbreaking malpractice suit, is thrust into the center of a bizarre and murderous case. For Lena has fled to the place where she grew up, careening back through the shadows of her past. Now only Jeffrey and Sara can free Lena from the web of lies that has trapped her—as this powerful novel races toward its shattering climax and a final, unforgettable twist. Praise for Karin Slaughter and Beyond Reach “Will leave you breathless.”—USA Today “Slaughter writes with a razor.”—The Plain Dealer “Slaughter will have you on the edge of your seat.”—Seattle Post-Intelligencer




Action, Intention, and Reason


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For the first time, Robert Audi presents in Action, Intention, and Reason a full version of his theory of the nature, explanation, freedom, and rationality of human action. Ove the years Audi has set out in journal articles different aspects of a unified theory of action. This volume offers the unity of a single, seamless book with thirteen self-contained chapters, two of them previously unpublished, and a new overview of action theory and the book's contribution to it. The book is divided into four parts, each addressing a major problem area. The chapters in Part One describe the motivational grounds of action, explicate desire, belief, intention, and volition, and give a distinctive account of their interconnections. In the second part, Audi sets out a theory of the explanation of action and argues that actions can be both law-governed and performed for reasons. The third part provides an account of free action and its relation to causation and responsibility. Chapters in the fourth and final part construct an account of rational action and its connections with practical reasoning, self-deception, and weakness of will.




Denying to the Grave


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In Denying to the Grave, authors Sara and Jack Gorman explore the psychology of health science denial. Using several examples of such denial as test cases, they propose seven key principles that may lead individuals to reject "accepted" health-related wisdom.